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Anita M. Lamar

Lamar Law Office, LLC

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

Joy Stephenson-Laws

Law Offices of Stephenson, Acquisto & Colman

Joy Stephenson-Laws is founding and managing partner of Stephenson, Acquisto & Colman (SAC), the healthcare industry’s premier litigation firm. In this role, Ms. Stephenson-Laws leads a diverse team of more than 100 professionals that includes attorneys, doctors, nurses, technology and healthcare provider operations specialists.

Elizabeth L. Riles

Bohbot & Riles PC

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

Tanisha Bostick

Bostick Legal

Attorney Tanisha Bostick is the founder and owner of Bostick Legal in San Diego, California. A top-rated lawyer and effective problem-solver, Ms. Bostick provides exceptional representation and support to a diverse range of clients throughout the greater San Diego area and across Southern California who have legal needs involving any of the following:Family law and divorceBankruptcyPersonal injuryA native of San Diego, Ms. Bostick has a genuine concern for the important and pressing legal issues affecting the residents of her community, and she has gained a reputation for delivering highly personalized and compassionate counsel to her clients during what is a very difficult and uncertain time in their lives. Understanding the stress, fear and frustration her clients are experiencing, she offers caring advice to help set their minds at ease as she aggressively pursues the most favorable outcomes on their behalf.A devoted advocate and responsive attorney, Ms. Bostick maintains an unwavering focus on protecting her clients' rights and interests during all legal proceedings, and she returns her clients' phone calls and emails promptly to address their questions and concerns as they arise. Honored for her outstanding professionalism and service, she has earned top rankings and endorsements from her peers as well as numerous positive testimonials and referrals from her satisfied clients.A 2009 graduate of the University of Phoenix with a Bachelor of Science in business management, Ms. Bostick obtained her Juris Doctor in 2016 from Thomas Jefferson School of Law. While in law school, she served as law student committee chair of the American Bar Association's Family Law Section, and she received the Jeffersonian Medal as well as the Witkin Award for Academic Excellence from the Witkin Legal Institute.Along with maintaining a successful legal practice, she is also active in her legal community, and she is a member of The State Bar of California, the Lawyers Club of San Diego, the Consumer Attorneys of San Diego and the Earl B. Gilliam Bar Association. She is also the former vice chair of the Litigation Trial Practice Committee for the American Bar Association's Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section.

Tedeisha Rowe

American Legal Immigration Center

Tedeisha Rowe, an attorney with American Legal Immigration Center in Silver Spring, Maryland, helps clients with Intellectual Property and Immigration concerns. Tedeisha Rowe became licensed to practice law in 2016.

Angela F. Brown

Angela Faye Brown & Associates

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

Robyn E. Ross

Ross & Calandrillo, LLC

Robyn E. Ross is an attorney at the Mountainside, New Jersey, firm of Ross & Calandrillo, LLC. Ms. Ross devotes her practice to family law and serves clients throughout Bergen, Essex, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Passaic, Somerset and Union counties in New Jersey.Ms. Ross earned a bachelor’s degree in law and justice from the College of New Jersey. Before graduating from Seton Hall University School of Law, she gained valuable legal experienced by working at a private New Jersey firm.Licensed to practice law since 2007, Ms. Ross has always focused her practice on family law. In addition to her formal education, she is certified as a matrimonial law attorney by the Supreme Court of New Jersey.Along with being an experienced litigator, Ms. Ross is knowledgeable regarding alternative dispute resolution methods such as mediation. Pursuant to local New Jersey court rules, she is an approved family law mediator.Ms. Ross enjoys being actively involved in the New Jersey legal and professional communities. She volunteers for the Jersey Battered Women’s Service and has assisted with early settlement panel programs in the counties of Essex and Morris. She has previously also held roles, including as co-chair of the Essex County Bar Association’s family law executive committee and former member of the Supreme Court of New Jersey District XB’s ethics committee.Ms. Ross is active in several professional organizations, including the Union County Bar Association, the Garden State Bar Association and New Jersey State Bar Association. She also belongs to the Omega Phi Chi Multicultural Sorority, Inc.

Onik'a Gilliam-Cathcart

Helsell Fetterman LLP

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

Mary E. Lewis Turner

Einstein Law, LLC

An attorney at Columbus, Ohio-based Einstein Law LLC, Mary Lewis Turner provides a variety of legal services for her clients in the central part of the state. Focusing her practice largely on family law and employment law, she assists people who have been the victims of workplace discrimination, including discrimination based on race, gender, disability, age and religion. Ms. Turner also assists employees who have been the target of sexual harassment as well as former employees who have been wrongfully terminated.Ms. Turner handles family law matters as well. She assists people who are facing the end of their marriages and are struggling with such divorce-related issues as property division, child custody and visitation, and spousal and child support. In addition to being a staunch advocate in the courtroom, Ms. Turner uses her training in collaborative law and mediation for clients who would prefer to avoid adversarial litigation. She also has experience with stepparent adoptions and in the preparation of prenuptial agreements.A native of Ohio, Ms. Turner majored in English literature and black world studies at Miami University and received a Bachelor of Arts in 2007. She then went on to attend The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law and obtained her Juris Doctor in 2011. While in law school, she served on the Ohio State Journal on Dispute Resolution and was a member of the school's Pro Bono Research Group.After graduation from law school, Ms. Turner had a solo practice until joining Einstein Law LLC in 2012. Admitted to practice before all Ohio state courts, she is a member of the Ohio Employment Lawyers Association, the Central Ohio Academy of Collaborative Divorce Professionals, and several other professional groups.

Christina Essex

Katz Korin Cunningham

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

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.

Rhonda L. Patterson

The Patterson Law Office, PLLC

Sandra H. Robinson

The Cochran Firm

A personal injury can turn someone's life upside down, as Sandra H. Robinson, a Partner at The Cochran Firm, has seen time and again. For more than 25 years, she has been helping clients in Washington, D.C., and Maryland, to recover compensation for the damages they suffered as a result of negligent acts such as birth injuries, medical malpractice, delayed diagnosis, and wrongful death.Over the course of her career, Ms. Robinson has obtained multimillion-dollar awards on behalf of those she represents; in one year alone, juries awarded her clients over $20 million in compensation for cases of medical negligence. The National Bar Association granted her its Presidential Award. For her work mentoring women lawyers, she received the American Association for Justice Women Trial Lawyers Caucus' Marie Lambert Award.These honors are a reflection of the outstanding advocacy Ms. Robinson provides every day for people who have suffered due to a medical error or other injurious event. She knows how to establish a standard of care and demonstrate that a professional or a facility deviated from that standard, resulting in just compensation for the injuries suffered by those she represents.Ms. Robinson earned a Bachelor of Science in psychology from Oberlin College. She then received a Juris Doctor from The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law in 1982.Sharing her knowledge and experience with others, Ms. Robinson has mentored students and coached moot court teams. Making history as the first African-American president of the Public Justice Foundation, she continues to be active with that organiztion. She is a past president of TLA-DC; the DC Women's Bar Association Foundation; and the Civil Justice Foundation. She has served on the Board of Governors of the American Association for Justice.

LaToya T. Jeter

Brown Bass & Jeter, PLLC

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

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.

Hispanic Female Lawyers

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.

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.

Ofelia Calderon

Calderón Seguin PLC

Ofelia Calderon is an Immigration attorney working in Fairfax, Virginia. Ofelia Calderon works as an attorney at Calderón Seguin PLC. She graduated from University of San Francisco School of Law in 2001. She was subsequently admitted to legal practice in 2001 after passing the bar exam.

Elizabeth Amabile Calandrillo

Ross & Calandrillo, LLC

A founding partner at Ross & Calandrillo, LLC, Elizabeth Amabile Calandrillo focuses her practice almost exclusively on family law matters, although she also has experience in handling residential real estate transactions for sellers and buyers. Located in Mountainside, New Jersey, she has been certified as a specialist in matrimonial law by the Board on Attorney Certification under the auspices of the Supreme Court of New Jersey. Ms. Calandrillo is admitted to practice before all New Jersey and New York state courts, and she has received an "Excellent" peer review rating through Avvo, which is indicative of the high regard in which she is held by her colleagues.In her family law practice, Ms. Calandrillo represents people throughout the state whose marriages are coming to an end and who are thus having to deal with such issues as property division, child custody and visitation, and alimony and child support. While she is a forceful courtroom advocate when negotiations have come to a standstill, her training as a mediator has enabled her to help many of her clients reach an accord on these issues through the use of that alternative dispute resolution method. In addition to her matrimonial practice, Ms. Calandrillo has assisted clients who have already divorced and who are seeking modifications to or the enforcement of existing parenting and support court orders. She has also helps domestic violence victims who are seeking protective orders from the court.Ms. Calandrillo is a graduate of St. Peter's University, where she majored in English and received a Bachelor of Arts magna cum laude in 1994. She subsequently went on to attend Seton Hall University School of Law, and she served on its Interscholastic Moot Court Board before being awarded her Juris Doctor in 2000. Her professional memberships include the Morris County Bar Association.

Elizabeth R. Gonzalez-Sussman

Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP

As a member of Olshan's corporate group, Elizabeth R. Gonzalez-Sussman counsels clients in the areas of corporate and securities law, mergers and acquisitions, and shareholder activist situations. Elizabeth regularly assists both public and privately-held companies in capital raising transactions, tender and exchange offers, mergers and acquisitions, and general corporate and securities law matters, including SEC reporting and corporate governance. Elizabeth also represents and provides strategic guidance to hedge funds and other investors in proxy contests and other shareholder activist situations.

Sonia M. Diaz

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

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

Christina Rubalcava

Flagstaff City Attorney

Christina Rubalcava is an attorney who represents clients in the Flagstaff, Arizona area. Christina Rubalcava chose to pursue a career in law after completing undergraduate studies. She attended Stanford Law School and graduated in 2008. Christina Rubalcava passed the bar exam and was admitted to legal practice in 2009.

Brenda Lopez

Antonyan Miranda, LLP

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

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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Raquel A. Salas

Avanti Law Group

Raquel Salas is a litigator. She has represented individuals, manufacturers, contractors, financial institutions and others involved in employment, commercial, and construction disputes. Her family law practice is dedicated to complex divorces, spousal support, child custody and support, complex business valuation distribution and pre- and post-nuptial agreements. Raquel's criminal defense practice focuses in helping individuals prevent and defend criminal charges, as well as other punitive civil and administrative cases.

Monica R. Garcia

Butt Thornton & Baehr PC

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

Isabel d. Castillo

Law Offices of Isabel Castillo, P.A.

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

Cristina Antelo

Ferox Strategies

Rossana Arteaga-Gomez

AXS Law Group PLC

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

Adelita Orefice

Barrett & Singal, P.C.

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

Asian Female Lawyers

Rebecca A. Chaffee

Best & Flanagan LLP

As a member of the Family Law Section of the well-known and highly respected Minneapolis law firm of Best & Flanagan LLP, attorney Rebecca A. Chaffee has established herself as a leader in her area of legal practice. An experienced negotiator and litigator, Ms. Chaffee focuses on finding client-centered solutions to complex legal concerns. She helps Minnesota families with personal and financial concerns related to the following:· Child support· Child custody· Parenting time· Grandparent rights· Spousal maintenance· Marriage dissolutions· Legal separations· Lump-sum child support settlements· Paternity actions· AdoptionsMs. Chaffee is particularly adept at navigating the complex financial concerns that often accompany family law disputes. From proper business valuations to challenging property divisions, clients turn to her for high-quality and tenacious representation of their long-term financial interests.After graduating with honors from the University of Minnesota Law School in 2000, she received admittance to the Minnesota State Bar Association in the same year. In 2001, the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit granted her permission to practice. Attorney Chaffee also has admittance to practice before the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Tribal Court, Prairie Island Indian Community Tribal Court and the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Tribal Court.Due to her reputation as a consummate professional and successful attorney, clients throughout Minneapolis continue to turn to attorney Chaffee for guidance during difficult circumstances. Ms. Chaffee also serves as a court-appointed Guardian ad Litem. Additionally, she maintains active memberships in the American Bar Association, Minnesota Asian Pacific American Bar Association and Minnesota Women Lawyers.

Jennifer Dulay Mizulski

Quan Law Group

Jill M. Hasegawa

Ashford & Wriston, LLP

Jill M. Hasegawa studied at University of Hawai'i at Manoa William S. Richardson School of Law. She graduated in 2004. After passing the bar exam, she was admitted to legal practice in 2004.

Julia M. Wei

Diemer & Wei, LLP

Attorney Julia M. Wei is a partner with the Diemer & Wei, LLP, law firm in San Jose, California. A top-rated attorney in practice since 2001, Ms. Wei represents the rights and interests of creditors, lenders and other stakeholders, including foreclosure investors, mortgage brokers, load servicers and private money investors, in their attempts at recovering their investments and equity in defaulted loans.Over the course of her career, Ms. Wei has gained extensive trial experience and handled numerous adversary proceedings in bankruptcy courts throughout her region. She also recently obtained a favorable arbitration award of more than $180,000 on behalf of a class of property owners against a builder.A recognized leader in her field, Ms. Wei co-authored an article for the California Real Property Journal, where she examined the decision made regarding a high-profile case involving wrongful foreclosures following the subprime bust of 2008. She also maintains an online blog devoted to California's lending and foreclosure laws, and she once served on the adjunct legal faculty at Menlo College and Lincoln Law School of San Jose.Moreover, Ms. Wei has remained active in her legal community, and she has served as vice president of The Palo Alto Area Bar Association, as well as co-chair for the organization's Committee on Women in the Law. In addition, she served on the Santa Clara County Bar Association Real Property Section's Executive Committee, and she is a member of the Asian American Bar Association of the Greater Bay Area and the Silicon Valley Bar Association. She also served on the board of the Bay Area Bankruptcy Forum.A 1995 graduate of the University of California at Berkeley, Ms. Wei worked in the telecommunications and software industries as a financial analyst before deciding to become an attorney. She then attended the Santa Clara University School of Law, where she obtained her Juris Doctor in 2001. She is also an alumna of Alpha Gamma Delta's Omicron Chapter. Ms. Wei holds "Superb" client ratings on Avvo, and she has received recognition from her peers for her exceptional professionalism and service.

Doris Cheng

Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger

Doris Cheng is a member of Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger, a premier San Francisco-based law firm dedicated to representing victims of negligence in California and other U.S. jurisdictions. She has obtained several six- and seven-figure settlements on behalf of her clients and has secured a number of favorable jury verdicts in state and federal courts throughout California.Doris graduated from the University of San Francisco School of Law in 1997, with distinction as a public interest law scholar. Following graduation, she served as a law clerk to the Honorable Saundra Brown Armstrong, U.S. district judge for the Northern District of California. In 2008, Doris was nominated as a finalist for the "Trial Lawyer of the Year" award given by the San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association. She frequently speaks on issues related to her practice at both national and international conferences, and has taught advocacy skills to students and practicing attorneys for various organizations.

Trisha Nishimoto

Cades Schutte LLP

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

Fenlene Edrington

Moreton & Edrington, P.L.C.

Rai Saint Chu

Turbin Chu Heidt

Rai Chu began practicing law in 1972. Rai Chu is an attorney at Turbin Chu Heidt, helping people with personal injury matters. Turbin Chu Heidt has an office in Honolulu, Hawaii, serving the local community. In addition to addressing personal injury matters.

Erin M. Kobayashi

Kleintop & Luria, LLP

Moonjung Jenny Kim

Law Offices of Spar & Bernstein, P.C.

Bonnie Richardson

Richardson Wright LLP

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

Miki Okumura

Goodsill Anderson Quinn & Stifel LLP

Miki Okumura is an attorney at Goodsill Anderson Quinn & Stifel LLP and helps clients address Tax legal issues. Miki Okumura graduated in 1984 from University of California Hastings College of the Law. Miki Okumura was admitted to practice law in 1984. She represents clients in the Honolulu area.

June P. Hoidal

Zimmerman Reed LLP

June is a partner at Zimmerman Reed and Co-Chair of the Public Client & AG practice. June’s practice focuses on representing governmental entities, businesses, and individuals who have experienced losses due to antitrust violations, and consumer and financial fraud.Highlights of her recent experience include:Currently represents Minnesota in its litigation against e-cigarette manufacturer, JUUL, for deceptive marketing and targeting Minnesota’s youth.Currently represents Indiana and Vermont in their investigations into and litigation against entities responsible for the deceptive marketing, sale, and distribution of opioids.Currently represents Minnesota cities in litigation against manufacturers over contamination of stormwater ponds caused by coal-tar based sealants containing carcinogenic PAHs (polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons).Currently represents Mississippi in litigation against Navient and Sallie Mae Bank, alleging deceptive and unfair lending practices in the origination and servicing of student loans directed at the State’s student loan borrowers.Interim Co-Lead Counsel in an action against fiduciaries of U.S. Bancorp Pension Plan for violations of ERISA. The case is awaiting a decision from the U.S. Supreme Court on the issue of the plan participants’ Article III standing.Co-led the legal team representing New Mexico in litigation against Visa and MasterCard. Presented oral arguments on defendants’ motion to dismiss.Represented Mississippi in an antitrust case against LCD screen manufacturers, which culminated in a 9-0 decision from the U.S. Supreme Court on a question of removability of a parens patriae action. Presented oral arguments on defendants’ motions to dismiss.Led the legal teams that secured settlements totaling $26.5 million in Telephone Consumer Protection Act cases (Soular v. Northern Tier Energy; Lennartson v. Papa Murphy’s Holdings, Inc.). Successfully briefed and argued dispositive motions.Member of the trial team representing the City of Farmington Hills pension fund in litigation relating to Wells Fargo’s securities lending program. Reached $62.5 million settlement two days prior to trial.Prior to joining the firm, June served as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable Arthur J. Boylan, Chief Magistrate Judge for the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota. She gained substantial experience following law school working at Fulbright & Jaworski in Washington, D.C. and Gray Plant Mooty in Minneapolis, practicing in diverse subject areas including contract disputes, franchise, products liability, insurance, and employment law.June currently serves on: the Board of Directors for The Fund for Legal Aid; the Advisory Board for the Minnesota Urban Debate League; the Antitrust Council for the Minnesota State Bar Association; and the Publications Committee for the Bench & Bar of Minnesota.June graduated cum laude from the University of Minnesota Law School in 2003, where she was the Lead Managing Editor for the Minnesota Law Review and a member of the Dean’s List. She is admitted to the state courts of Minnesota and the U.S. District Courts for the District of Minnesota.

Nikki S. Mesnard

Mesnard Law Office

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

Nicole Ramos Takemoto

Hartog | Baer | Hand

Nicole Ramos Takemoto is an associate at Hartog, Baer & Hand APC, where she focuses her practice primarily on estate planning and administration. Based in Orinda, California, she furnishes dedicated representation to clients throughout the state, and she has been a member in good standing of The State Bar of California since 2008.In her estate planning practice, Ms. Takemoto regularly prepares and reviews wills, a variety of revocable and irrevocable trusts, financial and health care powers of attorney, and advance medical directives. In this regard, she advises her clients on the most applicable ways to protect and preserve their assets, taking into account the federal and state tax consequences. In addition, Ms. Takemoto provides advice and counsel to business owners on their succession planning in the event of their retirement, incapacity, or death, and her experience encompasses advising clients whose assets constitute a mixture of community and separately owned property.Majoring in legal studies, Ms. Takemoto attended the University of California, Santa Cruz, as an undergraduate, and she received a Bachelor of Arts in 2003. She then went on to pursue her legal education at Golden Gate University School of Law on a scholarship, and while she was there, she served several internships, including one with the State Board of Equalization. After being awarded her Juris Doctor in 2008, Ms. Takemoto was an attorney with an estate planning and administration firm while she continued her education at her law school alma mater, and she obtained an LL.M. with honors in taxation in 2010. Prior to joining Hartog, Baer & Hand APC in February 2018, she spent several years as an attorney with a leading trusts and estates firm in the Bay Area. Her professional memberships include the Contra Costa County Bar Association membership.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Margaret D. Stock

Cascadia Cross Border Law Group LLC

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

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Mykell L. Messman

Messman & Alleman, PLC

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

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Kristin M. Kaminski

Maxey Kaminski, A Law Corporation

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

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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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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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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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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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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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Divorce Lawyers for Women

Katherine E. Stoner

Stoner Welsh & Schmidt

Katherine E. Stoner is an attorney providing legal services covering Family Law and Estate Planning & Probate. After passing the bar exam, she was admitted to legal practice in 1978.

Hannah R. Suhr

Law Office of Andrew H. Shaw, P.C.

She works for the law firm of Andrew H. Shaw, P. C., in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, providing legal services on family law, civil laws and DUI / DWI offenses and criminal defense to the surrounding community. Hannah Suhr graduated from Pennsylvania State University with a law degree from the Dickinson School of Law and graduated in 2011. Hannah Suhr passed the bar association in 2011. The multi-factor selection process includes independent research, peer-to-peer nominations and evaluations, and professional achievements in legal practice.

Jennifer R. Morton

Jean M. Mahserjian, Esq., PC

Jennifer R. Morton studied at Albany Law School. She graduated in 2007. After passing the bar exam, she was admitted to legal practice in 2008.

Kimberly J. Lowry

Law Offices of Kimberly J. Lowry, LLC

Kimberly J. Lowry is an attorney providing legal services covering Family Law. After passing the bar exam, she was admitted to legal practice in 1988.

Michon H. Hughes

Hastings Hughes & Associates, PLLC

Michon H. Hughes is an attorney at Hastings Hughes & Associates, PLLC and helps clients address Criminal Defense legal issues. Michon Hughes graduated in 2008 from The University of Tulsa College of Law. Michon Hughes was admitted to practice law in 2008. She represents clients in the Tulsa area.

Dena Horvath

Elhart & Horvath, P.C.

Dena Horvath is an attorney who represents clients in the Traverse City, Michigan area. Dena Horvath chose to pursue a career in law after completing undergraduate studies. She attended The Thomas M. Cooley Law School and graduated in 2011. Dena Horvath passed the bar exam and was admitted to legal practice in 2012.

Sarah Mahony Eaton

Shimalla, Wechsler, Lepp & D'Onofrio, LLP

Sarah Mahony Eaton attended law school and graduated from Seton Hall University School of Law in 2007. Sarah Eaton began practicing law in 2007. Sarah Eaton is an attorney at Shimalla, Wechsler, Lepp & D'Onofrio, LLP, helping people with Family Law issues. Shimalla, Wechsler, Lepp & D'Onofrio, LLP has an office in Warren, New Jersey, serving the local community.

Kristina Buchthal Alkass

Lavelle Law Ltd.

Jo-Anna Nieves

The Nieves Law Firm, APC

Jo-Anna Nieves studied at Florida State University College of Law. She graduated in 2009. After passing the bar exam, she was admitted to legal practice in 2011.

Melanie L. Straw-Boone

Straw-Boone Doheny Banks & Mudd PLLC

Marissa T. Jones

Law Office of Marissa T. Jones

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

Margaret L. Montano

Petronzio Schneier Co., L.P.A.

Margaret L. Montano is an attorney at Petronzio Schneier Co., L.P.A. and helps clients address Bankruptcy legal issues. Margaret Montano was admitted to practice law in 2009. She represents clients in the Cleveland area.

Deborah H. Wald

The Wald Law Group, P.C.

Deborah H. Wald is an attorney who represents clients in the San Francisco, California area. Deborah Wald chose to pursue a career in law after completing undergraduate studies. She attended Northeastern University School of Law and graduated in 1987. Deborah Wald passed the bar exam and was admitted to legal practice in 1987.

Kimberly K. Bonifas

Morris, Laing, Evans, Brock & Kennedy, Chartered

Kimberly K. Bonifas studied at The University of Kansas School of Law. She graduated in 2002. After passing the bar exam, she was admitted to legal practice in 2002.

Annelisa D. Smith

McKean Smith

Annelisa D. Smith is an attorney at McKean Smith, LLC, in Portland, Oregon. Ms. Smith practices family law and serves clients in Hillsboro and Portland, Oregon, as well as in Moses Lake and Vancouver, Washington. She has experience with divorce, child custody, child support, domestic violence, international family law matters, LGBT family law, parenting plans, relocation, third-party custody and more.A native of the Portland area, Ms. Smith has been admitted to practice law since 2006 and is licensed in Oregon and Washington. She is experienced with both litigation and collaborative divorce methods.Ms. Smith holds a bachelor’s degree from Oregon State University and earned her law degree from Vermont Law School. Her prior legal experience includes working in the area of public defense handling cases involving child abuse, neglect and termination of parental rights.Outside of the office, Ms. Smith enjoys staying active in her legal and professional communities by serving on the boards of nonprofit organizations such as the Oregon Academy of Family Law Practitioners. She also serves on the advisory committee of the American Bar Association Center on Children and the Law and is secretary of the board of BRAVO Youth Orchestras.Ms. Smith volunteers and provides pro bono representation when possible. She volunteers with Legal Aid Services of Oregon and the National Court Appointed Special Advocate Association. She is a member of the Multnomah Bar Association, the Oregon State Bar, Oregon Women Lawyers, the American Bar Association and The Gus J. Solomon American Inn of Court.