 |
Modern ArizonaAuthor: Attorney Billie Tarascio
Brought to you by Arizona Divorce Attorney Billie Tarascio of Modern Law, and the Modern Divorce Navigator, our mission is to help all families navigate life and law in Arizona. Language: en-us Genres: Kids & Family Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
Listen Now...
From Paralegal to Attorney: Hillary Ryan on Putting the Family First
Episode 32
Thursday, 5 November, 2026
Send us Fan MailGreat Arizona family law work starts with understanding the family behind the case. Billie Tarascio sits down with Modern Law associate attorney Hillary Ryan to talk about establishing paternity, child custody in Arizona, and why putting the client first leads to better outcomes in Arizona family court.Hillary Ryan learned family law from the inside, spending 23 years as a legal assistant and paralegal before earning her law degree at night and passing the bar on her first try. She went on to represent the Department of Child Safety in juvenile dependency cases at the Arizona Attorney General’s Office and served as an attorney advisor for the Social Security Administration. Now an associate attorney at Modern Law and an active member of the Family Law Section of the Arizona State Bar and Phi Alpha Delta Legal Fraternity International, she brings a special passion for establishment cases that help children build lasting bonds with both parents.Key Takeaways:Learn why years as a paralegal give a family law attorney a head startUnderstand what paternity establishment means for Arizona familiesDiscover why a name on the birth certificate does not always settle paternitySee how establishment cases help children grow up with both parentsHear the client story of a daughter who now has her father in her lifeFocus on the family first, since the legal work follows from thatExplore Hillary’s work representing DCS in juvenile dependency casesLearn how Social Security attorney advisors help judges draft disability decisionsFind out how a remote law firm builds real day-to-day collaborationGet a straight answer on whether marriage still matters todayMeet the attorney who helped found the Phoenix Symphony ChorusChapters:00:00 Meet Hillary Ryan, Modern Law Associate Attorney00:22 From Legal Assistant to Paralegal to Lawyer02:15 Why a Paralegal Background Matters in Family Law04:48 Establishing Paternity: Bringing Both Parents In06:42 Why Hillary Chose Modern Law09:15 Life Outside the Law10:30 Is Marriage Still Relevant Today?Connect with Hillary Ryan:https://mymodernlaw.com/our-team/hillary-ryan/
