Paralegal Affiliates

• 2020 Recipient - Kim Martel
• 2019 Recipient - Lisa West
• 2018 Recipient - Alesia Emison
• 2017 Recipient - Amy Johnson
• 2016 Recipient - Patti Artavia
• 2015 Recipient - Christine Flynn
• 2014 Recipient - Regina Valenti
• 2013 Recipient - Dennyce Korb
• 2011 Recipient - Christina Koch
• 2009 Recipient - Linda Whipple
• 2008 Recipient - Lori Tracoma
• 2007 Recipient - Natalie Andrus
• 2006 Recipient - Julie D. Hunt
• 2005 Recipient - Julie L. McLaughlin

Nomination

A candidate must be nominated by an AAJ Attorney Member in good standing or by another AAJ Paralegal Affiliate. The 2023 nomination period is now open. Applications are due May 1.

Criteria

Judges look for the following qualities/experience:

1) Contributions to the paralegal profession by:

• Teaching or tutoring paralegal students

• Speaking at seminars and conventions on issues concerning the profession

• Mentoring paralegal students

• Displaying commitment and providing services to professional organizations such as local and national paralegal associations

• Writing articles for legal publications

2) Commitment to continuing legal education
3) Commitment to community through volunteering

Judges also look for candidates who have demonstrated their value as members of a legal services team, shown dedication to the legal profession, and shown dedication to AAJ's mission.

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