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Pamela Y. Price
Law Offices of Pamela Price
Pamela Price is a nationally recognized pioneer in employment discrimination and civil rights cases. Price regularly wins difficult cases of sexual harassment, racial harassment and discrimination in federal and state courts. Her legal advocacy for women stems from her own experience as a Survivor of sexual harassment, sexual assault and domestic violence. Some of her sexual harassment and sexual assault verdicts and settlements include:Irma Sanchez v. CDCR (2016) Sexual Harassment/Retaliation - $750,000Sophia Curry et al. v. CDCR (2015) Sexual Harassment/Retaliation - $2,673,000Bernice Peoples v. Contra Costa County (2009) Sexual Harassment/Retaliation - $1,003,880Shawnee Underwood v. State of California, California Dept. of Corrections (2007) Sexual Harassment - $1,750,000Elaine Stevenson v. County of Sacramento (2005) Gender Discrimination/Retaliation - $725,000Deanna Freitag v. CDC (2003) Sexual Harassment/Retaliation - $600,300Tonsa B. v. City of Oakland, et. al., (2001) Sexual Assault - $750,000Jamie Pesce v. State of California (1999) Sexual Harassment - $629,000Catherine M. v. Doukas (1999) Sexual Harassment - $375,000Alice A. v. City of Oakland, et. al., (1999) Sexual Assault - $825,000Confidential Settlement, (1995) Sexual Assault - $450,000Lisa Pulido v. State of California, et. al. (1994) Sexual Harassment - $1,300,000In 1977, Price became the lead plaintiff in Alexander (Price) v. Yale, 459 F.Supp. 1 (D.Conn. 1979), 631 F.2d 178 (2nd Cir. 1980), the first case to challenge sexual harassment as sex discrimination in education. In 2012, for Title IX’s 40th Anniversary, she and her co-plaintiffs were acknowledged by the National ACLU as one of the Nine Most Influential Actors in Title IX’s history.In 1992, as lead counsel for plaintiffs in Patricia H. v. Berkeley Unified School District, et al., 830 F.Supp 1288 (N.D. Cal. 1993), Price mounted a second historic legal challenge to sexual harassment in education. On July 21, 1993, in the first decision to squarely address the issue, U.S. District Court Judge William H. Orrick ruled that Title IX also prohibits a sexually hostile educational environment. Price ultimately settled the case for $800,000.00.In 2002, Price made legal history in a racial harassment case entitled Morgan v. Amtrak, 232 F.3d 1008 (9th Cir. 2000), 536 U.S. 101, 112 S.Ct. 1516 (2002), by successfully arguing her case in the United States Supreme Court. She was named the 2002 California Lawyer Attorney of the Year in Employment (CLAY Award). In 2004, she was recognized as one of the Top 50 Women Lawyers in Northern California.In 2003, 2015 and again in 2016 Price received Certificates of Special Congressional Recognition for her community service. In 2017, she was honored by the California Legislature as the Woman of the Year for Assembly District 18. Price received the Charles Houston Bar Association's Clinton W. White Trial Advocacy Award twice, in 1993 and again in 2001. She made legal history with precedent-setting decisions in Jones v. K-Mart (1998) 17 Cal.4th 3298, Nicole M. v. Martinez Unified School District (N.D.Cal. 1997) 964 F.Supp. 1369 and Freitag v. Ayers, 468 F.3d 528 (9th Cir. 2006).Price joined the volunteer Board of Directors of the San Francisco Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights in 2006. In 2007, Price served as the Interim Executive Director. She went on to serve two terms as the Co-Chair of the Board of Directors, and as the Director of Special Projects where her primary responsibilities include analysis of racial justice issues and discrimination cases, education equity issues, juvenile justice advocacy, development support and fundraising initiatives.Born in Dayton, Ohio, Pamela Price is a survivor of the Ohio juvenile justice and foster care systems. She earned her B.A. from Yale University in 1978, and her Master's and J.D. from UC Berkeley in 1982. She spent her Junior Year Abroad at the University of Dar-es-Salaam in Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania, East Africa.Pamela sees clients by appointment only and charges a nominal consultation fee for each appointment, depending on the type of case.
LaToya T. Jeter
Brown Bass & Jeter, PLLC
LaToya T. Jeter studied at The University of Mississippi School of Law. She graduated in 2006. After passing the bar exam, she was admitted to legal practice in 2006.
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.
Katrina S. Brown
Brown Bass & Jeter, PLLC
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.
Mecca Anderson
The Cochran Firm Atlanta
Mecca Anderson is an attorney with The Cochran Firm Atlanta who handles cases of premises liability and personal injury. She represents clients in the Atlanta metropolitan area and has almost a decade of experience advocating for the rights of the injured. Through her time spent working with the Supreme Court of Georgia as a clerk, as a Chief of Staff and as a judicial intern, she earned a unique skill set that makes her an ideal choice for anyone suffering from a personal injury.A leader in the Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys’ Professional Development Academy, she was selected in 2017 as a member of the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association’s LEAD Program. Ms. Anderson focuses her work on cases involving truck accidents, brain injuries, auto accidents, negligent security, breaches of civil rights and medical malpractice.A graduate of Valparaiso University Law School, Ms. Anderson earned her Juris Doctor in 2011. She is admitted to practice in the state of Georgia and has earned a $20 million settlement during her time with the firm. She is also a talented speaker and has presented to the Junior League of Atlanta and the Atlanta Mission. Passionate about empowering communities and advocating for women and children, she is Dean of the Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys.Ms. Anderson began her career with a firm that is known for its appellate and trial experience. Since joining the firm, she now brings her commitment and experience to protecting the best interests of the injured and their families.
Brenda Ezell
Ezell Law Firm, PA
Brenda Ezell is a Board Certified Specialist in Real Estate. She practices primarily in the area of commercial real estate, with an emphasis on commercial leasing (including various types of specialty leases such as cell tower leases, industrial and warehouse leases among others). She also has significant experience closing business aquisitions and other commercial transactions, land use and zoning matters and state and local government law. Ms. Ezell is also experienced in resolving property disputes and other real estate matters successfully without the need for litigation. After serving as a Legal Specialist in the U.S. Army, she graduated summa cum laude from Jacksonville University in 1997 and with honors from the University of Florida, Levin College of Law in 2000. Ms. Ezell is currently a member of the Executive Council of the Florida Bar Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section, for which she serves as chair of the Real Estate Leasing Committee and co-chair of the Membership & Inclusion Committee.
Conti Moore Smith
Conti Moore Law, PLLC
Her professionalism and loyalty to her clients helps her provide them with useful insights and knowledge to move forward with their cases. Whether your case involves family concerns, business issues, criminal charges, or an injury caused by someone’s negligence, Conti Moore Law, PLLC can provide you with a free consultation to get started on planning your next steps. Call today to begin the processMs. Smith earned a Bachelor of Science in computer information systems with a business minor from Florida A&M University before obtaining her Juris Doctor from the Florida State University College of Law. While in law school, she was successful as a member of the FSU Mock Trial Team and a member of the Florida State University Journal of Transnational Law & Policy.Throughout her career, Ms. Smith has earned a reputation as an aggressive advocate for her clients from the beginning to the end of a case. Her focus on cost-effective, excellent service has built her a large clientele that come to her for everything from landlord and tenant disputes to employment discrimination. The strategic, exceptional legal representation she provides is proven by her successful record.In 2018, Ms. Smith was recognized for her pro bono work by the Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada and the Clark County Bar Association; she was also given the county’s Lied Award for Most Pro Bono Hours. As she moved her practice and career to Florida, Ms. Smith adopted the motto “Stress less, choose Moore” and has let this principle guide her throughout her career.
M. Lynda Sheridan
Law Offices of Lynda Sheridan
A top family attorney with an Avvo "Superb" rating, M. Lynda Sheridan is sole practitioner at the Law Offices of Lynda Sheridan. She represents clients in California, with a focus in Southern California, in matters of family law. These issues may include asset division, dissolution of marriage, income support from the self-employed, child custody, visitation, paternity actions, business evaluations, debt and asset division, spousal support representation, "move-away" representation, and post- and prenuptial agreements.Ms. Sheridan became a Certified Family Law Specialist in 2005 after meeting the qualifications set by The State Bar of California. As a licensed real estate broker, she also handles occasional matters of real estate law and is admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit.At Antioch University, Ms. Sheridan studied for and earned her Bachelor of Arts before moving on to law school. She then attended Southwestern Law School where she graduated with her Juris Doctor. For over three decades, she has advocated for the best interests and rights of individuals and businesses in the area and has a long, successful track record to prove her dedication to her clients. Ms. Sheridan is fully prepared to litigate any issue to get the best result in every case.Ms. Sheridan is a member of the Los Angeles County Bar Association and has taught seminars for the organization and the Langston Bar Association. As her clients navigate complicated emotional and legal matters, she is a knowledgeable, compassionate resource with an eye on their future.
Catherine Gibson
The Gibson Law Firm, LLC
Catherine Gibson serves clients in the areas of real estate, personal injury, immigration, business and civil litigation. She is the managing partner of The Gibson Law Firm, LLC, in Atlanta, Georgia.Ms. Gibson handles all types of commercial and residential real estate matters, representing a variety of interests. She also helps clients who have been injured in car, truck or slip and fall accidents. Along with immigration matters, general civil litigation and business transactions, Ms. Gibson provides emergency mortgage counseling. She has stopped hundreds of home and commercial real estate foreclosures. Her book on the subject, Stop the Foreclosure, Save Your Home! was published in 2011.Ms. Gibson received her law degree in 2004 from Emory University School of Law. She is admitted to practice in New York, Georgia, and the United States District Court of Georgia. She maintains a membership in the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, American Immigration Lawyers Association and is certified as a Georgia Registered Mediator. Her mediation practice includes civil matters and landlord-tenant disputes.Recently, Ms. Gibson was named Most Influential Attorney in 2011 by Women Looking Ahead magazine. She was also featured in the 2011 edition of Who's Who Atlanta.
Anjel F. Burgess
Burgess & Christensen
Anjel Burgess is a partner at the Marietta, GA law firm of Burgess & Christensen, where she represents clients in social security disability, guardianship, and veteran's benefits matters.Ms. Burgess began her legal career in 2008 after earning her juris doctorate from the Georgia State University College of Law. She initially practiced at a well-known Marietta civil litigation firm, where she focused on insurance defense. In 2011, she joined attorney Laurence L. Christensen, becoming a partner in the firm in 2014.Over the course of her legal career, Ms. Burgess has earned the respect of both her clients and her peers. In addition, in recognition of her extensive knowledge of disability law, she is a regular guest speaker on the topic at both legal and community events.Ms. Burgess's dedication has led her to be an active member of the legal community. She is a member of a number of organizations, including the Cobb County Bar Association, the National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives and the American Association for Justice.
Rabiah A. Rahman
Rabiah at Law
Attorney Rabiah A. Rahman is the founder and owner of Rabiah at Law in Ventura, California. A top-rated trial attorney with more than six years of legal experience, Ms. Rabiah provides invaluable advocacy and support to clients throughout Southern and Central California who have legal needs involving any of the following:· Employment discrimination· Hostile work environments· Sexual harassment· Wrongful termination· Employer retaliation· Whistleblower claims· Unpaid wages and overtime issues· Employment contracts, severance agreements and other related mattersThroughout the course of her legal career, Ms. Rabiah has gained a reputation as a staunch advocate for employees who have suffered serious violations of their rights as workers. She established her law firm on a foundation of her unwavering commitment to social justice, and she has achieved considerable success helping her plaintiff clients obtain the full and proper restitution they deserve while holding responsible parties accountable for their actions.An active leader in her legal community, Ms. Rabiah has served as co-chair of the California Employment Lawyers Association's Diversity Outreach Committee as well as chair of the Ventura County Bar Association's Labor and Employment Law Section. She has also served on the organization's board of directors and on the boards of the Ventura County Social Justice Fund and Citations Law Magazine.Ms. Rabiah is also the vice president of the Black Lawyers of Ventura County and governing board member of the New Leaders Council's Los Angeles Chapter as well as member of the Jerome H. Berenson American Inn of Court, among her other professional affiliations. Moreover, she has conducted numerous lectures and seminars across her region on a variety of legal topics, and she has appeared as a guest panelist on a local radio news program.A 2008 graduate of the University of California, Los Angeles, Ms. Rabiah obtained her Juris Doctor in 2012 from the University of California at Berkeley's Boalt School of Law, where she served as managing editor of the Berkeley Journal of African American Law and Policy. She is admitted to practice before all California state courts as well as before the U.S. District Court for the Northern and Central Districts of California and the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California.
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.
Kimberly Wilder
Davis, Chapman & Wilder, LLC
Attorney Kimberly Wilder is a partner at Davis, Chapman, & Wilder, LLC, in Augusta, Georgia. Ms. Wilder practices in the areas of criminal defense, family law, personal injury and mediation, serving clients in Augusta and the surrounding areas. She is committed to providing dedicated representation to all of her clients, helping them attain the best possible results.Ms. Wilder has extensive trial experience in criminal matters, defending criminal defense clients in over 1,000 cases over the course of her career. She has experience litigating misdemeanors and felonies and appearing in state, superior and juvenile courts in the state of Georgia. She handles matters involving aggravated assault, domestic violence, drug possession, DUI, murder, obstruction, possession of a firearm, probation violations, sex crimes and theft.In addition, Ms. Wilder is a registered mediator, successfully resolving complex family law, personal injury and other civil cases. She also holds an accreditation through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, which allows her to represent veterans attempting to secure benefits.Professional organizations Ms. Wilder belongs to include the Augusta Bar Association, the Augusta Youth Development Campus, the Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys and Young Lawyers of Augusta. She also participates in a variety of other community programs in the Augusta region.Born and raised in Augusta, Ms. Wilder received a bachelor’s degree in journalism and mass communication from the University of Georgia. She earned her law degree from the University of Georgia School of Law and obtained her license to practice law in 2012. She is qualified to appear before all Georgia state courts.
Marie Washington
Law Office of Marie Washington, PLC
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DezaRae LaCrue
Franklin D. Azar & Associates, P.C.
As an associate attorney with the Colorado law firm of Franklin D. Azar & Associates, Dezarae Lacrue focuses her practice primarily on complex medical malpractice and personal injury claims and class actions, and she serves a diverse range of clients in state and federal courts throughout Colorado.During the course of her nearly 10 years practicing law, Ms. Lacrue has achieved notable success advocating on behalf of those who suffered injuries or losses as the result of someone else's negligence, and to date, she has helped recover millions of dollars in settlements and awards for her plaintiff clients.A native of Colorado, Ms. Lacrue earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Denver in 2004. She then returned to her alma mater and obtained her Juris Doctor from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law in 2008. The Colorado Bar Association admitted her to practice the following year, and she is also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit.Ms. Lacrue worked as a paralegal full time while she attended law school, and upon receiving her license to practice, she joined that same firm, where she honed her trial skills in high-stakes litigation involving a host of complicated medical malpractice claims. She then joined Franklin D. Azar & Associates in 2015 and has led a successful trial practice since.Highly active in her legal community, Ms. Lacrue is a member of the American Association for Justice and the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association, among her other professional affiliations. Recognized for her impeccable professionalism and exceptional legal abilities, she earned designation from the National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys as one of the country's Top 10 Under 40 in 2017 and for being among the nation's Top 100 by America's Top 100 High Stakes Litigators.
Lourdes P. Rosario
Rosario Law Firm, PLLC
The owner of the Rosario Law Firm, Lourdes P. Rosario focuses her practice primarily on family law matters. From the firm's offices in Syracuse, New York, she provides dedicated and caring representation to residents of Onondaga County whose marriages are coming to an end and who are thus having to deal with such divorce-related matters as child custody and visitation, spousal and child support, and the equitable division of assets and debts. Other family law matters that Ms. Rosario has had experience in handling have included grandparents’ and third-party visitation rights, and she assists clients who are seeking the enforcement of or modifications to existing support or parenting orders.In addition to her family law practice, Ms. Rosario's background also encompasses the representation of clients who are facing traffic violations or more serious criminal charges, and she has experience with various types of immigration matters, including deportation and removal defense and the obtaining of family-based visas. Her successes in all of these areas as well as her high degree of ethics have earned her an "Excellent" peer review rating through Avvo. Ms. Rosario has also been named to both The National Advocates: Top 40 Under 40 and The National Advocates: Top 100.Fluent in Spanish as well as English, Ms. Rosario was born and raised in Miami, Florida. As an undergraduate, she attended Florida International University in her hometown, where she majored in English and obtained a Bachelor of Arts in 2006. Her legal education came at Albany Law School, and she was awarded her Juris Doctor in 2009 and a Master of Law degree in 2010. Admitted to practice in both New York and Florida, Ms. Rosario's professional affiliations include the Onondaga County Bar Association.
Ofelia Calderon
Calderón Seguin PLC
Amanda A. Mingo
Rawls, Scheer, Clary, & Mingo PLLC
As a partner at Rawls, Scheer, Foster & Mingo PLLC, Amanda A. Mingo helps victims of negligence, and those who have lost a loved one, secure justice through personal injury and wrongful death claims. She advocates for people in the Charlotte, North Carolina, area.In one of her most notable cases, Ms. Mingo represented the parents of a child who died in a car wreck. The incident happened due excessive speed combined with the lack of a traffic signal at an intersection. She then received a Juris Doctor from the North Carolina Central University School of Law in 1997.Prior to entering private practice, Ms. Mingo was an assistant district attorney. She brings those litigation and investigative skills to every case she handles, uncovering every detail that leads to a top-dollar award for clients.In addition to personal injury cases, Ms. Mingo also handles matters including the following: whistleblower claims, business insurance coverage disputes, professional licensing, zoning and North Carolina Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission permits.Ms. Mingo is a member of the American Association for Justice, the Mecklenburg County Bar and the North Carolina Advocates for Justice’s Auto Torts Section.
Nicole Marie Villarroel
Hackleman, Olive & Judd, P.A.
Ana Maria Villegas
Villegas Law Office, PLLC
Raquel A. Salas
Avanti Law Group
Raquel Salas is a litigator. She has represented individuals, manufacturers, contractors, financial institutions and others involved in employment, commercial, and construction disputes. Her family law practice is dedicated to complex divorces, spousal support, child custody and support, complex business valuation distribution and pre- and post-nuptial agreements. Raquel's criminal defense practice focuses in helping individuals prevent and defend criminal charges, as well as other punitive civil and administrative cases.
Adriana F. Estevez
Woehrle Dahlberg Jones Yao, PLLC
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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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.
M. Lourdes Costilla
Law Offices of Frank Costilla
Jennifer L. Martinez
Martinez & Schill LLP
Jennifer L. Martinez, founding partner of Martinez & Schill LLP, serves the San Diego, California, area with great distinction. Ms. Martinez focuses her practice on personal injury and wrongful death litigation, with a particular emphasis on premises liability, motor vehicle collisions, construction site injuries, and bicycle accidents.Prior to earning her Juris Doctor from the University of San Diego School of Law in 2005, Ms. Martinez studied at the University of Washington in Seattle, receiving a Bachelor of Arts in speech communication in 2002. During her law school tenure, she was a member and editor of the San Diego Law Review. Ms. Martinez has been admitted to practice law in California since 2006, and she is admitted to practice before all Arizona state courts as well.As head of her firm’s personal injury practice, Ms. Martinez’s passionate and dedicated representation of her clients has resulted in millions of dollars in jury verdicts and negotiated settlements. Bringing a unique perspective from many years as an insurance defense litigator, she understands the inner workings of the insurance company mindset, which translates into how to maximize the potential recovery and achieve the best results possible for her clients.Ms. Martinez is a member of several professional organizations, including the San Diego County Bar Association, Consumer Attorneys of San Diego, Consumer Attorneys of California and the Lawyers Club of San Diego.
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.
Leonor E. Perretta
Perretta Law Office
Elicia Montoya
McGinn, Montoya, Love & Curry, PA
As a partner at McGinn, Montoya, Love, and Curry, P.A., Elicia Montoya specializing in wrongful death, catastrophic injury, trucking, and medical malpractice cases. She has successfully tried cases in the state and federal court and has obtained some of the largest settlements and verdicts in New Mexico. Ms. Montoya received her Bachelor of Arts in Government from the University of Notre Dame in 1996. She earned her Juris Doctor in 1999 from the University of New Mexico School of Law, with Clinical Honors. In 1999, she was a law clerk to the Honorable James J. Wechsler and also received the Margaret Keiper Dailey Award for Social Justice. She joined her current firm in 2000.In addition to her work for clients regarding cases involving catastrophic injury, medical malpractice, wrongful death and personal injury, Ms. Montoya serves the community in a legal capacity. Since 2004, she has been an adjunct professor at the University of New Mexico Law School. She also teaches legal education seminars about effective case presentation and trial skills across the country. From 2004 to 2007, she was a Mayoral appointee to the ethics review board of the City of Santa Fe. She also serves as a Hearing Officer for the New Mexico Disciplinary Board.Ms. Montoya is licensed to practice law in New Mexico and before the U.S. District Court for the State of New Mexico. She is a member of the New Mexico Trial Lawyers Association, where she is also a board member. She is also a member of the American Association for Justice.
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Evie P. Jeang
Ideal Legal Group, Inc.
A Taiwanese-American litigator practicing for nearly 15 years, Evie P. Jeang, Founder and Managing Partner of Ideal Legal Group, Inc., focuses her practice on helping families and couples in a range of matters, including child custody and support, guardianship, divorce, legal separation, division of property and restraining orders. More specifically, Ms. Jeang is one of the few attorneys who understands firsthand how to handle the complex matters of international family law. Ms. Jeang has carved a niche in helping families navigate the intricate laws governing international surrogacy, In Vitro Fertilization and the freezing of eggs and embryos. She also specializes in handling divorce cases, specifically international divorce, where she has an in-depth understanding of both the legal and cultural ramifications of this unique type of family law. Additionally, Ms. Jeang has experience handling immigration, employment and labor law, and workers’ compensation cases. Regularly representing domestic and international companies in business disputes, Ms. Jeang provides legal advice to international business owners and executives seeking entrance into the U.S. market on labor, employment, workers’ compensation and contract law. She serves as counsel to numerous small- and mid-sized companies and hospitals in Southern California. Ms. Jeang’s impact extends outside the courtroom through a series of philanthropic activities primarily catered to helping minority-owned businesses in the Los Angeles area, and the younger generation in her local community. She serves as the 2nd Vice President for the Asian Youth Center, a non-profit organization dedicated to serving both the social and educational needs of Asian immigrants and at-risk low income and adjudicated youth. Ms. Jeang also serves on the Asian Pacific Islander Alumni Board at the University of California, Los Angeles, as well as several other boards for various organizations throughout the community. She is licensed to practice in California and New York. Ms. Jeang is fluent in Mandarin Chinese and Taiwanese.
Kimberly A. Wong
The Veen Firm, PC
Ms. Wong is an experienced litigator of complex catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases involving industrial accidents, defective products, construction accidents, dangerous property, automobile accidents, and dangerous roadways. She represents individuals who have suffered a spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, loss of limb, and other serious and life-changing injuries. For over a decade, Ms. Wong has devoted her practice to representing injured clients and their families with compassion and tenacity to obtain favorable results. The Recorder's annual report of "California's Million-Dollar Settlements" have featured several settlements that Ms. Wong has obtained on behalf of her clients.Ms. Ms. Wong is a frequent lecturer and author of published articles on various topics related to personal injury litigation, including third-party liability claims arising from workplace accidents.A native San Franciscan, Ms. Wong is an avid fan of the San Francisco Giants.
Amita Patel Rossetti
Tinley, Renehan & Dost, LLP
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.
Trisha Nishimoto
Cades Schutte LLP
Trisha Nishimoto, an attorney at Cades Schutte LLP in Honolulu, Hawaii, helps clients manage personal injury matters. She received a law degree from the University of Hawaii at the William S. Richardson School of Law in Manoa. She completed her law degree in 2010. Trisha Nishimoto was admitted to the bar in 2010. The label means that she is a top-notch lawyer recognized by her peers.
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.
Lynda F. Won-Chung
Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP
Lynda F. Won-Chung studied at University of California Hastings College of the Law. She graduated in 1983. After passing the bar exam, she was admitted to legal practice in 1984.
Grace Y. Lee
Grace Family Law
As the founder of Grace Family Law, Grace Y. Lee is committed to representing clients in Portland, Oregon. Her practice focuses on family law.In 1998, Ms. Lee earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from The University of Arizona. She then received a Juris Doctor in 2001 from The University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law, where she was a note and comment editor for the school's law journal and active in the National Asian Pacific American Law Student Association.While in law school, Ms. Lee gained valuable experience volunteering with the child advocacy clinic where she represented minors in dependency proceedings. She also served as an intern in the fraud and public corruption department of the Arizona Attorney General's Office.Bringing that experience to her practice today, Ms. Lee takes a compassionate approach to helping her clients resolve their family law matters. Over the course of her career, she has built a reputation as a fierce advocate in and out of the courtroom. She understands the emotions involved in such cases, and she takes the time to help her clients obtain the most favorable outcome for their needs. For her achievements, Ms. Lee holds an Avvo "Superb" rating and has been nominated for a Portland Business Journal Orchid Award.
Claire Wong Black
Dentons US LLP
Claire Wong Black is an attorney who represents clients in the Honolulu, Hawaii area. Claire Black chose to pursue a career in law after completing undergraduate studies. She attended Fordham University School of Law and graduated in 2006. Claire Black passed the bar exam and was admitted to legal practice in 2007.
Bichhanh (Hannah) Bui
H Bui Law Firm
Qingqing Miao
Lane Powell PC
Bonnie Richardson
Richardson Wright LLP
Bonnie has been a litigator since 1997. She represents clients in a variety of cases including legal and professional misconduct, trust and estate disputes, complex commercial disputes, and insurance disputes. Bonnie currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Oregon Asian Pacific American Bar Association and has served as an international representative for AFS Intercultural Programs - a not-for-profit cultural exchange organization. Bonnie is a national speaker on error of law and ethics in lawyers and regularly lectures at advocacy seminars for the Oregon State Bar, the Multnomah Bar Association, the National Business Institute, and many other organizations. Bonnie received the Portland Business Journal of Influence Award's 2020 Women. In 2016, the Multnomah Bar Association selected Bonnie as the recipient of their highest honor - the Professionalism Award. In 2011, Bonnie received the Portland Business Journal Award for Forty Under 40. In 2009, Bonnie received the prestigious Pro Bono Award of Merit from the Multnomah Bar Association for exceptional legal service. Her commitment to justice has also been recognized by the Oregon Trial Lawyers Association, featured by Bonnie in the article "Making a Difference: Justice for the Needy".
Angeline (Angie) Kwik
Mehr & Associates, P.C.
Angeline (Angie) Kwik is a highly regarded California attorney and the founder of Law Offices of Angie M. Kwik in Irvine, California. Ms. Kwik litigates employment law cases on behalf of employees, representing clients in Irvine and throughout the state of California. She is dedicated to helping California individuals receive just compensation for the hardships and financial difficulties encountered during a workplace dispute or legal issue.Ms. Kwik received a bachelor’s degree from La Sierra University in Riverside, California, and earned her law degree from Chapman University Dale E. Fowler School of Law in Orange, California. She obtained her law license in 2006, allowing her to practice before all California state courts. Over the course of her career, she has helped numerous California employees achieve fairness in complex employment-related legal issues.Following law school, Ms. Kwik practiced for 12 years at a California-based firm. She served as managing attorney of the firm and focused her practice in the areas of employment and workers’ compensation. She founded the Law Offices of Angie M. Kwik in 2014 and continues her compassionate, yet aggressive representation of California employees facing workplace legal issues.In addition to running her employment law practice, Ms. Kwik is passionate about staying active in the California legal community through membership in various organizations. She is a member of professional organizations, including the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles and the California Employment Lawyers Association. She is also an active member of The State Bar of California.
Samantha M.Y. Chan
Chong Nishimoto Sia Nakamura & Goya, LLLP
Samantha M.Y. Chan attended law school and graduated from University of Hawai'i at Manoa William S. Richardson School of Law in 2014. Samantha Chan began practicing law in 2014. Samantha Chan is an attorney at Chong Nishimoto Sia Nakamura & Goya, LLLP, helping people with Workers' Compensation legal issues. Chong Nishimoto Sia Nakamura & Goya, LLLP has an office in Honolulu, Hawaii, serving the local community.
Mioko Tajika
Ingram Yuzek Gainen Carroll & Bertolotti, LLP
Mioko C. Tajika is a partner at Ingram Yuzek Gainen Carroll & Bertolotti, LLP, located in New York, New York. A member of the firm’s commercial litigation and intellectual property groups, she focuses her practice on general commercial litigation in both state and federal courts, representing clients throughout New York in intellectual property cases involving disputes over copyrights, trademarks, trade dress and the right of publicity. Ms. Tajika also provides counsel to clients on their intellectual property rights, with a focus on enforcement and proper use. In addition, she has handled a variety of other matters, including cases involving antitrust law, bankruptcy, defamation, employment issues, product labeling and securities fraud.After graduating with a Bachelor of Arts from New York University in 2000, Ms. Tajika earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Wisconsin Law School in 2004. During law school, she served on the Moot Court Board and was the note and comment editor of the Wisconsin International Law Journal. An inactive member of the State Bar of Wisconsin, Ms. Tajika is admitted to practice in New York and is also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York and the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the 2nd and 9th Circuits.In order to stay abreast of current developments in her practice areas and to forge connections with fellow professionals, Ms. Tajika is a founding member of the Japanese American Lawyers Network, and is an active participant in the American Bar Association and the Asian American Bar Association of New York. She is a native speaker of Japanese and previously worked as a translator before entering private practice.
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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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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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Kathleen O'Prey Truman
Truman and Elliott LLP
Attorney Kathleen O'Prey Truman handles complex matters of land use and environmental law, helping clients to clear environmental review hurdles as they develop property. She deals with a variety of government agencies, helps with the permitting process, advocates in administrative hearings and defends clients in lawsuits. A co-founder of the law firm Truman & Elliott LLP, she represents clients in the Los Angeles area and throughout California. Over the course of her career, Ms. Truman has dealt with a number of federal agencies, including the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. On the state level, she has helped clients in projects involving the California Coastal Commission, the California Public Utilities Commission, the California State Lands Commission and the California Office of Historic Preservation. Ms. Truman also has extensive experience with complex environmental laws, both local and federal. These include the Clean Water Act, the National Historic Preservation Act, and state and federal Endangered Species acts. Her knowledge extends to the intricacies of the California Environmental Quality Act, the National Environmental Policy Act and the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. She has also helped clients achieve compliance with provisions of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, often referred to as Superfund. Ms. Truman received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California, Los Angeles, where she graduated cum laude. She later earned a law degree from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law, where she graduated magna cum laude. She is a member of the American Bar Association, the Los Angeles County Bar Association and Women Lawyers of Los Angeles.
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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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Mykell L. Messman
Messman & Alleman, PLC
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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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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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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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Tara Adolph
Adolph Legal
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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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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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Daniella D. Lyttle
The Lyttle Law Firm, P.L.L.C.
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Michelle Hopkins
The Hopkins Law Firm, PLLC
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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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Nicole Alvarez
The Law Offices of Nicole Alvarez P.A.
Nicole Alvarez is an attorney at The Law Offices of Nicole Alvarez P.A. and helps clients address Family Law legal issues. Nicole Alvarez graduated in 2005 from Stetson University College of Law. Nicole Alvarez was admitted to practice law in 2005. She represents clients in the Miami area.
Brandi M. Petterson
Sauer & Petterson Family Law
At Sauer & Petterson Family Law, Brandi M. Petterson is partner, owner and founding member. She represents clients in Colorado in matters of family law, including child custody, divorce, child support, spousal maintenance, mediation, retirement valuations, attorney fees and much more. Her passion is in securing the financial stability of her clients and creating a supportive, loving environment for children caught up in the middle of divorce proceedings.A member of the Denver Bar Association and the Colorado Bar Association, Ms. Petterson also volunteers for the Rocky Mountain Children’s Law Center as guardian ad litem. Since 2007, she has been admitted to practice in Colorado and understands when it is best for a client to resolve a case through negotiation, settlement or mediation. She is also prepared to litigate and do what is necessary to protect the rights of her clients, and they rely on her for experience, action, knowledge, persistence and voice.Ms. Petterson attended the University of Florida, where she graduated summa cum laude in 2003 with a Bachelor of Arts. At the University of Denver’s Sturm College of Law, she obtained a Juris Doctor and a Master of Law degree in 2007. She is known for her meticulous attention to detail, rational and sound judgment, and talent for communicating successfully with opposing counsel, the client and the courts.For over a decade, Ms. Petterson has immersed herself in legal issues related to family law. As a senior associate with a prior law firm and a judicial law clerk to a prominent Judge on the domestic bench, she is keenly equipped to focus on the rights of her clients and protects them as if they were her own.
M. Lourdes Costilla
Law Offices of Frank Costilla
Elizabeth Kellner-Nelson
Kellner-Nelson Law Firm, P.C.
Elizabeth Kellner-Nelson is a top-rated attorney helping clients with Family Law. She works in West Des Moines, Iowa serving the surrounding community. Elizabeth Kellner-Nelson attended Drake University Law School and graduated in 2005. She has been practicing law since 2005.
Alia F. Ahmed
Dethlefs Sparwasser Reich Dickerson PLLC
Charity M. Davis
Law Office of Gilchrist-Davis, LLC
Attorney Charity Gilchrist-Davis is the founder and owner of Gilchrist-Davis, LLC law firm based in Birmingham, Alabama. Ms. Gilchrist-Davis serves individuals and families in the greater Birmingham area and throughout the state, and is primarily dedicated to family law, where she helps her clients navigate the complex and challenging divorce process. In this area, she has extensive experience helping clients resolve their disputes and reach agreements for their issues relating to custody and maintenance, property sharing, alimony and other related matters. In addition, she advises clients seeking adoption and she has extensive experience advocating the rights and interests of her clients in changing existing court orders as well as prosecuting contempt decisions related to Rule Nisi petitions. Her law firm also handles personal injury and labor claims and works with other lawyers in the area. Ms. Gilchrist-Davis was born and raised in Birmingham. She is seriously concerned about the legal issues that affect her community's residents. She has earned a reputation for integrity and high ethical standards. In all cases, she is fully committed to the needs and goals of those she serves, and she prides herself on her strong work ethic and dedication to providing the highest level of advocacy and support to her clients. Gilchrist-Davis is a graduate of Samford University, Birmingham, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Paralegal Studies and a minor in Sociology. She then received her Juris Doctor from Miles Law School, Fairfield, and the Alabama State Bar admitted her to practice in 2008. Prior to starting her law firm in 2008, she served as a legal secretary, paralegal, and court clerk.She is a member of the local and legal communities in Birmingham and American Inns of Court, the Jefferson County TASK Force, the Jefferson County Family Court's youth mentoring program and of the Worship Center Christian Church Legal Team.
Christine Douglas
Keating Douglas, LLP
Ms. Douglas has been practicing for more than 20 years solely in the area of family law. She is an experienced litigator and advocate in both the traditional and collaborative law setting. Her experience as a trained mediator, parenting coordinator and guardian ad litem provides a strong foundation for helping her find solutions (often non-legal) to problems that arise in a family. She represents clients in the Indianapolis metropolitan area and throughout Indiana in a wide range of family law issues, including adoptions, appeals, premarital agreements, custody disputes, paternity issues, domestic partnership agreements, guardianships, divorces and grandparent visitation matters. She works closely with clients to understand their unique circumstances before recommending the best resolution options.After receiving a bachelor's degree from Purdue University, Ms. Douglas received her J.D. from the Valparaiso University Law School. Certified as a family law specialist by the Family Law Certification Board of the Indiana State Bar Association, Ms. Douglas is a frequent family law lecturer nationally and locally to attorneys and law students. She has completed the Family Law Trial Advocacy Institute program that is co-sponsored annually by the American Bar Association. She is an active member of the American Bar Association, Indiana State, Indianapolis and Hamilton County Bar Associations. She served as Chair for the IBA's Alternative Dispute Resolution Section, Family Law Section and Women in the Law Division. She has also been active in the ISBA's Civil Rights of Children Committee.Ms. Douglas also serves her community through active involvement with nonprofit organizations. She has donated her time to various groups, including Operation Standby (providing legal representation to military personnel), Indianapolis Legal Aid Society, Kappa Kappa Gamma Alumnae Association and Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church.
Antoinette Lerandeau
Lerandeau & Lerandeau, LLP
Ms. Lerandeau specializes in child custody, visitation, and child support matters. She works closely with child psychologists, child development professionals, and other mental health experts to help formulate the best plan for the children going forward. Antoinette is recognized as an expert at helping the family court to navigate through difficult and complex fact patterns and to come to a conclusion about what is best for children.
Lyn C. Conniff
Conniff Law Offices
Highly regarded for her professional demeanor and strong analytical skills while guiding clients through their family law issues, Lyn C. Conniff has been the managing partner since 1992 at Conniff Law Offices, located in Oak Park, Illinois. Representing clients throughout Cook, DuPage, and Lake counties, she handles divorces in both courtroom and collaborative law settings, child custody and support, property division, prenuptial agreements, alimony and related matters.Lyn holds a Bachelor of Arts in history and politics from the University of Sydney in New South Wales, Australia. She pursued her legal education at Loyola University Chicago School of Law and was awarded her Juris Doctor in 1987. Lyn was admitted to practice in the state of Illinois the same year.Following law school, Lyn worked as a corporate and securities attorney for several years before turning to family law and opening her namesake firm. Since that time, she has earned the high regard of her fellow professionals, as evidenced by her superb peer reviews on Avvo. A past president of the West Suburban Bar Association, Lyn is also a member of the American, Chicago, and Illinois State Bar associations.Since beginning her training in 2002, Lyn has strongly emphasized collaborative law practices, which she believes strengthens families that are going through the divorce process. She continues to attend training regularly in both Australia and Chicago and is a fellow of the Collaborative Law Institute of Illinois. Lyn is also an active member of the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals.
Esther Rosenfeld
Rosenfeld Family Law, P.C.
Esther Rosenfeld is a top-rated attorney helping clients with Family Law. She also assists with Estate Planning & Probate issues. She works in Sunnyvale, California serving the surrounding community. She has been practicing law since 1996.
Maria E. Mena
Law Offices of Maria Mena
Maria E. Mena is an attorney at Law Offices of Maria Mena and helps clients address Criminal Defense legal issues. Maria Mena graduated in 1987 from Howard University School of Law. Maria Mena was admitted to practice law in 1991. She represents clients in the Silver Spring area.
Sarah Blake
Blake and Associates Law Firm
Sarah Blake attended law school and graduated from Washington and Lee University School of Law in 2007. Sarah Blake began practicing law in 2007. Sarah Blake is an attorney at Blake and Associates Law Firm, helping people with Family Law issues. Blake and Associates Law Firm has an office in Augusta, Georgia, serving the local community. In addition to addressing Family Law legal needs, she also assists clients with personal injury matters.
Jody L. Stahancyk
Stahancyk, Kent & Hook P.C.
Work Experience: Jody Stahancyk has built her reputation as a strong woman with a generous heart, a formidable opponent in the courtroom, and a pillar of her community. She started her law firm in 1973 as an assistant district attorney in Multnomah County, where she successfully prosecuted for 6 years. In 1979 she was appointed a judge (Pro-tem Judge) of the Juvenile Court of Multnomah County, where she sat until 1982. After that appointment, she served for a year as an assistant attorney general in the Oregon Consumer Protection Department. From 1983 until she began private practice in 1986, Jody was a full-time mother and wife. To access Jody's profile on the SK&H website, please follow the link: http://www.oregondivorce.com/about_us/shareholders/jody_l_stahancykEducation: Crook County High School, 1966; Linfield College, McMinnville, Oregon, Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, 1970; Institute for American University, Aix-en-Provence, France, 1968-69; University of Oregon, Juris Doctorate, 1973. Jody founded this firm in 1986 and to date has made innovative and creative advances in family law. She prides itself on creative solutions to tough problems in every area of her job. Stahancyk, Kent & Hook has offices in Portland, Bend, Prineville and Astoria, Oregon and Vancouver, Washington. SK&H is one of the leading family law firms in the Northwest. Professional Activities: Jody is a member of the Oregon State Bar and a member of several local law firms where she has served on various committees. Jody regularly lectures at law education seminars and is visiting professor at various colleges and law schools in Oregon. Community Activities: Jody is currently the President of the Board of Directors at Child Centered Solutions, a nonprofit she founded. Previously, he served on the boards of Kinderhilfe Kindergarten, Perry Center, Boys and Girls Club, Children's Fund, Lutheran Family Services and acted as trustee of Linfield College. Jody particularly enjoys working with the SK&H High School Intern Program, which offers real-world work experience for 25 students. SK&H Student interns improve their skills in work ethic, presentation, etiquette, problem solving, and creative business thinking. Jody also actively supports Portland State University's women's basketball program and values the relationship the company has with the team. Awards: Jody was named Creative Director of SK&H by the American Marketing Association's MAX Award in 2008 for Best Single Medium Print Advertising. In the same year, the Portland Business Journal was named an Orchid Award Winner. In 2007 she was named Ultimate Rainmaker of the Year by Commerce Magazine. Jody received special recognition from her colleagues in 2006 as one of the Top 50 Superlawyers in Oregon and one of the Top 25 Women. In 2005, SK&H was the first to receive the prestigious Better Business Bureau Award for Big Company of the Year for excellence in integrity, community service, community participation and innovative business practices. Jody was also recognized as a top contributor to the Lawyer’s Campaign for Equal Justice. In 2003, Jody received the Alumni Service Award from Linfield College for her efforts to improve her alma mater. Jody is recognized by the Northwestern School of Law at Lewis and Clark College and the Oregon Law Institute as a Program Sponsor in Protecting the Rights of the Child. Jody received the White Rose Award at the 2001 March of Dimes Salute to Women of Excellence. In 2000, Jody was recognized as part of the Advocate for Equal Justice Campaign for a decade of promoting access to justice. Jody and her husband John Crawford visit Trinity Episcopal Church.
Suzanne L. Brunsting
Suzanne L. Brunsting, Esq.
Suzanne L. Brunsting attended law school and graduated from The University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law in 1981. Suzanne Brunsting began practicing law in 1982. Suzanne Brunsting is an attorney at Suzanne L. Brunsting, Esq., helping people with Family Law issues. Suzanne L. Brunsting, Esq. has an office in Rochester, New York, serving the local community. In addition to addressing Family Law legal needs, she also assists clients with Alternative Dispute Resolution issues.
Elizabeth S. Gerbasi
Gerbasi Law Firm
Elizabeth S. Gerbasi is a top-rated attorney helping clients with Estate Planning & Probate. She also assists with Family Law issues. She works in San Diego, California serving the surrounding community. Elizabeth Gerbasi attended California Western School of Law and graduated in 2009. She has been practicing law since 2010.
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