#UMKLaw Senior Paralegal Jon Powell has worked in the legal profession for over 20 years. "Jon, what do you want people to know about you, as both a person and a paralegal?" "I wish my personal life were as structured as my paralegal life. Jon the person is on page 600 of his memoir, a sordid history of what brought me to this point of my life. Will it ever be published? Stay tuned. As a paralegal, I resist telling an attorney what must be done. My job is to direct them to the rules, give them a detailed summary of my interpretation, and then follow their instructions." "What has been your most impactful experience at UMK so far?" "Visiting our homeless clients in their new apartment or treatment facility rather than their tents on the street. Being able to see the result of our work and know what we did changed someone’s life." "What is one piece of advice you’d give to aspiring paralegals?" "Never be afraid to ask questions. Never rely on the knowledge you had yesterday. Always show up when you’re supposed to, and do what you’re asked to do as efficiently as possible. Be generous and kind. Never give only one piece of advice." To learn more about Jon, visit https://lnkd.in/gD9t2SBM
D Queen
1mo
Love this. Congratulations Jon. Your the best.
Daniel Conway
1mo
Great Dude! Jon has been a critical part of the LA Alliance team. Appreciate all the incredible work!
Legendary!
Partner at Umhofer, Mitchell & King, LLP
1moWe appreciate you so much!