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Kristie A. Scott

Light Path Law, PA

As the founder and owner of Light Path Law, P.A., in Fort Myers, Florida, attorney Kristie A. Scott provides unmatched counsel and support to a diverse range of clients throughout Southwest Florida who have legal needs involving any of the following:· Business law· Church law· Employment law· Government law· Contract law· Homeowner's association law· Landlord-tenant lawOver the course of her legal career spanning more than six years, Ms. Scott has achieved considerable success advocating on behalf of her clients during complex civil litigation proceedings in state and federal courts across her region. Along with maintaining a successful trial practice, she also has extensive experience handling mediations and arbitrations, and she routinely provides invaluable counsel to her clients regarding all aspects of their companies' operations and employment-related issues.Before becoming an attorney, Ms. Scott led a successful career in the investment and insurance industries. During this time, she focused primarily on assisting high net worth individuals with their complex investment needs and managed a client base that had more than $400 million in highly diversified portfolios. She also helped manage new business processes and other matters for high net worth clients of a boutique insurance firm.Drawing upon her past experience, Ms. Scott possesses a unique skillset that enables her to better address her clients' needs and more readily devise the best strategies possible to help them achieve their goals efficiently and cost-effectively. Honored for her professionalism and service, she has earned top rankings from her peers as well as a Leader in the Law designation from the Florida Association for Women Lawyers.Lending further credence to her leadership skills, Ms. Scott has served as treasurer for the Lee County Association for Women Lawyers and secretary of the National Bar Association's Isaac Anderson Jr. Chapter. She is a member of the Greater Fort Myers Leadership Class of 2016. Among her other professional affiliations, Ms. Scott is a member of The Florida Bar and the Lee County and American Bar Associations. Additionally, Ms. Scott serves on the adjunct legal faculty at Florida Gulf Coast University, where she teaches business law course, and she has conducted numerous lectures and seminars across her region on a variety of legal topics. She has also appeared on local televised news outlets, where she has offered in-depth legal commentary on various subjects.A 2005 graduate of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Ms. Scott obtained her Juris Doctor cum laude from Charlotte School of Law in 2012. She is admitted to practice before all state courts in Florida as well as before the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida.

Kimra D. Major-Morris

Major-Morris Law, LLC

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

Rhonda L. Patterson

The Patterson Law Office, PLLC

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.

Patricia Brown Holmes

Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila LLP

Patricia Brown Holmes is RSHC’s firmwide Managing Partner. She is a trial lawyer and former state and federal prosecutor as well as a former state court judge, with over 30 years of impressive legal experience. As a relationship partner, she has represented a wide range of public and private corporate clients in complex commercial, regulatory and class action litigation as well as in internal investigations involving some of her clients’ most significant matters. Her experience on both sides of the bench, and on the bench, gives her valuable insights and allows her to analyze and resolve cases with a perspective few lawyers possess. Her ability to skillfully navigate the judicial system in sensitive, confidential, bet-the-company litigation is extraordinary. One of her greatest gifts is the ability to assess the needs of her clients, collaborate with them on a solid plan for resolution, and then assign the right team to meet the client’s needs. Further, she is frequently tasked by high-ranking government officials to spearhead wide-ranging initiatives and handle high-profile matters where trust and credibility are essential. She also has an impressive track record for mentoring young lawyers, helping them hone their skills and develop their clientele in the profession. Throughout her career, she has fostered and received countless accolades for her impressive achievements and dedication to diversity in the profession.

Elizabeth A. Douglas

Law Offices of Elizabeth A. Douglas, PLLC

Attorney Elizabeth A. Douglas is the founder, CEO and managing partner of the Law Offices Of Elizabeth A. Douglas, PLLC, in White Plains, New York. Serving families throughout Westchester and Rockland counties, the greater New York City metro region and the surrounding areas of Connecticut, Ms. Douglas focuses her practice almost exclusively on family law, and she has achieved notable success assisting those who are going through a divorce or have some other domestic relations issue they need to address.A certified mediator, Ms. Douglas strives to help her clients resolve their conflicts and reach agreements as efficiently and amicably as possible. However, she has also gained a reputation as a tenacious and aggressive litigator who will not hesitate to fight hard for her clients' rights and interests in court when necessary.Along with handling all aspects of a divorce, including child custody and support, property division, and alimony, Ms. Douglas has extensive experience assisting domestic violence victims with obtaining the protections they need against their abusers. She also provides effective prenuptial agreements, and she has assisted numerous families with their legal needs involving adoptions.A 2001 cum laude graduate of the University of Miami, Ms. Douglas obtained her Juris Doctor from Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University in 2005. The Connecticut Bar Association admitted her to practice the following year, and she received her license to practice in New York in 2008. Before establishing her own practice, Ms. Douglas worked for several defense law firms, where she gained invaluable civil litigation experience.A leader in her field, Ms. Douglas has conducted numerous lectures and seminars across her region, and she maintains active involvement in several professional legal organizations, including the serving on the Executive Committee of the New York State Bar Association’s family law section. She has also earned recognition from her peers for her impeccable professionalism and service, and Westchester Magazine featured her in its "Faces of Westchester" section.

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.

Erin (Mindoro) Ezra

Berger Kahn, A Law Corporation

Erin (Mindoro) Ezra, a partner in the Irvine office, focuses her practice on employment law and litigation.Erin has successfully represented clients in wage and hour disputes, sexual harassment, discrimination, accommodation, retaliation, and other employment disputes.In addition to litigation, Erin also works with business owners, managers, and human resource departments to help ensure sound practices that prevent employment litigation and minimize workplace disputes. Erin was also recognized in Top Verdict’s "Top 10 Labor & Employment in California in 2017" for Nguyen v. Renaissance Nails & Spa, Inc.Before joining Berger Kahn, Erin was an associate at O’Connell and Aronowitz in the firm’s Plattsburgh, New York office, where her practice concentrated on litigation.In her practice, Erin has successfully handled appeals, including published opinions in Bourdeau Bros., Inc. v. Bennett, 74 A.D.3d 1542 (3rd Dep’t 2010), McCormick v. Bechtol, 68 A.D.3d 1376 (3rd Dep’t 2009), and Klotz v. Warick, 53 A.D.3d 976 (3rd Dep’t 2008).Known for her insightful legal commentary, Erin is frequently published in top legal publications, including Law360, the Daily Journal, O.C. Lawyer and other leading legal and HR publications. Some of Erin’s employment publications include:“Job Applicant Background Check Basics for Employers”Women on Business – November 23, 2015“Simplifying Background ChecksHRM America – November 11, 2015“4 C’s to Correctly Classifying Independent Contractors”Women on Business – August 3, 2015“Are Nail Salons Lousy with the Law?Daily Journal – June 20, 2015“Taking a Pregnant Pause: Potential Pitfalls in Applying the Business Judgment Rule and the Mixed Motive Defense in Employment Cases”O.C. Lawyer – October 1, 2014“Don’t Get Hit by an Employment Lawsuit”Nails Magazine – August 2014“Thinking Outside the Checked Box: Six Legal Tips to Get More Out of Your Employment Application”You The Entrepreneur – August 7, 2014“Mixed Emotions on the Mixed Motive Defense”Law360 – May 18, 2014“Nailing Down Independent Contractor Status”HG Legal ResourcesErin is committed to excellence in the legal profession and community service, frequently serving the Orange County legal community through her nonprofit board memberships and volunteer service. She spends her free time helping educate the community's aspiring lawyers by volunteering to serve as a judge or attorney evaluator at high school and collegiate level mock trials. Erin enjoys lending her expertise to aspiring law students seeking to prepare an understanding of trial proceedings and the practicalities of the legal profession before entering law school.

Toni Y. Long

The Long Law Group, PC

Attorney Toni Y. Long is the managing partner of The Long Law Group, PC, in Pasadena, California. Ms. Long focuses her practice on business, commercial, corporate, entertainment, labor and sports law, serving clients throughout Los Angeles and Ventura counties in areas, including Los Angeles, Pasadena, Riverside and San Bernardino.Ms. Long has more than 15 years of experience in a variety of legal areas. She handles complex business transactions and provides businesses and employers advice regarding numerous aspects of their endeavors. She has extensive experience drafting and negotiating major business contracts, as well as handling various matters in entertainment and sports law.Before founding The Long Law Group, PC, Ms. Long spent many years as a partner at a major corporate firm, handling multimillion-dollar business and M&A dealings. She also served as director of business and legal affairs for an international film establishment and practiced as an associate at a private firm, cultivating her business law knowledge.Ms. Long earned a bachelor’s degree in communications from Stanford University. She received her law degree from the University of California, Los Angeles School of Law. She attained her license to practice law in 2001, which made her eligible to appear before all California state courts.Recognizing her success, Pasadena magazine has recognized Ms. Long as a “top attorney” in the corporate law area several years in a row. She uses her knowledge and experience to help others by mentoring students and graduates of her alma mater, the University of California, Los Angeles School of Law and law schools throughout her community.

Christina Essex

Katz Korin Cunningham

Christina Essex is an experienced litigator with Katz Korin Cunningham where she focuses her practice on the defense of health care providers including long-term care providers in courts throughout the State of Indiana. She is an advocate for her clients and believes that communication is essential to achieving her client’s litigation goals.Prior to joining Katz Korin Cunningham, Christina regularly defended clients in both federal and state court in matters involving personal injury, premises liability, trucking and transportation and medical malpractice.

Deidra N. Haynes

The Law Office of Deidra N. Haynes

Attorney Deidra N. Haynes is the founder and owner of Deidra N. Haynes Law Office LLC in Indianapolis, Indiana. A top-rated attorney with nearly 10 years of legal experience. Ms. Haynes represents the rights and interests of a diverse range of clients throughout the greater Indianapolis metro region and surrounding areas who have legal needs involving any of the following:· Family Law · Employment law· Criminal DefenseWhile pursuing her legal degree, Ms. Haynes completed internships with the Marion County Prosecutor's Office, the Indiana Court of Appeals and the Indiana State Public Defenders Office. These experiences helped her hone her exceptional trial abilities, and she helped defend those facing the death penalty.Licensed to practice since 2010, Ms. Haynes obtained her Juris Doctor in 2009 from Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law. Upon receiving her license to practice, she joined one of the largest law firms in Indiana, where she primarily defended corporations against employment law claims.Realizing that she would find greater reward in helping aggrieved employees find restitution for their unfortunate situations, Ms. Haynes shifted her focus to representing the rights and entitlements of workers who experienced a serious violation of their rights on the job.Following her passion of providing a "voice to the voiceless," Ms. Haynes delivers unmatched counsel and support not only to plaintiff employee clients but also to personal injury victims, the mentally ill, and those who stand accused of serious felony and misdemeanor offenses. She also has extensive experience handling extremely contentious and emotional family law issues.Attorney Haynes passion for Father rights has been the most enjoyable practice area because Attorney Haynes did not know who her biological father was for the first 41 year of her life; therefore, when Fathers come to her office fighting for their right Attorney Haynes becomes a voice for the voiceless Fathers who enters her office. At all turns, she has proven herself a devoted and effective legal advocate for people during some of the most difficult and uncertain times in their lives. She has also earned numerous accolades from her peers along with many positive reviews and referrals from her satisfied clients.

Charlene A. Morring

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

Yashiba Blanchard

Law Office of Yashiba Glenn Blanchard, LLC

Carla D. Brown

Charlson Bredehoft Cohen & Brown, P.C.

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.

Hispanic Female Lawyers

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.

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.

Elizabeth R. Gonzalez-Sussman

Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP

As a member of Olshan's corporate group, Elizabeth R. Gonzalez-Sussman counsels clients in the areas of corporate and securities law, mergers and acquisitions, and shareholder activist situations. Elizabeth regularly assists both public and privately-held companies in capital raising transactions, tender and exchange offers, mergers and acquisitions, and general corporate and securities law matters, including SEC reporting and corporate governance. Elizabeth also represents and provides strategic guidance to hedge funds and other investors in proxy contests and other shareholder activist situations.

M. Lourdes Costilla

Law Offices of Frank Costilla

Nicole Marie Villarroel

Hackleman, Olive & Judd, P.A.

Jon Mani

Mani Ellis & Layne Accident & Injury Lawyers

Mani Ellis & Layne Accident & Injury Lawyers is a highly respected personal injury law firm serving clients in Columbus, Ohio, and Charleston, West Virginia with decades of combined experience and outstanding results. Known for their committed legal representation and compassionate client care, Mani Ellis & Layne is widely regarded as one of the best personal injury lawyers in Columbus, OH and the surrounding region. Trusted Personal Injury Practice Areas Mani Ellis & Layne handles a broad range of personal injury cases, fighting tirelessly to help injured victims recover the compensation they deserve. Their key practice areas include: - Car & Truck Accidents - Motorcycle & Bicycle Accidents - Slip & Fall / Premises Liability - Workplace & Construction Accidents - Medical Malpractice - Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect - Wrongful Death Claims - Catastrophic Injuries (Brain, Spinal Cord, etc.) - Pedestrian & Bicycle Accidents - Product Liability & Other Injury Claims Whether you were hurt in a severe collision, injured on the job, or harmed due to medical negligence, their experienced attorneys provide personalized advocacy from start to finish. 📞 Don’t wait to protect your rights! If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident, contact Mani Ellis & Layne Accident & Injury Lawyers today for a free consultation with one of the best personal injury lawyers in Columbus, OH and get the legal support you deserve.

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.

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.

Ofelia Calderon

Calderón Seguin PLC

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.

Justin Mcminn

McMinn Personal Injury Lawyers

Justin McMinn is a leading Austin personal injury lawyer and founder of McMinn Personal Injury Lawyers, proudly serving clients in Austin, Texas, and Salt Lake City, Utah. He is known for aggressive representation, personalized service, and a proven track record of results for injury victims. Justin focuses exclusively on personal injury law, helping clients recover maximum compensation for cases involving: Car Accidents Truck & 18-Wheeler Accidents Motorcycle Accidents Bicycle & Pedestrian Accidents Slip and Fall Injuries Workplace Injuries Wrongful Death Claims At McMinn Personal Injury Lawyers, Justin fights to hold negligent parties accountable while guiding clients through every step of the legal process with clarity and compassion. If you’ve been injured in Austin or Salt Lake City, don’t face the insurance companies alone. Contact Justin McMinn today for a free consultation and find out how an experienced personal injury lawyer can protect your rights and your future.

Cristina Antelo

Ferox Strategies

Rossana Arteaga-Gomez

AXS Law Group PLC

Rossana Arteaga-Gomez attended law school and graduated from University of Miami School of Law in 2005. Rossana Arteaga-Gomez began practicing law in 2005. Rossana Arteaga-Gomez is an attorney at AXS Law Group PLC, helping people with Criminal Defense matters. AXS Law Group PLC has an office in Miami, Florida, serving the local community.

Christina Simpson de Reyes

Drummond Woodsum

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

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.

Asian Female Lawyers

Lien T. Tram

Law Offices of Lien T. Tram

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

Aruna A. Masih

Bennett Hartman Morris & Kaplan, LLP

Aruna represents employees, unions, and employee benefits trust funds in state and federal courts and administrative agencies tasked with enforcing labor, labor and civil rights laws. Since 2003 she has also been part of the PERS team of her company and represents public employees in their struggle to safeguard old-age provision before the legislature and the courts. She is a member of the Oregon State Bar's Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee (ACDI) and previously chaired the Executive Committee of the OSB Department of Labor and Employment. She studied law at Tulane Law School and Creighton University School of Law, and earned her bachelor's degree with honors from Wellesley College.

Anna R. Yum

Law Offices of Anna R. Yum

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

Julia M. Wei

Diemer & Wei, LLP

Attorney Julia M. Wei is a partner with the Diemer & Wei, LLP, law firm in San Jose, California. A top-rated attorney in practice since 2001, Ms. Wei represents the rights and interests of creditors, lenders and other stakeholders, including foreclosure investors, mortgage brokers, load servicers and private money investors, in their attempts at recovering their investments and equity in defaulted loans.Over the course of her career, Ms. Wei has gained extensive trial experience and handled numerous adversary proceedings in bankruptcy courts throughout her region. She also recently obtained a favorable arbitration award of more than $180,000 on behalf of a class of property owners against a builder.A recognized leader in her field, Ms. Wei co-authored an article for the California Real Property Journal, where she examined the decision made regarding a high-profile case involving wrongful foreclosures following the subprime bust of 2008. She also maintains an online blog devoted to California's lending and foreclosure laws, and she once served on the adjunct legal faculty at Menlo College and Lincoln Law School of San Jose.Moreover, Ms. Wei has remained active in her legal community, and she has served as vice president of The Palo Alto Area Bar Association, as well as co-chair for the organization's Committee on Women in the Law. In addition, she served on the Santa Clara County Bar Association Real Property Section's Executive Committee, and she is a member of the Asian American Bar Association of the Greater Bay Area and the Silicon Valley Bar Association. She also served on the board of the Bay Area Bankruptcy Forum.A 1995 graduate of the University of California at Berkeley, Ms. Wei worked in the telecommunications and software industries as a financial analyst before deciding to become an attorney. She then attended the Santa Clara University School of Law, where she obtained her Juris Doctor in 2001. She is also an alumna of Alpha Gamma Delta's Omicron Chapter. Ms. Wei holds "Superb" client ratings on Avvo, and she has received recognition from her peers for her exceptional professionalism and service.

Justin Mcminn

McMinn Personal Injury Lawyers

Justin McMinn is a leading Austin personal injury lawyer and founder of McMinn Personal Injury Lawyers, proudly serving clients in Austin, Texas, and Salt Lake City, Utah. He is known for aggressive representation, personalized service, and a proven track record of results for injury victims. Justin focuses exclusively on personal injury law, helping clients recover maximum compensation for cases involving: Car Accidents Truck & 18-Wheeler Accidents Motorcycle Accidents Bicycle & Pedestrian Accidents Slip and Fall Injuries Workplace Injuries Wrongful Death Claims At McMinn Personal Injury Lawyers, Justin fights to hold negligent parties accountable while guiding clients through every step of the legal process with clarity and compassion. If you’ve been injured in Austin or Salt Lake City, don’t face the insurance companies alone. Contact Justin McMinn today for a free consultation and find out how an experienced personal injury lawyer can protect your rights and your future.

June P. Hoidal

Zimmerman Reed LLP

June is a partner at Zimmerman Reed and Co-Chair of the Public Client & AG practice. June’s practice focuses on representing governmental entities, businesses, and individuals who have experienced losses due to antitrust violations, and consumer and financial fraud.Highlights of her recent experience include:Currently represents Minnesota in its litigation against e-cigarette manufacturer, JUUL, for deceptive marketing and targeting Minnesota’s youth.Currently represents Indiana and Vermont in their investigations into and litigation against entities responsible for the deceptive marketing, sale, and distribution of opioids.Currently represents Minnesota cities in litigation against manufacturers over contamination of stormwater ponds caused by coal-tar based sealants containing carcinogenic PAHs (polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons).Currently represents Mississippi in litigation against Navient and Sallie Mae Bank, alleging deceptive and unfair lending practices in the origination and servicing of student loans directed at the State’s student loan borrowers.Interim Co-Lead Counsel in an action against fiduciaries of U.S. Bancorp Pension Plan for violations of ERISA. The case is awaiting a decision from the U.S. Supreme Court on the issue of the plan participants’ Article III standing.Co-led the legal team representing New Mexico in litigation against Visa and MasterCard. Presented oral arguments on defendants’ motion to dismiss.Represented Mississippi in an antitrust case against LCD screen manufacturers, which culminated in a 9-0 decision from the U.S. Supreme Court on a question of removability of a parens patriae action. Presented oral arguments on defendants’ motions to dismiss.Led the legal teams that secured settlements totaling $26.5 million in Telephone Consumer Protection Act cases (Soular v. Northern Tier Energy; Lennartson v. Papa Murphy’s Holdings, Inc.). Successfully briefed and argued dispositive motions.Member of the trial team representing the City of Farmington Hills pension fund in litigation relating to Wells Fargo’s securities lending program. Reached $62.5 million settlement two days prior to trial.Prior to joining the firm, June served as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable Arthur J. Boylan, Chief Magistrate Judge for the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota. She gained substantial experience following law school working at Fulbright & Jaworski in Washington, D.C. and Gray Plant Mooty in Minneapolis, practicing in diverse subject areas including contract disputes, franchise, products liability, insurance, and employment law.June currently serves on: the Board of Directors for The Fund for Legal Aid; the Advisory Board for the Minnesota Urban Debate League; the Antitrust Council for the Minnesota State Bar Association; and the Publications Committee for the Bench & Bar of Minnesota.June graduated cum laude from the University of Minnesota Law School in 2003, where she was the Lead Managing Editor for the Minnesota Law Review and a member of the Dean’s List. She is admitted to the state courts of Minnesota and the U.S. District Courts for the District of Minnesota.

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.

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.

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.

Hui Zeng

Zeng Law Group, PLLC

From her New York City law firm, Zeng Law Group, PLLC, attorney Hui Zeng provides high-quality, professional representation for corporations, businesses, and individuals, with Immigration, Corporate Law, Real Estate and Trust & Estate legal matters.Serving clients throughout the five boroughs of New York City as well as those living in China, Ms. Zeng and her law firm deliver the personalized, effective assistance and support her clients need who face legal challenges involving any of the following:• Corporate and securities matters• EB-5 investment immigration as well as L-1, H-1B, EB-1, EB-2, EB-3 and all other employment-based immigrant and non-immigrant petitions• Real estate• Trusts and estates• Family-based immigration• Intellectual property• US/China relations issuesA Chinese native, Ms. Zeng is fluent in Chinese and English, and she is known for her exceptional communication skills and cultural sensitivity. Passionate about the matters that affect immigrants and their employers, she works hard to achieve her clients' objectives and goals through by being thorough, attentive and innovative.After graduating top of her class from Beijing Normal University, Ms. Zeng obtained her Master of Laws Degree from New York University School of Law and her license to practice from the New York State Bar Association. She then spent several years honing her legal skills at other prominent New York law firms before founding her own private practice.Well-versed in her practice areas, Ms. Zeng has published articles and conducted seminars on a variety of topics related to employment-based immigration, real estate, trust and inter-country commercial transactions. She is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, and the New York City Bar Association. She is also the Board Member of American Chinese Real Estate Society.

Leslie L. Abrigo

Leslie L. Abrigo, APC

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

Sara N. McDonough

Alan Lescht & Associates, PC

Sara N. McDonough is a shareholder and attorney with Alan Lescht & Associates, PC, in Washington, D.C. At the law firm, Ms. McDonough focuses her practice on assisting private and public sector employees throughout Virginia and Washington, D.C., with their legal needs related to any of the following employment law issues:· Discrimination· Sexual harassment· Whistleblower claims· Employer retaliation· Due process· Wrongful termination· Disability issues· Wage and hour violationsMs. McDonough graduated from William & Mary in 2007 and served as senior consultant for a federal government consulting firm, supporting clients such as the IRS and TRICARE. Afterwards, Ms. McDonough returned to law school and obtained her Juris Doctor from University of Richmond School of Law in 2013. Both the Virginia State Bar and The District of Columbia Bar admitted her to practice that same year, and she is admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia.During her time in law school, Ms. McDonough focused her studies and work experience on employment law and employment discrimination. She completed an externship with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's Richmond field office, where she worked closely with the Commission's attorneys and investigators on cases involving all types of discrimination as well as harassment, retaliation and other unlawful employment practices.Additionally, Ms. McDonough interned with the disAbility Law Center of Virginia, advocating on behalf of disabled persons, and she also interned with the Virginia Indigent Defense Commission, where she helped develop employment policy manuals and helped conduct training sessions for new public defenders.

Mei Nakamoto

Law Office of Mei Nakamoto

Mei Nakamoto is an attorney at Law Office of Mei Nakamoto and helps clients address Family Law legal issues. Mei Nakamoto graduated in 1984 from Northwestern University School of Law. Mei Nakamoto was admitted to practice law in 1985. She represents clients in the Honolulu area.

Jing Zhang

Wood + Lamping LLP

Jing Zhang is a lawyer who provides legal services in the field of international and immigration and Business / Corporate law. Before becoming a lawyer, she studied at the University of Cincinnati College of Law. She graduated in 2011. After passing the bar exam, she was admitted to the bar in 2012.

Sangeetha Mallavarapu

The Harris Law Firm, P.C.

Sangeetha Mallavarapu is an attorney with The Harris Law Firm, P.C., which has law offices in Denver, Englewood and Evergreen, Colorado. Serving individuals and families throughout Denver and across the Front Range, Ms. Mallavarapu devotes her practice exclusively to family law, and she has achieved significant success assisting her clients with their legal issues involving divorce, child custody and support, property division and other related matters.As an attorney, Ms. Mallavarapu has gained a reputation for being smart and thoughtful but also intuitive in addressing the needs of her clients and helping them find the most effective solutions possible for their legal challenges. She is known for her meticulous preparation of each case as if it were to go to trial and her ability to handle even the most complex issues with the utmost integrity and aplomb.Prior to becoming an attorney, Ms. Mallavarapu pursued a career in psychology, and this experience has helped her address the emotional and mental aspects of divorce for her clients. She also has considerable experience with employment law litigation, through which she gained not only invaluable trial skills but effective negotiation skills as well.Recognized for her impeccable professionalism and outstanding service to her clients, Ms. Mallavarapu has received consistent top rankings and endorsements from her peers, and she has earned "Excellent" client ratings on Avvo along with many testimonials and referrals from those she has served.A 2001 graduate of Boston University, Ms. Mallavarapu received her master's degree in psychology from Boston University in 2007. Upon deciding to pursue her legal career, she attended the University of Colorado Law School, where she obtained her Juris Doctor in 2010. Active in her legal community, she is a member of the Colorado Bar Association and its Family Law Section.

Female Veteran Lawyers

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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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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Kristy M. Blurton

Holmes Diggs & Sadler

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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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Michelle Hopkins

The Hopkins Law Firm, PLLC

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Daniella D. Lyttle

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

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Divorce Lawyers for Women

Annemarie E. Kill

Avery | Kill, LLC

A founding member of Avery | Kill, LLC, Annemarie E. Kill focuses her practice largely on family law matters. She assists clients in the Chicago metropolitan area who are facing the end of their marriages and who are dealing with issues such as complex property division, child custody and visitation rights, alimony and child support. To that end, Ms. Kill has extensive experience in the preparation of qualified domestic relations orders that are required for the division of most private retirement plans as well as with qualified Illinois domestic relations orders when dealing with Illinois state or municipal plans.Outside of the matrimonial area, Ms. Kill's family law experience includes the preparation of prenuptial agreements, paternity disputes, adoptions and grandparents' rights. She also has an employment law practice, providing representation to employees in cases involving workplace discrimination, sexual harassment, wrongful termination, Family and Medical Leave Act disputes, and wage and hour violations. Ms. Kill received her legal education at DePaul University College of Law and was awarded her Juris Doctor in 1995. She founded her current firm in 2000. Admitted to practice in Illinois, Ms. Kill is also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit and the Supreme Court of the United States. She is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association Assembly, which is that organization's policy making body.

Janice Munoz

Janice Munoz, Attorney at Law

Janice Munoz studied at Loyola Law School Los Angeles. She graduated in 2002. After passing the bar exam, she was admitted to legal practice in 2003.

Vanessa E. Candelaria

Law Offices of Vanessa Candelaria, P.C.

Vanessa Candelaria is a Certified Family Law Specialist who assists her clients navigate the family law process in an effective and strategic manner. Ms. Candelaria is compassionate, knowledgeable and experienced. Her goal is to resolve her clients' matters in the best possible outcomes and in the least cost to clients. Ms. Candelaria provides legal services throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. Her office is located in Walnut Creek, California.Ms. Candelaria has practiced exclusively in the area of family law throughout her legal career. Ms. Candelaria is experienced in handling complex divorce matters, parentage actions, domestic partnership dissolutions, high conflict child custody disputes, spousal and child support actions, high asset property division, prenuptial agreements and domestic violence prevention. Ms. Candelaria protects her clients' assets and the best interests of her clients and their children. Ms. Candelaria's passionate approach combined with her remarkable acumen in family law matters often leads to successful outcomes for her clients.Prior to earning her Juris Doctorate degree from Golden Gate University, Ms. Candelaria earned dual degrees in English and Psychology and Social Behavior and a minor in Political Science from the University of California - Irvine. At Golden Gate University, Ms. Candelaria was accepted into the Honors Lawyering Program and she was a judicial extern for retired family law Commissioner, Marjorie Slabach, of the San Francisco Unified Family Court.Ms. Candelaria is also an active member of the legal community. She is on the Board of Directors for the Contra Costa County Bar Association Family Law Section, past Regional Governor for Northern California for the National Filipino American Lawyers Association (NFALA), Past President of the Filipino Bar Association of Northern California (FBANC), past District Representative for the American Bar Association Young Lawyer's Division and a former Co-Chair of the Family Law Section of the San Mateo County Bar Association. She is a member of Contra Costa County Bar Association and Alameda County Bar Association.

Jaime McGuire

Poarch Thompson Law

Rebecca Perry

Rebecca Perry, P.A.

Rebecca Perry attended law school and graduated from Wake Forest University School of Law in 1995. Rebecca Perry began practicing law in 1995. Rebecca Perry is an attorney at Rebecca Perry, P.A., helping people with Family Law issues. Rebecca Perry, P.A. has an office in Greensboro, North Carolina, serving the local community.

Ann E. Coover

Coover & Coover

Jacquelyn P. Bernhardt

Thilges & Bernhardt, Attorneys at Law, LLC

Jacquelyn P. Bernhardt studied at University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law. She graduated in 2006. After passing the bar exam, she was admitted to legal practice in 2006.

Sandra E. Lundy

LundyLegal, LLC

Attorney Sandra E. Lundy is the founder of Lundy Legal, LLC, in Brookline, Massachusetts. Ms. Lundy focuses her practice on family law and assists Massachusetts families in matters involving adoptions, child support, contempt, custody, divorce, divorce coaching, domestic violence, modifications, paternity, LGBTQ relationships and same-sex marriage. She is a Mediator as well as a Litigator who can help clients protect their parental and property rights in court or privately. Sandy is committed to helping her clients through difficult situations such as divorce and helping them move forward to a secure and happier future.Sandy has more than 25 years of legal experience. She is admitted to practice in all Massachusetts state courts and before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 1st and 4th Circuits.In addition to her law practice, Sandy has authored numerous publications on family law topics and participated in conferences and seminars as a speaker, panelist or moderator. She has earned recognition from organizations, including the Massachusetts Bar Association and the Women’s Bar Association of Massachusetts. In 2016, she was named one of the “50 top women of law” by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly.Sandyenjoys educating others on legal related topics. She is a mentor in the Women’s Bar Foundation Family Law Project for Battered Women and has taught at Boston University School of Law, Northeastern University School of Law and Wheelock College of Education & Human Development.After graduating magna cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in international service and literature, Sandy earned her law degree from Yale Law School. She also holds a master’s degree and a doctorate degree in English literature from Columbia University Graduate School of Arts and Sciences and is a certified financial litigator through the American Academy for Certified Financial Litigators. She is a court-certified Mediator, Guardian ad Litem, and Conciliator.

Sandra L. Schpoont

Schpoont & Cavallo, LLP

Sandra L. Schpoont is a managing partner at Schpoont & Cavallo, LLP, where she focuses her practice on family law, helping people throughout the New York City area. Ms. Schpoont regularly shares her knowledge of these matters through public appearances and interviews with the media. She is a member of several legal organizations, including having served as the co-chair of the Matrimonial Committee of the New York County Lawyers’ Association, the Family Law Section of the New York State Bar Association, the Matrimonial Section of the New York City Bar Association and the Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York.In addition to her memberships, Ms. Schpoont is heavily involved in the legal community. She served on The New York College of Matrimonial Trial Attorneys as a faculty member; she serves on the Interdisciplinary Forum on Mental Health and Family Law, and she is a former member of the Matrimonial Committee of the Association of the Bar of the City of New York.Combining psychology with legal methods, Ms. Schpoont is known for her work with families. She understands the trauma that divorce creates and helps people find ways to lessen the impact on children. Her personal experiences as a stepmother and mother give Ms. Schpoont insight into these emotional, tense situations and she guides parents through the process of creating a working parenting plan and understanding the laws regarding child support.In 1982, Ms. Schpoont earned her Juris Doctor at Northeastern University School of Law after earning a Bachelor of Arts in psychology from the University of Michigan in 1977. Widely respected by her peers, she often handles tough cases involving children at the request and appointment of local judges. She has handled many contested trials both involving custody and financial matters. She serves Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Staten Island, Queens, Long Island and Westchester.

Emily J. Moskowitz

Attorney at Law

Emily J. Moskowitz is a top-rated attorney helping clients with Family Law. She works in West Hartford, Connecticut serving the surrounding community. Emily Moskowitz attended University of Connecticut School of Law and graduated in 1985. She has been practicing law since 1988.

Cindi Kamen

Law Office of Cindi Kamen, PA

Cindi Kamen is an attorney who represents clients in the Miami, Florida area. Cindi Kamen chose to pursue a career in law after completing undergraduate studies. She attended The City University of New York School of Law and graduated in 1992. Cindi Kamen passed the bar exam and was admitted to legal practice in 1993.

Dara J. Goldsmith

Goldsmith & Guymon, PC

Dara J. Goldsmith is a co-founder and shareholder of the law firm of Goldsmith & Guymon, PC, in Las Vegas, Nevada, where she handles estate planning, guardianships, probate and trust adminstration and litigtion. Among many other legal matters, she has had experience with probate litigation, guardianships, will and trusts. She represents clients in Las Vegas and the surrounding areas, including Green Valley, Henderson, Summerlin and The Lakes.After graduating from California State University, Northridge, Ms. Goldsmith earned her law degree from Pepperdine University School of Law. She also holds a master's degree in tax law from the University of Miami School of Law.Ms. Goldsmith is licensed to practice in the state courts of California, Arizona, Hawaii and Nevada. She is also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of California, the U.S. District Courts for Hawaii and Nevada, the U.S. Tax Court and the Supreme Court of the United States.Active in professional organizations, Ms. Goldsmith holds memberships with the bar associations of California, Arizona, Hawaii and Nevada, the American Bar Association, the Nevada Law Foundation, the Southern Nevada Association of Women Attorneys and the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. She has also served as president of the Clark County Bar Association and the Clark County Law Foundation and served as Chairperson of the board of directors for the Nevada Community Foundation. She presnetly is the Chairperson of the Justice League.In 2014, Ms. Goldsmith received the Medal of Justice award from the State Bar of Nevada. In 2011, the Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada honored her for her pro bono work.

Kelli J. Larson

Pearson Butler

Jeanne T. Tate

Jeanne T. Tate, PA

Attorney Jeanne T. Tate is managing partner at Jeanne T. Tate, PA, with offices in Tampa, Orlando and Naples, Florida, where she focuses her practice on the family law issues involved with adoption. Board certified in adoption law by The Florida Bar, she represents families seeking to adopt a child in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Bradenton, Brandon, Clearwater, Fort Myers, Naples, Sarasota, Hillsborough County, Pinellas County and Florida statewide.After obtaining a journalism degree from the University of Florida, Ms. Tate earned her law degree from the University of Florida Levin College of Law. She has been licensed to practice law in Florida state courts since 1982. She also has experience with interstate compact adoptions.Recognized for her leadership in the field of adoption law, Ms. Tate has worked with the Florida state legislature on adoption issues and has appeared on both local and national television speaking on the subject of adoption.Ms. Tate is a member of professional organizations including the Hillsborough County Bar Association, the Hillsborough County Association for Women Lawyers, The Florida Bar, the Florida Association for Women Lawyers and the Bay Area Volunteer Lawyers Program. She is also a member of the Florida Adoption Council and the American Academy of Adoption Attorneys. Ms. Tate has also taught adoption law and procedure at the University of Florida Levin College of Law.Her outstanding work on behalf of birth parents and adoptive families has earned Ms. Tate numerous honors, including a lifetime achievement award from the Florida Adoption Council.

Kate E. Gillespie

The Gillespie Law Firm Inc.

Attorney Kate E. Gillespie is the founder and owner of The Gillespie Law Firm in Los Angeles, California. A highly rated attorney with more than 16 years of legal experience. The Gillespie Law Firm focuses entirely on Family Law matters.Serving clients throughout the Greater Los Angeles metro region and across Southern California, Ms. Gillespie works hard to protect the rights and best interests of those she represents.For families going through divorce or parentage issue, Ms. Gillespie provides the personalized, compassionate assistance and support they need to achieve the best possible outcome for their situations.A 1997 graduate of the University of Oregon with a Bachelor of Science degree majoring in psychology and minoring business administration, Ms. Gillespie attended Loyola Law School, Los Angeles. She obtained her Juris Doctor with honors in 2003, and the State Bar of California admitted her to practice that same year.