Andy Becker

Award-winning alum, lawyer-turned-writer Andy Becker ’76 explores the humanity, heartbreak, and humor hidden behind the legal system in The Paralegal Speaks.

Drawing on more than three decades of legal experience, Becker delivers a witty and insightful satirical novel about the people behind the cases—and the paralegal who sees it all. He takes readers beyond courtroom drama and legal procedure into the often-overlooked world behind the case files—a world filled with heartbreak, humor, frustration, resilience, and the everyday humanity that can easily get lost within the machinery of the legal system.

At the center of the story is Martha, a seasoned paralegal who works in a small-town Washington law office. From her oversized cubicle, she sees everything, hears everything, and quietly keeps the operation from falling apart while her boss, attorney Mark Adams, enjoys the spotlight and collects the fees.

The Paralegal Speaks is available in hardback, paperback, and eBook formats on Ingram and Amazon.

For more information, please visit Becker’s author website, which includes several past interviews about his other books on his blog: https://andybecker.life