August 2010 Upcoming Seminars

Paralegal Gateway, Inc is dedicated to providing cost-effective training opportunities that meet the needs of our members and enhance their skills, knowledge, and competencies. Paralegal Gateway, Inc has partnered with Lorman Education Services to provide continuing education in a variety of topic areas. You may register online or call Lorman at 866-352-9539. Please use Priority [...]

July 2010: Maddie Vines

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June 2010: Patricia “Patty” Dietz-Selke

Patty Dietz-Selke graduated from the University of West Florida in Pensacola, Florida and the National Center for Paralegal Studies (NCPT) in Atlanta, Georgia with Honors from both institutions. She holds a Bachelors degree in International Studies with a Minor in Management and an ABA Paralegal Certificate with specialization in Litigation. After more than a decade [...]

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