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Kristin Grant

Grant Attorneys at Law PLLC

As the managing partner of Grant Attorneys at Law PLLC in New York, New York, attorney Kristin Grant serves the rights and interests of a diverse range of clients throughout the greater New York City metro area and all across the state. She has extensive experience helping her clients protect their important ideas, inventions and trade secrets as well as assisting those who need support prosecuting any infringements or violations thereof.A registered patent attorney with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, Ms. Grant handles all matters pertaining to the acquisition, protection and enforcement of patents, trademarks, copyrights and other intellectual property protections. Serving both individual and corporate clients in a variety of industries, she has achieved notable success not only with providing effective representation and support regarding intellectual property protections but also with providing invaluable counsel involving regulatory compliance and industry-specific issues.Earlier in her career, Ms. Grant worked at two prominent-area intellectual property law firms, where she gained invaluable insight into all areas of patent, trademark and copyright law. She also served as a patent consultant for AltSchool, a nationwide community of schools and educators devoted to helping children reach their full potential in this technology-driven age. There, she worked closely with software developers and engineers throughout all stages of the patent process.A 2006 graduate of Howard University with a Bachelor of Science in chemistry, Ms. Grant received her Master of Business Administration from the University of Wales in 2010. She then returned to New York and attended New York Law School, where she obtained her Juris Doctor in 2013. While in law school, she was a member of the Media, Entertainment, & Fashion Law Association as well as the Black Law Students Association, and she regularly contributed to an online website devoted to fashion law and other legal topics.Ms. Grant is admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. She maintains an active membership with the National Association of Patent Practitioners, the New York Intellectual Property Law Association, the New York City Bar and the New York State Bar Association's Patent Law Committee.Recognized for her exemplary professionalism and service, Ms. Grant has received “Superb” client ratings on Avvo as well as a Top 40 Under 40 designation from the American Society of Legal Advocates.

Melaney LaGrone

LaGrone Law, LLC

The managing attorney at LaGrone Law, Melaney LaGrone focuses her practice on criminal defense matters. From the firm's office in Lawrenceville, Georgia, she provides representation to clients throughout the greater metropolitan area. Admitted to practice before all Georgia state courts since 2014, Ms. LaGrone is also admitted to practice in Michigan, and her legal experience extends to family law and immigration as well.Ms. LaGrone's criminal defense client base comprises people who have been charged by the state with having committed misdemeanor or felony offenses. The types of cases that she has handled in this regard have included driving under the influence of alcohol, drug possession and distribution, theft, and assault and other violent crimes. During her career, Ms. LaGrone has been able to obtain positive results for her clients through dismissals, acquittals and the negotiation of favorable plea agreements with the prosecution. Her fellow professionals have taken note of her successful track record as well as of her high degree of ethics, and they have awarded her an "Excellent" peer review rating through Avvo.As an undergraduate, Ms. LaGrone attended the University of Detroit Mercy, where she majored in criminal justice studies and received a Bachelor of Science in 1993. She then spent several years as an officer with the Detroit Police Department before deciding to pursue a legal education at what was then known as the Thomas M. Cooley Law School. While she was there, Ms. LaGrone served an internship with the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office before being awarded her Juris Doctor in 2011. Active in her community, Ms. LaGrone provides pro bono legal services to immigrants through the Southeast Immigrant Freedom Initiative and Kids in Need of Defense.

Mary E. Lewis Turner

Einstein Law, LLC

An attorney at Columbus, Ohio-based Einstein Law LLC, Mary Lewis Turner provides a variety of legal services for her clients in the central part of the state. Focusing her practice largely on family law and employment law, she assists people who have been the victims of workplace discrimination, including discrimination based on race, gender, disability, age and religion. Ms. Turner also assists employees who have been the target of sexual harassment as well as former employees who have been wrongfully terminated.Ms. Turner handles family law matters as well. She assists people who are facing the end of their marriages and are struggling with such divorce-related issues as property division, child custody and visitation, and spousal and child support. In addition to being a staunch advocate in the courtroom, Ms. Turner uses her training in collaborative law and mediation for clients who would prefer to avoid adversarial litigation. She also has experience with stepparent adoptions and in the preparation of prenuptial agreements.A native of Ohio, Ms. Turner majored in English literature and black world studies at Miami University and received a Bachelor of Arts in 2007. She then went on to attend The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law and obtained her Juris Doctor in 2011. While in law school, she served on the Ohio State Journal on Dispute Resolution and was a member of the school's Pro Bono Research Group.After graduation from law school, Ms. Turner had a solo practice until joining Einstein Law LLC in 2012. Admitted to practice before all Ohio state courts, she is a member of the Ohio Employment Lawyers Association, the Central Ohio Academy of Collaborative Divorce Professionals, and several other professional groups.

Keisha A. Garner

Garner Law PLLC

Keisha A. Garner studied at The University of Maryland School of Law. She graduated in 2008. After passing the bar exam, she was admitted to legal practice in 2008.

Tanya L. Freeman

Tanya Freeman Law LLC

Tanya L. Freeman is the managing partner of Tanya Freeman Law LLC. She is an accomplished attorney who provides legal representation in all aspects of family law, including divorce, child and spousal support, child custody, interstate custody and relocation disputes, as well as domestic violence matters. Prior to the practice of law, Tanya spent fifteen years in key roles leading audit teams in the banking and insurance industries. Tanya’s extensive corporate audit background enhances her ability to effectively represent clients with high net worth cases involving significant assets, as well as cases concerning owners of closely held businesses. Tanya has represented clients involving corporate executives, professional athletes, television personalities, and other high profile celebrities. “Family law is a perfect combination of financial, legal, and negotiation skills,” says Ms. Freeman.Tanya graduated cum laudefrom Touro College, Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center and her undergraduate degree was also awarded cum laudefrom Caldwell University. Tanya has lectured on a variety of legal issues including, custody, child support, and relocation law to fellow attorneys on behalf of the New Jersey State Bar Association’s Institution for Continuing Legal Education. In October 2018 Tanya was appointed by the Governor to serves as Chair of the Board of Directors for University Hospital in Newark, New Jersey. University hospital is a level one trauma center and the state’s only public acute care hospital. Her community involvement also includes volunteering as a Panelist for the Superior Court, Essex County, Early Settlement Panel, and serving as a Trustee for the Hudson County Bar Association. Additionally, Tanya has been appointed by the court to serve as a Guardian ad Litem to represent the best interest of individuals in court proceedings. In 2018 Tanya was appointed to the Office of Attorney Ethics, District VB Fee Arbitration Committee where she is completing a five year term.If you are facing a family law issue, Tanya and her team of attorneys can work with you to provide aggressive representation and find innovative strategies to address your legal concerns. Tanya represents families throughout northern New Jersey, including Morris, Essex, Hudson, Bergen, Union, Middlesex, Somerset, and Monmouth counties.

Chasity Sharp Grice

Peppel, Grice & Palazzolo, P.C.

Tanisha Bostick

Bostick Legal

Attorney Tanisha Bostick is the founder and owner of Bostick Legal in San Diego, California. A top-rated lawyer and effective problem-solver, Ms. Bostick provides exceptional representation and support to a diverse range of clients throughout the greater San Diego area and across Southern California who have legal needs involving any of the following:Family law and divorceBankruptcyPersonal injuryA native of San Diego, Ms. Bostick has a genuine concern for the important and pressing legal issues affecting the residents of her community, and she has gained a reputation for delivering highly personalized and compassionate counsel to her clients during what is a very difficult and uncertain time in their lives. Understanding the stress, fear and frustration her clients are experiencing, she offers caring advice to help set their minds at ease as she aggressively pursues the most favorable outcomes on their behalf.A devoted advocate and responsive attorney, Ms. Bostick maintains an unwavering focus on protecting her clients' rights and interests during all legal proceedings, and she returns her clients' phone calls and emails promptly to address their questions and concerns as they arise. Honored for her outstanding professionalism and service, she has earned top rankings and endorsements from her peers as well as numerous positive testimonials and referrals from her satisfied clients.A 2009 graduate of the University of Phoenix with a Bachelor of Science in business management, Ms. Bostick obtained her Juris Doctor in 2016 from Thomas Jefferson School of Law. While in law school, she served as law student committee chair of the American Bar Association's Family Law Section, and she received the Jeffersonian Medal as well as the Witkin Award for Academic Excellence from the Witkin Legal Institute.Along with maintaining a successful legal practice, she is also active in her legal community, and she is a member of The State Bar of California, the Lawyers Club of San Diego, the Consumer Attorneys of San Diego and the Earl B. Gilliam Bar Association. She is also the former vice chair of the Litigation Trial Practice Committee for the American Bar Association's Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section.

Jennifer Anukem

J. Anukem & Associates LLC

As managing partner of J. Anukem & Associates LLC, Jennifer Anukem handles family law, business law and estate planning cases. She works with people throughout Maryland and Washington, D.C., who have to make important decisions about their future.Ms. Anukem is admitted to practice before all state courts in Maryland and Washington, D.C. However, she often seeks to resolve matters well before litigation. Over the course of her career, she has negotiated fair outcomes and devised sound strategies that set her clients up for success.Raised in Baltimore, Ms. Anukem understands the unique challenges that people here face. She guides them through the legal process. As an attentive and responsive lawyer, she listens to clients as they share their concerns. She then uses that information to develop a solid plan for how to accomplish their goals.With nearly a decade of experience, Ms. Anukem bases her practice on offering sound advice and practical solutions. Ms. Anukem holds an Avvo “Superb” rating, and the National Association of Family Law Attorneys named her in its Top 10 Attorneys Under 40 in Maryland list.Active in the legal community, Ms. Anukem is a member of the Bar Association of Montgomery County, Maryland, the Maryland State Bar Association, Inc., and the Prince George’s County Bar Association.Ms. Anukem earned a Bachelor of Arts in 2007 from the University of Pittsburgh. She holds a Juris Doctor from The George Washington University Law School, which she graduated from in 2010.

Nesha Q.S. Wright

The Spencer Wright Law Firm, LLC

Nesha Wright received her Juris Doctorate from the Cumberland School of Law at Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama. Ms. Wright's primary practice areas are youth law, family law and criminal defense. She is a former adjunct instructor in English at Calhoun Community College in Huntsville, Alabama, and a former freelance legal writer for NOLO.com. She is an avid volunteer and regularly divides her time between the Alabama Lawyer's Association, the Madison County Volunteer Lawyers Program, and working with students interested in the field of law. Ms. Wright is known within the legal community as an avid and tough advocate for her clients.

Amber K. Boyd

Amber Boyd Attorney at Law

Attorney Amber K. Boyd is the founder and owner of Amber K Boyd Attorney at Law located in Indianapolis, Indiana. A highly versatile attorney, Ms. Boyd represents the rights and entitlements of a diverse range of clients throughout the state who have legal challenges involving any of the following:· Employment and labor law· Estate planning and probate· Business litigation· Legal research and writingA 2009 graduate of Dillard University in New Orleans, Louisiana, Ms. Boyd obtained her Juris Doctor from Washington and Lee University School of Law in 2012, where she earned designation as an Equal Justice America Legal Services Fellow. The Indiana State Bar Association admitted her to practice the following year.Ms. Boyd began her legal career serving as a compliance officer with Nationstar Mortgage, where she managed 19 law firms throughout the country with their matters involving state and federal regulatory compliance, operational litigation support, foreclosure analyses, policy and procedure testing, and more. She then established her own private practice, where she focuses primarily on representing employees with their serious and complex labor and employment law issues.In addition, Ms. Boyd also served as a volunteer attorney with the Vision Development Center, where she was responsible for planning and developing the organization's mission and vision, and ensuring compliance with all applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. She also facilitated a number of seminars regarding entity formation and other legal topics.Throughout her career, Ms. Boyd has maintained an active presence with the Indiana State Bar's Leadership Development Academy, and she has conducted lectures before the Indiana Continuing Legal Education Foundation on important employment law matters. Committed to her local community as well, Ms. Boyd currently serves on the board for both the Asante Children's Theatre and the Mapleton-Fall Creek Neighborhood Association.

Ashley N. Stepps

Rippy, Stepps & Associates

Ashley was born and raised in the Arkansas Delta in Pine Bluff. She is a graduate of Delaware State University and received her law degree from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock – William H. Bowen School of Law. Formerly with The Raymon B. Harvey Law Firm, Ashley’s career has been spent serving elderly and special needs clients, their families, and loved ones as they encounter the legal issues that accompany aging and disability. She works to assist her clients in making sense of the intricate legal areas of elder law including probate, estate planning, and long term care/Medicaid planning. She aids her clients with accomplishing their specific goals by developing plans that are unique to them. As well as being a frequent National Business Institute speaker, she has written, planned, and presented programs on various elder law subjects for several professional and her writings on pet trusts have been published by Outskirts Press. Ashley is also a Veterans Administration (“VA”) Accredited Attorney. She is the immediate past Chair of the Elder Law Section of the Arkansas Bar Association, a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, Phi Alpha Delta Legal Fraternity International, and the American Bar Association.

Kimra D. Major-Morris

Major-Morris Law, LLC

The founder of her own law firm located in Apopka, Florida, Kimra D. Major-Morris provides representation in a variety of matters to people and businesses throughout the country. She focuses a large portion of her practice on intellectual property issues, and in that regard, she has extensive experience in trademark registration and licensing, trade secret agreements, and copyright registration and compliance. Ms. Major-Morris also prepares and reviews several types of contracts, including producer, songwriter and artist agreements as well as those pertaining to independent contractors. Her clients have included Grammy Award nominees as well as contestants on such television shows as "American Idol" and "The Voice".Prior to pursuing a legal career, Ms. Major-Morris was a promotions coordinator for Bobby Brown Productions and Mr. Brown's personal assistant. She later was a chyron and camera operator for Turner Broadcasting and a video editor for HBO Latin America Group, and she spent several years with Black Entertainment Television as a photographer and videographer. Ms. Major-Morris majored in communications and television broadcasting as an undergraduate at Florida International University, from where she received a Bachelor of Arts in 1990. Her legal education came at Florida A&M University College of Law, and she was the president of the school's Entertainment, Arts & Sports Law Society before being awarded her Juris Doctor in 2007.Ms. Major-Morris founded her firm in May 2009. She is admitted to practice before all Florida state courts as well as before the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida. She is a past chair of the Intellectual Property Committee of the Business Law Section of The Florida Bar.

Joy Stephenson-Laws

Law Offices of Stephenson, Acquisto & Colman

Joy Stephenson-Laws is founding and managing partner of Stephenson, Acquisto & Colman (SAC), the healthcare industry’s premier litigation firm. In this role, Ms. Stephenson-Laws leads a diverse team of more than 100 professionals that includes attorneys, doctors, nurses, technology and healthcare provider operations specialists.

Kiana Franulic

K.F. Legal Consulting, PLLC

Attorney Kiana Franulic has spent her legal career assisting individuals and businesses in need of global resolutions to their problems. Known as "The Legal Beast", Ms. Franulic understands that one legal matter issue can usually create one or two additional matters. As a law student, Ms. Franulic understood this concept then and focused on building a well-rounded firm to assist clients with a variety of matters. Ms. Franulic has practiced in Michigan and Ohio in Criminal, Family and Marijuana Consulting. She previously sat on the State Bar Criminal Law Section Board, Washtenaw County Criminal Law Section and was co-editor of the Family Law Journal for the State of Michigan. Ms. Franulic was also a licensed realtor and certified conventional mortgage underwriter. She is the owner of K.F. Legal Consulting, PLLC, a boutique firm in size with the goal of representing the complete needs of a client.

Charlene A. Morring

Law Firm of Charlene A. Morring, P.C.

Hispanic Female Lawyers

Celina M. Rios

The Rios Law Firm

As a founder of The Rios Law Firm, Celina M. Rios provides dedicated legal representation to clients in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood and Miami Lakes, Florida, as well as throughout Miami-Dade and Broward counties. She focuses her practice on family law and handles cases that involve the following matters: high net worth and complex divorce, contested and uncontested divorce, collaborative divorce, military divorce, same-sex divorce, LGBT family law matters, prenuptial agreements, child custody, visitation and time sharing, alimony, child support, relocation, paternity, contempt, domestic violence, mediation, dependency, adoption, and modifications of custody, enforcements and time sharing.In 1990, Ms. Rios earned a Bachelor of Arts in political science from the University of Florida. She then went on to graduate from the University of Miami School of Law with a Juris Doctor in 1992.Prior to founding her current firm, Ms. Rios served the 11th Judicial Circuit of Florida as director of the operations of the court and as director of the family division. In these roles, she gained valuable knowledge of the court’s policies, programs and procedures, some of which she helped to develop. Her experience provides Ms. Rios with a unique understanding of the challenges that family law issues can hold for all involved, and she strives to provide each of her clients with the customized guidance they need.

M. Lourdes Costilla

Law Offices of Frank Costilla

Isabel d. Castillo

Law Offices of Isabel Castillo, P.A.

She works at Law Offices of Isabel Castillo, P.A., located in Boca Raton, Florida, and provides legal services for issues involving Immigration and personal injury matters. Isabel Castillo completed legal studies at University of Florida Levin College of Law and graduated with the class of 2002. Isabel Castillo passed the bar in 2003.

S. Carolyn Ramos

Butt Thornton & Baehr PC

S. Carolyn Ramos attended law school and graduated from The University of New Mexico School of Law in 2000. Carolyn Ramos began practicing law in 2000. Carolyn Ramos is an attorney at Butt Thornton & Baehr PC, helping people with Transportation / Maritime issues. Butt Thornton & Baehr PC has an office in Albuquerque, New Mexico, serving the local community. In addition to addressing Transportation / Maritime legal needs, she also assists clients with personal injury matters.

Lourdes Martinez

Garfunkel Wild, P.C.

Lourdes Martinez studied at St. John's University School of Law. She graduated in 1992. After passing the bar exam, she was admitted to legal practice in 1993.

Tara Faenza

Tara E. Faenza, PA

Tara Faenza is an aggressive and tenacious attorney representing clients throughout Florida. Ms. Faenza focuses her practice in representing employers in a variety of disputes involving employment-related issues. Ms. Faenza represents clients for prelitigation matters from negotiating employment agreements, severance and settlement agreements, EEOC/FCHR claims, and litigation relating to discrimination, wrongful termination, and FLSA.A former Miami Dade County Prosecutor, Ms. Faenza completed twenty (20) jury trials and more than thirty (30) bench trials (before a judge only). Ms. Faenza has argued successfully before the 3rd District Court of appeals and is an experienced litigator in Federal and State courts, trial and appellate level. Ms. Faenza was also awarded the Florida Legal Elite Award in 2018.Ms. Faenza graduated cum laude from the University of Miami School of Law, where she was selected as student commencement speaker at graduation, an honor awarded to a student with an excellent academic record and strong public speaking skills. During law school, Ms. Faenza also earned the Dean’s Certificate of Achievement award, given to the top student, in alternative dispute resolution and received honors in Litigation Skills courses. She was selected by the prestigious law firm of Constangy, Brooks, & Smith, LLP as their Diversity Scholars Award winner for the Southern Region, in 2012. Ms. Faenza served as President of the Asian Pacific American Law Students Association in 2011-2012. She earned a spot on the University of Miami Trial Team from 2011-2013, where she earned top scores: FJA Hon. E. Earle Zehmer Memorial Mock Trial Competition, 11/2012, Semi-finalist (Top 4 Team). Nova Closing Argument Competition, Semifinalist 2011 & 2012. Ms. Faenza participated and completed study in Europe for International Human Rights and International Sales and through the Leipzig-Miami Seminar, in cooperation with the University of Leipzig, Germany. Ms. Faenza also earned an additional specialized Employment, Labor and Immigration Certificate.Passionate about sharing her base of legal knowledge with others, Ms. Faenza has written and lectured on various legal topics in addition to maintaining her law practice. She has been involved in many events including as an expert speaking for the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s Miami Equal Employment Opportunity Technical Assistance Seminar and the Southeast eDiscovery and Information Governance Retreat.Outside of these educational pursuits, Ms. Faenza enjoys staying actively involved in her community as well as participating in pro bono activities. Since 2015, she serves as a pro bono guardian ad litem for Dade Legal Aid and was the social chairperson of the Asian Pacific American Bar Association of South Florida.

Brenda Lopez

Antonyan Miranda, LLP

Certified as a specialist in family law by the Board of Legal Specialization of The State Bar of California, Brenda Lopez focuses her practice exclusively on those types of matters. A senior associate at Antonyan Miranda, LLP, she provides representation to clients throughout San Diego County and its surrounding areas. Ms. Lopez is admitted to practice before all California state courts.A large part of Ms. Lopez's practice involves assisting people who are facing the end of their marriage and who are having to deal with the division of complex assets such as business interests, retirement accounts and stock options. She also helps her clients on matters surrounding child custody and visitation as well as alimony and child support. While she is a forceful courtroom advocate when advisable, she will often help her clients reach an accord on some of these issues through negotiating a settlement agreement or by employing other alternative dispute resolution methods such as mediation and collaborative law.In addition to her matrimonial practice, Ms. Lopez helps clients obtain modifications to or the enforcement of existing parenting and support orders, and she works with victims of domestic violence who are seeking appropriate protective orders. Her other family law experience has included the preparation and review of prenuptial and post-marital agreements, international child abductions that are governed by the applicable Hague Convention, and stepparent adoptions.Fluent in both English and Spanish, Ms. Lopez attended San Diego State University, where she majored in psychology and received a Bachelor of Arts in 2007. Her legal education came at the Thomas Jefferson School of Law, and she was awarded her Juris Doctor in 2011. Ms. Lopez serves as the chair of the Family Law Section of the San Diego County Bar Association.

Charina P. Garcia

Wolfsdorf Rosenthal LLP

Charina P. Garcia is a partner at Wolfsdorf Rosenthal LLP and manages the firm’s Northern California – Oakland office. She represents and advises many Fortune 500 and start-up companies, as well as individuals on both employment and family-based immigration matters.Ms. Garcia is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA). She has served on the Executive Board of the Northern California Chapter of AILA and was the Vice-Chair of the AILA National Liaison Committee for the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service’s California Service Center. In addition, Ms. Garcia has served on the Board of Directors for Filipino Advocates for Justice (formerly Filipinos for Affirmative Action) and has previously served on the Board for the Filipino Bar Association of Northern California (FBANC). She was also a member of the faculty of Law Review CLE, Sterling Education Services and Lorman Education Services, which provides continuing education seminars.Ms. Garcia earned a Juris Doctorate from the University of Washington in Seattle, Washington. While attending the University of Washington, she argued successfully before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and participated in the Refugee and Immigrant Advocacy Clinic. She completed her undergraduate degree at the University of California, Berkeley earning a major in Economics and a minor in Asian-American Studies. Ms. Garcia is also admitted to argue before the U.S. Supreme Court.

Anna N. Martinez

Franklin D. Azar & Associates, P.C.

Attorney Anna N. Martinez is an associate with Franklin D. Azar & Associates that has offices located throughout Colorado. Licensed to practice in Colorado and New Mexico, Ms. Martinez serves clients throughout both states who suffered injuries or losses as the result of someone else's negligent or unlawful actions, including class actions, catastrophic personal injury claims, defective drug and medical devices, bad faith insurance disputes, investment and retirement disputes, securities violations, workers' compensation, and wrongful death claims.A native of Colorado, Ms. Martinez is fluent in English and Spanish, and she has a deep passion for representing Spanish-speaking clients across her region. She also has an abiding interest in the judiciary and how it functions in society, and she served active leadership roles in several committees for the Colorado Hispanic Bar Association and the Colorado Women’s Bar Association. She is also a member of the Federal Magistrate Judge Selection Panel.A 2002 graduate of Columbia University, Ms. Martinez attended the University of New Mexico School of Law, where she obtained her Juris Doctor in 2005 along with a certificate in federal Indian law. She is admitted to practice before all state and federal courts in Colorado and New Mexico as well as before the Colorado Court of Appeals and the Colorado Supreme Court.A consummate professional, Ms. Martinez is highly active in her legal community, as evidenced by her memberships with the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association's Spanish Speaking Lawyers Committee and the Colorado Hispanic Bar Association. A prolific writer, she has authored a number of continuing legal education publications as well as a variety of legal articles.

Christina Rubalcava

Flagstaff City Attorney

Christina Rubalcava is an attorney who represents clients in the Flagstaff, Arizona area. Christina Rubalcava chose to pursue a career in law after completing undergraduate studies. She attended Stanford Law School and graduated in 2008. Christina Rubalcava passed the bar exam and was admitted to legal practice in 2009.

Leonor E. Perretta

Perretta Law Office

Sonia M. Diaz

Coleman, Hazzard, Taylor, Klaus, Doupé & Diaz P.A.

Recognized as a Florida SuperLawyer® and one of Florida’s “Legal Elite” by Florida Trend magazine, Sonia represents businesses and individuals in a variety of matters, including commercial landlord-tenant litigation; construction defect and lien litigation on behalf of general contractors, sub-contractors and owners; complex real estate and personal property disputes; disputes involving employment and non-compete agreements; shareholder disputes; business torts and general contract litigation, at both the trial and appellate levels. She has considerable experience in the courtroom, but also assists clients in resolving disputes through mediation or arbitration when appropriate. Sonia is the Chair of the Leadership Collier Foundation Alumni Association Leadership Lunch Committee, and a member of the Business Law, Trial Lawyers and Labor and Employment Law sections of the Florida Bar. She has been licensed to practice law since 2002, and is admitted to practice in all Florida state courts as well as the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida.

Tiffany U. Vivo

Vivo Law Offices, LLC.

Tiffany U. Vivo, an attorney with Vivo Law Offices, LLC. in Indianapolis, Indiana, helps clients address Immigration situations. She received legal training from Valparaiso University School of Law. She graduated from law school in 2000. Tiffany Vivo became licensed to practice law in 2001.

Jennifer Kain-Rios

KainRios Immigration, LLC

Jennifer Kain-Rios studied at University of Denver Sturm College of Law. She graduated in 2000. After passing the bar exam, she was admitted to legal practice in 2001.

Christina Simpson de Reyes

Drummond Woodsum

Christina Simpson de Reyes is an attorney who represents clients in the Manchester, New Hampshire area. Christina Simpson de Reyes chose to pursue a career in law after completing undergraduate studies. She attended Pennsylvania State University The Dickinson School of Law and graduated in 2009. Christina Simpson de Reyes passed the bar exam and was admitted to legal practice in 2009.

Asian Female Lawyers

Sakhouy Lay

Lay Law Office

A divorce or a criminal charge typically has the effect of upending people’s lives, and at these times, it is essential to find an attorney who is aggressive, compassionate, and experienced. As founder of The Lay Law Office, attorney Sakhouy Lay has dedicated her practice to fulfilling clients’ needs by listening to their circumstances and their goals, and then putting her deep knowledge of the legal system to work for them. She has achieved tremendous results for her clients in court and in jury and bench trials. In both Maryland state courts and before the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland, Ms. Lay provides her clients with representation in cases involving divorce, child custody and support, domestic disputes, and modifications of divorce or custody orders. In addition, she defends those who have been charged with DUI/DWI and other serious traffic offenses, as well as those facing other criminal charges such as drug crimes, gun crimes, sex crimes, theft and robbery, fraud, sexual assault, and assault and battery. She also accepts cases involving personal injury.Attending both the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Princeton University for her undergraduate studies, Ms. Lay received her bachelor’s degree and then went on to earn a Master of Arts in teaching from American University in Washington, D.C. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin Law School with her Juris Doctor degree.

Mai D. Luu

Phan, Nguyen & Associates LLP

Mai D. Luu is an attorney at Phan, Nguyen & Associates LLP and helps clients address Business / Corporate law legal issues. Mai Luu was admitted to practice law in 2005. She represents clients in the San Jose area.

Moonjung Jenny Kim

Law Offices of Spar & Bernstein, P.C.

Alison Yew

Yew Immigration Law Group, a P.C.

Attorney Alison Yew is the founder and owner of Yew Legal Immigration Law in San Jose, California. Serving clients throughout Santa Clara County as well as across the globe, Ms. Yew has more than 20 years of legal experience, and she focuses her practice exclusively on immigration law. Over the course of her career, she has achieved notable success serving the rights and interests of those seeking to live and work legally in the United States as well as companies looking to hire foreign talent.An immigrant herself, Ms. Yew fully understands the unique struggles and challenges so many face as they try to assimilate into America. Prior to focusing on immigration law, Ms. Yew worked as a civil litigation attorney, and she saw firsthand the need many companies have for quality counsel regarding employment-based Immigration Law issues. In response, she helped develop the immigration law practice at the civil litigation law firm where she worked before venturing out on her own and forming her own private immigration law practice.A 1988 graduate of the University of California, San Diego, Ms. Yew attended the University of San Francisco School of Law, where she obtained her Juris Doctor in 1994. While pursuing her legal degree, Ms. Yew was heavily involved with the school's moot court team, winning the award for best moot court brief in her class. She also completed an internship with the Hon. Kathryn M. Werdegar of the California Court of Appeal and served with her law school's criminal law clinic.The State Bar of California admitted Ms. Yew to practice in 2004, and she is also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Eastern Districts of California. A consummate professional, she is an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association and The State Bar of California, and she also served as vice president for Business Network International.A recognized leader in her field, Ms. Yew has written extensively and conducted numerous lectures and seminars across her region on a variety of topics. She also volunteered her time and services with the AILA Artesia Pro Bono Legal Defense team, and she has earned several awards and honors for her pro bono efforts as well as her impeccable professionalism and service.

Janice P. Kim

Law Office of Janice P. Kim

Janice P. Kim studied at Georgetown University Law Center. She graduated in 1983. After passing the bar exam, she was admitted to legal practice in 1983.

Anna R. Yum

Law Offices of Anna R. Yum

Anna R. Yum is the founder of The Law Offices of Attorney Anna R. Yum, located in San Diego, California. She is a well-known trial attorney--with extensive case negotation experience--and an outsanding win record. After receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in communication studies and international studies from Northwestern University, ranked 9th in the country, in 2000, Ms. Yum went on to attend the University of San Diego School of Law and was awarded her Juris Doctor in 2005. While in law school, she was inducted into the Order of Barristers, which recognizes the best eight oral advocates of her graduating class. In addition, Ms. Yum received the esteemed American Board of Trial Advocates Award, which was another honor recognizing her excellent trial advocacy skills. While in law school, Ms. Yum also served as a judicial extern for a senior federal court judge, Hon. Robert M. Takasugi, on the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. Upon her graduation, Ms. Yum joined the Riverside County Office of the District Attorney, where she served as a criminal prosecutor in a number of cases involving domestic violence, drug sales, robbery, domestic violence, grand theft auto, gang cases, and sexual assault before founding her current firm in 2008. She is admitted to practice in California and Illinois.The respect that Ms. Yum has earned from her colleagues is reflected in her receipt of a 10.0 "Superb" peer-review rating through Avvo and her being named to The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100. Many of Ms. Yum's cases have been highlighted by local and national news networks such as CNN and Fox News Channel. Ms. Yum has also been regularly called upon to provide legal analysis on major news networks such as Fox News Channel, CNN/HLN, Discovery iD, Court TV, Law & Crime, and many more. Active in a variety of professional organizations, she is a member of the San Diego County Bar Association, the Criminal Defense Bar Association of San Diego, San Diego Criminal Defense Lawyers Club (an honor which is by invite only to the top criminal defense attorneys in San Diego), San Diego Korean American Bar Association, Pan Asian Lawyers of San Diego, and Consumer Attorneys of San Diego.

Lien T. Tram

Law Offices of Lien T. Tram

The Law Offices of Lien T. Tram is a law firm in Carlsbad, California, founded by attorney Lien T. Tram. Ms. Tram concentrates her practice on all aspects of personal injury law and serves clients throughout San Diego.Ms. Tram has more than 20 years of experience. She founded her personal injury practice in 2008 and has recovered millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts for her clients in cases involving brain injuries, motor vehicle accidents, wrongful death and other catastrophes.Active in the legal community, Ms. Tram is a member of the North County Bar Association, the San Diego County Bar Association, the Vietnamese American Bar Association of Southern California, Consumer Attorneys of San Diego, Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles, Consumer Attorneys of California and The State Bar of California. She is passionate about giving back to her local community through children’s educational projects for groups, including the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego.Ms. Tram earned her law degree and a tax certification from Western State College of Law and received her license to practice law in 1994, allowing her to practice in all California state courts. Following law school, she practiced in insurance defense and handled family law cases on a pro bono basis.Ms. Tram’s prior work experience also includes working for insurance companies as a claims supervisor, investigator, liability adjuster, litigation adjuster and negotiator. She uses the knowledge gained in these roles to help clients receive compensation after sustaining an injury or losing a loved one due to negligence.

Kimberly D. Neilson

Frisella Neilson, APC

Kimberly D. Neilson is an attorney with Frisella Law, APC, located in San Diego, California. Serving clients throughout the state of California, Ms. Neilson focuses her practice on trust administration and litigation, elder financial abuse litigation, estate administration and probate, beneficiary representation, conservatorships and guardianships, and estate planning.Ms. Neilson handles numerous matters in Probate Courts all over California. Examples include litigation involving lack of capacity in trust execution, undue influence exerted over the trustor to convince the trustor to dispose of his or her assets in a manner which would not have occurred but for the undue influence, determination of the right to inherit by a step-child, determination of the right to inherit by a child from a second family when the first family was not aware of the second family, contested conservatorship matters, and will forgeries or lack of proper execution, to name a few. A 1998 Honors graduate of the University of Tulsa with a Bachelor of Arts in psychology, Ms. Neilson obtained her Juris Doctor from the University of San Diego School of Law in 2001. Also in 2001, The State Bar of California admitted her to practice, and she is also admitted to practice before all U.S. District Courts in California, as well as before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.Throughout her legal career, Ms. Neilson has litigated numerous matters in civil court. She has handled complex civil litigation cases involving consumer law, employment law, and wage and hour disputes. She also has extensive experience handling consumer class actions and collective actions. A fierce advocate for those less fortunate, she was instrumental in helping to obtain a positive verdict on behalf of low-income residents dealing with a local rent control ordinance violation, and she successfully represented San Diego's homeless population in a lawsuit involving illegal lodging tickets.Active in her legal community, Ms. Neilson is a member of The State Bar of California, the San Diego County Bar Association, the Lawyers Club of San Diego, the Consumer Attorneys of San Diego and the Probate Attorneys of San Diego. In addition to her legal practice, she also gives back to the community in which she lives, and she volunteers her time and services with Voices of Children, a nonprofit devoted to advocating for the rights and best interests of foster children in the dependency courts. In addition to advocating on behalf of the youth and simply being a consistent person in the child's life, she is an active member of the VFC Community Outreach Committee. In that role, she has given presentations regarding the positive impact of a CASA at a number of community events and meetings and has been a frequent speaker at Voices for Children's new volunteer trainings. Ms. Neilson has successfully litigated matters throughout the state, including financial elder abuse, contested conservatorships and guardianships, heirship determinations, breach of fiduciary duty, actions to remove trustees, power of attorney violations, accounting actions, and numerous trust and estate related matters. Recently Ms. Neilson successfully tried an elder financial abuse case in front of a jury. As part of the litigation, Ms. Neilson was able to recover real property and cash on behalf of the estate. The jury returned a unanimous decision on liability and punitive damages. Ms. Neilson practices throughout the state of California litigating matters thoughout various counties in California, including but not limited to San Diego, San Mateo, Santa Clara, San Francisco, Alameda, Orange, Imperial, Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino, Butte, and Sacramento.

Louise K.Y. Ing

Dentons US LLP

Louise K.Y. Ing studied at University of California Berkeley School of Law. She graduated in 1978. After passing the bar exam, she was admitted to legal practice in 1978.

Katherine M. M. Lukela

Kleintop & Luria, LLP

Jennifer Dulay Mizulski

Quan Law Group

Jennifer Dulay Mizulski, represents clients on a wide-spectrum of immigration matters. Due to her strong business background, Ms. Mizulski has developed a niche in assisting foreign investors in reviewing business opportunities in the United States in the EB-5 Program and under foreign investment treaties. At the same time, Ms. Mizulski is also involved in the firm’s litigation practice where she represents victims of human trafficking and domestic violence.

Leslie L. Abrigo

Leslie L. Abrigo, APC

Ms. Abrigo is the owner of Leslie L Abrigo, APC. She is a dedicated professional with over 16 years of legal experience. She is a Certified Family Law Specialist. She has participated in countless family law trials, settlement conferences, and hearings. She is a Judge Pro Tem and assists the San Diego Superior Court in Mandatory Settlement Conferences for the Family Law Division. Leslie is a graduate of the California Western School of Law. Ms. Abrigo of Native Hawaiian-Chinese descent and is bi-lingual in English and Spanish.Ms. Abrigo is licensed to practice law in the state of California. She is further licensed to practice in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California and the Department of Veteran's Affairs. She has argued in front of the Ninth Circuit and the 4th District Court of Appeals. She has had jury trials, represented a number of people in prosecuting and defending contempt trials, and countless bench trials of several days of duration.Ms. Abrigo is a member of San Diego Family Law Bar and is the South Bay Representative on the Board of Directors serving on a 3 year term, San Diego County Bar Association, Pan Asian Lawyers of San Diego, Filipino American Lawyers of San Diego, Native American Lawyers Association of San Diego, National Asian Pacific American Bar Association, National Native American Bar Association, Chamber of Commerce of Chula Vista, Hui Hawaii of San Diego, and Ka Lei Aloha Hula. She was the 2018 secretary for the South Bay Bar Association.

Stacy Takekawa

Estate Planning Group

Stacy Takekawa attended law school and graduated from University of Hawai'i at Manoa William S. Richardson School of Law in 2012. Stacy Takekawa began practicing law in 2012. Stacy Takekawa is an attorney at Estate Planning Group, helping people with Estate Planning & Probate issues. Estate Planning Group has an office in Honolulu, Hawaii, serving the local community.

Stacy Ma

Goodsill Anderson Quinn & Stifel LLP

Stacy Ma attended law school and graduated from The George Washington University Law School in 2009. Stacy Ma began practicing law in 2010. Stacy Ma is an attorney at Goodsill Anderson Quinn & Stifel LLP, helping people with personal injury matters. Goodsill Anderson Quinn & Stifel LLP has an office in Honolulu, Hawaii, serving the local community.

Cynthia S. Cho

CC LawGroup, A Professional Corporation

Cynthia S. Cho, principal attorney and founder of the CC Law Group, APC, serves clients in the Bay area, covering Alameda County, Santa Clara County, Contra Costa County, San Mateo County and San Francisco County including the Oakland and Fremont metropolitan area from her office in Newark, California. She devotes most of her practice to family law issues, such as divorce, legal separation, child custody, child support, spousal support, property division, debt division. She also practices in probate and trust administration including drafting of estate documents from wills, trusts, powers of attorneys, and health care directives. Clients seek Ms. Cho's assistance for a variety of issues, such as post-decree modifications, paternity suits, restraining orders, prenuptial agreements, postnuptial agreements, and cohabition agreements. She also handles estate litigation, probate administration, divorce mediation, name changes, real estate matters and living trusts.Ms. Cho received her Juris Doctor in 1993 from the University of San Francisco School of Law after earning a Bachelor of Arts in legal studies in 1989 from the University of California, Berkeley. She was admitted to practice in California in 1994. Since 2000, Ms. Cho has provided numerous speaking engagements to the community including public services for communicty organizations and individuals unable to afford an attorney including various volunteer and pro bono services. Ms. Cho has lectured on estate planning at financial planning seminars, as well as providing family planning and counseling and volunteer career-counseling lecturer.An active participant in several professional organizations, Ms. Cho is a member of the Family Law and Trusts and Estates sections of the California State Bar Association, among other organizations.

Female Veteran Lawyers

Kristin M. Kaminski

Maxey Kaminski, A Law Corporation

Kristin M. Kaminski is partner at Maxey Kaminski and certified as a Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law by the State Bar of California. The cornerstone of her practice is estate planning and administration, including trust administration and probate. During the planning process, Kristin provides tailored solutions to meet each client’s unique needs and desires, advising high net worth families and business owners on all aspects of estate planning. Kristin is a creative planner and takes the necessary steps to reduce the chances of litigation. Advising fiduciaries and beneficiaries in the administration and management of both taxable and non-taxable estates, Kristin understands that serving as a trustee or executor involves many complexities and she is dedicated to providing each client with compassion and peace of mind. Over the past decade, Kristin has worked with hundreds of individuals in California and Nevada to assist them navigate the complex trust administration and probate process. Kristin earned her law degree from Marquette University Law School, where she received Dean’s List honors. A highlight of law school was interning with the U.S. Navy JAG Corps at Pearl Harbor, Hawai’i. Kristin earned her Bachelor of Arts in Business and Management from Alverno College, a top-ranked Catholic women’s college, where she was among a small number of students to graduate with Honors.Kristin is an active member in the legal community, serving as Vice President-Marketing of the South Placer Estate Planning Council and is the founding Vice Chair of the Placer Women Lawyers Section of the Placer County Bar Association. She is also a member of the Probate & Estate Planning Section of the Placer County Bar Association and volunteers her time with the Sacramento Estate Planning Clinic. Kristin welcomes the opportunity to meet with you to discuss your estate planning needs.

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Lymari J. Santana

Mack & Santana Law Offices, P.C.

As one of the founding shareholders of Mack & Santana Law Offices, P.C., Lymari J. Santana brings to the practice of family law over twenty years of litigation and trial experience, and a diverse background. Lymari has been practicing law since 1994, focusing exclusively on family law litigation since 2000. She co-founded Mack & Santana Law Offices, P.C. in 2004. Lymari has successfully represented clients in complex high asset and high net-worth divorce cases. She is also experienced in effectively representing clients facing challenging and complicated custody, parenting time and financial issues in divorce cases, paternity cases, post-divorce modifications and enforcement of court orders. Lymari excels in providing strong, dynamic advocacy for her clients, combined with efficient, creative legal services. Lymari lectures frequently on family law topics for continuing legal education courses, and she has co-authored several published articles on a wide-range of family law issues.Lymari received a bilingual education and she speaks, reads and writes Spanish as fluently as English. She attended the University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras, on an Army Reserve Officer’s Training Corps (ROTC) scholarship and earned a degree in political science with honors in 1991. After graduation, Lymari moved to Detroit, Michigan, to pursue a law degree at Michigan State University College of Law. After graduating from law school in 1994, Lymari served as an attorney in the United States Army Judge Advocate General Corps (JAG) for nearly five years. Initially, Lymari advised soldiers and their families on family law issues, tax issues, consumer law and wills and estates. Lymari finished her military career after serving a tour of duty as a criminal defense lawyer with the paratroopers of the 82nd Airborne Division. In 2000, Lymari brought her litigation experience to family law when she relocated to establish a private practice in the Twin Cities.Lymari has worked as a lawyer-volunteer for the Hennepin County Family Court Settlement Program. She has also worked as a lawyer-volunteer for the Spanish LAW Clinics at Tubman (a non-profit organization), providing assistance on family law issues to individuals who have difficulty with speaking English or who do not speak English at all. Lymari resides in Plymouth, MN with her husband Chris and her son Cyrus.

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Mykell L. Messman

Messman & Alleman, PLC

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Renuka V. Jain

Law Offices of Renuka V. Jain, P.C.

Renuka V. Jain is a trial lawyer practicing plaintiff-side employment law in Los Angeles, California. She works with cases involving wrongful termination, discrimination, sexual harassment, whistleblower claims, and wage and hour violations. Ms. Jain is a seasoned trial lawyer. In private practice since 1994, she has tried dozens of employment discrimination, whistleblower, eminent domain, wrongful death and personal injury cases to verdict in state and federal court in Texas and California. In December 2014, Ms. Jain obtained one of Southern California's top 25 verdicts for $3.3 million in a whistleblower case against the Los Angeles Unified School District on behalf of a retired Air Force officer and Junior ROTC instructor.Representing a diverse range of clients as part of her practice, Ms. Jain has argued in front of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit and the Supreme Court of Texas. She has also represented clients before the U.S. Department of Labor, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Texas State Office of Administrative Hearings and the U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board.Committed to ensuring access to courts and the right to a jury for all litigants, Ms. Jain presented argument before the Texas Supreme Court successfully challenging the systematic exclusion of African Americans from a civil jury. The Texas Supreme Court 2008 opinion in Davis v. Fisk Electric is now required reading for trial lawyers in Texas.Along with her trial practice, Ms. Jain offers advice and strategic counseling to clients in matters involving employment contracts, non-compete agreements, and severance contracts.Ms. Jain is a graduate of the University of Houston Law Center. She has a B.A. in Economics & Political Science and an M.B.A. from the University of Pune, India. In her previous career, Ms. Jain was a marketing manager for a State entity providing assistance and guidance to small businesses, a market research officer for a leading manufacturer of industrial laminates in India, and the chief training officer on a World Bank project in Liberia.Ms. Jain is a member of professional organizations including the Los Angeles County Bar Association, the National Employment Lawyers Association, and the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles. She is on the Executive Board of the California Employment Lawyers Association and a member of the Executive Committee of the Labor & Employment Section of the Los Angeles Bar Association. In 2008, Ms. Jain was honored by the State Bar of Texas for her contributions and awarded the Frances Campbell Advocacy Award. Jain's clients come from diverse backgrounds - culturally, economically and professionally. Each is a respected partner, integral to the development of a winning strategy, whose opinions are valued. While past performance cannot guarantee success, it is indicative of Renuka Jain's client-centric approach and effective advocacy, which consistently delivers superior results.

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Zahra S. Karinshak

Krevolin & Horst, LLC

Zahra S. Karinshak is a partner at Krevolin & Horst, located in Atlanta, Georgia. Representing clients throughout the country, she focuses her practice on complex civil litigation, qui tam/whistleblower actions, and white collar criminal defense. Ms. Karinshak earned her Bachelor of Science from the United States Air Force Academy in 1989. Upon graduation, she served as an Intelligence Officer in the U.S. Air Force. She subsequently attended Emory University School of Law, where she was awarded her Juris Doctor with distinction in 1997. Upon graduation, Ms. Karinshak served as a law clerk on the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals for the Honorable J.L. Edmondson. Before joining Krevolin & Horst in 2011, Ms. Karinshak spent eight years as an assistant U.S. attorney in the United States Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Georgia. She also served as a Deputy Counsel for the Governor of Georgia and as a litigator at Sutherland. Dedicated to her profession and community, Ms. Karinshak is a member of the Atlanta Bar Association, the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce, the Georgia Association for Women Lawyers, and numerous charitable organizations. She is a graduate of Leadership Gwinnett Class of 2014 and Leadership Georgia Class of 2003.

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Christina Vassiliou Harvey

Lomurro, Munson, Comer, Brown & Schottland, LLC

As an attorney at Lomurro Law, Christina Vassiliou Harvey handles appellate matters, personal injury cases including medical malpractice, slip-and-falls, workers’ compensation and motor vehicle accidents, and defense of attorney ethics matters. She represents clients across New Jersey.Ms. Harvey received her Bachelor of Arts in philosophy, history and political science from Douglass College in 2000. Before attending law school, she was a contract specialist for the United States Navy. She earned her Juris Doctor in 2004 from Rutgers University. While at Rutgers, she was the editor-in-chief of the Women's Rights Law Reporter, president and secretary of the Student Bar Association, and Lieutenant Governor, Third Circuit, of the American Bar Association Law Student Division.Following law school, Ms. Harvey served as a law clerk to the Honorable Dorothea O’C. Wefing, presiding judge of the Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division. In 2005 she became an associate attorney at Sterns & Weinroth, P.C. She joined Lomurro Law in 2010.Ms. Harvey is licensed to practice law before the state courts of New Jersey and Pennsylvania, the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. In 2009 she earned the Service to the Bar Award by the New Jersey State Bar Association (NJSBA). In 2013, she received the Professional Achievement Award by the NJSBA, and in 2015, she was awarded Outstanding Young Attorney of the Year by NJSBA. She was also awarded Star of the Quarter three times by the American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division.

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Tiffany A. O'Connell

O'Connell Law LLC

Attorney Tiffany A. O'Connell is the founder and principal of O’Connell Law, LLC, in Natick, Massachusetts. Licensed to practice in New Hampshire as well as Massachusetts, Ms. O'Connell serves the rights and interest of clients throughout both states who have legal needs involving any of the following:· Estate planning· Elder law· Probate and trust administration· Business succession planning· Medicaid planning· Veterans benefits planning· Charitable planningEarly in her career, Ms. O'Connell worked as in-house counsel for insurance companies as well as an insurance defense attorney. She then served active duty as a member of the U.S. Army's Judge Advocate General Corp at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C., where she acted as soldier's counsel for disabled service members. Following this, she re-entered private practice focusing on estate planning, and she established her own law firm in 2010 with a mission to deliver the highest level of counsel and support possible to her clients.Recognized for her outstanding professionalism and exceptional client service, Ms. O'Connell has earned numerous accolades from her peers, and she holds "Superb" client ratings on Avvo. She also received the Army Commendation Medal twice along with the Army Achievement Medal for her service with veterans.Highly active in her legal community, she is a member of numerous local, state and national legal organizations, including the ElderCounsel, LLC, the WealthCounsel, L.L.C., the Fiduciary Inn of Court, the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Inc., the National Association of Estate Planners & Councils and The Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners, among her other professional affiliations.A 1991 graduate of Boston College, Ms. O'Connell obtained her Juris Doctor from the New England School of Law in 1994, and she received her Master of Laws in Taxation from Boston University School of Law in 2011. She is also an Accredited Estate Planner with the National Association of Estate Planners & Councils and a Certified Business Exit Consultant with Pinnacle Equity Solutions.Committed to her local community as well, Ms. O'Connell served on the board of Bethany Hill Place, and she is the former president of the Charles River Rotary Club.

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Daniella D. Lyttle

The Lyttle Law Firm, P.L.L.C.

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A. Patricia Diulus-Myers

Segmiller & Associates

A former Major in the Army Nurse Corps reserves and registered nurse, A. Patricia Diulus-Myers is now an employment law attorney with Segmiller & Associates. She represents clients in the Pittsburgh metropolitan area in cases of wrongful termination and discrimination. With over 37 years as a litigation trial practitioner, Ms. Diulus-Myers also spent several years at a private law practice with a concentration on trial work, general litigation, and health care and employment law.Ms. Diulus-Myers is admitted to practice in Ohio, Florida, West Virginia and Pennsylvania. Along with those state courts, she is also admitted to practice before the following federal courts: the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio and several others.At the University of Pittsburgh, Ms. Diulus-Myers graduated summa cum laude in 1975 with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing. She then attended the University of Pittsburgh School of Law, where she graduated cum laude with her Juris Doctor in 1980. Diulus-Myers is a member of the Minority Corporate Counsel Association and the Allegheny County Bar Association. Her community involvement and pro bono work include time with the human resources committee of the YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh and the board of directors for the Children’s Festival Chorus.

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Kristy M. Blurton

Holmes Diggs & Sadler

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Jessica A. Edmonds

McArthur Law Firm

Jessica A. Edmonds is an associate attorney at McArthur Law Firm in Macon, Georgia. Ms. Edmonds devotes her practice to personal injury law, primarily focusing on matters involving car accidents, dog bites, slip and falls, truck accidents and other catastrophic injuries. She serves clients throughout central and statewide Georgia.Ms. Edmonds was raised within a military family and grew up primarily in Warner Robins, Georgia. Her grandfather is a former prosecutor and United States Marine Corps Judge Advocate General, and taught her values related to helping others and seeking justice.As a personal injury attorney, Ms. Edmonds is committed to providing dedicated and passionate representation for individuals who have been injured or lost a loved one due to negligence. She fights hard and works tirelessly to help them secure adequate compensation through negotiation or litigation.After graduating with honors from the University of Georgia with a bachelor’s degree in international affairs, Ms. Edmonds received her law degree from Mercer University School of Law. She obtained her license to practice law in 2013. She holds a license before all Georgia state courts, as well as the U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Middle Districts of Georgia.Outside of the office, Ms. Edmonds enjoys participating in the Georgia and national legal communities through membership in various organizations. She belongs to the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association and the American Bar Association. While pursuing her law degree, she participated in the law school’s association of women lawyers, international law association and student bar association.

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Katia Teirstein

Law Office of Katia Teirstein PLLC

The Law Office of Katia Teirstein PLLC is a boutique New York City firm dedicated to providing comprehensive assistance in family and business immigration matters. The firm represents people and businesses throughout the United States and abroad in seeking temporary or permanent residence in the United States.Originally from the Pacific Northwest, Katia holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of Washington, where she graduated with multiple Dean’s List awards and a Certificate of High Scholarship. She received her Juris Doctor from Yeshiva University’s Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law in New York City, where she concentrated in Constitutional Law and was named a Cardozo Public Interest Fellow. During her legal studies, she clerked at the General Counsel Office of the U.S. Department of the Navy and the New York City Office of Emergency Management, as well as the Innocence Project, where she assisted the wrongfully convicted in appeals for DNA testing.Katia is a member of the New York State Bar since 2011, as well as an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (“AILA”), the New York State Bar Association, and the French-American Chamber of Commerce. Katia studied at a lycée in North-Eastern France as a teenager, where she learned to speak French. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, snowboarding, cheering on her beloved New York Yankees, and exploring New York City. An avid runner, most mornings you’ll find her running with her two dogs in Central Park or on the trails of Westchester County. She runs the New York City Marathon each November and she recently ran the 2017 Boston Marathon for charity.

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Margaret D. Stock

Cascadia Cross Border Law Group LLC

As the primary attorney at Cascadia Cross Border Law Group LLC in Anchorage, Alaska, Margaret Stock is committed to representing clients in Anchorage, Alaska, and throughout Alaska. She focuses her practice on handling cases that involve national security and immigration law.Earning a Bachelor of Arts in government with honors from Harvard University, Ms. Stock went on to receive a Juris Doctorate with honors from Harvard Law School in 1992. In 2001, she received a Master of Public Administration from Harvard University. She earned a Master of Arts in strategic studies from the United States Army War College in 2006.Nationally recognized for her experience with immigration issues, Ms. Stock has regularly testified before congressional committees. Additionally, Ms. Stock was named a MacArthur Fellow by the John D. & Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation.A published author, Ms. Stock is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, the Federalist Society, the Federal Bar Association's Immigration Law Section, and the American Bar Association.Ms. Stock is admitted to practice before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit and the U.S. District Court for the District of Alaska.

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Kia M. Wrice

The Law Office of Kia M. Wrice, LLC

Serving the people of central Ohio and the Columbus metropolitan area, Kia Wrice is attorney at law at the Law Office of Kia M. Wrice. With a passion for the rule of law, fairness and justice, she handles cases of criminal law, personal injury, family law and litigation. She uses a hands-on approach with every case to provide confidence and peace to her clients as they face extreme changes in their lives whether it be from an unexpected injury, an arrest or a divorce.In 2017, Ms. Wrice was the Justice Award Recipient of the Central Ohio Youth & Adult Program. She is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio and the Supreme Court of Ohio, as well as in all Ohio state courts. With a reputation as a tenacious and tireless advocate for clients, she uses her federal and state courtroom experience to increase the chances of successful results.Ms. Wrice graduated from the University of Cincinnati in 2005 with a Bachelor of Arts in psychology, then attended Capital University Law School. In 2012, she obtained her Juris Doctor and has been representing members of the community since then. From interviewing defendants, intake, investigation, insurance company negotiation and litigation, she is prepared to go the distance for her clients.A former member of the United States Army National Guard, Ms. Wrice is currently actively involved with a variety of professional organizations. These include the Ohio State Bar Association, the Columbus Bar Association, Phi Alpha Delta and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.

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Michelle Hopkins

The Hopkins Law Firm, PLLC

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Divorce Lawyers for Women

Susan J. Ryan

Craige Jenkins Liipfert & Walker LLP

Susan J. Ryan attended law school and graduated from Wake Forest University School of Law in 2005. Susan Ryan began practicing law in 2005. Susan Ryan is an attorney at Craige Jenkins Liipfert & Walker LLP, helping people with Family Law issues. Craige Jenkins Liipfert & Walker LLP has an office in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, serving the local community. In addition to addressing Family Law legal needs, she also assists clients with General Litigation and Estate & Trust Litigation issues.

Leah J. duCharme

Gjesdahl Law, P.C.

Leah J. duCharme studied at The University of North Dakota School of Law. She graduated in 2007. After passing the bar exam, she was admitted to legal practice in 2007.

Valerie Blackstock

Attorney at Law

Valerie Blackstock, an attorney in Tulsa, Oklahoma, helps clients with Family Law, Business Real Estate, Business / Corporate law and Appellate concerns. She received legal training from The University of Tulsa College of Law. She graduated from law school in 2010. Valerie Blackstock became licensed to practice law in 2011.

Lynn Kamin

Jenkins & Kamin, L.L.P.

Katie P. Klein

Dale & Klein LLP

Denise K. Houston

Tzangas Plakas Mannos Ltd.

Denise K. Houston is an attorney who represents clients in the Canton, Ohio area. Denise Houston chose to pursue a career in law after completing undergraduate studies. She attended The University of Akron School of Law and graduated in 1995. Denise Houston passed the bar exam and was admitted to legal practice in 1995.

Susan Saper Galamba

McDowell Rice Smith & Buchanan, P.C.

People in Johnson County, Kansas and the Kansas City metropolitan area facing legal problems related to family law often turn to Susan Saper Galamba, shareholder of McDowell Rice Smith & Buchanan PC. As co-chair of the firm’s family law and divorce practice group, she represents clients in matters ranging from high-net worth dissolutions, contested and non-contested divorces, child custody and child support, paternity determinations, non-traditional partnership agreements, pre- and post-nuptial agreements, changes in spousal maintenance, and other post-divorce modifications.Ms. Galamba is is a stong advocate who takes her responsibilty to her clients serioiusly. She is admitted to practice in both Missouri and Kansas, along with the U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas and the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri. At Tulane University, she earned a Bachelor of Arts in 1986 before attending Georgia State University, where she earned her Juris Doctor in 1990.

Courtney Bowes

The Bowes Law Group, P.A.

Courtney Bowes is an attorney who represents clients in the Tampa, Florida area. Courtney Bowes chose to pursue a career in law after completing undergraduate studies. She attended University of Florida Levin College of Law and graduated in 2004. Courtney Bowes passed the bar exam and was admitted to legal practice in 2005.

Jewels J. Jin

Jewels J. Jin, Esq., APC

Jewels J. Jin studied at Chapman University School of Law. She graduated in 2011. After passing the bar exam, she was admitted to legal practice in 2011.

A. Stephanie Loftin

Long Beach Law

Attorney A. Stephanie Loftin is the founder and owner of Long Beach Law in Long Beach, California. A top-rated, award-winning attorney with more than 29 years of legal experience, Ms. Loftin represents the rights and interests of clients throughout the greater Los Angeles metro region and surrounding areas of Southern California who have legal needs involving any of the following:· Investigations· Criminal defense· Family law· Civil law and personal injury· Estate planning and probate· MediationThroughout the course of her legal career, Ms. Loftin has achieved notable success advocating on behalf of those who stand accused or are under investigation for all types of felony and misdemeanor offenses. In addition, she has become a recognized leader in family law, especially as it relates to the LGBTQ community. Furthermore, she has earned a reputation as a staunch advocate for the rights of children caught up in divorce.Highly trained in mediation, she has volunteered her time and services with the Long Beach Superior Court Family Law Mediation Program, and when dealing with her own clients, she prefers to help them resolve their conflicts and reach agreements in a manner that is far more efficient and less adversarial than traditional divorce litigation.Along with maintaining a successful legal practice, Ms. Loftin also helped establish the Legal Clinics at Rainbow Battered Women's Shelter in San Pedro. She has also handled numerous paternity actions to assist mothers with obtaining their rightful child support from their children's fathers. In addition, she has served as Judge Pro Tem for the Los Angeles Superior Court, where she adjudicated cases that fell under the courts' Family Law, Traffic, Small Claims, Unlawful Detainer and Domestic Violence Restraining Order Divisions.No matter the legal challenges facing her clients, Ms. Loftin provides effective legal counsel with the utmost compassion and integrity in order to help her clients achieve the favorable outcomes they expect and deserve. Noted for her success, she received the Lawyer of the Year award in 2006 and 2014 from Women Lawyers of Long Beach, and the Soroptimist International LGBT Chapter named her a Woman Making a Difference to Women in 2008. In addition, the mayor of Harvey Milk Promenade Park celebrated her achievements in the LGBTQ community.A graduate of the University of Texas at El Paso, Ms. Loftin obtained her Juris Doctor from Western State University School of Law, and she has practice law since 1990. Along with practicing before all California state courts, she is also admitted to practice before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit. She is an active member of several local, state and national legal organizations, and she once served as President of the Long Beach Bar Association.

Dena Horvath

Elhart & Horvath, P.C.

Dena Horvath is an attorney who represents clients in the Traverse City, Michigan area. Dena Horvath chose to pursue a career in law after completing undergraduate studies. She attended The Thomas M. Cooley Law School and graduated in 2011. Dena Horvath passed the bar exam and was admitted to legal practice in 2012.

Lisa A. Sharpe

Lasher Holzapfel Sperry & Ebberson, PLLC

Marcia A. Wood

Martin, Pringle, Oliver, Wallace & Bauer, LLP

Marcia A. Wood is an attorney at Martin, Pringle, Oliver, Wallace & Bauer, LLP and helps clients address Estate Planning & Probate legal issues. Marcia Wood graduated in 1992 from The University of Kansas School of Law. Marcia Wood was admitted to practice law in 1992. She represents clients in the Wichita area.

Kevyn Hayes

Law Office of Kevyn Noonan Hayes, P.A.

Kevyn Hayes studied at Ave Maria School of Law. She graduated in 2013. After passing the bar exam, she was admitted to legal practice in 2014.

Melissa F. Brown

Melissa F. Brown, LLC

Melissa Fuller Brown is a founding attorney and director of Melissa F. Brown, LLC, a family law firm based in Charleston, South Carolina. Ms. Brown handles all kinds of family law matters, including divorce, alimony, alimony, custody, enforcement, fair asset sharing, amendment proceedings, prenuptial agreements, prenuptial agreements, visits, and more. Brown has over 26 years of experience serving clients across South Carolina, but most notably in the Greater Charleston area. She strives to provide compassionate, worthy advice to her clients to help them through the family court system. She is a past faculty member at the National Family Law Trial Institute at the South Texas College of Law and has lectured to attorneys and judges over the years. Ms. Brown has served in many leadership positions throughout her career and was a past chairman of the South Carolina Family Law Council; She is a Fellow at the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, where she served on various committees and received awards for outstanding service. She is a Fellow at the International Academy of Family Lawyers and has handled several cases related to international custody issues and asset sharing abroad. Ms. Brown is a published author of numerous family law articles in state and national journals and legal reviews. Brown received her bachelor's degree from the University of Virginia, where she participated in the prestigious American Studies Program. She received her law degree from the University of South Carolina School of Law. Before setting up her own law firm, she worked as a court clerk, worked as an assistant solicitor and worked for 6 years as a family law assistant in a private law firm.