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Rachel Casseus

Casseus Law

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

Mecca Anderson

The Cochran Firm Atlanta

Mecca Anderson is an attorney with The Cochran Firm Atlanta who handles cases of premises liability and personal injury. She represents clients in the Atlanta metropolitan area and has almost a decade of experience advocating for the rights of the injured. Through her time spent working with the Supreme Court of Georgia as a clerk, as a Chief of Staff and as a judicial intern, she earned a unique skill set that makes her an ideal choice for anyone suffering from a personal injury.A leader in the Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys’ Professional Development Academy, she was selected in 2017 as a member of the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association’s LEAD Program. Ms. Anderson focuses her work on cases involving truck accidents, brain injuries, auto accidents, negligent security, breaches of civil rights and medical malpractice.A graduate of Valparaiso University Law School, Ms. Anderson earned her Juris Doctor in 2011. She is admitted to practice in the state of Georgia and has earned a $20 million settlement during her time with the firm. She is also a talented speaker and has presented to the Junior League of Atlanta and the Atlanta Mission. Passionate about empowering communities and advocating for women and children, she is Dean of the Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys.Ms. Anderson began her career with a firm that is known for its appellate and trial experience. Since joining the firm, she now brings her commitment and experience to protecting the best interests of the injured and their families.

Marjorie Mesidor

Phillips & Associates, Attorneys at Law PLLC

Marjorie Mesidor is Partner at Phillips & Associates. She is a Partner at the firm, recognized for her outstanding service to clients who have been subjected to sexual harassment or discrimination based on race, gender, disability, and other protected characteristics. Ms. Mesidor regularly prosecutes employment actions against Fortune 500 companies and smaller organizations accused of discrimination including claims of sexual misconduct. She has had overwhelming success in achieving significant awards and settlements for her clients. Ms. Mesidor rose to notoriety in 2013 when she procured a unanimous jury award in Johnson v. STRIVE, a landmark case decidedly settling the issue of whether those of the same race can discriminate against one another. In addition, her work against the disparate impact of "poor door" policies on rent stabilized tenants has earned her recognition by the Office of the Public Advocate. Her most recent verdict of $2.31 Million dollars was awarded in Sooroojballie v. Port Authority of New York and New Jersey in September 2018 for a race and national origin based hostile work environment claim.Ms. Mesidor has been a Guest Legal Correspondent appearing on WPIX Morning News, WBLS "Cafe Mocha" and 103.9 Long Island News Radio "On the Docket", Guest Legal Correspondent. As recently 2018, Ms. Mesidor was named CRAIN Magazine's Top Women Attorneys in New York City. She has been a continuing legal education panelist for the National Bar Association's Labor and Employment Section and NELA NY on various topics in trial advocacy, punitive damages and jury awards. She authored an op-ed article published in the online publication, Motto, from the editors of Time® Magazine.With over 13 years of experience practicing before both state and federal courts, Ms. Mesidor understands the stress and fear that workers experience when their jobs are threatened by a coworker or employer's inappropriate conduct. She handles complex employment law matters in these areas at all stages of the litigation process, serving as a forceful advocate at the negotiating table, and a formidable opponent in the courtroom.Ms. Mesidor was admitted to the Connecticut Bar in 2004 and the New York Bar in 2005. She has also been admitted to practice before the federal courts at the United States District Court of the Southern District of New York, the United States District Court of the Eastern District of New York, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court. Early in her career, she clerked for the Honorable Torkwasé Y. Sekou in the Superior Court of New Jersey, gaining valuable insight into the inner workings of our judicial system.Prior to joining Phillips & Associates, Ms. Mesidor handled complex litigation in several practice areas, and served as Chief Counsel to Project Hope, an organization that provides antiviolence and educational workshops and programs services to underserved youth in South Queens. Therefore, in addition to her extensive experience handling discrimination and harassment cases, she possesses a strong background in wage and hour, not-for-profit, and corporate law matters.Marjorie has received several other awards and distinctions, including an Exceptional Service to the Public and Community Award, Service to the Bar Award, and a Merit Award for Franklin College Switzerland. Early in her career, she was a 2004 Scholarship Recipient from the Suffolk County Women's Bar Association, and a Minority Fellow of the Association of the Bar of the City of New York.Dedicated to serving a global New York client base, Ms. Mesidor is fluent in Italian, French, and Haitian Creole. She maintains professional memberships with the National Bar Association, National Employment Lawyers Association in New York, and the New York State Bar Association. Marjorie is a member of the NYU Center for Labor and Employment Advisory Board. She sits on the Ethics Board of the Town of Brookhaven.Ms. Mesidor is a proud Life Member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.; a community conscious action-oriented organization.

Alyssa Blanchard

O'Dell O'Neal Hungerford & Blanchard

Alyssa Blanchard is an attorney at O'Dell & O'Neal Attorneys. She focuses her practice exclusively in the area of family law, representing clients throughout Metro-Atlanta. Ms. Blanchard handles all aspects of her clients' family law matters, including divorce, child custody and support, alimony, paternity, grandparent’s rights and post-decree order modifications.Before attending law school, Ms. Blanchard received a Bachelor of Arts in History with a minor in English from Georgia State University in 2010. She then went on to attend Florida Coastal School of Law. While she was in law school, Ms. Blanchard completed a summer clerkship at the Cobb County Superior Court for the Honorable Robert E. Flournoy III, and she served another summer clerkship with a well-known Atlanta law firm. Each of these positions provided her with invaluable experience. She subsequently was awarded her Juris Doctor in 2014.After graduation, Ms. Blanchard became an attorney at a Georgia family law firm for which she had previously worked first as a paralegal and then as a law clerk, before joining O'Dell & O'Neal Attorneys. Ms. Blanchard is admitted to practice law before the state and federal courts of Georgia.Actively involved in her profession and her community, Ms. Blanchard participates in several legal and civic organizations. Through her memberships in the State Bar of Georgia and the Cobb County Bar Association, Ms. Blanchard is able to network with other attorneys, helping her to continually improve her skills and practice. Ms. Blanchard is a member of the Must Ministries programs’ committee, the 2018 Center for Family Resources Thanks for Giving committee and serves on the boards of the Marietta Area Council and Marietta Mentoring for Leadership. She is also a member of the Kiwanis Club of Marietta and previously served as the chair of its Club Satellite U40. Ms. Blanchard is a 2018 graduate of Leadership Cobb. You can also find Ms. Blanchard lending her voice to support the Strand Marietta’s Ole Opry.

Kristal Holmes

Meriwether & Tharp LLC

Kristal Holmes is an attorney with Meriwether & Tharp, LLC, and represents clients in Johns Creek, Georgia, in legal issues related to family law, mediation and criminal defense. Her experience extends to issues of equitable division, divorce, child custody, legitimation, family violence, contempt, child support, and prenuptial and postnuptial agreements. In the Atlanta metropolitan area, she works for clients in Cobb, Hall, Barrow, Gwinnett, Clayton, Fulton, DeKalb, Rockdale and Cherokee counties.An active public speaker, Ms. Holmes has spoken on divorce and finances for a local television and radio show. Admitted to practice in the Georgia Supreme Court, the United States District Court for the Middle and Northern Districts of Georgia, the Georgia Superior Courts, and the Georgia Court of Appeals, she has been a member of the State Bar of Georgia for almost 20 years.In 2016, The National Black Lawyers named her in Top 100 Lawyers, and she has been named a top attorney by Avvo. Ms. Holmes graduated magna cum laude from Spelman College with a Bachelor of Arts in political science. At Emory University, she then earned her Juris Doctor and was able to extend her experience into environmental law and comparative international health law as she studied abroad in Sydney, Australia.Ms. Holmes is a member of the Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the Lawyers Club of Atlanta, the Gate City Bar Association, the Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys, Gwinnett County Bar Association and a past president of the advisory board for the Gwinnett County Minority Bar Association. A former prosecuting attorney, she has experience on both sides of the courtroom and deep practical knowledge of how the courts work.

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.

Gbenga Longe

The Longe Law Firm LLC

Handling a range of civil and criminal matters, Gbenga Longe represents individuals, businesses and families in Chicago, Illinois, and the surrounding areas. She founded Longe Law with the intention of providing exceptional service to people who have been charged with a crime, are embroiled in a family law dispute or those who have suffered a personal injury. She also handles immigration, DUI and general litigation cases.In 2005, Ms. Longe received a Bachelor of Arts from Bethune-Cookman University. She then attended the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, earning a Juris Doctor in 2010.A former prosecutor who took on hundreds of cases in that role, Ms. Longe brings a very detailed knowledge of the criminal justice system to her practice. She has handled high-profile matters that include felonies and misdemeanors across a broad spectrum of crimes. That experience translates to her work today, where she fiercely advocates for clients whose freedom and future are on the line.Ms. Longe’s trial techniques and courtroom savvy translate to her other practice areas as well. She has the ability to balance compassion for her clients with an aggressive plan for returning the best possible outcome for them. Using clear communication, she establishes what her clients’ goals are as well as the best path to reach them.An active member of the legal community, Ms. Longe is involved with the Cook County Bar Association and the Women’s Criminal Defense Bar Association.With a reputation for winning cases, Ms. Longe holds an Avvo “Excellent” rating.

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.

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.

Lisa Marie Williams-McCallum

Williams Family Law Practice

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

Elizabeth L. Riles

Bohbot & Riles PC

Elizabeth Riles is a founding and the managing shareholder at Bohbot & Riles. She specializes in employment discrimination and personal injury cases. She also specializes in human resource consulting, business litigation and mediation. She has successfully represented employees against a wide variety of businesses and government entities, in matters of race, national origin, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, disability and gender discrimination, cases of sexual and racial harassment, retaliation, whistle-blowing and wrongful termination.

Twila S. White

Law Office of Twila S. White

A talented labor and employment law attorney, Twila S. White is the founder of her own firm that is located in Los Angeles, California (near LAX). Ms. White has recently opened a Santa Barbara office, to better serve the Ventura and Santa Barbara County areas. Providing representation to prospective, current and former employees throughout the greater Los Angeles area, she handles cases involving workplace discrimination arising out of various federal and state laws, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, the Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978, and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act. Ms. White also has experience with violations of the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.Ms. White also provides assistance to male and female employees who have been the victims of sexual harassment, and she represents whistleblowers who have been the subject of demotions, terminations and other unlawful forms of retaliation. In one notable 2009 California case, she established a precedent for the introduction of so-called "me too" evidence regarding a claim of workplace discrimination. On the basis of her achievements, Ms. White has been named a member of The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100.Active in a variety of professional organizations, Ms. White is a member of the board of governors of both the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles and Consumer Attorneys of California. She is also a member of the California Employment Lawyers Association, and she sits on the board of directors of Los Angeles Trial Lawyers’ Charities. She has been a featured speaker and presenter at numerous employment law and legal conferences and seminars. Admitted to practice in California, Ms. White holds a Bachelor of Science in industrial and systems engineering from the University of Southern California and a Juris Doctor from Pepperdine University School of Law.

Diana Lynch

The Lynch Law Group, Inc.

Attorney Diana Lynch is the managing partner of Lynch Law Group in Atlanta, Georgia. Ms. Lynch focuses her practice on family law and handles cases in the Atlanta metropolitan area, as well as throughout DeKalb, Gwinnett and Fulton counties involving divorce, child custody, child support, property division and more. Possessing a wide range of legal knowledge, she has also handled personal injury and other general civil litigation matters.Ms. Lynch earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting at the University of South Carolina: Darla Moore School of Business and attained her law degree from the University of South Carolina School of Law. During law school, she served as a summer associate for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Division’s securities fraud and regulations department. She has been practicing law in the state of Georgia since 1995 and the state of South Carolina since 1993.Ms. Lynch has several years of litigation experience in the area of family law and is also experienced in forms of alternative dispute resolution, holding a license in both mediation and arbitration. Prior to her role with Lynch Law Group, she practiced at other private firms and also clerked for entities, including the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia and the South Carolina Court of Appeals.An active participant in legal and pro bono activities, Ms. Lynch has been involved with groups including the Literacy 2 Legacy, Inc. and the Fulton County Youth Council. She is also active in a number of professional organizations including the State Bar of Georgia, the American Bar Association and the American Association for Justice.

M. Lynda Sheridan

Law Offices of Lynda Sheridan

A top family attorney with an Avvo "Superb" rating, M. Lynda Sheridan is sole practitioner at the Law Offices of Lynda Sheridan. She represents clients in California, with a focus in Southern California, in matters of family law. These issues may include asset division, dissolution of marriage, income support from the self-employed, child custody, visitation, paternity actions, business evaluations, debt and asset division, spousal support representation, "move-away" representation, and post- and prenuptial agreements.Ms. Sheridan became a Certified Family Law Specialist in 2005 after meeting the qualifications set by The State Bar of California. As a licensed real estate broker, she also handles occasional matters of real estate law and is admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit.At Antioch University, Ms. Sheridan studied for and earned her Bachelor of Arts before moving on to law school. She then attended Southwestern Law School where she graduated with her Juris Doctor. For over three decades, she has advocated for the best interests and rights of individuals and businesses in the area and has a long, successful track record to prove her dedication to her clients. Ms. Sheridan is fully prepared to litigate any issue to get the best result in every case.Ms. Sheridan is a member of the Los Angeles County Bar Association and has taught seminars for the organization and the Langston Bar Association. As her clients navigate complicated emotional and legal matters, she is a knowledgeable, compassionate resource with an eye on their future.

Chanda L. Brown

Walton + Brown, LLP

Attorney Chanda L. Brown, of Walton + Brown LLP in Columbus, Ohio, devotes her practice to employment and personal injury law. Ms. Brown serves clients in Columbus and throughout central Ohio who have been injured by motor vehicles and other types of accidents due to another’s negligence. She is dedicated to advocating for her clients and helping them fight for fair and just compensation.Ms. Brown holds a bachelor’s degree in computer information systems from Alabama State University, where she graduated summa cum laude. She earned her law degree from the University of Dayton School of Law. Her prior legal experience includes clerking for a federal judge and working for the U.S. Department of Labor and a private Columbus-based personal injury firm, where she served as lead trial attorney. She has been licensed to practice law in Ohio since 2006.Ms. Brown has received numerous awards for her work as an attorney. She was named one of the “top 100” and “top 40 under 40” attorneys by the National Black Lawyers and one of the “top 100 trial lawyers” by the National Trial Lawyers. She has also been selected for inclusion into the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, an organization of attorneys who have secured million or multimillion-dollar verdicts for clients they have served.Ms. Brown belongs to several professional groups including the Columbus Bar Association, the Ohio Association for Justice and the American Bar Association. She is also a member of the Columbus chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and participates on the group’s social action committee.

Hispanic Female Lawyers

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.

Dolores A. Contreras

Contreras Law Firm

Creative solutions is Ms. Contreras’ specialty when it comes to practicing law. As a partner and founder of Contreras Law, Ms. Contreras has focused her skills and extensive experience in the areas of business litigation, real estate law, and family law. Ms. Contreras has reputable trial and litigation experience and represents business entities and individuals in a wide array of legal matters. Ms. Contreras also has a real estate broker’s license.Ms. Contreras initially began practicing law with her focus on civil litigation matters, including business and real estate matters, and bankruptcy. During this time, several of her business clients sought advice from her on family law matters, specifically divorces where businesses and assets are involved. Her clients found it strategically beneficial to have an attorney well versed in business, real estate and trial skills to assist them with their family law needs. Ms. Contreras found that all of these areas intertwine and that having extensive knowledge in each one of them is important.Ms. Contreras prides herself in being able to use her experience in formulating effective solutions to create exceptional results.

Isabel d. Castillo

Law Offices of Isabel Castillo, P.A.

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

Nicole Marie Villarroel

Hackleman, Olive & Judd, P.A.

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.

Jennifer Kain-Rios

KainRios Immigration, LLC

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

Monica R. Garcia

Butt Thornton & Baehr PC

Monica R. Garcia is an attorney at Butt Thornton & Baehr PC and helps clients address personal injury matters. Monica Garcia graduated in 1996 from The University of New Mexico School of Law. Monica Garcia was admitted to practice law in 1996. She represents clients in the Albuquerque area.

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.

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.

S. Carolyn Ramos

Butt Thornton & Baehr PC

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

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.

Christina Simpson de Reyes

Drummond Woodsum

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

Crystal Rios Ramos

Rios Law Firm PLLC

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

Sonia M. Diaz

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

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

Dolly Hernandez

Boyd Richards Parker & Colonnelli

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

Asian Female Lawyers

Renuka V. Jain

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

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

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Cynthia S. Cho

CC LawGroup, A Professional Corporation

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

Melissa Lin

Righi Fitch Law Group

Melissa Lin is an attorney at Righi Fitch Law Group and helps clients address Insurance Coverage legal issues. Melissa Lin graduated in 2004 from The University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law. Melissa Lin was admitted to practice law in 2005. She represents clients in the Phoenix area.

Sandy Van

Van Law Firm

The founder of the Van Law Firm, Sandy Van focuses her practice primarily on personal injury and wrongful death litigation. From the firm's offices in Las Vegas, Nevada, she provides effective representation to clients throughout Clark County. Ms. Van has been admitted to practice before all Nevada state courts since 2007, and she is also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada. In addition to her law practice, she is a residential real estate realtor, with clients throughout the Las Vegas Valley.Ms. Van's client base consists of area residents who have incurred economic and noneconomic losses as a result of the negligence or recklessness of other persons or entities. The types of cases that she has worked on during her career have included truck and other motor vehicle crashes, premises liability, defective medical devices and other products, nursing home abuse, and auto-pedestrian accidents. She has also been named to The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100, and Nevada Business Magazine has included her in its annual Legal Elite list.In addition to her personal injury and wrongful death practice, Ms. Van's experience has included real estate and business disputes, collections, and other types of civil litigation. She obtained her legal education at the William S. Boyd School of Law, part of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Ms. Van's professional memberships include the Nevada Justice Association.

Evie P. Jeang

Ideal Legal Group, Inc.

A Taiwanese-American litigator practicing for nearly 15 years, Evie P. Jeang, Founder and Managing Partner of Ideal Legal Group, Inc., focuses her practice on helping families and couples in a range of matters, including child custody and support, guardianship, divorce, legal separation, division of property and restraining orders. More specifically, Ms. Jeang is one of the few attorneys who understands firsthand how to handle the complex matters of international family law. Ms. Jeang has carved a niche in helping families navigate the intricate laws governing international surrogacy, In Vitro Fertilization and the freezing of eggs and embryos. She also specializes in handling divorce cases, specifically international divorce, where she has an in-depth understanding of both the legal and cultural ramifications of this unique type of family law. Additionally, Ms. Jeang has experience handling immigration, employment and labor law, and workers’ compensation cases. Regularly representing domestic and international companies in business disputes, Ms. Jeang provides legal advice to international business owners and executives seeking entrance into the U.S. market on labor, employment, workers’ compensation and contract law. She serves as counsel to numerous small- and mid-sized companies and hospitals in Southern California. Ms. Jeang’s impact extends outside the courtroom through a series of philanthropic activities primarily catered to helping minority-owned businesses in the Los Angeles area, and the younger generation in her local community. She serves as the 2nd Vice President for the Asian Youth Center, a non-profit organization dedicated to serving both the social and educational needs of Asian immigrants and at-risk low income and adjudicated youth. Ms. Jeang also serves on the Asian Pacific Islander Alumni Board at the University of California, Los Angeles, as well as several other boards for various organizations throughout the community. She is licensed to practice in California and New York. Ms. Jeang is fluent in Mandarin Chinese and Taiwanese.

Qingqing Miao

Lane Powell PC

Qingqing Miao is an Aviation and Aerospace attorney working in Seattle, Washington. Qingqing Miao assists clients with Business / Corporate law and Immigration legal issues. Qingqing Miao works as an attorney at Lane Powell PC. She graduated from Lewis & Clark Law School in 2010. She was subsequently admitted to legal practice in 2010 after passing the bar exam.

Claire Wong Black

Dentons US LLP

Claire Wong Black is an attorney who represents clients in the Honolulu, Hawaii area. Claire Black chose to pursue a career in law after completing undergraduate studies. She attended Fordham University School of Law and graduated in 2006. Claire Black passed the bar exam and was admitted to legal practice in 2007.

Rani V. Rolston

Alan Lescht & Associates, PC

As a Shareholder at Alan Lescht & Associates, PC, Rani Rolston provides dedicated legal representation to clients in Washington, D.C., and nationwide. She focuses her practice on employment and labor law, generally handling cases that involve discrimination and U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission complaints, wage and overtime violations, unequal pay claims, Family and Medical Leave Act issues and claims of abusive discharge in violation of public policy.In 2006, Ms. Rolston earned a Juris Doctor from the West Virginia University College of Law. During law school, she gained valuable knowledge and experience serving as a law clerk for a U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of West Virginia and for the United States International Trade Commission. She also served as a summer associate at another employment law firm. She is admitted to practice law in the state of Maryland and in the District of Columbia.Whether representing those who are pursuing financial recovery or those who are seeking to protect their employment status and rights, Ms. Rolston puts an emphasis on achieving appropriate legal solutions for her clients. She understands the challenges that people and their families can face when dealing with employment issues, and she listens to her clients to gain a full understanding of their goals. Ms. Rolston advocates on her clients' behalf throughout the preparation and litigation processes and works closely with them to obtain resolutions that address their needs.Beyond the courtroom, community involvement is a priority for Ms. Rolston. She is a member of The Women's Group of the American Forest Foundation and serves an ambassador for N Street Village. Ms. Rolston also volunteers as a tutor with CentroNía and Community Club.

Yan Lian Kuang-Maoga

Pitta & Baione, LLP

A senior associate at Pitta & Baione LLP, Yan Lian Kuang-Maoga focuses her practice primarily on estate planning and administration. In addition, she appears before the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund on behalf of clients of the firm who either lost a loved one in that attack or who continue to suffer respiratory and other diseases as a result of exposure to the resulting contaminants. Based in the firm's office in New York City, she represents clients throughout the greater metropolitan area, including all five boroughs. Ms. Kuang-Maoga has been admitted to practice before all New York state courts since 2010, and she is a graduate of the City University of New York School of Law.In her estate planning practice, Ms. Kuang-Maoga regularly prepares and reviews wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, financial and health care powers of attorney, and advance medical directives. She tailors each plan to the specific needs and goals of her client, which often include the avoidance of probate and the minimization of federal and state estate taxes. Ms. Kuang-Maoga also guides people through the probate process when their loved ones have died with a valid will in place. Other elder law matters that she has handled have included providing advice and counsel regarding long-term care alternatives, including nursing homes and assisted living facilities, and related Medicaid planning.The September 11th Victim Compensation Fund was enacted into law shortly after the attack in order to compensate victims or their survivors in exchange for their agreeing not to file lawsuits against the airlines involved. It has provided more than $10 billion to date, and it covers cancer as well as certain other diseases. Ms. Kuang-Maoga helps her clients comply with the program's strict deadlines and eligibility requirements.

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.

Grace Kim

Law Office of Grace E. Kim, PC

She works at Law Office of Grace E. Kim, PC, located in Fairfax, Virginia, and provides legal services for issues involving Schools & Education to the surrounding community. Grace Kim completed legal studies at George Mason University School of Law and graduated with the class of 2013. Grace Kim passed the bar in 2014.

Cheryl G. Kushida

Compass Legal, A Professional Corp

Cheryl G. Kushida, founder of COMPASS LEGAL, represents clients in the Bay Area on legal issues related to estate planning and inheritance. With her experience in national and international business transactions, she approaches each case with the customer's goals and a strategy for how best to achieve them. As a member of the lawyers of East Bay Trusts and Estates, Ms. Kushida attended Scripps College, where she graduated cum laude and earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and International Relations and spent a semester in Singapore. She then attended the University of California at the Berkeley School of Law, where she graduated with her Juris Doctor degree in 2006. She was a contributor to the Berkeley Journal of International Law and co-chaired the Pilipino American Law Students (PALS) at Berkeley Law.Ms. Kushida is fluent in English, Tagalog and Bisaya and can converse in Spanish. She has lived in the Philippines, Tokyo, Singapore and the United States, which gives her insight into the unique cultural and socio-economic backgrounds of different groups of people. During her law degree, she served as an external attorney for the Enforcement Division of the Securities and Exchange Commission and an external associate for the Legal and Applications Division of the San Francisco Supreme Court. Known for her professional achievements and Ms. Kushida has over a decade of experience working with people who want to prepare for the future. Licensed in California, she uses strategy, problem solving, and negotiation to prepare clients and their assets for whatever the future may bring.

Mioko Tajika

Ingram Yuzek Gainen Carroll & Bertolotti, LLP

Mioko C. Tajika is a partner at Ingram Yuzek Gainen Carroll & Bertolotti, LLP, located in New York, New York. A member of the firm’s commercial litigation and intellectual property groups, she focuses her practice on general commercial litigation in both state and federal courts, representing clients throughout New York in intellectual property cases involving disputes over copyrights, trademarks, trade dress and the right of publicity. Ms. Tajika also provides counsel to clients on their intellectual property rights, with a focus on enforcement and proper use. In addition, she has handled a variety of other matters, including cases involving antitrust law, bankruptcy, defamation, employment issues, product labeling and securities fraud.After graduating with a Bachelor of Arts from New York University in 2000, Ms. Tajika earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Wisconsin Law School in 2004. During law school, she served on the Moot Court Board and was the note and comment editor of the Wisconsin International Law Journal. An inactive member of the State Bar of Wisconsin, Ms. Tajika is admitted to practice in New York and is also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York and the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the 2nd and 9th Circuits.In order to stay abreast of current developments in her practice areas and to forge connections with fellow professionals, Ms. Tajika is a founding member of the Japanese American Lawyers Network, and is an active participant in the American Bar Association and the Asian American Bar Association of New York. She is a native speaker of Japanese and previously worked as a translator before entering private practice.

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.

Mei Nakamoto

Law Office of Mei Nakamoto

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

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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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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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Renuka V. Jain

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

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

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Christina Vassiliou Harvey

Lomurro, Munson, Comer, Brown & Schottland, LLC

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

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Kristin M. Kaminski

Maxey Kaminski, A Law Corporation

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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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Jessica A. Edmonds

McArthur Law Firm

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

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Katia Teirstein

Law Office of Katia Teirstein PLLC

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

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Divorce Lawyers for Women

Rachel L. Engdahl

Law Office of Rachel L. Engdahl, PC

Rachel L. Engdahl attended law school and graduated from Roger Williams University School of Law in 2006. Rachel Engdahl began practicing law in 2008. Rachel Engdahl is an attorney at Law Office of Rachel L. Engdahl, PC, helping people with Family Law issues. Law Office of Rachel L. Engdahl, PC has an office in Boston, Massachusetts, serving the local community. In addition to addressing Family Law legal needs, she also assists clients with Estate Planning & Probate issues.

Breanne M. Bucher

Walden, Neitzke & Kuhary, S.C.

Breanne M. Bucher is admitted to practice law before the courts in Wisconsin. After completing undergraduate studies, Breanne M. Bucher attended law school. Breanne Bucher was enrolled at Valparaiso University School of Law. She earned a juris doctor degree in 2010. Breanne Bucher would be admitted to the practice of law in 2010. Breanne Bucher represents clients with Family Law issues.

Amanda C. Cook

Cook & Associates

Amanda C. Cook is an attorney at Cook & Associates in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Ms. Cook focuses her practice on family law, handling matters involving divorce, alimony pendente lite, child custody, grandparents’ rights, estate planning, living wills, powers of attorney, prenuptial agreements, postnuptial agreements, paternity, probate, protection from abuse orders, separation and spousal support.Ms. Cook serves clients throughout Allegheny County and in Pittsburgh, Gibsonia, North Hills, Wexford, Cranberry Township and Butler. She has been a licensed attorney since 2015 and has become a respected attorney in the Pittsburgh region with a strong record of success.After graduating from Ohio University with a bachelor’s degree in political science and a minor in Spanish, Ms. Cook earned her law degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. She is admitted to practice in all Pennsylvania commonwealth courts and before the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania.Ms. Cook has received recognition for her accomplishments since becoming an attorney. In 2016, she was awarded the distinction of being named one of the “top 10 under 40” by the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys.Outside of her practice, Ms. Cook has authored articles on divorce and family law topics for Ross Township In Community magazine and the Tribune-Review. She is active in the legal community and belongs to the Allegheny County Bar Association and the Pennsylvania Bar Association. She also serves as board secretary of the Street Medicine Institute, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing health care to homeless individuals.

April L. Bostick

The Bostick Law Firm

April L. Bostick is admitted to practice law before the courts in Tennessee. After completing undergraduate studies, April L. Bostick attended law school. April Bostick was enrolled at The University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law. She earned a juris doctor degree in 2008. April Bostick would be admitted to the practice of law in 2008. April Bostick represents clients with Family Law issues.

Lisa M. Standish

Law Office of Lisa Standish

The founder of her eponymous law firm, Lisa M. Standish focuses her practice exclusively on family law matters. Based in Wexford, Pennsylvania, she provides advice and counsel to clients throughout Allegheny, Beaver, and Butler counties and other parts of the greater Pittsburgh metropolitan area. Ms. Standish has been admitted to practice in Pennsylvania since 1999, and she is also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania.A significant portion of Ms. Standish's practice involves her representation of people whose marriages are coming to an end and who, as a result, are having to deal with such related legal issues as spousal and child support, property division, and child custody and visitation. An accomplished and forceful courtroom advocate when litigation is necessary, her background in mediation and collaborative divorce allows her to help many of her clients reach an accord on these matters in a less-adversarial manner through the use of those alternative dispute resolution methods.In addition to her matrimonial practice, Ms. Standish's family law experience includes the preparation and review of prenuptial and post-marital agreements, adoptions, and grandparents' rights. She also helps clients whose marriages have already been dissolved and who are now seeking the enforcement of or modifications to existing parenting and support orders. Her successful track record in all these areas, as well as her high degree of ethics, have earned Ms. Standish the recognition of her colleagues, including a 10.0 "Superb" peer review rating through Avvo.Ms. Standish is a member of several organizations related to her practice areas, including the Collaborative Law Association of Southwestern Pennsylvania and the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals. She is a 1998 graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of Law.

Jennifer M. Keith

Christy & Keith Family Law Group, P.C.

Jennifer M. Keith is an attorney and the founder of Christy & Keith Family Law Group, P.C., in Oakland, California. Ms. Keith focuses her practice on family law and has more than 20 years of experience. Handling all aspects of complex family law matters, she serves clients throughout Alameda and San Mateo counties.Ms. Keith has substantial experience with domestic violence cases, custody conflicts, complex property division matters and relocation issues. Over the course of her career, she has successfully litigated and settled numerous complex family law cases for her clients. In addition to running her practice, she serves as a presenter on custody cases involving domestic violence at conferences throughout California.Active in her legal community, Ms. Keith belongs to the family law sections of the Alameda County Bar Association, The Bar Association of San Francisco, the San Mateo County Bar Association, The State Bar of California and the American Bar Association. She is a member of the Association of Certified Family Law Specialists and the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts.In recognition of her achievements, San Francisco magazine named Ms. Keith one of the “Top Attorneys in Northern California” multiple years in a row. Keith received a bachelor’s degree in women’s studies from the University of California, Santa Cruz. She earned her law degree from Golden Gate University School of Law. She holds an active license to practice law before all California state courts and the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California.

Tanya L. Akins

Sherr Puttmann Akins Lamb PC

Tanya L. Akins, J.D., MSW is a founding shareholder and Vice President/Chief Financial Officer of Sherr Puttmann Akins Lamb PC. Tanya's passion has always been family law. She was previously a Senior Associate at Gutterman Griffiths PC in Colorado and an Associate Attorney at Beermann Swerdlove LLP in Chicago, Illinois. Tanya continues to be licensed in Illinois. Before her law career, Tanya was a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, which brings a unique perspective to her work as an experienced family law practitioner given that complex emotions play a role in most, if not all, family law cases. Tanya focuses her practice on dissolution and parental responsibilities cases including many that are high-conflict. Tanya does appellate work which she has successfully defended against and won appellate cases. Her expertise with managing all financial aspects of the firm provides a broad view of the complex world of family law and she manages high asset divorce cases in the multi-millions. Tanya is able to settle cases amicably when possible for her clients but is a competent litigator when necessary in the courtroom. Tanya also does Guardian Ad Litem work, including taking on pro bono cases, representing parties in dissolution cases that have been determined to be incompetent. Tanya has been appointed as a Parent Coordinator/Decision Maker in order to assist clients in creating a harmonious co-parenting relationship in the best interst of their children. Tanya's social work background lends itself to this rewarding work. Tanya enjoys working with clients that are unable to afford legal services, as she is very committed to her work with Metro Volunteer Lawyers. Tanya has served on the Board of Directors since 2017. Tanya wrote an article in support of volunteer work which was published in the The Docket in the June/July 2019 publication called "Five Reasons for You to Take a Pro Bono Case".

Lisa Lynne Taylor

Attorney at Law

Lisa Lynne Taylor studied at South Texas College of Law Houston. She graduated in 1991. After passing the bar exam, she was admitted to legal practice in 1992.

Kathryn E. Yates

Easterling Law, PLLC

Kathryn E. Yates is an attorney at Easterling Law PLLC in Matthews, North Carolina. Ms. Yates devotes her practice to family law and divorce. She serves clients throughout the Charlotte, North Carolina, metropolitan region, in Mecklenburg, Union, Gaston, Iredell and Cabarrus counties and in cities such as Ballantyne, Matthews, Waxhaw, Weddington, Marvin, Indian Trail, Wesley Chapel, Myers Park, South Park and Mint Hill.Ms. Yates earned her law degree from the University of Connecticut School of Law. While pursuing her law degree, she participated in the law school’s Asylum and Human Rights Clinic. Before attending law school, she worked as a legal assistant at a global law firm. While in this role, she was involved with complex litigation matters involving back-dating stock options, insider trading and major corporations.Ms. Yates chose to practice family law because she is committed to providing personalized, compassionate service to individuals and families. She understands the devastating financial, mental and emotional impact a divorce or another domestic related legal issue can have and strives to provide amicable and efficient solutions.If a solution cannot be achieved, Ms. Yates has the litigation experience necessary to take a case to trial. She is familiar with all types of family law and divorce issues, including those involving asset dissipation, complex financial issues, custody and visitation.Before becoming a licensed North Carolina attorney, Ms. Yates practiced family law in Massachusetts for several years. In addition, she interned at the Children’s Law Center of Massachusetts and the Children’s Law Center of Connecticut, focusing on cases involving child welfare and special education.

Kelcie A. Hibbs

Loe, Warren, Hibbs & Lawrence, P.C.

Kelcie A. Hibbs studied at The University of Texas School of Law. She graduated in 1982. After passing the bar exam, she was admitted to legal practice in 1982.

Stephanie Randall

The Burnham Law Firm, PC

The managing partner at Burnham Law, Stephanie Randall focuses her practice primarily on family law matters. Based in the firm's Colorado Springs office, she provides representation to residents throughout El Paso County. Ms. Randall has been admitted to practice before all Colorado state courts since 2013.Most of Ms. Randall's family law clients are people whose marriages are coming to an end and who are thus having to face such divorce-related issues as the division of complex assets and debts, spousal and child support, and child custody and visitation. A forceful courtroom advocate on their behalf when litigation is necessary, she will often attempt to have them reach an accord on these matters through negotiations. Ms. Randall also represents people whose marriages have already been legally dissolved and who are now seeking the enforcement of or modifications to existing parenting and support court orders. She has also frequently been appointed as guardian ad litem for children in order to obtain appropriate protective orders in cases involving domestic violence, working in this regard with the Rocky Mountain Children's Law Center.Ms. Randall has received a great deal of acclaim from her fellow attorneys for her successful track record as well as the way that she handles what are often emotional and contentious cases. She has been named to the Top 40 Lawyers Under 40 list that is issued by the American Society of Legal Advocates, and she holds a 10.0 "Superb" peer review rating through Avvo. A recipient of a Bachelor of Arts from Milligan College, Ms. Randall obtained her legal education at Washburn University School of Law and was awarded her Juris Doctor in 2013. Her professional memberships include the El Paso County Bar Association and the Colorado Bar Association's Family Law Section.

Nicole A. Faille

Sheehan Phinney Bass & Green PA

Nicole A. Faille is an attorney at Sheehan Phinney Bass & Green PA and helps clients address Family Law legal issues. Nicole Faille graduated in 2015 from Suffolk University Law School. Nicole Faille was admitted to practice law in 2015. She represents clients in the Manchester area.

Raegan King

The Law Office of Raegan M. King, LLC

A 2006 graduate of Harvard Law School, Raegan King is the founder of her own firm in Atlanta, Georgia. She handles a variety of matters for her individual and business clients throughout the region. In her family law practice, Ms. King assists people who are facing the end of their marriage and who are dealing with divorce-related issues such as property division, alimony, child support, and custody and visitation. Ms. King also prepares motions and appears at hearings for post-order modifications, and she has experience with paternity disputes.Ms. King helps clients create comprehensive estate plans through the preparation of wills, trusts, powers of attorney and health care directives. She represents small businesses and their owners in a variety of matters, including entity formation, contract preparation, shareholder agreements and lease review. In her education law practice, Ms. King helps parents of disabled or autistic children work with the school system to create individualized education programs. She has received a 10.0 "Superb" peer review rating through Avvo.In 2003, Ms. King received a Bachelor of Science in computer science from the Georgia Institute of Technology. While she was at Harvard Law School, she served summer internships with the Medical Association of Georgia and with the Cobb County Solicitor General's Office. After graduation, Ms. King was an associate at a U.S. Virgin Islands law firm and then with an Atlanta firm before founding The Law Office of Raegan M. King. She is admitted to practice before all Georgia state courts as well as in the U.S. Virgin Islands.Ms. King is an active participant in several professional organizations. Her memberships include the Women in the Profession Committee, part of the Young Lawyers Division of the American Bar Association, and the Lawyers Club of Atlanta.

Erin M. Bogdanowicz

Bogdanowicz PLLC

Attorney Erin M. Bogdanowicz is the founder of Bogdanowicz PLLC in Plano, Texas. Ms. Bogdanowicz focuses her practice exclusively on family law, handling matters involving divorce, business divorce, high-asset divorce, complex property division, child support, prenuptial agreements, postnuptial agreements and spousal support. She also handles court order enforcements and modifications as well as adoption cases involving stepparents, aunts, uncles, grandparents and others. She serves clients throughout the DFW area.In recognition of her legal accomplishments, D Magazine named her as a Best Attorney Under 40 in 2020. The American Institute of Family Law Attorneys added the name of Ms. Bogdanowicz to the list of “10 best attorneys for client satisfaction” and “10 best attorneys in family law in Texas.” The National Academy of Family Law Attorneys included her name to the list of “top 10 family law attorneys in Texas under the age of 40” in 2014, and Attorney and Practice magazine added her name to the list of “Top 10 Family Law Attorneys” in 2017.Active in her legal community, Ms. Bogdanowicz belongs to the family law section of the Dallas Bar Association and the State Bar of Texas. She is a member of the Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists, Texas Family Law Foundation, the Curt Henderson American Inn of Court, and the Annette Stewart American Inn of Court.Ms. Bogdanowidz gives back to her community through volunteer and pro bono work. She is a member of the Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program and serves her community through her church.After graduating summa cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in political science from St. Edward’s University, Ms. Bogdanowicz earned her law degree from Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law. In addition, she is a certified family law mediator.

Monica Cruz

Cruz Law Group PC

As owner and partner of Cruz Family Law PC, Monica Cruz handles family law cases in the Dallas, Tarrant, Collin, Denton, Ellis and Rockwell counties. Fluent in English and Spanish, she has experience working in the Child Support Division of the Office of the Attorney General and handles matters of alimony, child support, protective orders, child custody, divorce, modifications, temporary restraining orders and enforcement lawsuits. While she is always prepared to go the distance to protect her clients, she also recognizes the value of negotiation and works to settle cases through settlement conferences, arbitration and mediation.Ms. Cruz was named one of the Top Lawyers of North America and the Top 100 Latino Business Leaders in the United States. Cruz Family Law, PC was recognized as one of The Best Law Firms in America. A member of the Minority Bar Association and the Family Law Section of the Dallas Bar Association, she also works with the Dallas Olympian and Paralypian Association. Ms. Cruz served 6 years on the District 1 Grievance Committee. She has spoken at conferences for the annual State Bar of Texas meeting and has published several written pieces.She graduated from Texas Tech University with a Bachelor of Arts in political science with a Spanish minor in 1999. While earning her undergraduate degree, Ms. Cruz was on the dean’s list and a member of the Golden Key National Honor Society. At Texas Tech University School of Law, she earned her Juris Doctor in 2005. While in law school, she attended summer courses and gained international experience at the University of Guanajuato in Mexico.A trusted representative for individuals and families who are working through a stressful time, Ms. Cruz reviews, drafts and negotiates settlement proposals, final decrees of divorce, requests for disclosure, Rule 11 agreements and mediated settlement agreements. Her unique experience working with the Assistant Attorney General makes her extremely prepared to handle child support cases.