Some Clients’ testimonials about Diane Goullard’s services…

am a bilingual attorney and I have been practicing law in California since 1984. Even though I have lived in the United States since childhood, French is my native language and I read it, speak it and understand it fluently. In September of 1993, French clients of mine came to San Diego to participate as a party in a binding arbitration proceeding. I needed the services of a professional interpreter to interpret during these complex and delicate proceedings. We requested the services of Diane Goullard who was able to assist us on very short notice. As one of the attorneys in this proceeding I had the opportunity to observe Diane Goullard interpret simultaneously for the parties. She interpreted for several days, 8 hours each day into this matter on very short notice and with no opportunity to prepare herself for the topics which were being discussed. Her style and demeanor were most professional. I was impressed with her abilities. I can attest to the accuracy and competence with which she interpreted throughout the entire proceeding. I would definitely use and feel very comfortable highly recommending Diane Goullard’s services on any occasion where simultaneous or consecutive interpretation is required.

Outstanding interpreter providing over-the-phone English-based interpretation for a variety of clients in the fields of banking, business, computer, finance, health, insurance, law, literature, telecommunications, etc. Diane Goullard Parlante frequently receives special recognition from clients. Extremely reliable and professional. High quality and accurate performance in handling stressful situations, difficult calls, lengthy and involved technical terminology. Very adaptable. 1990. Most outstanding talents or characteristics? I have observed Diane’s performance and have found her to be responsible, dedicated & professional. Chief liabilities or weaknesses? Diane is very curious: she often scours over journals & newspapers and shares interesting articles with colleagues. She’s open to learning and takes every opportunity for additional training.

Thank you so much for being kind and understanding. Your presence certainly helped Charles cope with a terrible situation. He is now back in his family, trying to forget a painful episode.

I enjoyed the experience of working with you, I trust your style, you follow my instructions, you demonstrate patience, courtesy and promptness. I and others were satisfied by your service. I would use your services again and will refer you if the occasion arises.

I include Diane Goullard (formerly Hanson) among the best half dozen legal assistants I have ever seen. She has all the basic skills, but she also possesses several additional positive characteristics that are rare. First, she has initiative. Second, she thinks about and implements ways to make a case more manageable, so that unnecessary costs are avoided. Third, she is extremely careful and detail oriented. Fourth, Diane has energy and is willing to devote it to get the job done. Fifth, Diane is fluent in French. This language ability has been crucial to me. In essence, I find Diane to be that rare breed of legal assistant: A true professional, someone who does not do only what she is told, but who wants to be involved and who wants to be challenged.

You interpreted [French and English] for individuals in a variety of circumstances, sharing their joys and sorrows, and participating in the common as well as extraordinary occurrences of other people’s lives. You provided courteous, professional service, often exceeding our clients’ expectations. I extend to you my heartfelt thanks and appreciation for your willingness to interpret for Language Line Services.

Diane is an extremely personable woman. She is very warm, has a great sense of humor and can at the same time command respect from her students. I have met few teachers who exude such a sense of enthusiasm for their subject and for life in general. Her students have learned excellent oral skills from her teaching and both took the fourth-year French Language Advanced Placement Examination. She also tutored other students from this private school who were having academic problems. Both the students and the parents have been very complimentary about her work as a tutor.

Excellent translation. Responded professionally & kindly to a 1/2 crazed (me) client, pressured by a deadline that had life impacting consequences! Thank you. Satisfactory rating by native speaker of the target language. The Consul General thought that translating the company names went a bit far but accepted all translated materials without other comment. Excellent responsiveness.

We had the opportunity to work with Diane Goullard Parlante, an experienced French translator, in Scottsdale Arizona this year. Diane worked directly with us on the worldwide launch of the Lamborghini Superleggera for 100 media and 200 dealer personnel. Diane’s task was simultaneous translation for the French audience group over a period of 5 days. Lamborghini found Diane to be highly professional, accurate and able to work at speed. We would have no hesitation in recommending her for French translation services.

I [a French and English interpreter] do want to thank you for your support [as a Paralegal] before and during the deposition. You have a difficult job and many different responsibilities. I really appreciated the few notes and comments on terminology you took the time to offer me. Some of your points were wonderfully subtle!

Two referrals led me to you, you were patient, courteous. I trusted your style, your work, you followed my instructions. I enjoyed the ”experience of working with you. I also liked your efficiency. I would use your services again if I needed to and would refer you too.

[…] For three days, practically non-stop, Diane Goullard performed her task with ease, professionalism, a sense of humor when needed and a willingness to provide the very best of services. After the second day of interviews, one of the French officers took me aside and commented how impressed he was with the work provided by Mrs. Goullard. After the third day, the interviews were ended and Mrs. Goullard’s services were no longer needed. Judge Z. congratulated Mrs. Goullard on her excellent work and expressed his gratitude for her having facilitated an already difficult task of melding two very different judicial procedures, i.e., French and American. I believe Mrs. Goullard made an outstanding contribution to this difficult investigation and it is my recommendation that she be considered on future occasions when translation or simultaneous translations are needed.

Most outstanding talents or characteristics? Intelligence & wisdom, integrity & ethics, responsible & accountable, entrepreneurial oriented, excellent business & people skills. Chief liabilities or weaknesses? Will focus like a laser beam until the project is complete. Needs to relax more.

We enjoyed the experience of working with you, were satisfied with your services, got value for the money, trusted your style, work, you followed our instructions, you demonstrated patience and courtesy, and you were flexible, accommodating our needs and schedule. It was a pleasure to work with you.

Dear Mr. To [Diane’s Manager], Thank you for allowing me to send this gift for Diane Goullard Parlante…One of our priests passed away and his family lives in…France. None of them speak English therefore, I was in need of a translator. I feel extremely blessed to have gotten Diane. Diane saw me through this trying time (many, many calls) and it is not over yet. She is fantastic and I can’t say enough good things about her nor can this small gift repay her for all she has done. It is very comforting to know that your company has people like Diane to help those of us who are in need of “Diane’s”. Again, thank you very much, and may God bless you.