Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
I’m Tracey N. Perkins, MBA, a Litigation Paralegal & Strategist, Paralegal Educator, and Founder of The ParaLeader™ Institute, with over 20 years of experience supporting high-stakes litigation teams and developing legal professionals into strategic contributors. I’ve spent my career at the intersection of litigation execution, leadership, and professional development. Alongside my litigation practice, I lead The ParaLeader™ Institute, a leadership and professional development platform focused on elevating paralegals and legal support professionals beyond task execution and into roles defined by judgment, accountability, and impact. My work bridges three core areas: Legal Practice Legal Education & Mentorship Legal Consulting & Thought Leadership I hold an MBA, am a member of the National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS), and regularly publish and speak on how legal professionals can lead beyond the desk and create value wherever they stand. I believe the future of law belongs to those who pair technical excellence & innovation with judgment, foresight, confidence, and integrity. If you’re interested in education, leadership development, speaking, or collaboration, let’s connect!
Adjunct Professor of Bankruptcy Law
ParaLeader™ is a professional development and consulting platform that empowers paralegals and legal professionals to lead beyond the desk. We bridge the gap between legal expertise and business strategy through leadership training, corporate workshops, CLE/MCLE programs, and career consulting that transform legal support teams into profit centers. As Founder and Chief Strategist, I develop innovative education frameworks and leadership models that redefine the modern paralegal’s role, emphasizing influence, initiative, and strategic impact within the business of law. I partner with law firms, legal departments, and universities to deliver curriculum design, team leadership programs, and operational consulting that elevate performance and visibility across every level of practice. Core Focus Areas: Leadership Development & Legal Operations Strategy Litigation Support & Trial Command Center Training Career Advancement & Professional Branding for Legal Staff Corporate Training & Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) DEI, Talent Retention, and Profit-Center Mindset™ Initiatives Mission: To cultivate a generation of ParaLeaders™; legal professionals who lead with integrity, influence, and innovation to shape the future of the legal industry.
Passionate about legal education and professional development, I am honored to serve as an Instructor in the Paralegal Certificate Program at the University of California, Irvine. In this role, I focus on Legal Career Skills, AI for Legal Professionals, and Paralegal Ethics equipping aspiring and current legal professionals with the practical knowledge, tools, and strategies needed to excel in today’s legal industry.