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Charity M. Davis

Law Office of Gilchrist-Davis, LLC

Attorney Charity Gilchrist-Davis is the founder and owner of Gilchrist-Davis, LLC law firm based in Birmingham, Alabama. Ms. Gilchrist-Davis serves individuals and families in the greater Birmingham area and throughout the state, and is primarily dedicated to family law, where she helps her clients navigate the complex and challenging divorce process. In this area, she has extensive experience helping clients resolve their disputes and reach agreements for their issues relating to custody and maintenance, property sharing, alimony and other related matters. In addition, she advises clients seeking adoption and she has extensive experience advocating the rights and interests of her clients in changing existing court orders as well as prosecuting contempt decisions related to Rule Nisi petitions. Her law firm also handles personal injury and labor claims and works with other lawyers in the area. Ms. Gilchrist-Davis was born and raised in Birmingham. She is seriously concerned about the legal issues that affect her community's residents. She has earned a reputation for integrity and high ethical standards. In all cases, she is fully committed to the needs and goals of those she serves, and she prides herself on her strong work ethic and dedication to providing the highest level of advocacy and support to her clients. Gilchrist-Davis is a graduate of Samford University, Birmingham, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Paralegal Studies and a minor in Sociology. She then received her Juris Doctor from Miles Law School, Fairfield, and the Alabama State Bar admitted her to practice in 2008. Prior to starting her law firm in 2008, she served as a legal secretary, paralegal, and court clerk.She is a member of the local and legal communities in Birmingham and American Inns of Court, the Jefferson County TASK Force, the Jefferson County Family Court's youth mentoring program and of the Worship Center Christian Church Legal Team.

Kimberly Wilder

Davis, Chapman & Wilder, LLC

Attorney Kimberly Wilder is a partner at Davis, Chapman, & Wilder, LLC, in Augusta, Georgia. Ms. Wilder practices in the areas of criminal defense, family law, personal injury and mediation, serving clients in Augusta and the surrounding areas. She is committed to providing dedicated representation to all of her clients, helping them attain the best possible results.Ms. Wilder has extensive trial experience in criminal matters, defending criminal defense clients in over 1,000 cases over the course of her career. She has experience litigating misdemeanors and felonies and appearing in state, superior and juvenile courts in the state of Georgia. She handles matters involving aggravated assault, domestic violence, drug possession, DUI, murder, obstruction, possession of a firearm, probation violations, sex crimes and theft.In addition, Ms. Wilder is a registered mediator, successfully resolving complex family law, personal injury and other civil cases. She also holds an accreditation through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, which allows her to represent veterans attempting to secure benefits.Professional organizations Ms. Wilder belongs to include the Augusta Bar Association, the Augusta Youth Development Campus, the Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys and Young Lawyers of Augusta. She also participates in a variety of other community programs in the Augusta region.Born and raised in Augusta, Ms. Wilder received a bachelor’s degree in journalism and mass communication from the University of Georgia. She earned her law degree from the University of Georgia School of Law and obtained her license to practice law in 2012. She is qualified to appear before all Georgia state courts.

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.

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.

Angela F. Brown

Angela Faye Brown & Associates

Angela F. Brown is an accomplished and experienced family law attorney in Austin, Texas. As managing partner of Angela F. Brown & Associates, PLLC, Ms. Brown handles many types of family law matters, including those involving adoption, divorce, child support, custody, LGBT issues and protective orders. She represents clients in the Austin and Houston metropolitan areas.Ms. Brown has over a decade of experience working with families, children and youth. Prior to founding Angela Faye Brown & Associates, PLLC, she interned with Texas RioGrande Legal Aid, where she worked with survivors of domestic violence. She also worked with homeless teenagers at Lifeworks, an organization dedicated to advocating for youth and families. These roles allowed her to develop her skills in communicating with a wide range of clients, as well as with legal issues such as child custody, divorce, immigration and protective orders.In addition to managing her law practice, Ms. Brown has lectured on family law topics such as fathers’ rights and child protective services. She is the author of an article appearing in The Daily Texan and enjoys participating in her legal community through membership in legal organizations. She is an active member of the Austin Black Lawyers Association and the State Bar of Texas.Ms. Brown graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a bachelor’s degree in history and a master’s degree in public affairs. She went on to earn her law degree from The University of Texas at Austin School of Law. She obtained her license to practice law in 2011, which qualified her to appear before all Texas state courts.Houston Office Austin Office2929 Allen Parkway, Suite 200 3800 N. Lamar Blvd., Suite 200Houston, TX 77019 Austin, TX 78756Phone: 713-936-2677 Phone: 512-814-5711

Ashley N. Stepps

Rippy, Stepps & Associates

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

Onik'a Gilliam-Cathcart

Helsell Fetterman LLP

Ms. Gilliam-Cathcart’s practice primarily focuses on conducting investigations concerning claims of discrimination and retaliation, and representing organizations in a wide range of civil litigation matters pending in state and federal courts and before administrative agencies, with an emphasis on employment-based and negligence claims. She also regularly trains and presents to employers on civil rights compliance and employment best practices.

Brenda Ezell

Ezell Law Firm, PA

Brenda Ezell is a Board Certified Specialist in Real Estate. She practices primarily in the area of commercial real estate, with an emphasis on commercial leasing (including various types of specialty leases such as cell tower leases, industrial and warehouse leases among others). She also has significant experience closing business aquisitions and other commercial transactions, land use and zoning matters and state and local government law. Ms. Ezell is also experienced in resolving property disputes and other real estate matters successfully without the need for litigation. After serving as a Legal Specialist in the U.S. Army, she graduated summa cum laude from Jacksonville University in 1997 and with honors from the University of Florida, Levin College of Law in 2000. Ms. Ezell is currently a member of the Executive Council of the Florida Bar Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section, for which she serves as chair of the Real Estate Leasing Committee and co-chair of the Membership & Inclusion Committee.

Pamela Y. Price

Law Offices of Pamela Price

Pamela Price is a nationally recognized pioneer in employment discrimination and civil rights cases. Price regularly wins difficult cases of sexual harassment, racial harassment and discrimination in federal and state courts. Her legal advocacy for women stems from her own experience as a Survivor of sexual harassment, sexual assault and domestic violence. Some of her sexual harassment and sexual assault verdicts and settlements include:Irma Sanchez v. CDCR (2016) Sexual Harassment/Retaliation - $750,000Sophia Curry et al. v. CDCR (2015) Sexual Harassment/Retaliation - $2,673,000Bernice Peoples v. Contra Costa County (2009) Sexual Harassment/Retaliation - $1,003,880Shawnee Underwood v. State of California, California Dept. of Corrections (2007) Sexual Harassment - $1,750,000Elaine Stevenson v. County of Sacramento (2005) Gender Discrimination/Retaliation - $725,000Deanna Freitag v. CDC (2003) Sexual Harassment/Retaliation - $600,300Tonsa B. v. City of Oakland, et. al., (2001) Sexual Assault - $750,000Jamie Pesce v. State of California (1999) Sexual Harassment - $629,000Catherine M. v. Doukas (1999) Sexual Harassment - $375,000Alice A. v. City of Oakland, et. al., (1999) Sexual Assault - $825,000Confidential Settlement, (1995) Sexual Assault - $450,000Lisa Pulido v. State of California, et. al. (1994) Sexual Harassment - $1,300,000In 1977, Price became the lead plaintiff in Alexander (Price) v. Yale, 459 F.Supp. 1 (D.Conn. 1979), 631 F.2d 178 (2nd Cir. 1980), the first case to challenge sexual harassment as sex discrimination in education. In 2012, for Title IX’s 40th Anniversary, she and her co-plaintiffs were acknowledged by the National ACLU as one of the Nine Most Influential Actors in Title IX’s history.In 1992, as lead counsel for plaintiffs in Patricia H. v. Berkeley Unified School District, et al., 830 F.Supp 1288 (N.D. Cal. 1993), Price mounted a second historic legal challenge to sexual harassment in education. On July 21, 1993, in the first decision to squarely address the issue, U.S. District Court Judge William H. Orrick ruled that Title IX also prohibits a sexually hostile educational environment. Price ultimately settled the case for $800,000.00.In 2002, Price made legal history in a racial harassment case entitled Morgan v. Amtrak, 232 F.3d 1008 (9th Cir. 2000), 536 U.S. 101, 112 S.Ct. 1516 (2002), by successfully arguing her case in the United States Supreme Court. She was named the 2002 California Lawyer Attorney of the Year in Employment (CLAY Award). In 2004, she was recognized as one of the Top 50 Women Lawyers in Northern California.In 2003, 2015 and again in 2016 Price received Certificates of Special Congressional Recognition for her community service. In 2017, she was honored by the California Legislature as the Woman of the Year for Assembly District 18. Price received the Charles Houston Bar Association's Clinton W. White Trial Advocacy Award twice, in 1993 and again in 2001. She made legal history with precedent-setting decisions in Jones v. K-Mart (1998) 17 Cal.4th 3298, Nicole M. v. Martinez Unified School District (N.D.Cal. 1997) 964 F.Supp. 1369 and Freitag v. Ayers, 468 F.3d 528 (9th Cir. 2006).Price joined the volunteer Board of Directors of the San Francisco Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights in 2006. In 2007, Price served as the Interim Executive Director. She went on to serve two terms as the Co-Chair of the Board of Directors, and as the Director of Special Projects where her primary responsibilities include analysis of racial justice issues and discrimination cases, education equity issues, juvenile justice advocacy, development support and fundraising initiatives.Born in Dayton, Ohio, Pamela Price is a survivor of the Ohio juvenile justice and foster care systems. She earned her B.A. from Yale University in 1978, and her Master's and J.D. from UC Berkeley in 1982. She spent her Junior Year Abroad at the University of Dar-es-Salaam in Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania, East Africa.Pamela sees clients by appointment only and charges a nominal consultation fee for each appointment, depending on the type of case.

Nydia N. Streets

Streets Law, LLC

Carla D. Brown

Charlson Bredehoft Cohen & Brown, P.C.

As a partner with Charlson Bredehoft Cohen & Brown, P.C., Carla D. Brown represents clients in a variety of employment litigation matters, including discrimination, sexual harassment, wrongful termination, retaliation and whistleblower disputes. She also handles cases related to contract negotiation, severance agreements, non-compete actions and employee-employer agreements. Ms. Brown has extensive experience in both state and federal courts, and accepts clients throughout Virginia.After graduating from the University of Virginia in 1996, Ms. Brown earned her Juris Doctor in 1999 from the George Mason University School of Law. She is admitted to the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern, Western and Northern Districts of Virginia, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit.In addition to serving as a barrister of The George Mason American Inn of Court, Ms. Brown is an active member of numerous bars and associations, including the Fairfax Bar Association, the Federal Bar Association, the Metropolitan Washington Employment Lawyers Association and the Northern Virginia Black Attorneys Association. Over the years, she has won several multimillion-dollar verdicts and judgments on behalf of clients.Ms. Brown's commitment to excellent legal standards has earned her the respect of her peers. She was named a Top 40 under 40 and a Top 100 in civil plaintiff law by The National Trial Lawyers in 2013, demonstrating her capacity as one of the country's pre-eminent attorneys in her field. In 2014, Ms. Brown was recognized by the Metropolitan Washington Employment Lawyers Association for her dedication to justice, equality and civil rights, as Lawyer of the Year.

Conti Moore Smith

Conti Moore Law, PLLC

Her professionalism and loyalty to her clients helps her provide them with useful insights and knowledge to move forward with their cases. Whether your case involves family concerns, business issues, criminal charges, or an injury caused by someone’s negligence, Conti Moore Law, PLLC can provide you with a free consultation to get started on planning your next steps. Call today to begin the processMs. Smith earned a Bachelor of Science in computer information systems with a business minor from Florida A&M University before obtaining her Juris Doctor from the Florida State University College of Law. While in law school, she was successful as a member of the FSU Mock Trial Team and a member of the Florida State University Journal of Transnational Law & Policy.Throughout her career, Ms. Smith has earned a reputation as an aggressive advocate for her clients from the beginning to the end of a case. Her focus on cost-effective, excellent service has built her a large clientele that come to her for everything from landlord and tenant disputes to employment discrimination. The strategic, exceptional legal representation she provides is proven by her successful record.In 2018, Ms. Smith was recognized for her pro bono work by the Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada and the Clark County Bar Association; she was also given the county’s Lied Award for Most Pro Bono Hours. As she moved her practice and career to Florida, Ms. Smith adopted the motto “Stress less, choose Moore” and has let this principle guide her throughout her career.

Kristin Grant

Grant Attorneys at Law PLLC

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

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.

Kiana Franulic

K.F. Legal Consulting, PLLC

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

Hispanic Female Lawyers

Leonor E. Perretta

Perretta Law Office

Leonor E. Perretta studied at University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law. She graduated in 1996. After passing the bar exam, she was admitted to legal practice in 1996.

Brenda Lopez

Antonyan Miranda, LLP

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

Tara Faenza

Tara E. Faenza, PA

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

Lourdes P. Rosario

Rosario Law Firm, PLLC

The owner of the Rosario Law Firm, Lourdes P. Rosario focuses her practice primarily on family law matters. From the firm's offices in Syracuse, New York, she provides dedicated and caring representation to residents of Onondaga County whose marriages are coming to an end and who are thus having to deal with such divorce-related matters as child custody and visitation, spousal and child support, and the equitable division of assets and debts. Other family law matters that Ms. Rosario has had experience in handling have included grandparents’ and third-party visitation rights, and she assists clients who are seeking the enforcement of or modifications to existing support or parenting orders.In addition to her family law practice, Ms. Rosario's background also encompasses the representation of clients who are facing traffic violations or more serious criminal charges, and she has experience with various types of immigration matters, including deportation and removal defense and the obtaining of family-based visas. Her successes in all of these areas as well as her high degree of ethics have earned her an "Excellent" peer review rating through Avvo. Ms. Rosario has also been named to both The National Advocates: Top 40 Under 40 and The National Advocates: Top 100.Fluent in Spanish as well as English, Ms. Rosario was born and raised in Miami, Florida. As an undergraduate, she attended Florida International University in her hometown, where she majored in English and obtained a Bachelor of Arts in 2006. Her legal education came at Albany Law School, and she was awarded her Juris Doctor in 2009 and a Master of Law degree in 2010. Admitted to practice in both New York and Florida, Ms. Rosario's professional affiliations include the Onondaga County Bar Association.

Jennifer L. Martinez

Martinez & Schill LLP

Jennifer L. Martinez, founding partner of Martinez & Schill LLP, serves the San Diego, California, area with great distinction. Ms. Martinez focuses her practice on personal injury and wrongful death litigation, with a particular emphasis on premises liability, motor vehicle collisions, construction site injuries, and bicycle accidents.Prior to earning her Juris Doctor from the University of San Diego School of Law in 2005, Ms. Martinez studied at the University of Washington in Seattle, receiving a Bachelor of Arts in speech communication in 2002. During her law school tenure, she was a member and editor of the San Diego Law Review. Ms. Martinez has been admitted to practice law in California since 2006, and she is admitted to practice before all Arizona state courts as well.As head of her firm’s personal injury practice, Ms. Martinez’s passionate and dedicated representation of her clients has resulted in millions of dollars in jury verdicts and negotiated settlements. Bringing a unique perspective from many years as an insurance defense litigator, she understands the inner workings of the insurance company mindset, which translates into how to maximize the potential recovery and achieve the best results possible for her clients.Ms. Martinez is a member of several professional organizations, including the San Diego County Bar Association, Consumer Attorneys of San Diego, Consumer Attorneys of California and the Lawyers Club of San Diego.

Annette C. Escobar

ACE Law

Focusing her practice on complex commercial litigation, including fraud and asset recovery, Annette C. Escobar is the founder of the ACE Law Firm. Based in Miami, Florida, she represents clients throughout the greater metropolitan area, as well as overseas. Admitted to practice before all Florida state courts since 2000, Ms. Escobar is also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Courts for the Northern, Middle, and Southern Districts of Florida, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit, and the Supreme Court of the United States.The types of cases that Ms. Escobar has handled in her domestic commercial litigation practice have included contract and fiduciary duty breaches, fraud, investment disputes, tortious interference with contractual relations, and similar matters. She has also overseen international litigation, developing a case strategy and working with trusted local counsel. Some of her work in this regard has included international treaties, forum non conveniens and sovereign immunity.Ms. Escobar's asset recovery practice involves her representation of clients who have been the victims of theft, financial fraud or corruption. She seeks to make her clients whole by targeting individual assets and by filing lawsuits against the responsible parties, as well as their aiders and abettors. Ms. Escobar's successful track record in all of her professional endeavors, as well as the overall high quality of her work, has resulted in a great deal of recognition from her fellow attorneys, including an "Excellent" peer review rating through Avvo. In addition, the South Florida Legal Guide has included her in its annual Top Lawyers list. Ms. Escobar attended the St. Thomas University School of Law, where she served on the St. Thomas Law Review before being awarded her Juris Doctor with high honors in 2000.

Roxanne T. Almaraz

King & Spalding LLP

Roxanne T. Almaraz attended law school and graduated from Stanford Law School in 2005. Roxanne Almaraz began practicing law in 2005. Roxanne Almaraz is an attorney at King & Spalding LLP, helping people with Mergers & Acquisitions issues. King & Spalding LLP has an office in Houston, Texas, serving the local community.

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.

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.

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.

Glorily A. Lopez

Murphy Desmond S.C.

Glorily A. Lopez is admitted to practice law before the courts in Wisconsin. After completing undergraduate studies, Glorily A. Lopez attended law school. Glorily Lopez was enrolled at University of Wisconsin Law School. She earned a juris doctor degree in 2000. Glorily Lopez would be admitted to the practice of law in 2001. Glorily Lopez represents clients with Immigration issues.

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.

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.

Cristina Antelo

Ferox Strategies

Asian Female Lawyers

Anna H. Oshiro

Damon Key Leong Kupchak Hastert

Anna H. Oshiro is admitted to practice law before the courts in Hawaii. After completing undergraduate studies, Anna H. Oshiro attended law school. Anna Oshiro was enrolled at University of California Hastings College of the Law. She earned a juris doctor degree in 1991. Anna Oshiro would be admitted to the practice of law in 1991. Anna Oshiro represents clients with Construction Litigation issues.

Laila Raheen

Livesay & Myers, P.C.

As a lead senior associate with the Virginia law firm of Livesay & Myers, P.C., attorney Laila Raheen focuses her practice exclusively on family law. Working out of the firm's offices in Fairfax and Manassas, Ms. Raheen serves clients throughout the area who have legal needs involving any of the following:· Adoption· Child custody and visitation· Child support· Divorce and legal separation· Military divorce· Premarital agreements· Name changes· Protective ordersKnown for her no-nonsense approach, Ms. Raheen delivers the practical, straightforward advise her clients need to make the best-informed decisions about the matters that affect their cases. A highly rated trial attorney, she aggressively pursues the most favorable outcomes possible for those she serves both inside and outside the courtroom, and she has earned numerous awards and honors for her professionalism and service as well as many positive reviews and referrals from satisfied clients.Recognized as one of the 10 Best Attorneys in Virginia for Client Satisfaction in family law by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys, Ms. Raheen has a 10.0 rating on Justia, and she received the Client's Choice Award from Avvo in 2016-2017.A 2008 graduate of the University of Toronto, Ms. Raheen attended the University of Richmond School of Law, where she obtained her Juris Doctor cum laude in 2013. The Virginia State Bar admitted her to practice that same year, and she is also admitted to practice before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit and the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia.Widely regarded as a leader in her field, Ms. Raheen has published several articles and blogs on a variety of topics related to family law, and she maintains active memberships with several local, state and national bar associations.

Teresa Li

Law Offices of Teresa Li, PC

The founder of the Law Offices of Teresa Li, PC, Teresa Li focuses her practice on personal injury and wrongful death litigation. From the firm's offices in San Francisco, she provides representation to clients throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, as well as in Stockton and the San Joaquin Valley. Admitted to practice in California since 2011, Ms. Li is also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit.Ms. Li's client base consists of people who have incurred economic and noneconomic losses as a result of the negligence or recklessness of other parties. The types of cases that she has handled have arisen out of incidents involving truck and other motor vehicle crashes, pedestrian knockdowns, defective products, premises liability, construction site accidents and child abuse. During her career, Ms. Li has been able to obtain significant compensation for her clients through both jury awards and settlements that she has negotiated out of court with defendants and their insurance companies. Some of her representative results have included two auto-pedestrian accidents that resulted in a $2.65 million settlement and a $2.5 million verdict, respectively, and a $5.45 million settlement with the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office when her clients, who were on a motorcycle, were hit at an intersection by a police car.Fluent in both English and Mandarin, Ms. Li attended the University of Alberta as an undergraduate, where she majored in mechanical engineering and received a Bachelor of Science in 2007. She then pursued her legal education at the University of California, Hastings College of the Law, and she served on the Hastings Law Journal before being awarded her Juris Doctor cum laude in 2011.

Mythily Sivarajah

Winer, Burritt & Tillis, LLP

Mythily Sivarajah is an attorney with Winer, Burritt & Tillis LLP. Serving as a managing attorney, Ms. Sivarajah devotes her practice to advocating on behalf of a diverse range of clients throughout the Bay Area who are facing serious and complex legal challenges affecting their lives, their livelihoods and their futures.To this end, Ms. Sivarajah provides exceptional, aggressive representation to employees who experienced a violation of their rights as workers on the job, such as discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage issues, defamation, wrongful termination and more. Ms. Sivarajah's interest in employment law developed while she was pursuing her undergraduate degree from Cornell University. Along with conducting extensive research on workers' rights, she also became involved with unions and other employment organizations, which further bolstered her interest and resolve in making a difference in the lives of aggrieved and injured employees.In 2000, Ms. Sivarajah earned her Bachelor of Science in industrial and labor relations after only three years of study. She then attended the University of San Francisco School of Law, where she obtained her Juris Doctor in 2007 and won the Award for Excellence in the Study of Labor and Employment Law from the American Bar Association/The Bureau of National Affairs.She received her license to practice from The State Bar of California in 2007, and she is also admitted to practice before U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit.While pursuing her legal degree, she completed an internship with the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing, and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s Legal Unit, and she served the needs of many low-wage employees through her work with a local legal clinic. After graduation, she volunteered her time and services with the Centre for Women’s Development and Research in India, focusing primarily on defending the rights of domestic violence victims.Highly active in her legal community, Ms. Sivarajah is a member of the California Employment Lawyers Association.

Lauren Katherine Chun

Goodsill Anderson Quinn & Stifel LLP

Lauren Katherine Chun is an attorney providing legal services in the area of civil procedural law. Before she became a lawyer, she studied at the School of Law at the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA). She graduated in 2014. After passing the bar exam, she was admitted to the bar in 2014.

Judy Yuriko Lee

Goodsill Anderson Quinn & Stifel LLP

Judy Yuriko Lee studied at Santa Clara University School of Law. She graduated in 1989. After passing the bar exam, she was admitted to legal practice in 1989.

C. Sei-Hee Arii

Arii Law Firm, LLC

"Sei-Hee Arii: one in a million attorney; once in a lifetime individual. . Her knowledge, expertise and professionalism saved my life." My promise to you: I will look after your best interest; treat you like the individual that you are; and I will fight... for you. I have successfully litigated criminal, serious traffic (DUI/DWI), and civil cases for over 20 years. From 2013 to 2019, I received AVVO's Superb 10.0 rating and its Clients' Choice Award. Call or text me at 240-621-0529 to get started.

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.

Joyce Wing Yan Tam-Sugiyama

Watanabe Ing LLP

Joyce Wing Yan Tam-Sugiyama studied at Georgetown University Law Center. She graduated in 2010. After passing the bar exam, she was admitted to legal practice in 2011.

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.

Kelsey S. Yamaguchi

McCorriston Miller Mukai MacKinnon LLP

Kelsey S. Yamaguchi studied at University of Hawai'i at Manoa William S. Richardson School of Law. She graduated in 2015. After passing the bar exam, she was admitted to legal practice in 2015.

Mica Nguyen Worthy

Cranfill Sumner & Hartzog LLP

Mica Nguyen Worthy is an attorney at Cranfill Sumner & Hartzog LLP and helps clients address Civil Litigation legal issues. Mica Nguyen Worthy graduated in 2008 from Campbell University Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law. Mica Nguyen Worthy was admitted to practice law in 2008. She represents clients in the Charlotte area.

Alvi Aggarwal

Yates Campbell & Hoeg LLP

Alvi Aggarwal is admitted to practice law before the courts in Virginia. After completing undergraduate studies, Alvi Aggarwal attended law school. Alvi Aggarwal was enrolled at The George Washington University Law School. She earned a juris doctor degree in 2009. Alvi Aggarwal would be admitted to the practice of law in 2010. Alvi Aggarwal represents clients with Estate Planning & Probate issues.

Trisha Nishimoto

Cades Schutte LLP

Trisha Nishimoto, an attorney at Cades Schutte LLP in Honolulu, Hawaii, helps clients manage personal injury matters. She received a law degree from the University of Hawaii at the William S. Richardson School of Law in Manoa. She completed her law degree in 2010. Trisha Nishimoto was admitted to the bar in 2010. The label means that she is a top-notch lawyer recognized by her peers.

Bonnie Richardson

Richardson Wright LLP

Bonnie has been a litigator since 1997. She represents clients in a variety of cases including legal and professional misconduct, trust and estate disputes, complex commercial disputes, and insurance disputes. Bonnie currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Oregon Asian Pacific American Bar Association and has served as an international representative for AFS Intercultural Programs - a not-for-profit cultural exchange organization. Bonnie is a national speaker on error of law and ethics in lawyers and regularly lectures at advocacy seminars for the Oregon State Bar, the Multnomah Bar Association, the National Business Institute, and many other organizations. Bonnie received the Portland Business Journal of Influence Award's 2020 Women. In 2016, the Multnomah Bar Association selected Bonnie as the recipient of their highest honor - the Professionalism Award. In 2011, Bonnie received the Portland Business Journal Award for Forty Under 40. In 2009, Bonnie received the prestigious Pro Bono Award of Merit from the Multnomah Bar Association for exceptional legal service. Her commitment to justice has also been recognized by the Oregon Trial Lawyers Association, featured by Bonnie in the article "Making a Difference: Justice for the Needy".

Female Veteran Lawyers

Kristin M. Kaminski

Maxey Kaminski, A Law Corporation

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

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Kristy M. Blurton

Holmes Diggs & Sadler

Respect for others is Kristy Blurton’s touchstone in her family law practice; especially respect and understanding of her clients. Kristy recognizes how emotional divorce and custody can be and she navigates these sensitive family law matters with compassion.Kristy’s approach is to understand the specific facts and complexities of each divorce or custody case and then to apply a tailor-made strategy. No family is the same; therefore, no approach to a divorce or custody case can be the same. Kristy understands the need to provide clarity and support for her clients. She offers strategies for the fight as well as solutions for settlement. She combines this approach and philosophy with passion and determination to achieve the best result for all of her clients in divorce and custody matters.Kristy focuses her practice exclusively on family law. She has a depth of experience, and not just with the run-of-the-mill. In addition to divorce and custody, Kristy has significant experience with complex property cases, divorce cases involving complex estate planning such as trusts, as well as international divorce and custody issues. She has first and second chair trial experience, including jury trial experience. She also has experience in family-law appeals.Kristy is licensed to practice before all Texas state courts and the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas. Kristy received her bachelor’s degree from Baylor University and graduated with highest honors from the Texas Southern Thurgood Marshall School of Law. In both undergrad and law school, she excelled in moot court and mock trial competitions.Kristy is the daughter of two veterans of the U.S. Army and so she spent much of her younger life traveling, which gave her a broader world-view that has enabled her to better serve her international divorce clients. Kristy’s competitive nature drove her to excellence in volleyball at a national level in high school and college.Kristy’s philosophy of respect and understanding for individuals also extends to her community. She leads many of Holmes, Diggs & Sadler’s community service projects including organizing shifts at the Houston Food Bank as well as the firm’s work with Adopt-an-Angel. Kristy is a Co-Founder of Women of Law, a non-profit organization benefiting minority women in the legal community, and she serves on the Young Professional’s Board of Covenant House Texas, an organization that supports homeless youth in Houston.Kristy lives in Round Rock, and has practiced her entire family law career in Austin, Houston, and in the central Texas counties and communities.

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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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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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Daniella D. Lyttle

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

Attorney Daniella D. Lyttle is the founder of Lyttle Law Firm, PLLC, in Austin, Texas. Ms. Lyttle practices in the areas of estate, family law, immigration and probate, serving clients throughout the state of Texas.Ms. Lyttle graduated magna cum laude from the University of South Florida, earning a bachelor’s degree in psychology and gerontology. She earned her law degree from Michigan State University College of Law and graduated magna cum laude. Before entering the legal profession, she served in the U.S. Army as a human resource specialist and a medical specialist.Admitted to practice law in Texas since 2009, Ms. Lyttle is licensed before Texas state courts. She is also admitted before the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit.Over the course of her career, Ms. Lyttle has received various awards and honors for her work. She was named one of the “Top 100 Attorneys” by the National Academy of Jurisprudence and a “Top 100 Lawyer” for the state of Texas by The National Advocates.Ms. Lyttle is active in professional organizations, including the Austin Bar Association, the Travis County Women Lawyers’ Association, the Texas Young Lawyers Association, the State Bar of Texas, the American Bar Association and the American Immigration Lawyers Association. She also belongs to the Texas Bar College and volunteers her time to the Lawyer Referral Service of Central Texas legal line, the Austin Bar Association’s People’s Law School and Volunteer Legal Services of Central Texas.

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Mykell L. Messman

Messman & Alleman, PLC

Mykell L. Messman is the founder of Virginia Beach, Virginia-based Messman Law. Providing representation to clients throughout the area, she divides her practice between criminal defense and family law matters. The misdemeanor and felony charges that Ms. Messman handles include driving under the influence, assault and battery, drug possession and distribution, domestic violence, and murder and manslaughter. Her family law cases include divorce, child custody and visitation, spousal and child support, and property division. As a result of the large military presence in the Virginia Beach/Norfolk area, Ms. Messman provides representation to servicemen and women in military divorce cases as well.After receiving her Bachelor of Arts cum laude in history and political science from Purchase College in 2006, Ms. Messman enrolled at Regent University School of Law and was awarded her Juris Doctor in 2009. While there, she represented her school on behalf of its trial advocacy board in several trial competitions hosted by national organizations or other law schools. After graduation, Ms. Messman worked as an attorney for a well-known tax return preparation and filing company before founding her firm in 2011. Admitted to practice in Virginia, Ms. Messman is also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit.The wife of a military veteran, Ms. Messman serves as president of the Family Readiness Group of the Norfolk branch of the United States Army Recruiting Command. She is an active participant in a variety of legal organizations as well. A former treasurer of the Virginia Women Attorneys Association, Ms. Messman is also a member of the Norfolk & Portsmouth Bar Association and The James Kent American Inn of Court.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Tara Adolph

Adolph Legal

Born and raised in southwest Minnesota, attorney Tara Adolph received a Bachelor of Science in Justice Administration with a minor in Professional Communications from Southwest Minnesota State University in 2009. She was one of the youngest students accepted to Marquette University Law School at the age of 19. Attorney Adolph received her Juris Doctor degree upon graduation from Marquette in 2011. While attending Marquette, she completed more than 120 hours of pro bono service. Her judicial internship included working with Judge David Borowski of the Milwaukee County Circuit Court Felony Division and with the National Guard Staff Judge Advocate in Madison, Wisconsin. Attorney Tara Adolph also worked as a law clerk for two Milwaukee law firms and focused on both civil and criminal law. Adding to her law experience and knowledge, she is a certified Guardian ad Litem and an advocate for children in family and juvenile matters.

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Divorce Lawyers for Women

Marjorie A. Wendt

Schwei & Wendt SC

Marjorie A. Wendt is an attorney and partner at Schwei & Wendt S.C. in Waukesha, Wisconsin. Ms. Wendt focuses her practice exclusively on family law and represents a diverse range of individuals and families throughout the Waukesha and Milwaukee metropolitan regions.Ms. Wendt has more than 30 years of experience serving Wisconsin residents in family law cases, as well as matters involving adoption, prenuptial agreements and wills. She possesses a great deal of skill and knowledge regarding all facets of family and domestic law, including divorce, child support, custody, legal separation, maintenance, placement, restraining orders, paternity, property division and spousal support.Ms. Wendt understands that no two family law cases are alike and uses her extensive background and training to provide personalized service designed to find the best possible solution. She has been licensed to practice law in Wisconsin since 1987 and is admitted before all state courts, as well as the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Wisconsin and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit.In addition to her practice as a family law attorney, Ms. Wendt is active in her legal community. She is a member of the Waukesha County Bar Association and the State Bar of Wisconsin, and also taught a guardian ad litem seminar for the Waukesha County Bar Association several years in a row.Ms. Wendt earned a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Carroll University in 1984 and received her law degree from Marquette University Law School. The Collaborative Family Law Council of Wisconsin certified her in collaborative divorce in 2005.

Andrea Bosquez-Porter

Smith Debnam Narron Drake Saintsing & Myers, LLP

Andrea Bosquez-Porter is originally from San Antonio, Texas. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, New York and a Master of Business Administration degree from Brandeis University in Waltham, Massachusetts. Ms. Bosquez-Porter is admitted to practice law in North Carolina and Wisconsin and before the United States District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin. Andrea is a Board Certified Family Law Specialist by the North Carolina State Bar Board of Legal Specialization, Certified Family Financial Settlement Mediator by the North Carolina Dispute Resolution Commission, and Parenting Coordinator. An experienced litigator, she represents individuals in matters involving high conflict and complex family law and domestic violence matters. Her practice includes family law (equitable distribution, alimony, custody, child support, contested divorce), domestic violence, civil harassment, and child support enforcement.Ms. Bosquez-Porter is an active volunteer in her community, most recently serving at the North Carolina Bar Association's 4All Statewide Service Day on March 1, 2019. She is a member of the Family Law Section of the North Carolina Bar Association, of the North Carolina Bar Association, and she previously served on the Family Law Council. She sits on the Administrative Office of the Courts’ Custody Mediation Advisory Committee and serves on the Wake County Bar Association’s Public Service Committee.

Janine Danks Fox

Szaferman Lakind

Janine Danks Fox studied at New England Law | Boston. She graduated in 1999. After passing the bar exam, she was admitted to legal practice in 1999.

Elizabeth A. Michelson

McKinley Irvin

Elizabeth A. Michelson is of counsel to McKinley Irvin. From the firm's office in Everett, Washington, she handles a variety of family law matters for her clients in Snohomish County and throughout the state. Representative cases that she has worked on have included high-net-worth divorces, child custody and support, parental relocation and related matters.As an undergraduate, Ms. Michelson attended the University of Northern Colorado and received a Bachelor of Arts in 1976. She then went on to attend the University of Colorado Law School and was awarded her Juris Doctor in 1979. After graduation, Ms. Michelson spent four years as an associate with an Everett law firm and then had her own practice until joining McKinley Irvin in 2006. A trained mediator, she is a graduate of the Pacific Family Mediation Institute.During her career, Ms. Michelson has earned a great deal of regard from her fellow professionals. From 2000 to 2001, Ms. Michelson served on the Reduce Family Conflict Committee of the Domestic Relations Commission of the State Judicial Administration Board.

Andrea C. Lawrence

Hallier Lawrence PLC

As a partner with the respected family law firm Hallier & Lawrence PLC, Andrea C. Lawrence has dedicated her practice exclusively to providing outstanding family law services. She handles all areas of family law, including divorce, high asset litigation, child custody, alimony and child support. She takes cases in Phoenix and Scottsdale and throughout Arizona.Ms. Lawrence is particularly experienced in mediation, collaboration and arbitration, believing that settling issues outside of a courtroom setting is the best option for everyone involved. She is committed to helping families get through this difficult time in their lives, and serves as a neutral third party parenting coordinator to help resolve conflict with minimal long-term effect on the well-being of children. Lawrence's dedication to excellence was apparent even before she began to practice law. After receiving her Bachelor of Arts in 1994 from Northern Illinois University, she graduated with honors from DePaul University College of Law, becoming a member of the highly distinguished Order of the Coif. She is admitted to practice law in Arizona and Illinois and before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.Today, Ms. Lawrence regularly speaks on family law topics for a local bi-monthly seminar, and provides services to the court as a judge pro tempore. She also maintains active memberships with the American Bar Association, the Maricopa County Bar Association and the Arizona Women Lawyers Association.

Katie A. Custer

Fullenweider Wilhite, P.C.

Attorney Katie A. Custer is a partner with the Fullenweider Wilhite law firm, which has office locations in Houston and Austin, Texas. A Houston native, Ms. Custer holds her certification in family law from the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. She has more than 12 years of experience assisting and guiding clients through the divorce process as well as helping them with many other domestic relations issues they need to address.A graduate of Southern Methodist University with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance, Organizational Behavior and Business Policy, Ms. Custer worked for years as a financial analyst with a prominent airline. She credits her financial and business experience with enabling her to better address her clients' needs regarding complex marital property characterizations, business valuations, stock options and benefits, retirement accounts, taxation issues, and other related matters.Upon relocating to Houston, Ms. Custer attended South Texas College of Law, where she obtained her Juris Doctor in 2007. The State Bar of Texas admitted her to practice that same year, and she has since earned a reputation as a dedicated advocate for her clients who always pursues the most favorable outcomes on their behalves both inside and outside of the courtroom.Recognized for her exemplary professionalism and outstanding client service, Ms. Custer has received consistent recognition from her peers as being among the top family law attorneys in Texas. She has also received many positive reviews and referrals from her satisfied clients, including excellent client ratings on Avvo. Furthermore, she is a Fellow with the Houston Young Lawyers Foundation.Highly active in her legal community, Ms. Custer is a member of Gulf Coast Family Law Specialists and the Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists. She is also a member of the Family Law Sections of the State Bar of Texas and the Houston Bar Association. In addition, she is a member of the Burta Rhoads Raborn Family Law Inn of Court.

Barbara Agricola

Agricola Law, LLC

Attorney Barbara Agricola is the founder of Agricola Law Firm, LLC, based in Opelika, Alabama, and provides a full range of legal services in a variety of practice areas to meet the needs of a diverse clientele. A highly rated attorney, Ms. Agricola serves clients across Alabama and Georgia who are facing legal issues pertaining to: Criminal Law Family Law Appeal Law Personal Injury Estate Planning Civil Rights Employment Law Expungements Education Law An Alabama-born Ms. Agricola received her bachelor's degree of Arts in Political Science from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and her Juris Doctor from the University of Alabama School of Law. In 2014, she was admitted to the bar by both the Alabama State Bar Association and the State Bar of Georgia. In addition, Ms. Agricola is admitted to the US District Courts for the central, southern, and northern districts of Alabama, the central district of Alabama, Georgia, and the central district of Louisiana. She also practices in the U.S. 11th Circuit Court of Appeals and the Georgia Court of Appeals. As a lawyer, Ms. Agricola really cares about the legal issues that affect her clients and she works closely with everyone she works in, maintaining constant contact with them during all legal proceedings to help them get the positive results that they expect. Regardless of the complexity associated with a client's case, Ms. Agricola has the skills and resources necessary to find a solution that is tailored to their specific needs and goals. Thanks to this high level of commitment to her customers and her impeccable professionalism, Ms. Agricola has received a number of awards and honors. Ms. Agricola is an accomplished professional and has been involved in several professional legal organizations, including the National College for DUI Defense and the Family Law Section of the Alabama State Bar Association.

Darcy S. McAlister

Carta, McAlister & Moore, LLC

Attorney Darcy S. McAlister is a partner with the Carta, McAlister & Moore LLC law firm in Darien, Connecticut. At the firm, Ms. McAlister focuses her practice primarily on family law, and she represents clients throughout Fairfield County, including Westport, Greenwich, Darien and the surrounding areas.As an attorney, Ms. McAlister strives to resolve her clients' disputes using mediation, collaboration and other nonadversarial methods as an alternative to litigation. In all cases, she provides the personalized assistance and compassionate support her clients need when dealing with legal challenges related to divorce and separation, including child custody and support, property division, alimony and other domestic relations issues. Ms. McAlister routinely involves other professionals as may be appropriate to the issues in a particular case, including certified divorce financial planners and mental health professionals. A 1993 graduate of Skidmore College with a Bachelor of Arts in psychology and sociology, Ms. McAlister then completed the first year of the Boston College Master of Social Work program, where she trained as a clinical counselor for cancer patients. Prior to returning to law school, Ms. McAlister worked for many years as a manager for an entertainment company, where she represented several high-profile recording artists.In 2002, she obtained her Juris Doctor from Quinnipiac University School of Law, and was admitted to the Connecticut Bar Association. While in law school, Ms. McAlister received top accolades and various awards, and served on the school's law review.Widely regarded as one of the top family law attorneys in the region, Ms. McAlister has received numerous awards and honors for her professionalism and service, including the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys Client Satisfaction Award. She has served as the Collaborative Divorce Attorneys of Fairfield County co-chair since 2007, acts as a special master in Connecticut family courts, and is a board member on the Connecticut Council for Non-Adversarial Divorce.

Eileen Thomas

Eileen Thomas, LLC

Experienced attorney Eileen Thomas founded her law firm, Eileen Thomas, LLC, in 2001. She established her solo practice in order to provide consummate family law services to the residents of the Atlanta metropolitan area and surrounding North Georgia. In the nearly 15 years that have passed since her law firm's doors first opened, the residents of Atlanta have continuously turned to her for guidance and support as they face delicate family law matters, such as divorce and child custody, and when they are in need of a professional mediator.Ms. Thomas earned a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering from Union College in 1979, and she began her professional career as a plant engineer. After several years in engineering, she decided to further her education. In 1996, she earned her law degree from Georgia State University College of Law, and the State Bar of Georgia granted her admission early the following year.In the nearly 20 years that have passed since she began her legal career, Ms. Thomas has established a reputation as a dedicated, knowledgeable and experienced family law attorney, as evidenced by her "Very Good" rating from Avvo. In addition, the legal community recognizes her leadership abilities, and she has served as a member of the board of the Collaborative Institute of Georgia and as co-chair of the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals' Networking and Educational Forum.In addition to her leadership roles, attorney Thomas is a member of a number of legal organizations. The Atlanta Bar Association, the American Bar Association and the North Fulton Bar Association all benefit from her membership.

Madeline Warren

DeLacey, Riebel & Shindell

Madeline Warren graduated from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law, cum laude. During law school, Madeline was an extern in both the Uniﬁed Family and Probate divisions of the San Francisco Superior Court. Madeline also worked with the San Francisco Bar Association’s Justice and Diversity Center (formerly the Volunteer Legal Services Program), helping family law clients.Madeline has practiced family law exclusively since her admission to the California Bar. Madeline has appeared in San Francisco, Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Sacramento and Solano Counties. Prior to joining DeLacey, Riebel & Shindell, LLP, Madeline worked with several family law practitioners in private practice throughout the Bay Area.Before becoming an attorney, Madeline held a General Securities License (Series 7), taught English to junior high school students while living in Matsumoto, Japan and coached young ski racers on the Sugar Bowl Ski Team. Madeline earned her B.S. in Business from Westminster College in Salt Lake City, Utah where she graduated summa cum laude.

Christine Tour-Sarkissian

Tour-Sarkissian Law Offices LLP

Christine Tour-Sarkissian is a founding partner of Tour-Sarkissian Law Offices located in San Francisco, California. Her primary areas of practice include real estate law, including transactions and litigation, and family law, in which she has been certified as a specialist by the State Bar of California. Ms. Tour-Sarkissian handles construction contracts and litigation, mortgage and foreclosure issues, complex real estate transactions, pre and postnuptial agreements, custody and visitation matters, child and spousal support, complex business valuation cases and international child kidnapping and custody matters. She also handles general business litigation and represents clients throughout the State of California.After earning her Bachelor of Arts cum laude in psychology from the University of San Francisco in 1980, Ms. Tour-Sarkissian graduated from Golden Gate University School of Law in 1984 with a Juris Doctor. She later re-enrolled at that institution and received a Master of Laws in taxation in 2004. She is the Family Law Editor of the Continuing Education of the Bar Real Property Journal. She is admitted to practice in both California and the District of Columbia. In addition to English, Ms. Tour-Sarkissian speaks several other languages French, Turkish, Arabic, Spanish and Armenian.As a member of both the California Association of Realtors and the National Association of Realtors, Ms. Tour-Sarkissian owns and operates her own real estate business. She is a member of the Real Property, Trusts and Estates Section of the American Bar Association and the Real Property Section of the State Bar of California. As an adjunct professor at Golden Gate University School of Law, Ms. Tour-Sarkissian taught courses on various legal and financial matters in the real estate sector.

Julia E. Keller

Keller Law Group

Julia E. Keller studied at Western New England University School of Law. She graduated in 1995. After passing the bar exam, she was admitted to legal practice in 1995.

Erin D. DeGeorge

DeTorres & DeGeorge Family Law

Erin D. DeGeorge is a top-rated attorney helping clients with Family Law. She works in Clinton, New Jersey serving the surrounding community. Erin DeGeorge attended University of Baltimore School of Law and graduated in 2001. She has been practicing law since 2002.

Jane F. Howlett

Howlett Law Offices

Howlett Law, Inc. founder Jane F. Howlett has a primary focus in her practice on family law matters. She also has experience in estate planning and administration, personal injury litigation, and disputes between landlords and tenants. Based in the firm's offices in Bristol, Rhode Island, she represents clients across the state. Ms. Howlett is a member of the Rhode Island State Bar. She is also licensed to practice in the Massachusetts Bar and in the US District Court for the Rhode Island District. In her family law practice, Ms. Howlett assists people whose marriages lead to marriage and who are therefore faced with divorce issues such as property sharing, child custody and visiting children, and spouse and child benefits. She served for many years as the Chief Justice of the Bristol Municipal Court and has therefore directed numerous legal proceedings. In addition to her divorce practice, Ms. Howlett has helped clients whose marriages have already dissolved and who are now seeking to enforce or change existing support and education mandates. She also has extensive experience in youth affairs under the jurisdiction of the Department of Children, Youth and Families of Rhode Island and in juvenile criminal matters. Ms. Howlett has extensive experience in probate matters, including estates and guardianship. After graduating as an Associate from Roger Williams College, Ms. Howlett enrolled at Providence College and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Sciences in 1983. She then continued her legal education at what was then known as the University of Bridgeport Law School and was awarded her Juris Doctor in 1986. As a member of the Rhode Island Bar Foundation, she served on several committees of the Rhode Island Family Court.

Hilary Mariano

Potter Mariano, PLC

She works at Potter Mariano, PLC, located in Roanoke, Virginia, and provides legal services for issues involving Workers' Compensation and Family Law to the surrounding community. Hilary Mariano completed legal studies at University of South Carolina School of Law and graduated with the class of 2012. Hilary Mariano passed the bar in 2013.