I help paralegals master the caseload nobody trained them for.

Six months ago I was checking my calendar from bed because I did not trust my own system. Deann rebuilt my desk with me, file by file. I carry more than 80 cases now, and I have not worked a weekend since March. My attorneys noticed before I did.

I spent my first two years guessing and hoping nobody could tell. Deann taught me the job the way somebody should have on day one. Last month I ran a case status meeting on my own for the first time, and at review season I asked for a raise with my numbers in hand and got it.

To understand executive-level support and build a team capable of handling complex legal needs is a challenge. Deann gets it, simply put. Her approach to project management ensures staff and leadership have the resources, equipment, and support for consistent success. She helps paralegals and firms not only produce but flourish.

I have been a paralegal for 24 years... After 24 years, I am learning again. I have had the pleasure of working with Deann for almost two years, and during that time, we have prepared for and assisted our attorneys through six trials and counting. I have learned more from watching her during those trials than I ever expected to learn at this point in my career... She has an incredible amount of knowledge to share, but what makes her even more special is her willingness to share it.

Deann is a fixer. She has an almost instinctive ability to see problems before they become problems, and she notices the inefficiencies that others have simply learned to live with. More importantly, she does something about them. She digs in, builds a better system, and gets it moving.

She is relentlessly results-oriented and brings a sense of urgency and a willingness to act that is rare. When you need to move something forward or to make a change, she's the person you want in the room.

I had the privilege of working alongside Deann Groce at a large personal injury law firm, where she served as a senior paralegal and chief of staff for our team. Throughout our time together, Deann consistently demonstrated exceptional knowledge, professionalism, and integrity.

Most importantly, she truly cared for our clients. She worked tirelessly to ensure they received the best possible legal representation, always operating under the belief that this was their "one shot" at a fair resolution.

Deann modeled a strong work ethic and a passion for excellence, providing invaluable leadership and mentorship to the entire team. While she held us to high standards, she was always available to offer guidance and resources to anyone who asked. I greatly admire her deep commitment to both her clients and her colleagues, and I consider myself fortunate to have worked with her.