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Maraleen D. Shields

Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba, P.C.

After amassing nearly a decade of medical malpractice defense and risk management experience, Maraleen D. Shields joined the Firm in 2014. She is a shareholder of the Firm’s Healthcare and Litigation & Trial Practice Groups.As a member of the Firm’s Healthcare Group, her practice focuses on peer review and credentialing matters, licensing and professional board disputes, Health Care Quality Improvement Act (HCQIA), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and Health Information Technology and Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH) compliance, the OIG exclusion program, and risk mitigation and event management. She prepares medical staff bylaws, rules and regulations, and policies for hospitals and other healthcare facilities in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and accreditation standards. She represents healthcare professionals engaged in the fair hearing and appellate review process and before state licensing boards. She is a frequent speaker for healthcare professionals.Ms. Shields is also a member of the Firm’s Litigation & Trial Practice Group. She has handled a wide array of matters including, healthcare business disputes, municipal liability, class action litigation, personal injury matters, and general complex litigation. She handles all phases of litigation and appellate practice. She works diligently to understand her client’s case and expectations. She recognizes the importance of exploring all options to achieve a favorable result whether it be through mediation, arbitration, or trial. Shields is originally from Pittsburgh, PA. Since relocating to the Lehigh Valley in 2006, she has developed strong ties to the community. She is currently VP of Communications of Cetronia Elementary School’s PAC as well as a member of the Board of Directors for the Lehigh Valley Children’s Centers. She was formerly a member of The Hillside School’s Board of Trustees. In 2015, she was named to Lehigh Valley Business’ Forty Under 40.

Patricia Brown Holmes

Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila LLP

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

Yashiba Blanchard

Law Office of Yashiba Glenn Blanchard, LLC

Sahmra A. Stevenson

S.A. Stevenson Law Office

Sahmra A. Stevenson is an attorney and founding partner of SA Stevenson Law in Columbia, Maryland. Ms. Stevenson dedicates her practice to a variety of matters including family law, estate planning and probate and business matters, representing clients throughout the state of Maryland.Ms. Stevenson graduated from American University Washington College of Law where she was a participant in the 2009 National Association for the Advancement of Colored People’s Law Fellow program, a distinction granted to only a select few law students throughout the country. Throughout her education, she also gained valuable legal experience by working for various state court judges.In addition to her law practice, Ms. Stevenson is involved with various professional legal organizations including the Maryland State Bar Association, Inc., and the American Bar Association. Throughout her career, she has been involved in a variety of roles within the organizations, particularly the young lawyers’ sections of both groups.Ms. Stevenson has received a wealth of recognition for her contributions to the legal profession. She has authored articles that have been featured in the American Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Division newsletter and has received awards including the Melody Tagliaferri-Cronin Distinguished Service award from the Maryland State Bar Association, Inc., in 2015.Further accolades Ms. Stevenson has been awarded inlclude fellowships for various sections of the American Bar Association and she was named one of the “10 Best” lawyers in terms of client satisfaction by the American Institute of Legal Counsel.

Kimra D. Major-Morris

Major-Morris Law, LLC

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

Kristie A. Scott

Light Path Law, PA

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

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.

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.

Keisha A. Garner

Garner Law PLLC

Keisha A. Garner studied at The University of Maryland School of Law. She graduated in 2008. After passing the bar exam, she was admitted to legal practice in 2008.

Angela F. Brown

Angela Faye Brown & Associates

Christina Essex

Katz Korin Cunningham

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

Rabiah A. Rahman

Rabiah at Law

Attorney Rabiah A. Rahman is the founder and owner of Rabiah at Law in Ventura, California. A top-rated trial attorney with more than six years of legal experience, Ms. Rabiah provides invaluable advocacy and support to clients throughout Southern and Central California who have legal needs involving any of the following:· Employment discrimination· Hostile work environments· Sexual harassment· Wrongful termination· Employer retaliation· Whistleblower claims· Unpaid wages and overtime issues· Employment contracts, severance agreements and other related mattersThroughout the course of her legal career, Ms. Rabiah has gained a reputation as a staunch advocate for employees who have suffered serious violations of their rights as workers. She established her law firm on a foundation of her unwavering commitment to social justice, and she has achieved considerable success helping her plaintiff clients obtain the full and proper restitution they deserve while holding responsible parties accountable for their actions.An active leader in her legal community, Ms. Rabiah has served as co-chair of the California Employment Lawyers Association's Diversity Outreach Committee as well as chair of the Ventura County Bar Association's Labor and Employment Law Section. She has also served on the organization's board of directors and on the boards of the Ventura County Social Justice Fund and Citations Law Magazine.Ms. Rabiah is also the vice president of the Black Lawyers of Ventura County and governing board member of the New Leaders Council's Los Angeles Chapter as well as member of the Jerome H. Berenson American Inn of Court, among her other professional affiliations. Moreover, she has conducted numerous lectures and seminars across her region on a variety of legal topics, and she has appeared as a guest panelist on a local radio news program.A 2008 graduate of the University of California, Los Angeles, Ms. Rabiah obtained her Juris Doctor in 2012 from the University of California at Berkeley's Boalt School of Law, where she served as managing editor of the Berkeley Journal of African American Law and Policy. She is admitted to practice before all California state courts as well as before the U.S. District Court for the Northern and Central Districts of California and the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California.

Tanya L. Freeman

Tanya Freeman Law LLC

Tanya L. Freeman is the managing partner of Tanya Freeman Law LLC. She is an accomplished attorney who provides legal representation in all aspects of family law, including divorce, child and spousal support, child custody, interstate custody and relocation disputes, as well as domestic violence matters. Prior to the practice of law, Tanya spent fifteen years in key roles leading audit teams in the banking and insurance industries. Tanya’s extensive corporate audit background enhances her ability to effectively represent clients with high net worth cases involving significant assets, as well as cases concerning owners of closely held businesses. Tanya has represented clients involving corporate executives, professional athletes, television personalities, and other high profile celebrities. “Family law is a perfect combination of financial, legal, and negotiation skills,” says Ms. Freeman.Tanya graduated cum laudefrom Touro College, Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center and her undergraduate degree was also awarded cum laudefrom Caldwell University. Tanya has lectured on a variety of legal issues including, custody, child support, and relocation law to fellow attorneys on behalf of the New Jersey State Bar Association’s Institution for Continuing Legal Education. In October 2018 Tanya was appointed by the Governor to serves as Chair of the Board of Directors for University Hospital in Newark, New Jersey. University hospital is a level one trauma center and the state’s only public acute care hospital. Her community involvement also includes volunteering as a Panelist for the Superior Court, Essex County, Early Settlement Panel, and serving as a Trustee for the Hudson County Bar Association. Additionally, Tanya has been appointed by the court to serve as a Guardian ad Litem to represent the best interest of individuals in court proceedings. In 2018 Tanya was appointed to the Office of Attorney Ethics, District VB Fee Arbitration Committee where she is completing a five year term.If you are facing a family law issue, Tanya and her team of attorneys can work with you to provide aggressive representation and find innovative strategies to address your legal concerns. Tanya represents families throughout northern New Jersey, including Morris, Essex, Hudson, Bergen, Union, Middlesex, Somerset, and Monmouth counties.

Onik'a Gilliam-Cathcart

Helsell Fetterman LLP

Angela Hart-Edwards

Akerman LLP

Serving as an employment specialist in mergers & acquisition and handling employment law cases on behalf of private sector employers, educational institutions, and government contractors nationwide as a Washington, D.C. attorney, Angela Hart-Edwards is a partner at Akerman LLP. Her practice area includes defense against, investigation of, and training and compliance counsel on labor, employment, and harassment claims.Ms. Hart-Edwards formerly worked as a civil rights attorney and federal criminal prosecutor, respectively, for the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division and U.S. Attorney's Office. She is keenly aware of state and federal laws and how they apply to a client’s case in multiple jurisdictions, as she is licensed. As an investigative attorney, she familiarizes herself with each client’s circumstances and how to best approach reaching a resolution.Throughout her career, Ms. Hart-Edwards has tried more than 50 cases to verdict. Her body of work includes defending organizations in individual and multiplaintiff lawsuits. Additionally, she has written handbooks and policies for employers and counsels businesses on corporate diversity. For example, she advised a Fortune 100 company in compliance related to affirmative action plans for minorities and women. Clients come to her from a range of industries, including retail, staffing, logistics, manufacturing, hospitality, technology, construction, education, insurance, and health care.Active in the legal community, Ms. Hart-Edwards is an active member of the National Employment Law Council; the Maryland State Bar Association, Inc., Employment & Labor Law Section; the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People; and the Defense Research Institute (DRI) – The Voice of the Defense Bar.After receiving a Bachelor of Arts in labor studies from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, in 1987, Ms. Hart-Edwards earned her Juris Doctor (J.D.) and then Masters of Laws in Trial Advocacy (LL.M), respectively in 1990 and 1996 from the Temple University Beasley School of Law.

Hispanic Female Lawyers

Adelita Orefice

Barrett & Singal, P.C.

Adelita Orefice provides regulatory and transactional advice to a wide range of healthcare organizations and individual providers. She brings more than 20 years of federal and state government experience to her practice, including serving in Rhode Island as Director of Elderly People, Director of Labor and Education, Acting Secretary to the Executive Bureau for Health and Human Services, and Secretary of State in charge of oversight for the Ministry of Health. She is certified in healthcare compliance, a board member of PACE RI and a member of the Rhode Island State Advisory Committee of the United States Civil Rights Commission. Orefice acquired their A.B. from Harvard University and her M.P.A. from the University of Maryland in College Park. She comes into law as a second career after earning her J.D. degree from Quinnipiac University School of Law and is admitted to the Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island schools.

Jennifer L. Martinez

Martinez & Schill LLP

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

Leonor E. Perretta

Perretta Law Office

Nicole Marie Villarroel

Hackleman, Olive & Judd, P.A.

Victoria Cruz-Garcia

Robert Sparks Attorneys

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

M. Lourdes Costilla

Law Offices of Frank Costilla

Erica Cañas

Law Offices of Erica Cañas, P.A.

Erica Cañas is a top-rated attorney helping clients with Business Litigation. She also assists with Entertainment & Sports and Intellectual Property issues. She works in Miami, Florida serving the surrounding community. Erica Cañas attended Florida International University College of Law and graduated in 2007. She has been practicing law since 2007.

Rossana Arteaga-Gomez

AXS Law Group PLC

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

Elicia Montoya

McGinn, Montoya, Love & Curry, PA

As a partner at McGinn, Montoya, Love, and Curry, P.A., Elicia Montoya specializing in wrongful death, catastrophic injury, trucking, and medical malpractice cases. She has successfully tried cases in the state and federal court and has obtained some of the largest settlements and verdicts in New Mexico. Ms. Montoya received her Bachelor of Arts in Government from the University of Notre Dame in 1996. She earned her Juris Doctor in 1999 from the University of New Mexico School of Law, with Clinical Honors. In 1999, she was a law clerk to the Honorable James J. Wechsler and also received the Margaret Keiper Dailey Award for Social Justice. She joined her current firm in 2000.In addition to her work for clients regarding cases involving catastrophic injury, medical malpractice, wrongful death and personal injury, Ms. Montoya serves the community in a legal capacity. Since 2004, she has been an adjunct professor at the University of New Mexico Law School. She also teaches legal education seminars about effective case presentation and trial skills across the country. From 2004 to 2007, she was a Mayoral appointee to the ethics review board of the City of Santa Fe. She also serves as a Hearing Officer for the New Mexico Disciplinary Board.Ms. Montoya is licensed to practice law in New Mexico and before the U.S. District Court for the State of New Mexico. She is a member of the New Mexico Trial Lawyers Association, where she is also a board member. She is also a member of the American Association for Justice.

Deborah S. Gonzalez

Gonzalez Law Offices, Inc.

Deborah S. Gonzalez is an attorney serving clients in the East Providence area, Rhode Island. Deborah Gonzalez chose a legal career after completing her undergraduate degree. She attended Roger Williams University School of Law and graduated in 2007. Deborah Gonzalez passed the bar exam and was admitted to the bar in 2008.

Anna N. Martinez

Franklin D. Azar & Associates, P.C.

Attorney Anna N. Martinez is an associate with Franklin D. Azar & Associates that has offices located throughout Colorado. Licensed to practice in Colorado and New Mexico, Ms. Martinez serves clients throughout both states who suffered injuries or losses as the result of someone else's negligent or unlawful actions, including class actions, catastrophic personal injury claims, defective drug and medical devices, bad faith insurance disputes, investment and retirement disputes, securities violations, workers' compensation, and wrongful death claims.A native of Colorado, Ms. Martinez is fluent in English and Spanish, and she has a deep passion for representing Spanish-speaking clients across her region. She also has an abiding interest in the judiciary and how it functions in society, and she served active leadership roles in several committees for the Colorado Hispanic Bar Association and the Colorado Women’s Bar Association. She is also a member of the Federal Magistrate Judge Selection Panel.A 2002 graduate of Columbia University, Ms. Martinez attended the University of New Mexico School of Law, where she obtained her Juris Doctor in 2005 along with a certificate in federal Indian law. She is admitted to practice before all state and federal courts in Colorado and New Mexico as well as before the Colorado Court of Appeals and the Colorado Supreme Court.A consummate professional, Ms. Martinez is highly active in her legal community, as evidenced by her memberships with the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association's Spanish Speaking Lawyers Committee and the Colorado Hispanic Bar Association. A prolific writer, she has authored a number of continuing legal education publications as well as a variety of legal articles.

Amanda A. Mingo

Rawls, Scheer, Clary, & Mingo PLLC

As a partner at Rawls, Scheer, Foster & Mingo PLLC, Amanda A. Mingo helps victims of negligence, and those who have lost a loved one, secure justice through personal injury and wrongful death claims. She advocates for people in the Charlotte, North Carolina, area.In one of her most notable cases, Ms. Mingo represented the parents of a child who died in a car wreck. The incident happened due excessive speed combined with the lack of a traffic signal at an intersection. She then received a Juris Doctor from the North Carolina Central University School of Law in 1997.Prior to entering private practice, Ms. Mingo was an assistant district attorney. She brings those litigation and investigative skills to every case she handles, uncovering every detail that leads to a top-dollar award for clients.In addition to personal injury cases, Ms. Mingo also handles matters including the following: whistleblower claims, business insurance coverage disputes, professional licensing, zoning and North Carolina Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission permits.Ms. Mingo is a member of the American Association for Justice, the Mecklenburg County Bar and the North Carolina Advocates for Justice’s Auto Torts Section.

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.

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.

Ofelia Calderon

Calderón Seguin PLC

Asian Female Lawyers

Sara N. McDonough

Alan Lescht & Associates, PC

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

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.

Roxanne Jen

Rodnunsky & Associates

Ms. Jen works with individuals, families, and corporations on legal matters pertaining to trust and estate planning. Her expertise spans a wide range of trust administration and probate issues, in partnership with individual administrators and corporate trustees.

Grace Y. Lee

Grace Family Law

As the founder of Grace Family Law, Grace Y. Lee is committed to representing clients in Portland, Oregon. Her practice focuses on family law.In 1998, Ms. Lee earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from The University of Arizona. She then received a Juris Doctor in 2001 from The University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law, where she was a note and comment editor for the school's law journal and active in the National Asian Pacific American Law Student Association.While in law school, Ms. Lee gained valuable experience volunteering with the child advocacy clinic where she represented minors in dependency proceedings. She also served as an intern in the fraud and public corruption department of the Arizona Attorney General's Office.Bringing that experience to her practice today, Ms. Lee takes a compassionate approach to helping her clients resolve their family law matters. Over the course of her career, she has built a reputation as a fierce advocate in and out of the courtroom. She understands the emotions involved in such cases, and she takes the time to help her clients obtain the most favorable outcome for their needs. For her achievements, Ms. Lee holds an Avvo "Superb" rating and has been nominated for a Portland Business Journal Orchid Award.

Anna Bolden

Daniels & Rothman, P.C.

Anna Bolden is an associate at the law firm of Daniels & Rothman, P.C. in Athens, Georgia. She practices Criminal Defense, Family Law, DUI Defense, and Personal Injury law.Anna received both her undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Georgia. A 2005 graduate of the UGA School of Law, Anna was a recipient of the UGA Law Foundation Scholarship, and a Editorial Board member of the UGA Journal of International & Comparative Law.Anna is a skilled trial lawyer with over ten years of experience. Prior to entering private practice, Anna prosecuted numerous cases as an Assistant District Attorney in Barrow County. She is a past president of the Piedmont Bar Association, and currently serves on the State Bar of Georgia Investigative Panel, which handles lawyer discipline for ethical and professional violations.

Lauren Katherine Chun

Goodsill Anderson Quinn & Stifel LLP

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

Cheryl Ng

MacDonald Rudy O'Neill & Yamauchi, LLP

Cheryl Ng is an attorney who represents clients in the Honolulu, Hawaii area. Cheryl Ng chose to pursue a career in law after completing undergraduate studies. She attended University of Hawai'i at Manoa William S. Richardson School of Law and graduated in 2006. Cheryl Ng passed the bar exam and was admitted to legal practice in 2006.

Kyung (Kathryn) Dickerson

SmolenPlevy

Alvi Aggarwal

Yates Campbell & Hoeg LLP

Corlis J. Chang

Law Office of Corlis J. Chang, LLC

Corlis J. Chang is an attorney who represents clients in the Honolulu, Hawaii area. Corlis Chang chose to pursue a career in law after completing undergraduate studies. She attended Northwestern University School of Law and graduated in 1982. Corlis Chang passed the bar exam and was admitted to legal practice in 1983.

Amita Patel Rossetti

Tinley, Renehan & Dost, LLP

Lien T. Tram

Law Offices of Lien T. Tram

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

Kimberly A. Wong

The Veen Firm, PC

Ms. Wong is an experienced litigator of complex catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases involving industrial accidents, defective products, construction accidents, dangerous property, automobile accidents, and dangerous roadways. She represents individuals who have suffered a spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, loss of limb, and other serious and life-changing injuries. For over a decade, Ms. Wong has devoted her practice to representing injured clients and their families with compassion and tenacity to obtain favorable results. The Recorder's annual report of "California's Million-Dollar Settlements" have featured several settlements that Ms. Wong has obtained on behalf of her clients.Ms. Ms. Wong is a frequent lecturer and author of published articles on various topics related to personal injury litigation, including third-party liability claims arising from workplace accidents.A native San Franciscan, Ms. Wong is an avid fan of the San Francisco Giants.

Katherine M. M. Lukela

Kleintop & Luria, LLP

Qingqing Miao

Lane Powell PC

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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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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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Christina Vassiliou Harvey

Lomurro, Munson, Comer, Brown & Schottland, LLC

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

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Daniella D. Lyttle

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

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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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Kristy M. Blurton

Holmes Diggs & Sadler

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Michelle Hopkins

The Hopkins Law Firm, PLLC

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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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Mykell L. Messman

Messman & Alleman, PLC

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Katia Teirstein

Law Office of Katia Teirstein PLLC

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

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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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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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Zahra S. Karinshak

Krevolin & Horst, LLC

Zahra S. Karinshak is a partner at Krevolin & Horst, located in Atlanta, Georgia. Representing clients throughout the country, she focuses her practice on complex civil litigation, qui tam/whistleblower actions, and white collar criminal defense. Ms. Karinshak earned her Bachelor of Science from the United States Air Force Academy in 1989. Upon graduation, she served as an Intelligence Officer in the U.S. Air Force. She subsequently attended Emory University School of Law, where she was awarded her Juris Doctor with distinction in 1997. Upon graduation, Ms. Karinshak served as a law clerk on the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals for the Honorable J.L. Edmondson. Before joining Krevolin & Horst in 2011, Ms. Karinshak spent eight years as an assistant U.S. attorney in the United States Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Georgia. She also served as a Deputy Counsel for the Governor of Georgia and as a litigator at Sutherland. Dedicated to her profession and community, Ms. Karinshak is a member of the Atlanta Bar Association, the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce, the Georgia Association for Women Lawyers, and numerous charitable organizations. She is a graduate of Leadership Gwinnett Class of 2014 and Leadership Georgia Class of 2003.

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Kathleen O'Prey Truman

Truman and Elliott LLP

Attorney Kathleen O'Prey Truman handles complex matters of land use and environmental law, helping clients to clear environmental review hurdles as they develop property. She deals with a variety of government agencies, helps with the permitting process, advocates in administrative hearings and defends clients in lawsuits. A co-founder of the law firm Truman & Elliott LLP, she represents clients in the Los Angeles area and throughout California. Over the course of her career, Ms. Truman has dealt with a number of federal agencies, including the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. On the state level, she has helped clients in projects involving the California Coastal Commission, the California Public Utilities Commission, the California State Lands Commission and the California Office of Historic Preservation. Ms. Truman also has extensive experience with complex environmental laws, both local and federal. These include the Clean Water Act, the National Historic Preservation Act, and state and federal Endangered Species acts. Her knowledge extends to the intricacies of the California Environmental Quality Act, the National Environmental Policy Act and the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. She has also helped clients achieve compliance with provisions of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, often referred to as Superfund. Ms. Truman received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California, Los Angeles, where she graduated cum laude. She later earned a law degree from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law, where she graduated magna cum laude. She is a member of the American Bar Association, the Los Angeles County Bar Association and Women Lawyers of Los Angeles.

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Kia M. Wrice

The Law Office of Kia M. Wrice, LLC

Serving the people of central Ohio and the Columbus metropolitan area, Kia Wrice is attorney at law at the Law Office of Kia M. Wrice. With a passion for the rule of law, fairness and justice, she handles cases of criminal law, personal injury, family law and litigation. She uses a hands-on approach with every case to provide confidence and peace to her clients as they face extreme changes in their lives whether it be from an unexpected injury, an arrest or a divorce.In 2017, Ms. Wrice was the Justice Award Recipient of the Central Ohio Youth & Adult Program. She is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio and the Supreme Court of Ohio, as well as in all Ohio state courts. With a reputation as a tenacious and tireless advocate for clients, she uses her federal and state courtroom experience to increase the chances of successful results.Ms. Wrice graduated from the University of Cincinnati in 2005 with a Bachelor of Arts in psychology, then attended Capital University Law School. In 2012, she obtained her Juris Doctor and has been representing members of the community since then. From interviewing defendants, intake, investigation, insurance company negotiation and litigation, she is prepared to go the distance for her clients.A former member of the United States Army National Guard, Ms. Wrice is currently actively involved with a variety of professional organizations. These include the Ohio State Bar Association, the Columbus Bar Association, Phi Alpha Delta and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.

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Uswah A. Khan

Fairfield Family Law, LLC

Uswah A. Khan, an attorney with Fairfield Family Law, LLC in Trumbull, Connecticut, helps clients address Family Law situations. She received legal training from Pace University Law School. She graduated from law school in 2002. Uswah Khan became licensed to practice law in 2002.

Melissa A. Kucinski

MK Family Law

Melissa A. Kucinski is an attorney at MK Family Law and helps clients address International legal issues. Melissa Kucinski graduated in 2006 from Pace University Law School. Melissa Kucinski was admitted to practice law in 2006. She represents clients in the Washington area.

Lisa Londergan

Thompson Salinas Londergan LLP

Atousa Saei

Law Offices of Atousa Saei, A.P.L.C.

Atousa Saei is admitted to practice law before the courts in California. After completing undergraduate studies, Atousa Saei attended law school. Atousa Saei was enrolled at Loyola Law School Los Angeles. She earned a juris doctor degree in 2005. Atousa Saei would be admitted to the practice of law in 2006. Atousa Saei represents clients with Family Law issues.

Danica L. Eyler

Webster & Garino LLC

Attorney Danica Eyler has served clients for over 14 years. She has significant experience in litigation, business formation, small business ownership and in providing straight forward legal advice to her clients. As an attorney with Webster & Garino, LLC, Danica focuses her practice in Hamilton County Indiana on divorce and family law, family law mediation, business law and litigation, real estate and estate planning and probate. Danica is a Registered Domestic Relations Mediator and enjoys helping parties solve their disputes without the need for further court intervention.

Brandy Austin

Brandy Austin Law Firm, PLLC

As the founder and partner of Arlington, Texas-based Brandy Austin Law Firm, PLLC, Brandy Austin is committed to representing clients throughout Tarrant County. She focuses her varied practice on criminal defense, divorce and other family law matters, plaintiff's personal injury and wrongful death litigation, elder law including long-term care planning, and bankruptcy.Ms. Austin graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in English and political science from East Carolina University in 2005. She then went on to attend Baylor Law School and was awarded her Juris Doctor in 2008. While there, she participated in the Strasburger & Price Moot Court Competition and coached the school's entry in the American Bar Association's annual National Client Counseling Competition. After graduation, Ms. Austin was an attorney at several Texas firms before founding her current firm in 2013. Admitted to practice in Texas, she is also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Courts for the Northern, Eastern and Southern Districts of Texas. Ms. Austin is admitted to practice before the U.S. Bankruptcy Courts for the Northern, Eastern and Southern Districts of Texas as well.Throughout her career, Ms. Austin has earned the respect of her colleagues for her excellent track record and high degree of ethics. She is the 2019 President of the Tarrant County Trial Lawyers Association, an active participant in the Tarrant County and Arlington bar associations, Tarrant County Probate Bar Association, and Dallas Trial Lawyers Association. Community-minded as well, Ms. Austin is a former Cooper Street YMCA Family Center Advisory Board member and Burleson Cemetary Board.

Kristen S. Henninger

Kristen S. Henninger, Esq., LLC

Kristen S. Henninger studied at The Thomas M. Cooley Law School. She graduated in 2003. After passing the bar exam, she was admitted to legal practice in 2006.

Michelle E. Lewis

Rob Levine & Associates

Michelle E. Lewis is an attorney at Rob Levine & Associates helping clients resolve family law issues. She also supports clients in questions of alternative dispute resolution as well as estate planning and estate auditing. Michelle Lewis graduated from Northeastern University School of Law in 2013. Michelle Lewis was admitted to the bar in 2013. She represents clients in the Providence area.

Kristy A. Mara

Honsa Mara Landry

Attorney Kristy A. Mara (formerly Kristy Rodd) is a partner at Honsa Mara Landry in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Ms. Mara practices family law and serves clients throughout Minnesota handling matters involving complex divorce, alimony, business valuations, child custody, child support, property division, retirement plan allocation and tax issues.Ms. Mara has been licensed to practice law in Minnesota since 1997 and is admitted before the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota. She represents a diverse range of clients and is committed to creating personalized solutions for those she serves through settlement or litigation.After earning a bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, Ms. Mara obtained her law degree from Mitchell-Hamline College of Law. She also has additional credentials, including a board certification as a family law trial advocate from the National Board of Trial Advocacy.Over the course of her career, Ms. Mara has authored articles on family law topics for different publications and lectured at continuing legal education seminars. In addition, she was inducted into the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers as a fellow in 2007.Outside of her practice, Ms. Mara is involved in various professional organizations. She belongs to the Hennepin County Bar Association, the Minnesota State Bar Association and the American Bar Association and is a member of the family law section of each of the organizations.

Courtney Edwards

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

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

Nikole K. Messerschmidt

Sterling Law Offices, S.C.

Jewitte Dooley

Jewitte Dooley Law LLC

Jewitte Dooley is an attorney and provides legal services in the area of family law. Before becoming a lawyer, she studied at the University of South Carolina School of Law. She graduated in 2008. After passing the bar exam, she was admitted to the bar in 2008.

McKenzie Armstrong

Brown Law, LLC

Heather Schmidt Bresnahan

Schmidt Bresnahan Law Group, LLC

Ms. Schmidt Bresnahan began her legal career with the Allegheny County District Attorney’s Office and then worked as an associate attorney for Goldberg, Gruener, Gentile, Horoho & Avalli for five years before joining the firm Voelker, Gricks & Schmidt, LLP and then joined Leger & Ball, P.C. in 2010 as a Shareholder, which is now known as Fiscus & Ball, P.C. Ms. Schmidt Bresnahan is currently Secretary of the Brehon Society of Irish Lawmakers, Western PA Chapter; and former committee person of Dormont Borough’s 5th District and former Council Person for Dormont Borough. Ms. Schmidt is a past council member of the Family Law Section of the Allegheny County Bar Association. Ms. Schmidt's firm concentrates their practice in Family Law, ( including divorce, custody, prenuptial, postnuptial, and property settlement agreements, disputes regarding alimony, spousal support, child support and protection from abuse) Real Estate Law, Oil and Gas Representation, Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Estate Planning and Administration, and Corporate and Business Law.

Rebecca A. Fleming

Turnbull, Nicholson & Sanders, P.A.

At Turnbull, Nicholson & Sanders, P.A., Rebecca A. Fleming is partner and represents clients in matters of family law, including same-sex family law, custody and visitation, prenuptial agreements, marital property, divorce and child support. While her practice focuses on the greater Baltimore metropolitan area and Towson, Maryland, Ms. Fleming has represented clients throughout the state. She focuses her litigation practice on family law but also has experience in insurance defense, personal injury and general civil litigation.Ms. Fleming graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in 1996 from the State University of New York. At the University of Maryland School of Law, she earned her Juris Doctor. She has completed the training necessary to satisfy the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals for family-related collaborative practice disputes. She has qualified as a mediator in general civil litigation classes, property settlement mediation and child access mediation.The organizations Ms. Fleming is a member of include the Women’s Bar Association of Maryland, the Maryland State Bar Association, the Dissenters Law Club of Baltimore County, the Baltimore Carroll Women’s Bar Association and the Baltimore County Bar Association. Over the last 10 years she has served as vice chair, chair or committee member for a long list of professional organizations, including the Continuing Legal Education committee. That service has led to her serving as president of the Baltimore County Bar Association.To educate attorneys and paralegals in the area of family law, Ms. Fleming regularly speaks at various seminars. She also speaks at civic centers and high schools throughout Baltimore County and was a guest lecturer for Stevenson University and the University of Maryland School of Law.