Her Story
About Marcia
Marcia Moreno is the Lead New Business Analyst at Akerman, LLP in Orlando, Florida. She began her legal career as a paralegal in 1988 and has accumulated over 40 years of experience in the field. In 2019 she transitioned into conflicts work supporting the entire firm, advancing to her current role where she ensures compliance, reviews new business engagements, conducts quality checks, and trains new business analysts. Moreno earned an associate's degree and completed paralegal training at Northwestern State University and is a Vassar College alumna. She is a Florida Registered Paralegal and Certified Paralegal, a licensed minister, and a pastoral counselor who has completed Maxwell Leadership Training. She maintains active memberships in the National Association of Legal Assistants and has served on the board of the Central Florida Paralegal Association. Outside her primary role, Moreno volunteers in pastoral counseling at AdventHealth, provides counseling at her church, and participates in trauma healing ministry. She attributes her success to a lifelong love of learning, a commitment to supporting others as a nurturer by nature, and a belief in correcting privately while praising publicly. Moreno advises focusing on strengths rather than weaknesses and emphasizes respect and ethical conduct in both professional and personal interactions.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Marcia
01What do you attribute your success to?
I love learning. I've wanted to be in law since junior high school. I didn't get a JD because I started a family. I love the support role and being a valuable contributor. I'm a nurturer by nature. I'm also a pastoral counselor. I believe in correcting privately and praising publicly because it builds respect and lifts people up.
02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
Do what you love. I have dabbled in other areas that would have been more lucrative but it's not what I love. Learn something new every day. Respect people regardless of status, which allows communication up and down without disrespect.
03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
Don't doubt yourself. Do not doubt your ability. You have something valuable to contribute. Do not focus on your weaknesses. Focus on your strengths. Someone will help you with your weaknesses, but no one's gonna help you with your strengths. Develop your strengths.
04What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
The biggest challenge is maintaining structure and organization. Conflicts requires a certain structure. Keeping everybody on the same structure, whether it's my team, attorneys, or the client. We have to maintain it for others and for ourselves. Stay on top of processes and make sure everybody's aware of changes.
05What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Respect is definitely key. Respect everybody. Encourage questions and their desire for knowledge. Respect and ethical conduct. The same person you are at the office should be the same person I see in the supermarket. Be consistent in who you are.
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