Lisa M. Blanchard
Adjunct Instructor, Paralegal Studies - Online Division at Georgia Military College- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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MA Bar
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial CourtFeb, 2007- Oct, 2024 -
N.H. Bar Association
New Hampshire Supreme CourtOct, 2006- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Georgia Military College
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Higher Education
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200 - 300 Employee
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Adjunct Instructor, Paralegal Studies - Online Division
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Oct 2017 - Present
• Create and facilitate an active, virtual classroom conducive to learning via the Moodle Learning Management System (8-week sessions per course). • Conduct interactive lectures; initiate and moderate discussion forums; provide thorough and insightful feedback to all student work; assess student learning and performance; provide individualized instruction and tutoring to those at-risk students; maintain weekly virtual-office hours; encourage students to achieve goals and success through constructive and helpful feedback; engage in open and frequent communication with all students. • Assist students develop and improve problem-solving skills, especially as related to the paralegal profession. • Participate actively in paralegal departmental responsibilities. • Employ effective online teaching practices through the incorporation of cognitive, social, and teaching presence in each course. • Specific courses taught to date include Legal Research & Writing. Show less
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Bryant & Stratton College
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Adjunct Instructor of Paralegal Studies - Online Division
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May 2017 - Present
• Facilitate an active, virtual-learning classroom through the use of alternative delivery methodologies via the Blackboard Learning Management System (7.5-week sessions per course). • Help students in the Paralegal Studies program to achieve desired course outcomes by conducting interactive and engaging lectures; moderating discussion forums; challenging students with topical essential questions; assigning various legal research and writing exercises; providing thoughtful, individualized feedback to student work; utilizing rubrics with established criteria to assess student learning and performance; maintaining virtual office hours to communicate with students individually and/or in a group setting; timely responding to student questions and concerns; creating actions plans for at-risk students; and doing whatever else I can to foster confidence and academic success. • Specific courses taught to date include Contract Law, Civil Litigation, and Business Organizational Law. • Participate in monthly faculty meetings and training sessions to improve my teaching abilities and effectiveness. Show less
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New England Business Educational Systems
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Massachusetts
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Associate Professor of Paralegal Studies
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Oct 2016 - Present
• Teach students the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in the workforce as efficient, competent paralegals. • Specific areas of instruction include the following: legal writing and research; introduction to torts, contracts, family law, estate planning and real estate law; office skills; resume writing; and interview preparation. (10 hours of in-class teaching per week). • Teach students the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in the workforce as efficient, competent paralegals. • Specific areas of instruction include the following: legal writing and research; introduction to torts, contracts, family law, estate planning and real estate law; office skills; resume writing; and interview preparation. (10 hours of in-class teaching per week).
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Jaguar Business Solutions and Consulting, Inc
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United States
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Digital-Content Writer Specializing in Legal Content
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Jan 2015 - Present
• Write fresh, original, digital legal content - including blogs, articles, practice area and city pages, white papers, and case studies - for publication on company websites and social media platforms. • Further clients’ goals by expanding their web presence in order to generate business leads and opportunities. • Client base primarily consists of individual law firms as well as digital legal marketing companies across the country. • Write fresh, original, digital legal content - including blogs, articles, practice area and city pages, white papers, and case studies - for publication on company websites and social media platforms. • Further clients’ goals by expanding their web presence in order to generate business leads and opportunities. • Client base primarily consists of individual law firms as well as digital legal marketing companies across the country.
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The Black Law Group, LLC
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United States
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Law Practice
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1 - 100 Employee
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Of Counsel Attorney
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Apr 2012 - Dec 2014
I practiced primarily New Hampshire family law. I am experienced in assisting and representing clients in divorce proceedings, parenting petitions, post-divorce matters, child support enforcement, modifications of parenting plans, etc. I practiced primarily New Hampshire family law. I am experienced in assisting and representing clients in divorce proceedings, parenting petitions, post-divorce matters, child support enforcement, modifications of parenting plans, etc.
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Cleveland, Waters and Bass, P.A.
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United States
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Law Practice
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1 - 100 Employee
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Attorney
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Aug 2006 - Jul 2010
Provided general support (i.e., extensive legal research and writing) to the firm's partners in all areas of the firm's practice groups, including but not limited to personal injury, family law, workers' compensation, commercial litigation, land use and zoning, real estate; Drafted various motions and pleadings for every level of New Hampshire's Courts; Conducted discovery; Initiated and maintained significant client contact. Provided general support (i.e., extensive legal research and writing) to the firm's partners in all areas of the firm's practice groups, including but not limited to personal injury, family law, workers' compensation, commercial litigation, land use and zoning, real estate; Drafted various motions and pleadings for every level of New Hampshire's Courts; Conducted discovery; Initiated and maintained significant client contact.
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Timberland, a VF Company
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Legal Extern
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Jan 2006 - May 2006
Worked with general counsel for the company; Conducted legal research in a variety of areas, including securities law, employment law, trademark law, etc., Drafted compliance policies, reviewed contracts, and assisted with the company's SEC filings Worked with general counsel for the company; Conducted legal research in a variety of areas, including securities law, employment law, trademark law, etc., Drafted compliance policies, reviewed contracts, and assisted with the company's SEC filings
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Education
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2003 - 2006
University of New Hampshire School of Law (f/k/a Franklin Pierce Law Center)
J.D., Juris Doctor -
1996 - 2000
Stonehill College
B.S., Biology -
1999 - 1999
James Cook University
Semester Abroad, Marine Biology/Zoology -
1992 - 1996
Bishop Guertin High School
High School Diploma
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