Monday, June 3, 2013

Dennyce Korb: 2013 Advocate Capital/AAJ Paralegal of the Year

Dennyce Korb, a paralegal at the Johnson Eiesland Law Offices, P.C., in Rapid City, South Dakota has been named the recipient of the 2013 Advocate Capital, Inc. / AAJ Paralegal of the Year Award.

Dennyce has been a paralegal for over 30 years. During that time she has worked mostly with clients who have been injured by nursing home abuse and neglect, medical malpractice, or defective products. She has actively participated in the trial of nearly 100 cases.

To be considered for this prestigious award, candidates must have demonstrated their value as members of a legal services team, shown dedication to the legal profession, and shown dedication to AAJ's mission. In addition to a beautifully engraved award trophy, she will receive free airfare, hotel and conference registration for the AAJ Annual Convention July 20 – July 23, 2013 in San Francisco, California.
"AAJ recognizes the immense importance of Paralegals to the legal profession, and how happy we are to be able to give something back to the paralegals who work so hard to help attorneys attain justice for their clients," commented, AAJ President, Mary Alice McLarty. 
"This year's recipient, Dennyce Korb, is an excellent example of professionalism in her career and in her work for AAJ.  She attends all of the conventions and is always ready to help a colleague.  She also has a winning personality and is an exceptional singer." 
"Dennyce's dedication to her clients, work and education is impressive and her passion for AAJ's mission is unmatched," commented Advocate's President and Chief Executive Officer, Michael J. Swanson. We are so pleased to be able to collaborate with AAJ on this important award. Paralegals are a key component to any successful law firm.  We hope that this award will help bring well deserved attention to the crucial role that paralegals play in our Nation's civil justice system." (emphasis added).
Congratulations, Dennyce!