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E. Michelle L. Martin

The Martin Law Firm, Ltd.

The Martin Law Firm is a firm in Columbus, Ohio, founded by attorney E. Michelle L. Martin. Ms. Martin practices in the areas of juvenile law and personal injury and serves clients throughout Ohio. Her personal injury experience includes handling matters involving benefits, motor vehicle accidents, motorcycle accidents, dog bites, facial disfigurement, products liability, slip-and-falls, permanent disability, temporary disability, the Disabled Workers Relief Fund, wage loss, workers’ compensation and wrongful death.As part of Ms. Martin’s juvenile practice, she handles delinquency matters and serves in the role of guardian ad litem. She has been a licensed attorney since 2014 and represents a diverse range of clients, including individuals and small businesses. In addition to being experienced litigators, she and her team of professionals have business knowledge and mediation experience.In addition to running her practice, Ms. Martin enjoys being involved in her legal community and is an active member of various professional organizations. She belongs to the Columbus Bar Association, the Ohio State Bar Association and the John Mercer Langston Bar Association, Ohio’s affiliate member of the National Bar Association. She is also a member of the Court Appointed Special Advocates of Franklin County.Ms. Martin is a graduate of Capital University Law School. She is admitted to practice in all Ohio state courts. A knowledgeable, experienced and passionate attorney, she provides each client with personalized attention. She understands that the legal system is complex for children facing juvenile issues or individuals who have suffered a catastrophic injury and aggressively advocates for fair and just outcomes.

Bridget G. Morgan-Bickerton

Bickerton Law Group LLLP

Bridget G. Morgan, an associate with the law firm of Bickerton Law Group, LLLP, provides astute representation for her clients in Honolulu, Hawaii, and throughout the state. Ms. Morgan's legal practice is focused in the area of business, commercial and business bankruptcy law, including business litigation, creditor and debtor rights for businesses, business bankruptcy, and class action and mass tort cases.Before attending law school, Ms. Morgan graduated summa cum laude with her Bachelor of Arts in sociology from Seattle University. She then commenced her legal studies at the University of California, Berkeley, School of Law, graduating with her Juris Doctor in 2005. She has been licensed to practice law in Hawaii since 2007. Ms. Morgan began her legal career working as a guardian ad litem representing children in the foster care system at the Legal Aid Society of Hawaii through the AmeriCorps program. She then worked in private practice in Hawaii and Seattle before joining Bickerton Dang, LLLP. She has represented clients in a broad variety of civil, bankruptcy and commercial litigation cases. Her clients have included bankruptcy trustees, Chapter 11 debtors, state court receivers, and defendants and plaintiffs in various litigation matters. Actively involved in the legal profession, Ms. Morgan is a member of the Hawaii State Bar Association and the Washington State Bar Association. Ms. Morgan is admitted to practice law before the state courts of Washington and Hawaii, the U.S. District Courts for the Western and Eastern Districts of Washington, the U.S. District Court for the District of Hawaii, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit.

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.

Marie Washington

Law Office of Marie Washington, PLC

Lisa Marie Williams-McCallum

Williams Family Law Practice

Focusing her practice almost exclusively on adoptions, Lisa Marie Williams-McCallum is the founder of Williams Family Law, LLC. Based in Topeka, Kansas, her clients come from throughout Shawnee, Riley, Douglas and Wyandotte counties, and other parts of the state. In addition to her adoption work, she has frequently been appointed by Shawnee County courts to serve as guardian ad litem for children who have been taken into the custody of the state and who have been determined to be in need of care. Ms. Williams-McCallum has been admitted to practice before all Kansas state courts since 2014.Her experience as having been adopted as an infant has drawn Ms. Williams-McCallum to this area of the law. In this regard, she has worked with biological parents as well as with individuals and couples who are seeking to build their family through the adoption process. The types of adoptions that Ms. Williams-McCallum has handled have included private, agency, stepparent and foster care system, and she has represented LGBTQ individuals or couples as well. She is well aware that it can be a complex and emotional process, and she endeavors to ease the burdens on the people whom she works with as well as their family members.Ms. Williams-McCallum attended Columbia College Chicago as an undergraduate, and she received a Bachelor of Science in marketing. She then enrolled at the University of Missouri-St. Louis and obtained a master's degree in education. After spending several years as an English teacher at area high schools, she decided to pursue her legal education at Washburn University School of Law in Topeka, and she was awarded her Juris Doctor in 2014. Her professional affiliations include the Topeka Bar Association and The National LGBT Bar Association.

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.

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.

Angela F. Brown

Angela Faye Brown & Associates

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.

Donna-Marie Hayle

Hayle Hoffecker Peacock

Attorney Donna-Marie Hayle is the founder of Atlanta's Hayle Law. Since establishing the firm, she has focused her practice exclusively on family law, offering individuals and families in Georgia's Fulton, DeKalb, Cobb and Gwinnett counties both representation and support during some of life's most difficult moments. As a result of her reputation for providing aggressive, yet compassionate, representation, the residents of the Atlanta metropolitan area know to put their trust in her as they face legal challenges related to the following:· Divorce· Child custody· Legitimization· Post-decree modifications· Contempt· Same-sex legal issuesMs. Hayle earned her law degree from University of Florida Levin College of Law, where she also earned a certificate in family law. She began her career in Florida after her admission to The Florida Bar in 2012, where she practiced until relocating to Georgia. The State Bar of Georgia granted her admission in 2013, and she has focused her efforts on helping Atlanta residents since that time.After less than five years of legal practice, Ms. Hayle has already built a reputation as one of Georgia's most promising young attorneys, which has led to numerous honors, including an "Excellent" rating from Avvo.Attorney Hayle is not only active in the courtroom and at the negotiating table but also in the legal community. She is a valued member of a number of legal organizations on local and state levels, including the Atlanta Bar Association, the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, the Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys and the Stonewall Bar Association of Georgia, Inc.

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.

Joyce Gist Lewis

Krevolin & Horst, LLC

Joyce Gist Lewis is a skilled and tenacious advocate for private companies and governmental entities in and out of the courtroom. Joyce’s two decades of experience includes serving as lead counsel for claims involving professional liability, director and officer liability, business divorce, real estate litigation, employment discrimination defense, and catastrophic injury defense. Her appellate experience includes arguing cases before the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals and successfully petitioning for certiorari to Georgia’s Supreme Court. Joyce is also a top choice for government clients seeking counsel in sensitive intra-agency disputes and investigations. Her reputation as a principled trial advocate has resulted in Joyce being named to the “short-list” of nominees recommended by Georgia’s Judicial Nominating Commission for appointment to the Georgia Court of Appeals in 2018 and to the Atlanta Judicial Circuit in 2011 and 2012.Joyce received her BA, magna cum laude from Wake Forest University (1993) and her law degree from Georgia State University College of Law (1999). Joyce’s current leadership positions include her roles as Chair of the Lawyers Club of Atlanta and President of the Board of the Federal Defender Program, Inc. She serves as a Master in GSU’s Bleckley Inn of Court, and in 2018 was elected to the State Bar of Georgia Board of Governors, where she serves on the Bar’s Advisory Committee on Legislation. The recipient of the Atlanta Bar Association’s Outstanding Woman in the Profession Award for 2018, Joyce is frequently invited to speak on matters of trial practice and law practice management.

Rachel Casseus

Casseus Law

Attorney Rachel Casseus is the founder and managing attorney of Casseus Law in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Serving the needs and interests of a diverse range of clients throughout Massachusetts and all across the globe, Ms. Casseus devotes her practice exclusively to immigration law, and she has achieved notable success helping her clients navigate the complex immigration process so that they can live, work and study legally in the United States.Through her practice, Ms. Casseus provides exceptional advice and support to business owners and employers looking to hire foreign talent, and she has assisted hundreds of foreign nationals, entrepreneurs, researchers and other professionals seeking their green cards and visas so that they can pursue their postdoctoral studies at America's top universities. An unprecedented achievement, she has obtained an approval rate of 100% on her green card filings, and she has helped her clients secure more than 182 visas.The daughter of Haitian immigrants, Ms. Casseus has called the Boston area home her entire life, and she is fluent in Haitian Creole as well as conversational Spanish. Over the course of her career, she has maintained active support for those of Haitian descent, and she has become a steadfast advocate for those in the Haitian community. In addition, she has conducted numerous lectures and seminars across her region and throughout the country on a variety of legal topics, earning her reputation as a leader in her field.Recognized for her professionalism and service, Ms. Casseus has received top rankings from her peers along with excellent client reviews on Avvo. Her law firm has also enjoyed many positive testimonials and referrals from those she has served, and she finds great reward in being able to help so many realize their dreams of a better life in America.A graduate of Dartmouth College, Ms. Casseus began her legal career in 2011 after obtaining her Juris Doctor from Suffolk University Law School, where she won the Thomas Vreeland Jones award for her exceptional academic achievements. She is an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, among her other professional affiliations, and she volunteers her time and services with Catholic Charities and other nonprofits in her community.

Falen O. Cox

Cox, Rodman & Middleton, LLC

Make Falen Cox your sword, your shield, your lawyer. Falen is a partner in the law firm of Cox, Rodman, & Middleton located in historic Savannah, Georgia. Falen represents people who have been injured by the negligence of others. Falen works to protect the rights of her clients who have been injured in car accidents, slip and falls, or as a result of unsafe premises or products; she also represents the estates of those whose injuries resulted in wrongful death. Cox, Rodman, & Middleton takes a client-centered approach to representation and works as a team to ensure that every client receives personal, dedicated, and effective representation guided by the tenants of: Justice, Wisdom, and Advocacy. Falen practices in Chatham County, Bryan County, Effingham County, Bulloch County, and throughout the state of Georgia--personal injury consultations are always free. Prior to founding Cox, Rodman, & Middleton, Falen litigated hundreds of cases as an assistant public defender and was assigned to the elite Major Crimes Division. Falen has taken the skills she learned in and out of the courtroom during her six years in the public defender's office and applied them to her personal injury practice. In addition to her personal injury practice, Falen also represent clients on appeal in criminal and civil cases, represents clients facing serious criminal charges, and probates estates. Falen is both a skilled negotiator and a fearless trial attorney. Falen graduated from Mercer Law School where she was inducted into the Order of the Barristers, served as the Chair of Mercer Advocacy Council's Client Counseling and Negotiations division, and won First Place Team Champion and Best Brief at the Charleston School of Law National Moot Court Competition. Falen has been recognized by the Savannah Multicultural Chamber of Commerce as a top Forty Under Forty and was awarded the organization's Emerging Leader Award in 2018. Falen has also provided legal commentary to the Los Angeles Sentinel and has been featured in the Savannah Morning News and the Savannah Tribune.

Samantha Pryor

The Halliburton Law Firm, LLC

Attorney Samantha L. Pryor is the founder and managing member of The Halliburton Law Firm in Denver, Colorado, where she focuses her practice on personal injury law, business law and employment law.Mrs. Pryor is also the founder of Resolution Advocates, where she assists clients in resolving their disputes and reach agreements through negotiation and mediation rather than through expensive, time-consuming court battles.A native of Colorado, Mrs. Pryor has achieved notable success helping a diverse range of clients across the state with their most important legal matters, including maintaining a successful appellate practice, where she has gained widespread acclaim for her legal research and writing skills.Her wealth of experience in many legal areas makes her well-suited to handle the demands of her clients regardless of how complex or challenging their needs, and she has received numerous awards and honors for her professionalism and service. Most recently, the Denver Business Journal recognized Mrs. Pryor as a 40 under 40 Honoree in 2017, which is a high honor to recognize the best and brightest young leaders in the local business community. Mrs. Pryor was selected as one of the 40 honorees among a group of over 500 nominees in 2017. After earning her Bachelor of Arts in business administration - finance and accounting, magna cum laude, from Clark Atlanta University in 2004, Mrs. Pryor attended the University of Denver Sturm College of Law, where she obtained her Juris Doctor in 2007. That same year, she received her license to practice law from the Colorado Supreme Court, and she is also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado as well as before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit.Active in her community, she is a member of several local, state and national bar associations, and she gives back to her local community as well through her involvement with numerous charitable and civic organizations.

Hispanic Female Lawyers

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.

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.

Crystal Rios Ramos

Rios Law Firm PLLC

Biographical:Crystal Rios Ramos has enjoyed working on behalf of injured workers since 2003. She was a workers’ compensation paralegal for 10 years, for one of the largest law firms that solely handles workers’ compensation claims, before becoming a licensed attorney. After receiving her license to practice law in Arizona, she began handling all the cases for that law firm’s Tucson office. She also managed the Tucson office for that firm, until she was recruited by another law firm in Phoenix. That Phoenix firm hired her to handle all the workers’ compensation cases and manage the workers’ compensation department for the Phoenix office. Thus, she is accustomed to handling a high volume of cases. Recently, she started her own law firm, where she continues to represent injured workers and fight for their rights in their workers’ compensation claims.Crystal is bilingual, fluent and proficient in English and Spanish. In her free time, she takes pleasure in giving back to the community, serving at church, and being a Big Sister through the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona program. Crystal also volunteers as a court appointed advisor in family law cases, through the volunteer lawyers program. She also enjoys playing co-ed recreational softball with her family and friends.

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.

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.

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.

Veteran

Glorily A. Lopez

Murphy Desmond S.C.

Roxanne T. Almaraz

King & Spalding LLP

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.

Victoria Cruz-Garcia

Robert Sparks Attorneys

A principal attorney for Robert Sparks Attorneys, Victoria Cruz-Garcia demonstrates the culture of award winning excellence within the firm on a daily basis. In every case she takes on, she demonstrates equal parts passion and skill. Her experience in family law, as well as her dedication to her clients and to the legal community, has made her a powerful resource for clients and attorneys alike.Through her experience in litigation and trials, Cruz-Garcia became interested in the up and coming members of her profession and took advantage of an opportunity to instruct at the Western Michigan University-Cooley Law School’s Tampa campus. Cruz-Garcia currently teaches legal courses including Juvenile Dependency & Delinquency classes, as well as Torts and Florida Family Violence.Cruz-Garcia had previously served as an WMU-Cooley Law adjunct professor in 2012 and 2014, while litigating family law cases as a trial attorney during the day. She found being in the classroom to be rewarding and a way for her to pay forward the opportunities and encouragement that she had received to pursue her own law career years ago. She was also awarded the Tampa Hispanic Heritage Trailblazer Award in Education in 2014 and the WMU Cooley Law School ‘Great Deeds’ award in 2013.

Elizabeth Amabile Calandrillo

Ross & Calandrillo, LLC

A founding partner at Ross & Calandrillo, LLC, Elizabeth Amabile Calandrillo focuses her practice almost exclusively on family law matters, although she also has experience in handling residential real estate transactions for sellers and buyers. Located in Mountainside, New Jersey, she has been certified as a specialist in matrimonial law by the Board on Attorney Certification under the auspices of the Supreme Court of New Jersey. Ms. Calandrillo is admitted to practice before all New Jersey and New York state courts, and she has received an "Excellent" peer review rating through Avvo, which is indicative of the high regard in which she is held by her colleagues.In her family law practice, Ms. Calandrillo represents people throughout the state whose marriages are coming to an end and who are thus having to deal with such issues as property division, child custody and visitation, and alimony and child support. While she is a forceful courtroom advocate when negotiations have come to a standstill, her training as a mediator has enabled her to help many of her clients reach an accord on these issues through the use of that alternative dispute resolution method. In addition to her matrimonial practice, Ms. Calandrillo has assisted clients who have already divorced and who are seeking modifications to or the enforcement of existing parenting and support court orders. She has also helps domestic violence victims who are seeking protective orders from the court.Ms. Calandrillo is a graduate of St. Peter's University, where she majored in English and received a Bachelor of Arts magna cum laude in 1994. She subsequently went on to attend Seton Hall University School of Law, and she served on its Interscholastic Moot Court Board before being awarded her Juris Doctor in 2000. Her professional memberships include the Morris County Bar Association.

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

M. Lourdes Costilla

Law Offices of Frank Costilla

Dolly Hernandez

Boyd Richards Parker & Colonnelli

An attorney at Boyd, Richards, Parker & Colonnelli, Dolly Hernandez focuses her practice exclusively on divorce and other family law matters. From the firm's offices in Miami, Florida, she provides representation to clients throughout Miami-Dade County and other parts of South Florida. Admitted to practice in Florida since 2002, Ms. Hernandez is also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida.A significant portion of Ms. Hernandez's client base is comprised of high net worth individuals whose marriages are coming to an end and who are thus having to deal with such divorce-related issues as the division of complex assets and debts, child custody and visitation, and spousal and child support. A forceful advocate on their behalf when litigation is necessary, her background in handling negotiations often allows her to help them come to an accord without having to undergo a protracted and divisive courtroom battle.In addition to her divorce practice, Ms. Hernandez regularly prepares and reviews prenuptial and post-marital agreements, and she has extensive experience in cases arising under the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction. Frequently asked to deliver presentations on family law topics, she is fluent in both English and Spanish and a 2001 graduate of the University of Miami School of Law.

Asian Female Lawyers

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.

Mari Kishimoto Doi

Hartley & McGehee, LLLP.

Mari Kishimoto Doi is an attorney at Hartley & McGehee, LLLP. and helps clients address Family Law legal issues. Mari Kishimoto Doi graduated in 2007 from University of Hawai'i at Manoa William S. Richardson School of Law. Mari Kishimoto Doi was admitted to practice law in 2007. She represents clients in the Kailua area.

Lisa P. Mak

Minami Tamaki LLP

Ms. Mak is a civil rights and employment attorney specializing in litigation and consultation on behalf of employees and workers. She has single-plaintiff and class action litigation experience in courts and administrative agencies, including successful trial and appellate experience. Her practice areas include discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, wage and hour violations, protected leaves, and breach of contract claims. In 2016, Ms. Mak served as co-lead counsel on a jury trial which resulted in a $3.5 million total verdict for four female officers at the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department. She has received several awards for her civil rights work, and frequently writes about social justice and workplace equality issues.

Rai Saint Chu

Turbin Chu Heidt

Rai Chu began practicing law in 1972. Rai Chu is an attorney at Turbin Chu Heidt, helping people with personal injury matters. Turbin Chu Heidt has an office in Honolulu, Hawaii, serving the local community. In addition to addressing personal injury matters.

Givelle Lamano

Lamano Law Office

Givelle Lamano is the founder of Oakland, California-based Lamano Law Office. Focusing her practice exclusively on criminal defense matters, she provides astute and compassionate representation to people throughout Alameda and Contra Costa County for those charged with misdemeanor or felony offenses. Ms. Lamano's clients have included both first-time offenders as well as people with a criminal history. She strives to first understand what led to a person being arrested before constructing a strategy to counter the allegations.The types of charges that Ms. Lamano has defended against have included theft, driving under the influence of alcohol, sex offenses, white collar crimes, drug possession and distribution, assault and battery, weapons violations, and domestic violence. The positive results that she has been able to obtain on behalf of her clients, whether in the form of acquittals or the negotiation of favorable plea agreements with the prosecution, have led to her receipt of a "Superb" peer review rating through Avvo. Ms. Lamano has also been named to The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 Under 40 and has received 100% five-star reviews on Google. Fluent in both English and Tagalog, Ms. Lamano majored in communications at Woodbury University and received a Bachelor of Science in 2006. She then went on to pursue her legal education at Golden Gate University in San Francisco, and she was awarded her Juris Doctor with distinction in 2010. Ms. Lamano is the founder of the Three Strikes Justice Center, an organization that represents inmates who are currently serving life sentences and who are seeking early release. Her professional affiliations include the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the Alameda County Bar Association.

Fenlene Edrington

Moreton & Edrington, P.L.C.

Katherine M. M. Lukela

Kleintop & Luria, LLP

Doris Cheng

Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger

Doris Cheng is a member of Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger, a premier San Francisco-based law firm dedicated to representing victims of negligence in California and other U.S. jurisdictions. She has obtained several six- and seven-figure settlements on behalf of her clients and has secured a number of favorable jury verdicts in state and federal courts throughout California.Doris graduated from the University of San Francisco School of Law in 1997, with distinction as a public interest law scholar. Following graduation, she served as a law clerk to the Honorable Saundra Brown Armstrong, U.S. district judge for the Northern District of California. In 2008, Doris was nominated as a finalist for the "Trial Lawyer of the Year" award given by the San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association. She frequently speaks on issues related to her practice at both national and international conferences, and has taught advocacy skills to students and practicing attorneys for various organizations.

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.

Leah VanLandschoot

The Litigation Boutique LLC

Leah P. VanLandschoot is the founding member of The Litigation Boutique LLC. Ms. VanLandschoot is licensed to practice law in Colorado and has experience handling employment and civil litigation matters in state and federal court, as well as before federal and state administrative agencies. Ms. VanLandschoot represents her clients in connection with charges of discrimination and harassment in violation of Title VII, the ADA, ADEA, USERRA, FMLA, FLSA, and claims based on the Colorado Wage Claim Act and claims of wrongful discharge in violation of public policy. Ms. VanLandschoot has successfully litigated matters (for employees and employers) of sexual harassment, sex discrimination, national origin discrimination, race discrimination, and retaliation in the United States District Court for the District of Colorado. She also spends time counseling clients on non-compete agreements, FMLA issues, FLSA compliance, and employment policies, severance agreements, and hiring practices. In addition, Ms. VanLandschoot handles all matters of business and contract litigation as well as carefully selected personal injury matters. Ms. VanLandschoot has jury trial experience and has worked with juror and trial consultants to obtain the best results for her clients. Prior to forming The Litigation Boutique LLC, Ms. VanLandschoot worked as an employment and civil litigator at Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP and as a general commercial litigator at Rothgerber Johnson & Lyons LLP.Ms. VanLandschoot earned her undergraduate degree in Art and Business from the College of St. Catherine in St. Paul, Minnesota, and earned her J.D., with highest honors (Order of St. Ives), from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law.

Suizi O. Lin

Law Office of Suizi Lin

Suizi Lin was admitted to the bar in 2006 after graduating with her JD from Loyola Law School Los Angeles. While in law school, Ms. Lin externed for the Honorable Diane Arkow-Gross of the EEOC and the Honorable Stephen Reinhart of the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. Ms. Lin also had externships at the Southern California ACLU and the California Attorney General's Office. After her admission, she began her legal career at Furtado, Jaspovice & Simons in Hayward, CA. Ms. Lin represented the injured party in automobile collisions, slips/trips and falls, governmental tort, medical malpractice, sexual abuse and elder neglect cases. In 2011, Ms. Lin opened her own law office.

Christina H. Lee

Becker & Lee LLP

A co-founder of Becker & Lee LLP, Christina H. Lee focuses her practice exclusively on immigration law. The daughter of Korean immigrants and fluent in that language, she represents clients throughout California and across the country from the firm's offices in Oakland. Admitted to practice in California and before several federal courts, she is highly regarded by her fellow professionals for her successful track record and superb ethics and has received an "Excellent" peer-review rating through Avvo.Ms. Lee's experience has included employment-based immigration, and she has represented both companies and professional workers in matters involving H-1B and other temporary work visas, EB-1 visas for people who possess what is deemed "extraordinary ability" in education, the arts, business or other designated fields, and B-1 temporary business visitor visas. Her family-based practice has covered fiancee visas, marriage-based green cards and naturalization, and she has provided advice and counsel to people who are facing deportation and removal or who are seeking asylum. During her career, Ms. Lee has appeared before the Board of Immigration Appeals, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit, and several other federal tribunals.Ms. Lee attended Barnard College in New York City as an undergraduate, where she majored in economics and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1999. Her legal education was obtained at the University of California Davis School of Law, and she was awarded her Juris Doctor in 2003. Immediately prior to co-founding Becker & Lee LLP in January 2013, Ms. Lee had her own immigration law firm. Active in several professional organizations, she acts on behalf of the Northern California Chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association as a co-liaison to the San Francisco Immigration Court on matters involving the Executive Office for Immigration Review.

Niyati Ahuja

Diamond McCarthy LLP

Rebecca A. Chaffee

Best & Flanagan LLP

As a member of the Family Law Section of the well-known and highly respected Minneapolis law firm of Best & Flanagan LLP, attorney Rebecca A. Chaffee has established herself as a leader in her area of legal practice. An experienced negotiator and litigator, Ms. Chaffee focuses on finding client-centered solutions to complex legal concerns. She helps Minnesota families with personal and financial concerns related to the following:· Child support· Child custody· Parenting time· Grandparent rights· Spousal maintenance· Marriage dissolutions· Legal separations· Lump-sum child support settlements· Paternity actions· AdoptionsMs. Chaffee is particularly adept at navigating the complex financial concerns that often accompany family law disputes. From proper business valuations to challenging property divisions, clients turn to her for high-quality and tenacious representation of their long-term financial interests.After graduating with honors from the University of Minnesota Law School in 2000, she received admittance to the Minnesota State Bar Association in the same year. In 2001, the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit granted her permission to practice. Attorney Chaffee also has admittance to practice before the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Tribal Court, Prairie Island Indian Community Tribal Court and the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Tribal Court.Due to her reputation as a consummate professional and successful attorney, clients throughout Minneapolis continue to turn to attorney Chaffee for guidance during difficult circumstances. Ms. Chaffee also serves as a court-appointed Guardian ad Litem. Additionally, she maintains active memberships in the American Bar Association, Minnesota Asian Pacific American Bar Association and Minnesota Women Lawyers.

Pani Vo

Kramer, Dillof, Livingston & Moore

Pani Vo is an associate attorney at the personal injury law firm of Kramer, Dillof, Livingston & Moore in New York, New York. Ms. Vo devotes her practice to medical malpractice and serves clients throughout the New York area, including all five boroughs of New York City, Long Island and Westchester County.Ms. Vo is a member of Kramer, Dillof, Livingston & Moore’s intake team dealing with new matters. She handles motion practice in various medical malpractice and general negligence actions involving birth injury, construction accidents, product liability accidents or other catastrophes.Ms. Vo understands the devastating impact a personal injury can have and helps clients pursue fair compensation for their injuries and other losses. She uses her knowledge and legal experience, combined with dedication to her clients, to ensure that each case receives personalized attention during each step of the process.In addition to practicing law, Ms. Vo enjoys staying involved in the legal community through membership and participation in professional organizations. She is an active member of the New York State Bar Association and the American Bar Association.Possessing a solid educational background, Ms. Vo earned a bachelor’s degree from Queen’s University in Ontario, Canada. She received her law degree with a concentration in health law from Hofstra University Maurice A. Deane School of Law in Hempstead, New York. After graduating from law school, she took the bar examination and obtained her license to practice law in 2012. She is eligible to appear before all New York and New Jersey state courts.

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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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Kristy M. Blurton

Holmes Diggs & Sadler

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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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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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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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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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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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Daniella D. Lyttle

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

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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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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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Michelle Hopkins

The Hopkins Law Firm, PLLC

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Mykell L. Messman

Messman & Alleman, PLC

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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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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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Divorce Lawyers for Women

Marissa Oxman

Core Law Group, LLP

Marissa Oxman is an attorney at Core Law Group, LLP and helps clients address Family Law legal issues. Marissa Oxman graduated in 2013 from University of California, Irvine School of Law. Marissa Oxman was admitted to practice law in 2013. She represents clients in the Orange area.

Cheryl Watson Smith

Cheryl Watson Smith, PC

Nancy D. Kellman

Law Office of Nancy D. Kellman

Nancy D. Kellman has practiced matrimonial law for over 30 years in White Plains, New York and focuses on issues of divorce, child custody, child support, spousal support, property division, pre and postnuptial agreements, relocation issues and more. She represents clients in White Plains and Westchester, Rockland, Dutchess and Putnam counties, as well as throughout the New York City area.Ms. Kellman is highly experienced in litigation and alternative dispute resolution methods such as mediation. She has experience in many complex issues in child custody, including international child custody disputes, child abduction and the Hague Convention. She represents clients in high net worth cases involving property distribution and support.As a trained collaborative law practitioner, she is skilled at achieving fair settlements outside of the courtroom, helping parties to resolve their disputes in a team-based approach. As a mediator, she helps parties navigate through a difficult and challenging time in their lives, helping them to fully understand their options and to make their own informed decisions.Ms. Kellman is a fellow in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. She also serves on the admissions committee for the organization's New York chapter. Ms. Kellman active in the New York State Bar Association and the Westchester County Bar Association Family Law Sections, serving on their executive committees.Other professional organizations she belongs to include the White Plains Bar Association; New York State Council on Divorce Mediation. A frequent speaker at professional seminars and conferences, Ms. Kellman has also authored articles for legal publications.Over the course of her career Ms. Kellman has been honored for her achievements in the legal profession. She is a recipient of the Pace University School of Law Pioneer of Justice and Equality for Women and Law award.

Tanya E. Prioste

Lakin Spears, LLP

Tanya E. Prioste is a partner in the Family Law Group at Lakin Spears, LLP in Palo Alto, California and a Certified Family Law Specialist, certified by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. Her practice is devoted exclusively to family law. In addition to being a litigator, Tanya acts as a mediator, collaborative counsel in Collaborative Practice cases, and a consulting counsel to mediations. She also prepares and negotiates premarital and postmarital agreements.Tanya is rated AV® Preeminent™ by Martindale Hubbell.Tanya has co-authored several articles on topics including international custody move-aways, child support, reimbursements, imputation of income in support cases, disclosure obligations, and attorney fees. Tanya has presented on numerous family law topics, including premarital agreements, reimbursement rights, transmutation and separate property contribution issues, fiduciary duties, and custody move-aways.

Jasmine Davaloo

The Law Offices of Jasmine Davaloo

Jasmine Davaloo studied at University of California Hastings College of the Law. She graduated in 2010. After passing the bar exam, she was admitted to legal practice in 2010.

Carolyn M. Grimes

Wade, Grimes, Friedman, Meinken & Leischner, PLLC

Lynn Wilson McNally

Smith Debnam Narron Drake Saintsing & Myers, LLP

Lynn Wilson McNally studied at Campbell University Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law. She graduated in 2003. After passing the bar exam, she was admitted to legal practice in 2003.

Patricia M. Franz

Pat M. Franz & Associates, LLC

Patricia Franz is a Family Law attorney working in Metairie, Louisiana. Patricia Franz assists clients with personal injury matters. Patricia Franz works as an attorney at Pat M. Franz & Associates, LLC. She graduated from Loyola University New Orleans College of Law in 1998. She was subsequently admitted to legal practice in 1983 after passing the bar exam.

Susan E. Carroll

Carroll Law Group, PLLC

Mary Ellen Flynn

Andalman & Flynn, P.C.

Mary Ellen Flynn is an attorney at Andalman & Flynn, P.C. and helps clients address Criminal Defense legal issues. Mary Flynn graduated in 1988 from American University Washington College of Law. Mary Flynn was admitted to practice law in 1988. She represents clients in the Silver Spring area.

Leandra Costilla Ortiz

Law Offices of Frank Costilla

Amber Boles

The Law Office of Amber Boles PA

As founding partner at The Law Office of Amber Boles, Ms. Amber Boles is a dedicated and devoted attorney representing those in Tampa, Florida, in matters of family law, premarital agreements and mediation. Her goal is to provide representation and alternative dispute resolution options to her clients that she would prefer her own family members and loved ones to have.Admitted to practice in the state of Florida and before the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, Ms. Boles is a proud member of the community. She serves on the board of directors and is currently serving as the chair for Hillsborough County. With a goal to resolve emotional disputes as quickly as possible, she aggressively pursues solutions that protect the rights of her clients.After earning a Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations from the University of South Florida in Tampa, she went on to earn her Juris Doctor at Stetson University College of Law. With a deep understanding of how family law matters such as divorce and child custody can affect the lives of those dealing with them, Ms. Boles focuses on open, honest communication with each client.Ms. Boles has served as secretary, member of the Executive Council and is currently serving as president of the Hillsborough County Bar Association’s Family Law Section. Her professional associations and memberships include: the USF Alumni Association, the Florida Association of Women Lawyers, Inc., the Hillsborough County Association for Women Lawyers, the Collaborative Institute of Tampa Bay, The Florida Bar’s Family Law Section and The Stann Givens Family Law Inn of Court for Hillsborough County.

Leslie Lawson

Lawson Norris Sorensen, LLC

Leslie Lawson studied at University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law. She graduated in 2001. After passing the bar exam, she was admitted to legal practice in 2001.

Courtney Edwards

Carlson, Edwards, and O'Connor, Attorneys at Law, P.C.

Courtney Edwards is an attorney who represents clients in the Frisco, Colorado area. Courtney Edwards chose to pursue a career in law after completing undergraduate studies. She attended University of Wyoming College of Law and graduated in 2013. Courtney Edwards passed the bar exam and was admitted to legal practice in 2013.

Angela L. Freel

Jackson Kelly PLLC

Angela L. Freel is admitted to practice law before the courts in Indiana. After completing undergraduate studies, Angela L. Freel attended law school. Angela Freel was enrolled at Indiana University Maurer School of Law. She earned a juris doctor degree in 1998. Angela Freel would be admitted to the practice of law in 1998. Angela Freel represents clients with personal injury matters.