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Erin (Mindoro) Ezra

Berger Kahn, A Law Corporation

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

Anita M. Lamar

Lamar Law Office, LLC

Attorney Anita M. Lamar is the founder and owner of the Lamar Law Offices which has offices in Atlanta, Tucker and Decatur, Georgia. A highly rated trial lawyer with more than eight years of legal experience, Ms. Lamar focuses her practice primarily on personal injury law. She has achieved considerable success advocating on behalf of hundreds of clients throughout the greater Atlanta metro area who suffered an injury or lost a loved one as the result of someone else's negligence or wrongdoing.A native of Atlanta, Ms. Lamar has a genuine concern for the legal issues that affect the residents of her community. She has earned a reputation for delivering personalized, compassionate counsel and support to individuals and families during their most dire times of need. Recognized for her unwavering dedication to those she serves, Ms. Lamar has received Superb client ratings on AVVO as well as the site's Clients' Choice Award, and she has also earned top ratings and numerous accolades from her peers.Ms. Lamar attended the University of West Georgia on a full scholarship and served as a member of the school's debate team, where she gained invaluable experience competing against law students from prestigious universities across the country. She then attended Oklahoma City University School of Law on a merit scholarship, and she won several awards for her outstanding academic achievements and contributions to her field of study.Graduating in the top fourth of her class, Ms. Lamar obtained her Juris Doctor in 2011, and she holds her license to practice in Oklahoma as well as Georgia. Along with maintaining a successful legal practice, she is also highly active in her legal community, as evidenced by her memberships with the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, the National Bar Association, the Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys and the Gate City Bar Association. In addition, she also once served as vice president of the Henry County Bar Association.Committed to her local community as well, Ms. Lamar volunteers her time and services with the Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation and the Georgia Legal Services Program. She also volunteers with her local Habitat for Humanity and Meals on Wheels organizations.

Jennifer Anukem

J. Anukem & Associates LLC

As managing partner of J. Anukem & Associates LLC, Jennifer Anukem handles family law, business law and estate planning cases. She works with people throughout Maryland and Washington, D.C., who have to make important decisions about their future.Ms. Anukem is admitted to practice before all state courts in Maryland and Washington, D.C. However, she often seeks to resolve matters well before litigation. Over the course of her career, she has negotiated fair outcomes and devised sound strategies that set her clients up for success.Raised in Baltimore, Ms. Anukem understands the unique challenges that people here face. She guides them through the legal process. As an attentive and responsive lawyer, she listens to clients as they share their concerns. She then uses that information to develop a solid plan for how to accomplish their goals.With nearly a decade of experience, Ms. Anukem bases her practice on offering sound advice and practical solutions. Ms. Anukem holds an Avvo “Superb” rating, and the National Association of Family Law Attorneys named her in its Top 10 Attorneys Under 40 in Maryland list.Active in the legal community, Ms. Anukem is a member of the Bar Association of Montgomery County, Maryland, the Maryland State Bar Association, Inc., and the Prince George’s County Bar Association.Ms. Anukem earned a Bachelor of Arts in 2007 from the University of Pittsburgh. She holds a Juris Doctor from The George Washington University Law School, which she graduated from in 2010.

Angela F. Brown

Angela Faye Brown & Associates

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

LaToya T. Jeter

Brown Bass & Jeter, PLLC

LaToya T. Jeter studied at The University of Mississippi School of Law. She graduated in 2006. After passing the bar exam, she was admitted to legal practice in 2006.

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.

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.

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.

Deidra N. Haynes

The Law Office of Deidra N. Haynes

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

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.

Pamela Y. Price

Law Offices of Pamela Price

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

Chasity Sharp Grice

Peppel, Grice & Palazzolo, P.C.

Marie Washington

Law Office of Marie Washington, PLC

Marie Washington opened her own law practice in April 2011. She has more than fourteen years of law experience in an array of practice areas including: Family Law, Business Law, Criminal Law, Estate Planning, Collections, Civil Litigation, and Landlord/Tenant disputes. She is an active member of the Virginia Women Attorneys Association, the Northern Virginia Black Attorneys Association, the Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers as well as the Fauquier and Prince William County Bar Association. Marie Washington currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Fauquier Health Senior Living and on the Advisory Board for the Mental Health Association of Fauquier County. She provides volunteer services to Rappahannock Legal Services. Her law firm has donated free estate planning documents to countless charities in support of their fundraising efforts. She also participates at law camp and career shadowing days with high schools in the county. During the holidays you can find her ringing the bell for the Salvation Army alongside her Great Pyrenees dog.

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.

Katrina S. Brown

Brown Bass & Jeter, PLLC

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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.

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.

Adriana F. Estevez

Woehrle Dahlberg Jones Yao, PLLC

Adriana F. Estevez is admitted to practice law before the courts in Virginia. After completing undergraduate studies, Adriana F. Estevez attended law school. Adriana Estevez was enrolled at The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law. She earned a juris doctor degree in 2013. Adriana Estevez would be admitted to the practice of law in 2014. Adriana Estevez represents clients with Immigration issues.

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.

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.

Celina M. Rios

The Rios Law Firm

As a founder of The Rios Law Firm, Celina M. Rios provides dedicated legal representation to clients in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood and Miami Lakes, Florida, as well as throughout Miami-Dade and Broward counties. She focuses her practice on family law and handles cases that involve the following matters: high net worth and complex divorce, contested and uncontested divorce, collaborative divorce, military divorce, same-sex divorce, LGBT family law matters, prenuptial agreements, child custody, visitation and time sharing, alimony, child support, relocation, paternity, contempt, domestic violence, mediation, dependency, adoption, and modifications of custody, enforcements and time sharing.In 1990, Ms. Rios earned a Bachelor of Arts in political science from the University of Florida. She then went on to graduate from the University of Miami School of Law with a Juris Doctor in 1992.Prior to founding her current firm, Ms. Rios served the 11th Judicial Circuit of Florida as director of the operations of the court and as director of the family division. In these roles, she gained valuable knowledge of the court’s policies, programs and procedures, some of which she helped to develop. Her experience provides Ms. Rios with a unique understanding of the challenges that family law issues can hold for all involved, and she strives to provide each of her clients with the customized guidance they need.

Tiffany U. Vivo

Vivo Law Offices, LLC.

Tiffany U. Vivo, an attorney with Vivo Law Offices, LLC. in Indianapolis, Indiana, helps clients address Immigration situations. She received legal training from Valparaiso University School of Law. She graduated from law school in 2000. Tiffany Vivo became licensed to practice law in 2001.

Ana Maria Villegas

Villegas Law Office, PLLC

A third-generation immigrant from Mexico, Ana Maria Villegas is an immigration attorney with Villegas Law Office, PLLC. She represents clients in Brownsville and Harlingen, Texas, and is fluent in both English and Spanish. Throughout her life, she has been committed to fighting for the human rights of every individual, and she constantly displays her passion for doing so.She is admitted to practice in the state of Texas and formerly in the state of Illinois. Ms. Villegas is also admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit and the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas. Currently, she has an active membership in the American Immigration Lawyers Association, along with the organization’s Texas chapter.In 2001, Ms. Villegas graduated with a Bachelor of Science from Texas A&M University. She then attended the University of Texas – Pan American, where she earned her Master of Business Administration. The next step in her education began at the University of Houston where she graduated with a Master of Social Work. In 2009, she earned her Juris Doctor from DePaul University College of Law.While in law school, Ms. Villegas was an active participant in the Immigration and Asylum Law Clinic and focused on immigration law, refugee law, international human rights and international law. Before starting law school, she attended the Human Rights and Humanitarian Law Summer Program at the American University Washington College of Law. As a social worker, she fought for the equal rights of women in Costa Rica and for refugees in the Houston area

Annette C. Escobar

ACE Law

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Cristina Antelo

Ferox Strategies

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Mica Nguyen Worthy

Cranfill Sumner & Hartzog LLP

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

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.

Jennifer L.C. Chan

Hamilton and Chan LLC

As a partner at Hamilton and Chan LLC, Jennifer L.C. Chan represents the people of Hawaii in cases related to divorce, paternity, adoption and guardianship. Since 2007, she has focused her legal practice exclusively on issues such as retirement, alimony, property division, child support, child custody, relocation, and marital and premarital agreements.Ms. Chan graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles, with a Bachelor of Arts in English in 2003, then attended the William S. Richardson School of Law and obtained a Juris Doctor in 2007. During law school, she worked as a teaching assistant for appellate advocacy and was given the prestigious Cades Schutte Fleming & Wright Scholarship three years in a row.As a compassionate, efficient and knowledgeable attorney, Ms. Chan is admitted to practice in the U.S. District Court for the District of Hawaii and the state of Hawaii. With over a decade of experience, she has gained a reputation as an active member of the legal community and protector of the best interests and rights of her clients as they navigate difficult, confusing times.From 2010 to 2014, Ms. Chan contributed to the Child Custody Section of the Hawaii Divorce Manual and was the secretary of the Family Law Section of Hawaii State Bar Association in 2014. She has represented many different clients in unique situations from different backgrounds and is dedicated to managing their legal affairs as they work through the emotional and mental changes involved in a divorce.

Hui Zeng

Zeng Law Group, PLLC

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

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.

Bichhanh (Hannah) Bui

H Bui Law Firm

Lei Jiang

Lei Jiang LLC

Lei Jiang studied at Cleveland State University Cleveland-Marshall College of Law. She graduated in 2009. After passing the bar exam, she was admitted to legal practice in 2009.

Joyce Wing Yan Tam-Sugiyama

Watanabe Ing LLP

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

Annabelle Vang

Kowalski Family Law LLC

At Wisconsin law firm Kowalski Family Law LLC, Annabelle Vang handles a full range of family law issues, including divorce, property division, child and spousal support, child custody and visitation, paternity, grandparents’ right and same-sex marriage issues. She accepts clients in the Madison and Janesville metropolitan areas, as well as throughout Sauk and Columbia counties.After graduating from Bradley University with a degree in communications, Ms. Vang went on to earn her Juris Doctor from Marquette University Law School. Her competitive nature and thirst for learning served her well while she completed her education, during which she participated in her school’s mock trial program and traveled to numerous states with her team to compete in moot court trials. After completing more than 120 hours of pro bono service while still in law school, Ms. Vang had the honor of being inducted into Marquette University’s Pro Bono Honor Society. Today, Ms. Vang is licensed to practice law in Wisconsin.Ms. Vang gained valuable negotiation and communication experience during an internship as a mediator with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Soon after realizing that her mediation skills, empathy toward the feelings of others and commitment to high legal standards would be best serving those who are undergoing stressful life changes, she began working in family law. Ms. Vang is known for her compassion, attention to detail and passion for representing those who need a voice, especially children and abused spouses.In her spare time, Ms. Vang enjoys music and traveling. She is an accomplished pianist and has recently begun learning to play the guitar.

Teresa Li

Law Offices of Teresa Li, PC

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

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.

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.

Stacy Ma

Goodsill Anderson Quinn & Stifel LLP

Stacy Ma attended law school and graduated from The George Washington University Law School in 2009. Stacy Ma began practicing law in 2010. Stacy Ma is an attorney at Goodsill Anderson Quinn & Stifel LLP, helping people with personal injury matters. Goodsill Anderson Quinn & Stifel LLP has an office in Honolulu, Hawaii, serving the local community.

Kyleigh F.K Nakasone

The Pacific Law Group

Kyleigh F.K Nakasone is an attorney providing legal insurance coverage services. Before becoming a lawyer, she studied at the University of Hawaii at the William S. Richardson School of Law in Manoa. She graduated in 2012. After passing the bar exam, she was admitted to the bar in 2012.

Nikki S. Mesnard

Mesnard Law Office

Nikki S. Mesnard is an attorney and the founder of Mesnard Law Office in Bexley and Dublin, Ohio. Ms. Mesnard serves as counsel to business clients and individuals with respect to closely held business and trust and estate matters. She serves clients throughout Ohio with a focus in central Ohio. Ms. Mesnard has more than a decade of legal experience. Over the course of her career, she practiced with various law firms in the region before opening her own practice. Working with both individuals and business owners, Ms. Mesnard has experience with a wide variety of business and estate planning matters. These matters include estate and trust administration, estate planning and business succession planning. She advises business owners on topics such as acquisitions, financing, growth, and real estate. Active within the legal and civic community, Ms. Mesnard is a former Chair of the Estate Planning and Trust Committee of the Columbus Bar Association and is a member of the Ohio State Bar Association’s Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law Section. Ms. Mesnard regularly lectures and presents at continuing legal education seminars. Ms. Mesnard enjoys giving back to her local community, and engages regularly in pro bono representation and serves as a professional advisor to the community foundations. Ms. Mesnard earned her law degree from Capital University Law School and is licensed to practice law in the State of Ohio and in Federal Court.

Female Veteran Lawyers

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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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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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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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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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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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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Michelle Hopkins

The Hopkins Law Firm, PLLC

As the principal attorney and owner of The Hopkins Law Firm, PLLC, in Gainesville, Virginia, Michelle Hopkins represents clients in family law matters, DUI and traffic violation defense, estate planning and more. She represents clients from Gainesville and all over Northern Virginia.Before pursuing a career in law, Ms. Hopkins earned a Master of Public Administration degree from Troy University in Alabama. She later earned a law degree from George Mason University School of Law in Virginia. She has been licensed to practice law in Virginia since 2008 and in the District of Columbia since 2010.Before opening her own law firm, Ms. Hopkins served as a law clerk for the Hawaii State Office of the Attorney General and as an education site manager at Hickam Air Force Base in Honolulu, Hawaii. While still a law student, she served as a clerk for an Alexandria, Virginia, law firm. The firm hired her as an associate upon her graduation from law school, and she served in that capacity for more than five years.Ms. Hopkins is active with a number of professional organizations, including The Virginia Bar Association, the Virginia Women Attorneys Association, the Prince William County Bar Association, the Fairfax County Bar Association and the American Bar Association.In addition to her role as an attorney, Ms. Hopkins is also an adjunct professor at Hawaii Pacific University, where she instructs students in public administration, personnel and political science courses. In her spare time, Ms. Hopkins is a competition runner and has participated in marathons and triathlons.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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Divorce Lawyers for Women

Julie Christine Watts

The Law Office of Julie C. Watts, PLLC

Alison W. Colvin

Colvin, Saenz Rodriguez & Kennamer LLP

Alison W. Colvin is admitted to practice law before the courts in Texas. After completing undergraduate studies, Alison W. Colvin attended law school. Alison Colvin was enrolled at The University of Oklahoma College of Law. She earned a juris doctor degree in 2003. Alison Colvin would be admitted to the practice of law in 2003. Alison Colvin represents clients with personal injury matters.

Jaime A. Cheret

The Law Offices of Ali K., LLC

Jaime A. Cheret is an attorney with the Law Offices of Ali K., LLC, in Catonsville, Maryland. A highly rated attorney with 10 years of legal experience, Ms. Cheret focuses her practice solely on the areas of family law and estate planning.Serving clients throughout Baltimore County and the surrounding areas of the greater Baltimore metropolitan region, Ms. Cheret devotes her time and resources to helping individuals and families who are going through divorce protect their rights and best interests with regards to child custody and support, alimony, property division, and other related matters. She also assists those looking to adopt.As an estate planning attorney, Ms. Cheret offers comprehensive solutions to help her clients protect themselves and their loved ones for the future. In preparing wills, trusts, living wills and powers of attorney, she works closely with those she serves in order to deliver customized solutions based on her clients' specific needs and goals. She also provides invaluable support to those dealing with probate and estate administration issues.An attentive and responsive lawyer, Ms. Cheret treats all of her clients with the respect and dignity they deserve during what is often a very difficult time in their lives. From this high level of customer commitment and professionalism, she has received a number of awards and honors over the course of her career, and in 2017, the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys included her on its list of the Top 10 Under 40 in Maryland.Ms. Cheret is a 2004 graduate of the University of Maryland, College Park, with a Bachelor of Arts in criminal justice, and she obtained her Juris Doctor from the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law in 2007. That same year, the Maryland State Bar Association admitted her to practice.

Natalie F. Guerra-Valdes

Valdes Law Firm, P.A.

Natalie F. Guerra-Valdes is an attorney in the law firm Valdes, P.A. and helps clients resolve legal issues related to business disputes. She also supports clients in questions of family law, real estate: companies, Consumer Real Estate and consumer law. Natalie Guerra-Valdes graduated from Levin College of Law at the University of Florida in 2008. Natalie Guerra-Valdes was admitted to the bar in 2008. She represents clients in the Fort Lauderdale area.

Susan L. Elkouri

Elkouri Heath, PLC

Attorney Susan L. Elkouri is a partner at Elkouri Heath, PLC, in Novi, Michigan. Ms. Elkouri practices family law and serves clients throughout the Detroit metropolitan area in cities including Canton, Livonia, Macomb and Novi. She also practices in Oakland County, Wayne County, Livingston County and Washtenaw County.Ms. Elkouri has experience with all aspects of family law, including complex divorces involving asset division, closely-held businesses, real estate holdings and tax considerations. In addition, she handles matters involving alimony, child custody, child support, post-judgment enforcement and modifications, parentage, paternity and adoptions, including stepparent adoptions.Licensed to practice law since 1994, Ms. Elkouri is admitted before all Michigan state courts and the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. She is a seasoned litigator and certified in alternative dispute resolution methods such as collaborative law and mediation.Outside of running her family law practice, Ms. Elkouri regularly speaks on family law topics at Schoolcraft College Hinkle Center. She is active in her legal community and belongs to the Oakland County Bar Association, the Wayne County Family Law Bar Association, the State Bar of Michigan and the Women Lawyers Association of Michigan.Ms. Elkouri is a member of the State Bar of Michigan’s Family Law Certificate program and previously served as a moot court judge at the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law. She has earned recognition for her accomplishments including being named one of the “10 best” by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys in 2018 and 2019. Further, she was chosen as a DBusiness Top Lawyer 2019 and named in Hour Detroit, The Top Women Attorneys in Michigan.Ms. Elkouri received a bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University. She earned her law degree from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law.

Rachel Stoddard Morris

Evans & Davis

Rachel Stoddard Morris attended law school and graduated from Louisiana State University Paul M. Hebert Law Center in 2006. Rachel Morris began practicing law in 2006. Rachel Morris is an attorney at Evans & Davis, helping people with Family Law issues. Evans & Davis has an office in Edmond, Oklahoma, serving the local community.

Latesha Yvette Bradley

Anderson & Bradley, Attorneys at Law

Latesha Yvette Bradley is an attorney providing legal services covering Family Law and Criminal Defense and General Litigation. After passing the bar exam, she was admitted to legal practice in 1998.

AnnMarie Sylla

Schott, Bublitz & Engel, S.C.

Attorney AnnMarie Sylla is admitted to practice law before the courts in Wisconsin.Attorney Sylla has focused her practice on litigation and primarily practices in the areas of family law, personal injury, and criminal and civil litigation matters. Ms. Sylla represents clients across southeastern Wisconsin in complex family cases involving divorce, paternity, child custody, support and maintenance disputes.During her undergraduate career at Marquette University, Ms. Sylla studied abroad in Santiago, Chile where she became proficient in Spanish. During law school Ms. Sylla was named to the Dean’s List each semester, and obtained her Juris Doctor degree. Ms. Sylla is a member of the American Bar Association, Waukesha County and Walworth County Bar Associations, and Association for Women Lawyers.After completing undergraduate studies, AnnMarie Sylla attended law school. AnnMarie Sylla was enrolled at New England Law | Boston. She earned a juris doctor degree in 2013.

Laurel S. Doheny

Straw-Boone Doheny Banks & Mudd PLLC

Tamara Fowler

Fowler and Fowler Law, LLC

Tamara Fowler, an attorney with Fowler and Fowler Law, LLC in Prince Frederick, Maryland, helps clients with Alternative Dispute Resolution concerns. Tamara Fowler became licensed to practice law in 2014.

Connie J. Boysen

Boysen McEachen, P.A.

Connie J. Boysen is an attorney who represents clients in the Overland Park, Kansas area. Connie Boysen chose to pursue a career in law after completing undergraduate studies. She attended Creighton University School of Law and graduated in 1986. Connie Boysen passed the bar exam and was admitted to legal practice in 1987.

Marissa T. Jones

Law Office of Marissa T. Jones

Marissa T. Jones is an attorney at Law Office of Marissa T. Jones and helps clients address Estate Planning & Probate legal issues. Marissa Jones graduated in 2004 from New York Law School. Marissa Jones was admitted to practice law in 2004. She represents clients in the Staten Island area.

Angela Mann

Mann & Kemp

An attorney at Mann Kemp PLLC, Angela Mann focuses her practice on a variety of family law matters. Working out of the firm's office in Little Rock, Arkansas, she provides representation to clients in Pulaski County and throughout the greater metropolitan area. Admitted to practice before all Arkansas and Tennessee state courts since 2011, Ms. Mann is also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Arkansas, as well as before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit.Ms. Mann's client base is largely made up of people who are seeing their marriages come to an end and who are accordingly having to deal with such divorce-related legal issues as the division of complex assets and debts, child custody and visitation, and spousal and child support. She often helps them reach an accord on these matters by guiding them through the process of negotiating a settlement agreement, but she is a forceful courtroom advocate on their behalf when litigation proves to be necessary. Ms. Mann also assists clients whose marriages have already been dissolved and who are seeking the enforcement of or modifications to existing parenting and support court orders, and her other family law experience has included adoptions and the preparation and review of prenuptial agreements.As an undergraduate, Ms. Mann attended Christian Brothers University in Memphis, where she majored in marketing and received Bachelor of Science magna cum laude in 2005. She subsequently went on to pursue her legal education at The University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law, and in 2011 she was awarded her Juris Doctor summa cum laude. Ms. Mann's professional affiliations include the Pulaski County Bar Association.

Melissa F. Brown

Melissa F. Brown, LLC

Melissa Fuller Brown is a founding attorney and director of Melissa F. Brown, LLC, a family law firm based in Charleston, South Carolina. Ms. Brown handles all kinds of family law matters, including divorce, alimony, alimony, custody, enforcement, fair asset sharing, amendment proceedings, prenuptial agreements, prenuptial agreements, visits, and more. Brown has over 26 years of experience serving clients across South Carolina, but most notably in the Greater Charleston area. She strives to provide compassionate, worthy advice to her clients to help them through the family court system. She is a past faculty member at the National Family Law Trial Institute at the South Texas College of Law and has lectured to attorneys and judges over the years. Ms. Brown has served in many leadership positions throughout her career and was a past chairman of the South Carolina Family Law Council; She is a Fellow at the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, where she served on various committees and received awards for outstanding service. She is a Fellow at the International Academy of Family Lawyers and has handled several cases related to international custody issues and asset sharing abroad. Ms. Brown is a published author of numerous family law articles in state and national journals and legal reviews. Brown received her bachelor's degree from the University of Virginia, where she participated in the prestigious American Studies Program. She received her law degree from the University of South Carolina School of Law. Before setting up her own law firm, she worked as a court clerk, worked as an assistant solicitor and worked for 6 years as a family law assistant in a private law firm.

Jennifer J. Payseno

McKinley Irvin

A partner at McKinley Irvin, Jennifer J. Payseno focuses her practice exclusively on family law. Located in the firm's office in Seattle, Washington, she represents clients throughout the state in matters involving divorce, asset valuation and division, child custody and support issues, contested relocations, and post-decree modifications.Ms. Payseno is a leader in the legal community. She served as President of the King County Bar Association 2019-2020. She is also a member of the King County Judicial Screening committee, serving as its chair in 2009-2010.Over the course of her legal career, Ms. Payseno has received numerous awards and honors. She has received a certificate of appreciation from the Housing Justice Project of the King County Bar Association for her contributions, and she is also a previous recipient of the Random Acts of Professionalism Award given by the Washington State Bar Association. Frequently sharing her knowledge and experience with others, she has delivered presentations on family law topics to continuing legal education programs of the Washington State and Tacoma-Pierce County bar associations, and she has also written articles for Seattle Business magazine, 425 Business magazine, and the KCBA Bar Bulletin.