Apparently, men do not necessarily see a woman-dominated profession as an issue. Eric Moore, a contract paralegal in Phoenix, AZ, did not consider gender when pursuing a paralegal career after obtaining a bachelor's degree in social work in 1996. Ethnic and racial diversity is increasing in our profession and will lead to more career opportunities for qualified and motivated individuals of all races. Marilynn Simmons Marilynn Simmons holds a bachelor's degree, a master's degree in conflict resolution, and a paralegal certificate. For five years, she has been a senior risk management specialist with Colonial Life Insurance in Columbia, SC, where she handles claims litigation and is designated as a corporate witness at trials involving her company.
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Dora Dye Dora Dye, closing coordinator at The Rreef Funds, a real estate investment advisor, is also program director for the paralegal studies program at the City College of San Francisco. She has two master's degrees and has been a paralegal since 1986. As an educator, she sees that diversity is a part of the future of the profession. There will be an availability of minority candidates who have the training, credentials and skills to get a job. Dye also recognizes the interest that immigrants have in the legal field.