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About The Academy
Practical Legal Education Built for the Real World.
The Paralegal Academy was created to make legal education practical, accessible, and professionally respected for paralegals, legal assistants, attorneys, law firms, and legal professionals who want training they can actually use.
Our Mission
Practical. Affordable. Career-Focused.
Professional Standards
Every program is designed to support professionalism, ethical judgment, careful communication, and confidence in the modern legal workplace.
Future-Ready Education
The Academy blends legal fundamentals with technology, legal operations, and responsible AI education so students are prepared for where the profession is going.
The Academy Story
Built by legal professionals who understand the work.
The Paralegal Academy was founded with a simple belief: legal education should prepare students for the reality of the profession, not just the theory of it. Our courses, webinars, books, and resources are designed for people who want practical tools, professional confidence, and training that respects the demands of modern legal work.
As the legal industry continues to change, The Paralegal Academy is committed to helping legal professionals grow with it. From civil litigation and legal writing to law office systems, Florida CLE, ethical AI, and technology-driven practice, our goal is to provide education that is useful, current, and grounded in real-world experience.
Meet the Founders
The leadership behind The Paralegal Academy.
Brenda Ross
Founder & Executive Director
Brenda Ross is the Founder and Executive Director of The Paralegal Academy and the founder of My Law Office Managers, where she works as a legal consultant helping law firms improve operations, strengthen workflows, and build more efficient teams. With more than 25 years of experience in the legal industry, Brenda has dedicated her career to practical legal education, law office management, and professional development.
Beginning her career as a legal receptionist, Brenda advanced through nearly every operational role within a law firm, including paralegal, paralegal manager, operations manager, and law firm administrator. Her hands-on experience gives her a unique perspective that bridges legal education with the realities of modern legal practice.
Brenda is an Adjunct Professor teaching Civil Law and Procedure in an ABA-approved Paralegal Studies Program, a published author whose textbooks are used in legal education, a curriculum contributor, Florida CLE presenter, legal consultant, and frequent speaker on legal operations, technology, and professional development.
Beyond The Paralegal Academy, Brenda is the Founder and Principal Consultant of My Law Office Managers, where she partners with law firms nationwide to improve operations, implement technology, streamline workflows, and build stronger legal practices. Explore MyLawOfficeManagers.com.
Through The Paralegal Academy, Brenda's mission is to deliver practical, affordable, and career-focused education that helps legal professionals grow with confidence, competence, and integrity.
Founder • Author • Speaker • Legal Consultant
Founder & Executive DirectorFounder, My Law Office ManagersAdjunct Professor of Civil Law and ProcedurePublished AuthorFlorida CLE PresenterNALA Presenter & ContributorAdvisory Board MemberLegal Consultant
Briana Ashley Texter, Esq.
Co-Founder & Director of Legal Education
Briana Ashley Texter, Esq. is the Co-Founder and Director of Legal Education for The Paralegal Academy and an attorney with Texter Law. She brings practical legal experience, academic excellence, and a strong commitment to student-centered education to the Academy's programs, webinars, and professional training.
Briana maintains a diverse legal practice focused on Family Law, Immigration Law, and Civil Litigation. She is passionate about providing compassionate, client-centered representation while helping students connect legal theory with practical application through real-world instruction.
A graduate of Thomas M. Cooley Law School, Briana earned numerous academic honors and leadership positions while developing a strong foundation in advocacy, litigation, legal research, and business transactions. Her practical experience brings valuable perspective to every course she teaches.
In addition to serving as Co-Founder and Director of Legal Education for The Paralegal Academy, Briana is the founder of Texter Law, where she represents clients throughout Florida in Family Law, Immigration Law, and Civil Litigation. Learn more at TexterLaw.com.
As Co-Founder of The Paralegal Academy, Briana is committed to helping students connect legal theory with real-world practice and develop the confidence needed for long-term success in the legal profession.
Attorney • Co-Founder • Legal Educator • Advocate
Co-Founder & Director of Legal EducationAttorney, Texter LawFamily LawImmigration LawCivil LitigationJuris Doctor, Business Transactions ConcentrationFormer Guardian ad LitemPresident & CEO, Forefront Medical Billing Corporation
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