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Katrell Nash

Nash Law Office, LLC

Attorney Katrell Nash is the founder and owner of Nash Law Office, LLC, in Augusta, Georgia. A highly rated attorney with more than nine years of legal experience, Ms. Nash serves clients throughout the greater Augusta metro region and surrounding areas who have legal needs involving any of the following practice areas:· Family law and divorce· Criminal defense, including federal crimes· Juvenile law· MediationMs. Nash earned her undergraduate degree from The University of Southern Mississippi in 2006. Recognized for her exceptional contributions and academic achievements, she won the Oseola McCarty Service Award and the Outstanding Junior award from the school's African American Student Organization. She also received the Young Visionary Award from the Hattiesburg Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. Ms. Nash then attended Mississippi College School of Law, where she obtained her Juris Doctor in 2009.Upon receiving her license to practice from the State Bar of Georgia that same year, Ms. Nash served with the Augusta Circuit Law Office of the Public Defender. During this role, she gained invaluable insight into the state's criminal justice system, which enables her to devise the most effective strategies possible for those who stand accused of any type of felony or misdemeanor offense.Along with practicing before all Georgia state courts, Ms. Nash is admitted to practice before all Georgia probate courts, superior courts, and civil and magistrate courts as well as before the Court of Appeals of Georgia and the Supreme Court of Georgia. She also regularly practices before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Georgia.Active in her legal community, Ms. Nash is a member of the State Bar of Georgia, The Mississippi Bar, the Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the Georgia Commission on Dispute Resolution. She is also a member at large and executive board member of the Augusta Bar Association and the Young Lawyers of Augusta.Dedicated to her local community as well, Ms. Nash volunteers her time and services for various civic and charitable organizations in her area, and she has earned numerous awards and honors for her professionalism and unmatched legal abilities.

Donna-Marie Hayle

Hayle Hoffecker Peacock

Attorney Donna-Marie Hayle is the founder of Atlanta's Hayle Law. Since establishing the firm, she has focused her practice exclusively on family law, offering individuals and families in Georgia's Fulton, DeKalb, Cobb and Gwinnett counties both representation and support during some of life's most difficult moments. As a result of her reputation for providing aggressive, yet compassionate, representation, the residents of the Atlanta metropolitan area know to put their trust in her as they face legal challenges related to the following:· Divorce· Child custody· Legitimization· Post-decree modifications· Contempt· Same-sex legal issuesMs. Hayle earned her law degree from University of Florida Levin College of Law, where she also earned a certificate in family law. She began her career in Florida after her admission to The Florida Bar in 2012, where she practiced until relocating to Georgia. The State Bar of Georgia granted her admission in 2013, and she has focused her efforts on helping Atlanta residents since that time.After less than five years of legal practice, Ms. Hayle has already built a reputation as one of Georgia's most promising young attorneys, which has led to numerous honors, including an "Excellent" rating from Avvo.Attorney Hayle is not only active in the courtroom and at the negotiating table but also in the legal community. She is a valued member of a number of legal organizations on local and state levels, including the Atlanta Bar Association, the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, the Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys and the Stonewall Bar Association of Georgia, Inc.

Twila S. White

Law Office of Twila S. White

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

E. Michelle L. Martin

The Martin Law Firm, Ltd.

The Martin Law Firm is a firm in Columbus, Ohio, founded by attorney E. Michelle L. Martin. Ms. Martin practices in the areas of juvenile law and personal injury and serves clients throughout Ohio. Her personal injury experience includes handling matters involving benefits, motor vehicle accidents, motorcycle accidents, dog bites, facial disfigurement, products liability, slip-and-falls, permanent disability, temporary disability, the Disabled Workers Relief Fund, wage loss, workers’ compensation and wrongful death.As part of Ms. Martin’s juvenile practice, she handles delinquency matters and serves in the role of guardian ad litem. She has been a licensed attorney since 2014 and represents a diverse range of clients, including individuals and small businesses. In addition to being experienced litigators, she and her team of professionals have business knowledge and mediation experience.In addition to running her practice, Ms. Martin enjoys being involved in her legal community and is an active member of various professional organizations. She belongs to the Columbus Bar Association, the Ohio State Bar Association and the John Mercer Langston Bar Association, Ohio’s affiliate member of the National Bar Association. She is also a member of the Court Appointed Special Advocates of Franklin County.Ms. Martin is a graduate of Capital University Law School. She is admitted to practice in all Ohio state courts. A knowledgeable, experienced and passionate attorney, she provides each client with personalized attention. She understands that the legal system is complex for children facing juvenile issues or individuals who have suffered a catastrophic injury and aggressively advocates for fair and just outcomes.

Nydia N. Streets

Streets Law, LLC

Samantha Pryor

The Halliburton Law Firm, LLC

Attorney Samantha L. Pryor is the founder and managing member of The Halliburton Law Firm in Denver, Colorado, where she focuses her practice on personal injury law, business law and employment law.Mrs. Pryor is also the founder of Resolution Advocates, where she assists clients in resolving their disputes and reach agreements through negotiation and mediation rather than through expensive, time-consuming court battles.A native of Colorado, Mrs. Pryor has achieved notable success helping a diverse range of clients across the state with their most important legal matters, including maintaining a successful appellate practice, where she has gained widespread acclaim for her legal research and writing skills.Her wealth of experience in many legal areas makes her well-suited to handle the demands of her clients regardless of how complex or challenging their needs, and she has received numerous awards and honors for her professionalism and service. Most recently, the Denver Business Journal recognized Mrs. Pryor as a 40 under 40 Honoree in 2017, which is a high honor to recognize the best and brightest young leaders in the local business community. Mrs. Pryor was selected as one of the 40 honorees among a group of over 500 nominees in 2017. After earning her Bachelor of Arts in business administration - finance and accounting, magna cum laude, from Clark Atlanta University in 2004, Mrs. Pryor attended the University of Denver Sturm College of Law, where she obtained her Juris Doctor in 2007. That same year, she received her license to practice law from the Colorado Supreme Court, and she is also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado as well as before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit.Active in her community, she is a member of several local, state and national bar associations, and she gives back to her local community as well through her involvement with numerous charitable and civic organizations.

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.

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.

Anjel F. Burgess

Burgess & Christensen

Anjel Burgess is a partner at the Marietta, GA law firm of Burgess & Christensen, where she represents clients in social security disability, guardianship, and veteran's benefits matters.Ms. Burgess began her legal career in 2008 after earning her juris doctorate from the Georgia State University College of Law. She initially practiced at a well-known Marietta civil litigation firm, where she focused on insurance defense. In 2011, she joined attorney Laurence L. Christensen, becoming a partner in the firm in 2014.Over the course of her legal career, Ms. Burgess has earned the respect of both her clients and her peers. In addition, in recognition of her extensive knowledge of disability law, she is a regular guest speaker on the topic at both legal and community events.Ms. Burgess's dedication has led her to be an active member of the legal community. She is a member of a number of organizations, including the Cobb County Bar Association, the National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives and the American Association for Justice.

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.

Yashiba Blanchard

Law Office of Yashiba Glenn Blanchard, LLC

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.

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.

Charlene A. Morring

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

Attorney and Counselor at Law for The Law Firm of Charlene A. Morring, PC, Charlene A. Morring represents clients in North Carolina and Virginia, along with all seaport areas in the United States. Her practice is focused on legal issues of Social Security Disability and workers’ compensation.In 1998, Ms. Morring graduated from Old Dominion University with a Bachelor of Science in political science as a Kaufman Scholar. She then attended the T.C. Williams School of Law at the University of Richmond and graduated in 2001 with distinction as an E.W. Hudgins Scholar with a Juris Doctor. Currently, she is a member of the South Hampton Roads Bar Association, the Norfolk & Portsmouth Bar Association and the North Carolina Bar Association.Admitted to practice in the state of North Carolina and the Commonwealth of Virginia, she is also admitted to practice before several federal courts – These include the United States Supreme Court, the United States District Court for the Eastern District and the United States Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit. Throughout her academic and professional career, Ms. Morring has been recognized for her commitment to leadership, academic achievements and work with the community.Ms. Morring volunteers with her community through work with organizations such as the Christian-based Young Life and ForKids, an entity that aids homeless families. With over 16 years of experience in law, she is a passionate, dedicated advocate for those who have been injured in her community.

Bridget G. Morgan-Bickerton

Bickerton Law Group LLLP

Bridget G. Morgan, an associate with the law firm of Bickerton Law Group, LLLP, provides astute representation for her clients in Honolulu, Hawaii, and throughout the state. Ms. Morgan's legal practice is focused in the area of business, commercial and business bankruptcy law, including business litigation, creditor and debtor rights for businesses, business bankruptcy, and class action and mass tort cases.Before attending law school, Ms. Morgan graduated summa cum laude with her Bachelor of Arts in sociology from Seattle University. She then commenced her legal studies at the University of California, Berkeley, School of Law, graduating with her Juris Doctor in 2005. She has been licensed to practice law in Hawaii since 2007. Ms. Morgan began her legal career working as a guardian ad litem representing children in the foster care system at the Legal Aid Society of Hawaii through the AmeriCorps program. She then worked in private practice in Hawaii and Seattle before joining Bickerton Dang, LLLP. She has represented clients in a broad variety of civil, bankruptcy and commercial litigation cases. Her clients have included bankruptcy trustees, Chapter 11 debtors, state court receivers, and defendants and plaintiffs in various litigation matters. Actively involved in the legal profession, Ms. Morgan is a member of the Hawaii State Bar Association and the Washington State Bar Association. Ms. Morgan is admitted to practice law before the state courts of Washington and Hawaii, the U.S. District Courts for the Western and Eastern Districts of Washington, the U.S. District Court for the District of Hawaii, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit.

Hispanic Female Lawyers

Glorily A. Lopez

Murphy Desmond S.C.

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

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.

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.

Tara Faenza

Tara E. Faenza, PA

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

Cristina Antelo

Ferox Strategies

Lourdes P. Rosario

Rosario Law Firm, PLLC

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

Jennifer 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.

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.

M. Lourdes Costilla

Law Offices of Frank Costilla

M. Lourdes Costilla is an attorney at Law Offices of Frank Costilla and helps clients address personal injury matters. Lourdes Costilla also assists clients regarding Family Law issues. Lourdes Costilla was awarded this distinction for 2009. Lourdes Costilla was admitted to practice law in 2000. Lourdes Costilla represents clients in the Brownsville area.

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.

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.

Lourdes Martinez

Garfunkel Wild, P.C.

Lourdes Martinez studied at St. John's University School of Law. She graduated in 1992. After passing the bar exam, she was admitted to legal practice in 1993.

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.

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.

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.

Asian Female Lawyers

Maile M. Hirota

Hirota & Associates, LLLC

Maile M. Hirota is an attorney at Hirota & Associates, LLLC and helps clients address Immigration legal issues. Maile Hirota graduated in 1994 from Indiana University Maurer School of Law. Maile Hirota was admitted to practice law in 1994. She represents clients in the Honolulu area.

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.

Geraldine Tomich

Marquis Aurbach Coffing

Ms. Tomich practices in the areas of asset protection, estate planning, probate, guardianships, estate & gift taxation, and business entity formation. Ms. Tomich obtained her masters of law (LL.M.) degree from Thomas Jefferson School of Law from which she graduated magna cum laude. She obtained her juris doctor degree from Gonzaga University School of Law and her bachelor of science degree from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Ms. Tomich often gives educational seminars to the community regarding estate planning, probate avoidance, and business succession planning. She also contributes articles to local publications. Ms. Tomich is involved in various community outreach organizations where she volunteers her time. She is a founding director of the Gift Planning Advisors, a Las Vegas group of professionals who provide educational opportunities for planned giving professionals and heighten awareness of donor opportunities. She is currently an officer and director of Southern Nevada Estate Planning Council, a network of estate planning professionals that was established in 1971. She sits on the Board of Southern Nevada Public Television/Vegas PBS and is also the chairperson of its Planned Giving Council. She also sits on the Board of Nevada Community Foundation. Ms. Tomich was born and raised in Manila, Philippines. In 1990, she and her family moved to Las Vegas where she has resided since. She loves to travel and spend time with her husband, Rick, and their son, Jake. They are also blessed with loving families and friends.

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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May Lu

Tiffany & Bosco P.A.

May Lu serves the transactional needs of businesses and their owners by assisting them with business formations of limited liability companies and corporations, mergers and acquisitions, recapitalizations, succession and exit planning strategies, general business planning, joint venture agreement, owner agreements such as operating agreements, buy-sell agreements, and shareholder agreements, and other commercial agreements. She also provides guidance to businesses concerning business divorce, disputes among owners, and related fiduciary duties. She is actively involved with the Joint Task Force of the Mergers & Acquisitions and Middle Market and Small Business Committees of the American State Bar's Business Law Section that is drafting short form purchase agreements.May's commitment to giving back to the community includes her involvement on the Board of Directors and as pro bono General Counsel of ACLU-Arizona and in volunteering with the Arizona State University Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law's Business Legal Assistance Program, for which she was awarded the 2011 Outstanding Volunteer Lawyer. She is also an alumna of the 2011-2012 Class of the Bar Leadership Institute sponsored by the State Bar of Arizona. Additionally, she is the current President of the Arizona Asian American Bar Association.Upon graduation from the University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law, May served as a Law Clerk for the Honorable Lawrence F. Winthrop, of the Arizona Court of Appeals, Division One. While in law school, May was an Intern Prosecutor for the Pima County Attorney's Office and a Law Clerk for the Arizona Superior Court in Pima County. May was also a Managing Editor of the Arizona Journal of International and Comparative Law.Prior to law school, May's interest in assisting businesses motivated her to attend Arizona State University and its Barrett Honors College on a National Merit Scholarship to study economics, international business, and Spanish.

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.

Jessica B. Cha

Law Offices of J.Cha & Associates

Jessica B. Cha is a Certified Family Law Specialist who zealously represents the rights and interests of a diverse range of clients throughout Orange County and the surrounding areas who are going through a divorce or have some other serious family law issue they need to address.Certified as a family law specialist by The State Bar of California's Board of Legal Specialization, Ms. Cha has practiced law for more than 14 years. A top-rated and distinguished trial attorney, she brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to help increase her clients' chances of obtaining the favorable results they seek for their issues involving child custody and support, property division, spousal support, and other related matters.In addition, Ms. Cha has extensive experience handling cases in which a parent abducted his or her children, and she has successfully handled numerous cases involving The Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction in various international jurisdictions. Closer to home, Ms. Cha has achieved notable success advocating on behalf of her clients, and she has earned Superb ratings on AVVO as well as the 10 Best Attorney in Client Satisfaction award from the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys.Among her other accolades, Ms. Cha earned a Distinguished Member designation in the areas of family law and divorce from Lawyers of Distinction in 2017. She is also listed in Top Verdict's Top 50 Verdicts, and Los Angeles Magazine voted her among the area's Top Women Attorneys in 2018.A 2001 graduate of the University of California, San Diego, Ms. Cha obtained her Juris Doctor from Syracuse University College of Law in 2005, and The State Bar of California admitted her to practice the following year. While in law school, she received the Special Service Award in 2004, and she was a Regional Semi-Finalist in the Thomas Tang Moot Court Competition and a Quarter Finalist in the Lionel O. Grossman Trial Competition in 2005.Active in her legal community, Ms. Cha is the Secretary of the Orange County Asian American Bar Association. She also served as Vice Chair for the American Bar Association's Young Lawyers Division Solo, Small Firm and General Practice Committee and supports her local community through her involvement with numerous civic and charitable organizations.

Mari Kishimoto Doi

Hartley & McGehee, LLLP.

Mari Kishimoto Doi is an attorney at Hartley & McGehee, LLLP. and helps clients address Family Law legal issues. Mari Kishimoto Doi graduated in 2007 from University of Hawai'i at Manoa William S. Richardson School of Law. Mari Kishimoto Doi was admitted to practice law in 2007. She represents clients in the Kailua area.

Kyung (Kathryn) Dickerson

SmolenPlevy

Kyung (Kathryn) Dickerson, is a principal at SmolenPlevy in Vienna, Virginia. She is a member of the Bar in Virginia and the District of Columbia, and is admitted to practice before the U.S. Court of Appeals – Fourth Circuit, U.S. Bankruptcy Court – Eastern District of Virginia and the U.S. District Court – Eastern District of Virginia. She is a graduate of the University of Virginia and George Mason University School of Law, where she served on the Board of Editors for the Journal of International Legal Studies.Throughout her career, Ms. Dickerson has received numerous awards and was selected as a “Leader in the Law” by Virginia Lawyers Weekly and SmartCEO Magazine’s Power Players Attorney of the Year for divorce, domestic relations, and child custody and adoptions in 2013. Northern Virginia Magazine has named her a Top Lawyer for family-focused law in 2013 and 2010.Ms. Dickerson has been appointed a Conciliator for the 19th Judicial Circuit and is a member of the Fairfax Bar Association, having served in various capacities including as President of its Young Lawyers Section (2003-2004) and as Co-Chair of the Revenue Development Committee (2004-2005). Ms. Dickerson has served as President of the Asian Pacific American Bar Association (2003-2007) and on its Board of Directors (2008- present). She has also served on the Board of Directors of the Northern Virginia Chapter (2003-2012) and served as its President (2010-2011). Ms. Dickerson also served as a member of the Virginia State Bar’s Special Committee on Lawyer Malpractice Insurance and as a faculty member of the Harry L. Carrico Professionalism Course (2010-2013). She is a member of the George Mason University School of Law Alumni Association Board of Directors and has served as its President (2011-2013).Her practice areas include Civil Litigation; Domestic Relations; Child Custody; Adoptions and all aspects of divorce.

Cindy Huang

McKinley Irvin

An attorney with McKinley Irvin in Seattle, Washington, Cindy Huang devotes her practice to the area of family law, representing clients in King County and throughout the state. Her representative matters include high-net-worth divorces, child custody and support, alimony and issues that unmarried couples face.Fluent in Mandarin, Ms. Huang received a Bachelor of Arts in political science with an emphasis on international relations from the University of Washington in 1994. Afterwards, she decided to pursue her legal studies and attended what is now known as Widener University Delaware Law School. She was awarded her Juris Doctor in 2003. While in law school, Ms. Huang served summer clerkships at a well-known Wilmington full-service law firm. After graduation, she relocated to Washington and worked at several Seattle law firms. Ms. Huang joined McKinley Irvin in 2016.Ms. Huang constantly works to keep current with the latest changes in family law. She is an active member of the Washington State Bar Association and the Family Law Section of the King County Bar Association. In 2012, Ms. Huang worked as a member of the team that was responsible for updating and editing a chapter on family law litigation discovery in the Washington Family Law Deskbook published by the Washington State Bar Association. She also served as an editor of the content on civil trial practice matters that appeared in the Washington Lawyers Practice Manual's 2015 edition. Ms. Huang has served as an invited speaker and presenter for Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, speaking about the types of matters that financial advisers should be aware of in the context of family law issues.

Sangeetha Mallavarapu

The Harris Law Firm, P.C.

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

Geraldine Ly

Law Office of Geraldine Ly

Geraldine Ly has fought tirelessly for 23 years for her clients across Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino Counties of Southern California. She is firmly described as tenacious, aggressive, detail-oriented, strong, yet kind, understanding and relatable. She embodies the idea of the “size of the fight in the dog!”who perseveres and persists regardless of the opponent’s size. She litigates from a detail-oriented, aggressive approach on workers compensation and personal injury cases. A prime example is her work on behalf of the San Bernardino terrorist attack victims, resulting in local and national attention through radio, television, news and in print. As a result of her compassion and determination, she inspired a state legislator to amend existing laws that were unfavorable to these victims. Having obtained several seven-figure settlements and awards on behalf of her clients, Ms. Ly is a member of the Million Dollar and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forums. She is an active participant in multiple legal groups working to benefit the entire community in Southern California as not only an attorney but also an attorney advisor to youth in peer court. She will be president of the Orange County Trial Lawyers Association in 2018, after serving as a board member since 2009. Her flexibility to work on behalf of clients, youth, and other lawyers makes Geraldine Ly The Attorney for YOU! !

Alvi Aggarwal

Yates Campbell & Hoeg LLP

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

Yan Lian Kuang-Maoga

Pitta & Baione, LLP

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

Miranda Tsai

O'Connor Playdon & Guben LLP

Miranda Tsai is an attorney at O'Connor Playdon & Guben LLP and helps clients address Bankruptcy legal issues. Miranda Tsai graduated in 2004 from The George Washington University Law School. Miranda Tsai was admitted to practice law in 2005. She represents clients in the Honolulu area.

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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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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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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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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

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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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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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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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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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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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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Margaret D. Stock

Cascadia Cross Border Law Group LLC

As the primary attorney at Cascadia Cross Border Law Group LLC in Anchorage, Alaska, Margaret Stock is committed to representing clients in Anchorage, Alaska, and throughout Alaska. She focuses her practice on handling cases that involve national security and immigration law.Earning a Bachelor of Arts in government with honors from Harvard University, Ms. Stock went on to receive a Juris Doctorate with honors from Harvard Law School in 1992. In 2001, she received a Master of Public Administration from Harvard University. She earned a Master of Arts in strategic studies from the United States Army War College in 2006.Nationally recognized for her experience with immigration issues, Ms. Stock has regularly testified before congressional committees. Additionally, Ms. Stock was named a MacArthur Fellow by the John D. & Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation.A published author, Ms. Stock is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, the Federalist Society, the Federal Bar Association's Immigration Law Section, and the American Bar Association.Ms. Stock is admitted to practice before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit and the U.S. District Court for the District of Alaska.

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Michelle Hopkins

The Hopkins Law Firm, PLLC

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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Christina Vassiliou Harvey

Lomurro, Munson, Comer, Brown & Schottland, LLC

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

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Daniella D. Lyttle

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

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

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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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Divorce Lawyers for Women

Syeda Davidson

The Sharp Firm, PLLC

Syeda Davidson attended law school and graduated from The Thomas M. Cooley Law School in 2008. Syeda Davidson began practicing law in 2009. Syeda Davidson is an attorney at The Sharp Firm, PLLC, helping people with Employment Litigation legal issues. The Sharp Firm, PLLC has an office in Clinton Township, Michigan, serving the local community. In addition to addressing Employment Litigation legal issues.

Debra J. Braselton

The Law Firm of Debra J. Braselton, P.C.

At The Law Firm of Debra J. Braselton, P.C., located in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois, Debra J. Braselton focuses exclusively on the practice of matrimonial and family law. Representing clients in DuPage, Cook and Kane counties, she handles divorce, child custody and visitation, mediation, guardianship, adoption, and prenuptial and postnuptial agreement matters. Ms. Braselton has an impressive track record for out-of-court settlements, successfully negotiating more than 90 percent of her divorce cases without litigation. Highly regarded by her peers, she has received a 10 "Superb" rating from Avvo.Ms. Braselton graduated from Rush University with a Bachelor of Science in nursing in 1984, after which she earned her Master of Science in maternal and child nursing in 1986. While in school, she was a member of the nursing honor society Sigma Theta Tau International. After working as a certified nurse midwife at a large Chicago hospital, she went on to attend Loyola University Chicago School of Law, where she was awarded her Juris Doctor in 1994. Admitted to practice in Illinois in 1994, Ms. Braselton is also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Illinois and the Supreme Court of the United States.Ms. Braselton is a Certified Child Representative in the 18th Judicial Circuit Court in DuPage County, and she sits on the Children's Advocacy Committee and the Family Law and Practice Committee of the DuPage County Bar Association. She has taken leadership roles in her professional community as panel chair of the Hearing Board of the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission of the Supreme Court of Illinois, and as a former officer and executive board member of the Collaborative Law Institute of Illinois.

Allison Ansell

Ansell Grimm & Aaron, PC

Allison Ansell is admitted to practice law before the courts in New Jersey. After completing undergraduate studies, Allison Ansell attended law school. Allison Ansell was enrolled at Western New England University School of Law. She earned a juris doctor degree in 1991. Allison Ansell would be admitted to the practice of law in 1991. Allison Ansell represents clients with Family Law issues.

Patricia Van Haren

Law Office of Patricia Van Haren

The founder of her eponymous law firm that is located in Irvine, California, Patricia Van Haren divides her practice between family law matters and estate planning and administration. Providing representation to clients throughout Orange and Los Angeles counties, she has been admitted to practice before all California state courts since 2011.A significant portion of Ms. Van Haren's family law client base consists of people whose marriages are coming to an end and who are thus having to deal with such divorce-related legal issues such as spousal and child support, the division of complex assets and debts, and child custody and visitation. A forceful courtroom advocate for her clients when litigation is necessary, her background and training in mediation allow her to often help some of them come to an accord on those matters through the method of alternative dispute resolution. Ms. Van Haren's other family law experience has encompassed adoptions, as well as paternity establishment and disputes, and she also assists people whose marriages have already been dissolved and who are now seeking the enforcement of or modifications to existing parenting and support orders.She has also handled petitions for guardianships and conservatorships, and she has guided clients through the probate process. Ms. Van Haren has received a great deal of recognition from her colleagues for her successful track record and high degree of ethics, including a 10 "Superb" peer review rating through Avvo. A 2010 Juris Doctor recipient from Abraham Lincoln University School of Law, she is a member of the Orange County Bar Association, Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles and other professional groups.

Santa Mendoza

Attorney at Law

Santa Mendoza began practicing law in 1984. Santa Mendoza is an attorney, helping people with Business / Corporate law issues. She has an office in New London, Connecticut, serving the local community. In addition to addressing Business / Corporate law legal needs, she also assists clients with Family Law, Tax legal issues.

Dawn DeBoer

Law Offices of Deanna D. Cook, PC

Dawn B. DeBoer is a partner at the law firm of DeBoerSouth, LLC, in Glen Allen, Virginia. Ms. DeBoer has over 30 years of legal experience and concentrates her practice exclusively on family law, particularly high-profile divorces. She serves clients in Glen Allen and the Richmond metropolitan area, as well as Chesterfield, Hanover and Henrico counties.A highly accomplished attorney and recognized within her profession, Virginia Business magazine included Ms. DeBoer on their “legal elite” list for over a decade. Over the course of her career, she has spoken on family law topics for many different groups and organizations. She has served as a member of board for the Central Virginia Legal Aid Society and was appointed as a commissioner in chancery, charged with overseeing legal proceedings such as divorce trials.Understanding that a divorce or family law proceeding is often complex and very emotional, Ms. DeBoer is committed to providing compassionate and knowledgeable representation. She is a skilled negotiator and experienced litigator in the courtroom, always fighting for the rights of her clients and striving for the best possible outcome.An active participant in various professional organizations, Ms. DeBoer is a member of the Virginia State Bar’s domestic relations section. She also serves as treasurer for the Metro Richmond Family Law Bar Association.Ms. DeBoer graduated magna cum laude from James Madison University with a bachelor’s degree. She received her law degree from the University of Richmond School of Law. She obtained her license to practice law in 1986, which qualified her to appear before all Virginia state courts.

Brigeda D. Bank

Fox & Bank LLP

Certified as a specialist in family law by the Board of Legal Specialization of The State Bar of California since 1999, Brigeda D. Bank focuses her practice exclusively on those types of matters. A co-founder of Fox and Bank LLP, located in Walnut Creek, she provides advice and counsel to area residents who are contemplating or going through a divorce, assisting thme with related matters such as the division of complex assets and debts, child support, alimony, and child custody and visitation. A forceful advocate for her clients, Ms. Bank is also trained in mediation and collaborative family law, and when appropriate, she helps her clients to reach an accord on some of these issues through those alternative dispute resolution methods. She also prepares and reviews prenuptial and postnuptial agreements.Ms. Bank attended Connecticut College in New London and received a Bachelor of Arts in 1984. She subsequently decided that she wanted to become an attorney, and she relocated to California and enrolled at the University of California, Davis School of Law. After being awarded her Juris Doctor in 1990, Ms. Bank served a year's clerkship with a judge on the Supreme Court of Nevada. She joined a private nonprofit law center that provided family law and probate assistance for low income families. After that, she spent four years at a San Francisco firm where she handled family law matters.Admitted to practice before all California state courts, Ms. Bank co-founded her current firm in 1999. She is a member of the Family Law Section of the Contra Costa County Bar Association, and she is a fellow in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers.

Nicole L. Robbins

Robbins Law Oregon LLC

Attorney Nicole L. Robbins is the founder of Robbins Law Oregon, LLC, in West Linn, Oregon. Ms. Robbins devotes her practice to family law, personal injury law and victim representation, and serves clients in West Linn, as well as Lake Oswego, Tigard and the Portland metropolitan area.Ms. Robbins has more than 15 years of experience and is a seasoned trial attorney. She became a solo practitioner in 2011 after spending several years serving as a prosecutor for the Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office and a Special Assistant United States Attorney in federal court. She also previously practiced at a private law firm focused on victim representation.At her current practice, Ms. Robbins handles a variety of cases involving child abuse, elder abuse, nursing home abuse and sexual abuse. She also has extensive experience in family law matters, including divorce, alimony, child custody, child support, domestic violence, restraining orders and spousal support. She provides personalized representation and develops close relationships with each of her clients.Involved in her legal community, Ms. Robbins is a member of the Clackamas County Bar Association, the Oregon Women Lawyers and the family law section of the Oregon State Bar. She volunteers with Call to Safety and helped develop the Oregon Crime Victims Law Center.Ms. Robbins earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Kansas and received her law degree from Lewis & Clark Law School. She obtained her license to practice law in 2003. She is actively licensed in all Oregon state and federal courts.

Dara Duncan Larson

Duncan Larson Law, PLLC

Dara Duncan Larson is an attorney who represents clients in the Charlotte, North Carolina area. Dara Larson chose to pursue a career in law after completing undergraduate studies. She attended Florida State University College of Law and graduated in 2011. Dara Larson passed the bar exam and was admitted to legal practice in 2014.

Morgan Cox

The Child Advocate Law Firm PLLC

Morgan Cox is an attorney at The Child Advocate Law Firm PLLC and helps clients address Family Law legal issues. Morgan Cox graduated in 2003 from Regent University School of Law. Morgan Cox was admitted to practice law in 2003. She represents clients in the Charlottesville area.

Donna T. Gibbs

Blum, Gibbs Davies & Owen, LLP

Donna T. Gibbs is a partner in Blum, Gibbs & Davies LLP, located in Oakland, California. Focusing her practice exclusively on family law, she represents clients in Alameda and Contra Costa County who require litigation, mediation or collaborative law services in connection with divorce, spousal and child support, child custody and other family law matters. in 1997 from Santa Clara University School of Law, where she served as articles editor for the Santa Clara Law Review. After her graduation, she worked as a public defender in the Stanislaus County Office of the Public Defender before joining Blum, Gibbs & Davies LLP. Admitted to practice law in California, Ms. Gibbs is certified by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization as a specialist in family law and has been trained as a mediator.Seeking to stay abreast of current developments in her field of practice, Ms. Gibbs is active in a variety of professional organizations. She is a member of The Collaborative Practice East Bay, an alliance of family law attorneys, mental health professionals and financial professionals trained and experienced in collaborative negotiation. Ms. Gibbs also belongs to the Alameda County and Contra Costa County bar associations, the Association of Certified Family Law Specialists and the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals. Fluent in both Russian and English, Ms. Gibbs has lived in the Bay Area since 1978. Copyright 2009 by Woodward/White, Inc., Aiken, SC

Sarah Yates Reddy

Reddy & Feldhake, P.C.

Sarah Yates Reddy attended law school and graduated from Tulsa University's College of Law in 2011. Sarah Reddy began practicing law in 2011. Sarah Reddy is an attorney at Reddy & Feldhake, P.C., helping people with estate planning and administration issues. Reddy & Feldhake, P.C. has an office in Tulsa, Oklahoma that serves the local community.

Lori N. Bovee

Law Office of Lori N. Bovee, Esq.

Lori N. Bovee studied at Albany Law School. She graduated in 2010. After passing the bar exam, she was admitted to legal practice in 2011.

Elizabeth Kitchen-Troop

Kitchen Sharkey, PLLC

Elizabeth Kitchen-Troop is a top-rated attorney helping clients with Family Law. She also assists with Alternative Dispute Resolution issues. She works in Ann Arbor, Michigan serving the surrounding community. Elizabeth Kitchen-Troop attended The University of Toledo College of Law and graduated in 2004. She has been practicing law since 2004.

Wendy Sare Meadows

Law Office of Wendy S. Meadows, LLC

Wendy Sare Meadows is the founder of her own law firm located in Phoenix, Maryland. Focusing her practice exclusively on family law matters, she provides representation to clients throughout Baltimore, Harford and Anne Arundel counties as well as other parts of the state. Ms. Meadows places a heavy emphasis on matrimonial cases, assisting people who are facing the end of their marriage and who need assistance when attempting to come to an agreement on such divorce-related matters as the division of complex assets and debts, child custody and visitation, and alimony and child support.Acknowledging that not all of these cases require the same approach, Ms. Meadows works with her clients to determine the best way to seek a resolution and then pursues it accordingly. While she is an experienced and forceful courtroom advocate, not all situations lend themselves to litigation. Her training as a mediator and her experience in collaborative divorce will often be put to use to help her clients reach an accord through the use of those alternative dispute resolution methods.Ms. Meadows has often been appointed by the court to represent the best interests of children whose parents are in custody, along with visitation disputes. Her legal education came at the American University Washington College of Law, where she was the managing editor of the American University Law Review before being awarded her Juris Doctor cum laude in 2005. Admitted to practice in Maryland, Ms. Meadows is also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland and the Supreme Court of the United States.