Deborah E. Bouchoux, J.D., is an adjunct faculty member at Georgetown UniversityÂ's Paralegal Studies Program where she teaches a variety of topics and serves on the ProgramÂ's Advisory Board. She is a summa cum laude graduate of Santa Clara University School of Law and a member of the State Bar of California (inactive) and District of Columbia Bar (active). She has taught in a number of paralegal programs, including the University of San Diego's Paralegal Program and the Paralegal Studies Program at George Washington University. She is the author of nine textbooks in the paralegal field and several articles in national and local paralegal publications. She may be reached at bouchoud@georgetown.edu.