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Toni Y. Long

The Long Law Group, PC

Attorney Toni Y. Long is the managing partner of The Long Law Group, PC, in Pasadena, California. Ms. Long focuses her practice on business, commercial, corporate, entertainment, labor and sports law, serving clients throughout Los Angeles and Ventura counties in areas, including Los Angeles, Pasadena, Riverside and San Bernardino.Ms. Long has more than 15 years of experience in a variety of legal areas. She handles complex business transactions and provides businesses and employers advice regarding numerous aspects of their endeavors. She has extensive experience drafting and negotiating major business contracts, as well as handling various matters in entertainment and sports law.Before founding The Long Law Group, PC, Ms. Long spent many years as a partner at a major corporate firm, handling multimillion-dollar business and M&A dealings. She also served as director of business and legal affairs for an international film establishment and practiced as an associate at a private firm, cultivating her business law knowledge.Ms. Long earned a bachelor’s degree in communications from Stanford University. She received her law degree from the University of California, Los Angeles School of Law. She attained her license to practice law in 2001, which made her eligible to appear before all California state courts.Recognizing her success, Pasadena magazine has recognized Ms. Long as a “top attorney” in the corporate law area several years in a row. She uses her knowledge and experience to help others by mentoring students and graduates of her alma mater, the University of California, Los Angeles School of Law and law schools throughout her community.

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.

Yashiba Blanchard

Law Office of Yashiba Glenn Blanchard, LLC

Amber K. Boyd

Amber Boyd Attorney at Law

Attorney Amber K. Boyd is the founder and owner of Amber K Boyd Attorney at Law located in Indianapolis, Indiana. A highly versatile attorney, Ms. Boyd represents the rights and entitlements of a diverse range of clients throughout the state who have legal challenges involving any of the following:· Employment and labor law· Estate planning and probate· Business litigation· Legal research and writingA 2009 graduate of Dillard University in New Orleans, Louisiana, Ms. Boyd obtained her Juris Doctor from Washington and Lee University School of Law in 2012, where she earned designation as an Equal Justice America Legal Services Fellow. The Indiana State Bar Association admitted her to practice the following year.Ms. Boyd began her legal career serving as a compliance officer with Nationstar Mortgage, where she managed 19 law firms throughout the country with their matters involving state and federal regulatory compliance, operational litigation support, foreclosure analyses, policy and procedure testing, and more. She then established her own private practice, where she focuses primarily on representing employees with their serious and complex labor and employment law issues.In addition, Ms. Boyd also served as a volunteer attorney with the Vision Development Center, where she was responsible for planning and developing the organization's mission and vision, and ensuring compliance with all applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. She also facilitated a number of seminars regarding entity formation and other legal topics.Throughout her career, Ms. Boyd has maintained an active presence with the Indiana State Bar's Leadership Development Academy, and she has conducted lectures before the Indiana Continuing Legal Education Foundation on important employment law matters. Committed to her local community as well, Ms. Boyd currently serves on the board for both the Asante Children's Theatre and the Mapleton-Fall Creek Neighborhood Association.

Pamela Y. Price

Law Offices of Pamela Price

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

Nadia Deans Kalata

Garvish Immigration Law Group, LLC

Nadia Deans Kalata is a Senior Associate at Garvish Immigration Law Group, LLC in Atlanta, Georgia. Born and raised in Kingston, Jamaica, Nadia developed her passion for immigration law through her own personal experience with the immigration process in the United States. As a result, she has a unique perspective and understanding of her clients’ concerns and the challenges they face when dealing with the U.S. immigration system. Nadia has over thirteen years of experience in both business and family-based Immigration Law issues. Over the years, she has developed her expertise in assisting local, national, and international companies in securing global talent through intracompany transferee (L-1), specialty occupation (H-1B), and treaty investor (E-2) visas. She also assists individual clients in obtaining non-immigrant status as well as lawful permanent residence in the U.S. through employment and family-based petitions.

Falen O. Cox

Cox, Rodman & Middleton, LLC

Make Falen Cox your sword, your shield, your lawyer. Falen is a partner in the law firm of Cox, Rodman, & Middleton located in historic Savannah, Georgia. Falen represents people who have been injured by the negligence of others. Falen works to protect the rights of her clients who have been injured in car accidents, slip and falls, or as a result of unsafe premises or products; she also represents the estates of those whose injuries resulted in wrongful death. Cox, Rodman, & Middleton takes a client-centered approach to representation and works as a team to ensure that every client receives personal, dedicated, and effective representation guided by the tenants of: Justice, Wisdom, and Advocacy. Falen practices in Chatham County, Bryan County, Effingham County, Bulloch County, and throughout the state of Georgia--personal injury consultations are always free. Prior to founding Cox, Rodman, & Middleton, Falen litigated hundreds of cases as an assistant public defender and was assigned to the elite Major Crimes Division. Falen has taken the skills she learned in and out of the courtroom during her six years in the public defender's office and applied them to her personal injury practice. In addition to her personal injury practice, Falen also represent clients on appeal in criminal and civil cases, represents clients facing serious criminal charges, and probates estates. Falen is both a skilled negotiator and a fearless trial attorney. Falen graduated from Mercer Law School where she was inducted into the Order of the Barristers, served as the Chair of Mercer Advocacy Council's Client Counseling and Negotiations division, and won First Place Team Champion and Best Brief at the Charleston School of Law National Moot Court Competition. Falen has been recognized by the Savannah Multicultural Chamber of Commerce as a top Forty Under Forty and was awarded the organization's Emerging Leader Award in 2018. Falen has also provided legal commentary to the Los Angeles Sentinel and has been featured in the Savannah Morning News and the Savannah Tribune.

Kristin Grant

Grant Attorneys at Law PLLC

As the managing partner of Grant Attorneys at Law PLLC in New York, New York, attorney Kristin Grant serves the rights and interests of a diverse range of clients throughout the greater New York City metro area and all across the state. She has extensive experience helping her clients protect their important ideas, inventions and trade secrets as well as assisting those who need support prosecuting any infringements or violations thereof.A registered patent attorney with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, Ms. Grant handles all matters pertaining to the acquisition, protection and enforcement of patents, trademarks, copyrights and other intellectual property protections. Serving both individual and corporate clients in a variety of industries, she has achieved notable success not only with providing effective representation and support regarding intellectual property protections but also with providing invaluable counsel involving regulatory compliance and industry-specific issues.Earlier in her career, Ms. Grant worked at two prominent-area intellectual property law firms, where she gained invaluable insight into all areas of patent, trademark and copyright law. She also served as a patent consultant for AltSchool, a nationwide community of schools and educators devoted to helping children reach their full potential in this technology-driven age. There, she worked closely with software developers and engineers throughout all stages of the patent process.A 2006 graduate of Howard University with a Bachelor of Science in chemistry, Ms. Grant received her Master of Business Administration from the University of Wales in 2010. She then returned to New York and attended New York Law School, where she obtained her Juris Doctor in 2013. While in law school, she was a member of the Media, Entertainment, & Fashion Law Association as well as the Black Law Students Association, and she regularly contributed to an online website devoted to fashion law and other legal topics.Ms. Grant is admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. She maintains an active membership with the National Association of Patent Practitioners, the New York Intellectual Property Law Association, the New York City Bar and the New York State Bar Association's Patent Law Committee.Recognized for her exemplary professionalism and service, Ms. Grant has received “Superb” client ratings on Avvo as well as a Top 40 Under 40 designation from the American Society of Legal Advocates.

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.

Katrina S. Brown

Brown Bass & Jeter, PLLC

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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Rhonda L. Patterson

The Patterson Law Office, PLLC

Kamelia (Mia) Poppe

Law Firm of Poppe & Associates, PLLC

Attorney Kamelia (Mia) Poppe is the founder and managing partner of the Law Firm of Poppe & Associates, PLLC, in New York, New York. A Lead Counsel-rated lawyer with more than 11 years of legal experience, Ms. Poppe adheres to her firm's motto to provide "relentless advocacy" to clients throughout New York City and surrounding areas who have legal needs involving any of the following:· Family law and divorce· High-asset divorce· Child custody and support· Same-sex family law· Fathers' rights and paternity· Complex property division and equitable distribution· Nuptial, separation and settlement agreements· Business law· Elder law· Immigration law· Divorce mediation· AppealsA staunch advocate for her clients, Ms. Poppe has become a champion of women's and children's rights and female empowerment, and she also has an abiding passion for ensuring fathers receive their fair shake in divorce proceedings and maintain an active, healthy relationship with their children. She also has extensive experience handling cases involving international child custody and abduction and Hague Convention matters as well as cases that fall under the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act.Prior to becoming an attorney, Ms. Poppe led a successful career in finance and banking, and she credits this experience with bolstering her unique ability to help her clients resolve their finance-related issues regarding their divorces. While assisting her clients in this legal area, she routinely works with forensic accountants and other financial professionals to uncover hidden assets and ensure her clients obtain their full share of martial property. She is also very familiar with Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.A 1986 graduate of the College of Charleston, Ms. Poppe worked for more than 22 years at several large financial institutions, where she ultimately became Senior Business Leader. Upon deciding to pursue her legal profession, she attended North Carolina Central University School of Law, where she obtained her Juris Doctor magna cum laude in 2008 and served as journal editor for legal commentary in the areas of corporate and business law in the school's Law Review journal.Ms. Poppe holds her license to practice before all New York state courts as well as before the U.S. District Court for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York and the District of New Jersey. She is also an active member of the New York City and New York State Bar Associations and the American Bar Association, and she serves on the Lincoln Center Kids Steering Committee.

Keisha A. Garner

Garner Law PLLC

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

M. Lynda Sheridan

Law Offices of Lynda Sheridan

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

Hispanic Female Lawyers

Annette C. Escobar

ACE Law

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

Christina 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.

Tiffany U. Vivo

Vivo Law Offices, LLC.

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

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.

Dolly Hernandez

Boyd Richards Parker & Colonnelli

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

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.

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.

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.

Lymari J. Santana

Mack & Santana Law Offices, P.C.

As one of the founding shareholders of Mack & Santana Law Offices, P.C., Lymari J. Santana brings to the practice of family law over twenty years of litigation and trial experience, and a diverse background. Lymari has been practicing law since 1994, focusing exclusively on family law litigation since 2000. She co-founded Mack & Santana Law Offices, P.C. in 2004. Lymari has successfully represented clients in complex high asset and high net-worth divorce cases. She is also experienced in effectively representing clients facing challenging and complicated custody, parenting time and financial issues in divorce cases, paternity cases, post-divorce modifications and enforcement of court orders. Lymari excels in providing strong, dynamic advocacy for her clients, combined with efficient, creative legal services. Lymari lectures frequently on family law topics for continuing legal education courses, and she has co-authored several published articles on a wide-range of family law issues.Lymari received a bilingual education and she speaks, reads and writes Spanish as fluently as English. She attended the University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras, on an Army Reserve Officer’s Training Corps (ROTC) scholarship and earned a degree in political science with honors in 1991. After graduation, Lymari moved to Detroit, Michigan, to pursue a law degree at Michigan State University College of Law. After graduating from law school in 1994, Lymari served as an attorney in the United States Army Judge Advocate General Corps (JAG) for nearly five years. Initially, Lymari advised soldiers and their families on family law issues, tax issues, consumer law and wills and estates. Lymari finished her military career after serving a tour of duty as a criminal defense lawyer with the paratroopers of the 82nd Airborne Division. In 2000, Lymari brought her litigation experience to family law when she relocated to establish a private practice in the Twin Cities.Lymari has worked as a lawyer-volunteer for the Hennepin County Family Court Settlement Program. She has also worked as a lawyer-volunteer for the Spanish LAW Clinics at Tubman (a non-profit organization), providing assistance on family law issues to individuals who have difficulty with speaking English or who do not speak English at all. Lymari resides in Plymouth, MN with her husband Chris and her son Cyrus.

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Tara 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.

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.

Charina P. Garcia

Wolfsdorf Rosenthal LLP

Charina P. Garcia is a partner at Wolfsdorf Rosenthal LLP and manages the firm’s Northern California – Oakland office. She represents and advises many Fortune 500 and start-up companies, as well as individuals on both employment and family-based immigration matters.Ms. Garcia is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA). She has served on the Executive Board of the Northern California Chapter of AILA and was the Vice-Chair of the AILA National Liaison Committee for the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service’s California Service Center. In addition, Ms. Garcia has served on the Board of Directors for Filipino Advocates for Justice (formerly Filipinos for Affirmative Action) and has previously served on the Board for the Filipino Bar Association of Northern California (FBANC). She was also a member of the faculty of Law Review CLE, Sterling Education Services and Lorman Education Services, which provides continuing education seminars.Ms. Garcia earned a Juris Doctorate from the University of Washington in Seattle, Washington. While attending the University of Washington, she argued successfully before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and participated in the Refugee and Immigrant Advocacy Clinic. She completed her undergraduate degree at the University of California, Berkeley earning a major in Economics and a minor in Asian-American Studies. Ms. Garcia is also admitted to argue before the U.S. Supreme Court.

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.

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Melissa Lin

Righi Fitch Law Group

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

Laila Raheen

Livesay & Myers, P.C.

As a lead senior associate with the Virginia law firm of Livesay & Myers, P.C., attorney Laila Raheen focuses her practice exclusively on family law. Working out of the firm's offices in Fairfax and Manassas, Ms. Raheen serves clients throughout the area who have legal needs involving any of the following:· Adoption· Child custody and visitation· Child support· Divorce and legal separation· Military divorce· Premarital agreements· Name changes· Protective ordersKnown for her no-nonsense approach, Ms. Raheen delivers the practical, straightforward advise her clients need to make the best-informed decisions about the matters that affect their cases. A highly rated trial attorney, she aggressively pursues the most favorable outcomes possible for those she serves both inside and outside the courtroom, and she has earned numerous awards and honors for her professionalism and service as well as many positive reviews and referrals from satisfied clients.Recognized as one of the 10 Best Attorneys in Virginia for Client Satisfaction in family law by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys, Ms. Raheen has a 10.0 rating on Justia, and she received the Client's Choice Award from Avvo in 2016-2017.A 2008 graduate of the University of Toronto, Ms. Raheen attended the University of Richmond School of Law, where she obtained her Juris Doctor cum laude in 2013. The Virginia State Bar admitted her to practice that same year, and she is also admitted to practice before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit and the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia.Widely regarded as a leader in her field, Ms. Raheen has published several articles and blogs on a variety of topics related to family law, and she maintains active memberships with several local, state and national bar associations.

Hui Zeng

Zeng Law Group, PLLC

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

Honghui S. Yu

Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP

As a corporate associate at Olshan, Honghui S. Yu engages in general corporate and securities law transactions, focusing on securities offerings and M&A transactions.Honghui has assisted publicly traded and privately held companies in mergers and acquisitions, capital raising transactions, and other securities law and compliance matters, including SEC reporting requirements and corporate governance. In addition, Honghui has advised early-stage companies on issues involving formation and financing.Honghui was a summer associate at Olshan in 2013. She received her J.D., cum laude, from Washington University School of Law, and her B.A., with honors, in History and Economics from The University of Chicago.Prior to joining Olshan, she was a legal intern at the Division of Enforcement of the Securities and Exchange Commission.Honghui is fluent in Mandarin Chinese.

Fenlene Edrington

Moreton & Edrington, P.L.C.

Katherine M. M. Lukela

Kleintop & Luria, LLP

Janice P. Kim

Law Office of Janice P. Kim

Janice P. Kim studied at Georgetown University Law Center. She graduated in 1983. After passing the bar exam, she was admitted to legal practice in 1983.

Alma Soongi Beck

Lakin Spears, LLP

Alma Soongi Beck is a partner in the Trusts and Estates Group of Lakin Spears, LLP, and is a certified specialist in estate planning, trust and probate law with the California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization.Alma’s practice focuses on estate planning and administration, with particular experience working with same-sex and unmarried couples, Medi-Cal and long-term care planning, IRA inheritance trusts, and special needs trusts.Alma conducts public and private workshops on a variety of estate planning topics such as marriage, domestic partnership, estate planning and property issues for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) individuals, couples and families, as well as Medi-Cal, long-term care and IRA Inheritance Trust planning.In recent years, she has conducted public programs for the San Mateo County Law Library, San Mateo County Pride Initiative, Our Family Coalition (for LGBT parents and families), Gay Asian Pacific Alliance (GAPA), Asian Pacific Islander Queer Women and Transgender Community (APIQWTC), Openhouse (for LGBT Seniors), the National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR), and the Horizons Foundation.Alma has served on the board of Transgender Law Center, Our Family Coalition, Bay Area Lawyers for Individual Freedom (BALiF), and the Korean American Bar Association of Northern California (KABA-NC).Alma graduated law school from Georgetown University in 1998, and has an LL.M. in Taxation from Golden Gate Law School from 2004. For college, she graduted from Yale University with a B.A. in American Studies (Ethnic Studies concentration), and for high school, she attended Phillips Academy in Andover, Massachusetts (1988).

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.

Connie C. Chow

Ashford & Wriston, LLP

Connie C. Chow is an attorney serving clients in Honolulu, Hawaii. Connie Chow decided to pursue a legal career after completing her undergraduate studies. She attended the University of Hawaii at the Manoa William S. Richardson School of Law and graduated in 2006. Connie Chow passed the bar exam and was admitted to the bar in 2006.

Judy Yuriko Lee

Goodsill Anderson Quinn & Stifel LLP

Judy Yuriko Lee studied at Santa Clara University School of Law. She graduated in 1989. After passing the bar exam, she was admitted to legal practice in 1989.

C. Sei-Hee Arii

Arii Law Firm, LLC

"Sei-Hee Arii: one in a million attorney; once in a lifetime individual. . Her knowledge, expertise and professionalism saved my life." My promise to you: I will look after your best interest; treat you like the individual that you are; and I will fight... for you. I have successfully litigated criminal, serious traffic (DUI/DWI), and civil cases for over 20 years. From 2013 to 2019, I received AVVO's Superb 10.0 rating and its Clients' Choice Award. Call or text me at 240-621-0529 to get started.

Lei Jiang

Lei Jiang LLC

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

Duriya Dhinojwala

Brennan, Manna & Diamond, LLC

Duriya Dhinojwala is an attorney who represents clients in the Akron, Ohio area. Duriya Dhinojwala chose to pursue a career in law after completing undergraduate studies. She attended The University of Akron School of Law and graduated in 2002. Duriya Dhinojwala passed the bar exam and was admitted to legal practice in 2002.

Amita Patel Rossetti

Tinley, Renehan & Dost, LLP

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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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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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Kristy M. Blurton

Holmes Diggs & Sadler

Respect for others is Kristy Blurton’s touchstone in her family law practice; especially respect and understanding of her clients. Kristy recognizes how emotional divorce and custody can be and she navigates these sensitive family law matters with compassion.Kristy’s approach is to understand the specific facts and complexities of each divorce or custody case and then to apply a tailor-made strategy. No family is the same; therefore, no approach to a divorce or custody case can be the same. Kristy understands the need to provide clarity and support for her clients. She offers strategies for the fight as well as solutions for settlement. She combines this approach and philosophy with passion and determination to achieve the best result for all of her clients in divorce and custody matters.Kristy focuses her practice exclusively on family law. She has a depth of experience, and not just with the run-of-the-mill. In addition to divorce and custody, Kristy has significant experience with complex property cases, divorce cases involving complex estate planning such as trusts, as well as international divorce and custody issues. She has first and second chair trial experience, including jury trial experience. She also has experience in family-law appeals.Kristy is licensed to practice before all Texas state courts and the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas. Kristy received her bachelor’s degree from Baylor University and graduated with highest honors from the Texas Southern Thurgood Marshall School of Law. In both undergrad and law school, she excelled in moot court and mock trial competitions.Kristy is the daughter of two veterans of the U.S. Army and so she spent much of her younger life traveling, which gave her a broader world-view that has enabled her to better serve her international divorce clients. Kristy’s competitive nature drove her to excellence in volleyball at a national level in high school and college.Kristy’s philosophy of respect and understanding for individuals also extends to her community. She leads many of Holmes, Diggs & Sadler’s community service projects including organizing shifts at the Houston Food Bank as well as the firm’s work with Adopt-an-Angel. Kristy is a Co-Founder of Women of Law, a non-profit organization benefiting minority women in the legal community, and she serves on the Young Professional’s Board of Covenant House Texas, an organization that supports homeless youth in Houston.Kristy lives in Round Rock, and has practiced her entire family law career in Austin, Houston, and in the central Texas counties and communities.

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Michelle Hopkins

The Hopkins Law Firm, PLLC

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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Divorce Lawyers for Women

Lori Cieckiewicz

Lori Cieckiewicz, P.C.

Lori Cieckiewicz is an attorney providing legal services covering Family Law and Estate Planning & Probate and Real Estate. After passing the bar exam, she was admitted to legal practice in 1998.

Christine A. Hearn

Allen Dell, P.A.

Christine Hearn graduated from Notre Dame Law School in 1994, and for over 20 years she has practiced solely in the area of marital and family law in Tampa Bay and throughout the State of Florida. She is a skilled trial lawyer, as well as an experienced collaborative divorce attorney. Throughout her career, she has represented doctors, lawyers, CEO’s and other corporate executives, financial advisors, business owners, professional athletes, and their spouses.Ms. Hearn has the knowledge and experience to help guide her clients and their families through the difficult legal and emotional issues that often arise in family law matters. She prides herself on efficiently and effectively advocating for her clients, while maintaining a logical approach to her cases and helping her clients remain focused on the "big picture." Ms. Hearn’s practice involves dissolution of marriage actions, post-judgment modification and enforcement actions, and pre- and post-divorce planning. She is proficient in handling all aspects of family law, including property distribution, asset and business valuation, alimony, child support, complex tax issues, parenting plans, and timesharing arrangements. Ms. Hearn has been formally trained as a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Law Mediator and often relies upon these skills to successfully negotiate creative settlements for her clients. She has also been extensively trained in Collaborative Law, and is constantly striving to improve her skills by regularly participating in advanced trainings. She has successfully completed a number of collaborative divorce cases, and advocates the use of the collaborative process as a peaceful alternative to litigating divorce disputes. She is one of the founding members of what is now the largest collaborative divorce practice group in the State of Florida, Next Generation Divorce, and served as the organization’s President from 2014-1015. Ms. Hearn is also an active member of the Tampa Bay Collaborative Divorce Group and the International Association of Collaborative Professionals, and is currently serving as the Co-Chair of the Collaborative Law Section of the Hillsborough County Bar Association.Ms. Hearn has been certified as a Guardian ad Litem volunteer and has served on the Board of Directors of the Child Abuse Council and the Forest Hills Youth Baseball League. She is a member of the Family Law Section of the Florida Bar, as well as the Hillsborough County Bar Association. She received her B.S. from the Newhouse School of Communications at Syracuse University in 1990.

Shon Anne Cook

Shon Cook Law PC

The founder of Shon Cook Law, PC, Shon A. Cook now focuses her practice on divorce and other family law matters. From her firm's office in Whitehall, Michigan, she provides advice and counsel to clients throughout Western Michigan, including Allegan, Kent, Muskegon, Oceana, Newaygo, Mason and Manistee County. Admitted to practice before all Michigan state courts since 1994, Ms. Cook is also admitted to practice in Iowa, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan, and the United States Supreme Court. Shon often refers to herself as the "Good Witch of the Law,", promoting the power of the law in the best possible ways, for her clients.While Ms. Cook loves all areas of family law, she is a force in large asset and complicated divorce and family law actions. She handles all stages of family law matters, whether it is preparing a prenuptial agreement, planning a divorce/separation, mediating before divorce or after, or litigating family law actions or post-judgment. She also is a trained mediator and a trained collaborative law attorney and brings years of experience to litigation, negotiation and mediation tactics. Shon is a savvy attorney that works hard for all of her clients. Shon's bevvy of experience has earned her a great deal of recognition from her peers, including an “Excellent” peer-review rating through Avvo. A member of several professional organizations, Ms. Cook is frequently asked to train and educate fellow attorneys throughout the State of Michigan on family law issues. She is also a frequent contributor to the Michigan Family Law Journal and has authored for the Michigan Bar Journal. Shon's greatest legal accomplishment is the client satisfaction that she works so hard to obtain and her client reviews. She truly cares about the outcome of cases for her clients.Shon's hobbies include horses, gardening, writing and running. She is the mother of three and loves all things outdoors.

Meredith L. Cross

Gailor Hunt Davis Taylor & Gibbs, PLLC

Meredith L. Cross is an attorney at Gailor Hunt Davis Taylor & Gibbs, PLLC and helps clients address Family Law legal issues. Meredith Cross graduated in 2008 from Campbell University Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law. Meredith Cross was admitted to practice law in 2008. She represents clients in the Raleigh area.

Suzanne E. Thompson

Vincent, Kantz, Pittman & Thompson, LLC.

Suzanne E. Thompson attended law school and graduated from Suffolk University Law School in 2006. Suzanne Thompson began practicing law in 2006. Suzanne Thompson is an attorney at Vincent, Kantz, Pittman & Thompson, LLC., helping people with Family Law issues. Vincent, Kantz, Pittman & Thompson, LLC. has an office in Portland, Maine, serving the local community.

Tracey D. Mullins

Mullins Mullins Sexton & Reaves, P.C.

Tracey D. Mullins, an attorney with Mullins Mullins Sexton & Reaves, P.C. in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, helps clients address Family Law situations. She received legal training from The University of Oklahoma College of Law. She graduated from law school in 2002. Tracey Mullins became licensed to practice law in 2002.

Angela W. McIlveen

McIlveen Family Law Firm

Angela W. McIlveen is admitted to practice law before the courts in North Carolina. After completing undergraduate studies, Angela W. McIlveen attended law school. Angela McIlveen was enrolled at Case Western Reserve University School of Law. She earned a juris doctor degree in 2006. Angela McIlveen would be admitted to the practice of law in 2007. Angela McIlveen represents clients with Family Law issues.

Marcia A. Wood

Martin, Pringle, Oliver, Wallace & Bauer, LLP

Marcia A. Wood is an attorney at Martin, Pringle, Oliver, Wallace & Bauer, LLP and helps clients address Estate Planning & Probate legal issues. Marcia Wood graduated in 1992 from The University of Kansas School of Law. Marcia Wood was admitted to practice law in 1992. She represents clients in the Wichita area.

Heather Eggert

Henry & Beaver LLP

She works at Henry & Beaver LLP in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, providing legal advice on questions related to personal injury matters. Heather Eggert graduated from Villanova University School of Law with a law degree and graduated with the 2012 class. Heather Eggert passed the law firm in 2012. The multi-factor selection process includes independent research, nominations and peer review, and professional achievements in legal practice.

Allyson Hughes

Hughes Law Group

Allyson Hughes is a knowledgeable and experienced family law attorney in New Port Richey, Florida. An honors graduate of the University of Florida's Levin College of Law, she is Florida Bar board-certified in marital and family law and practices law exclusively in those areas. She was section chair in 2007-2008 and served as editor of the section's publication, "The Commentator." She was a member of the section's executive council in 2000-2005, co-chair of its legislative committee during 2003-2004, and co-chair of its continuing legal education committee in 1999-2001.Her other organizational involvements have included: co-chair, Tampa Bay Bankruptcy Bar Continuing Legal Education Committee, and past president of the West Pasco Bar Association. She was the founder and chair of the West Pasco Family Law Committee.While at the University of Florida, Ms. Hughes was a Teaching Fellow for Appellate Advocacy and received the American Jurisprudence Book Award in family law.When Ms. Hughes is not practicing law, her hobbies include training and showing Morgan horses at regional, national and world championships.

Debra Griffiths

Griffiths Family Law

Debra Griffiths is an attorney who represents clients in the Raleigh, North Carolina area. Debra Griffiths chose to pursue a career in law after completing undergraduate studies. She attended North Carolina Central University School of Law and graduated in 2003. Debra Griffiths passed the bar exam and was admitted to legal practice in 2003.

Amy Perlman

Connolly Tacon & Meserve

Amy Perlman is admitted to practice law before the courts in Washington. After completing undergraduate studies, Amy Perlman attended law school. Amy Perlman would be admitted to the practice of law in 2010. Amy Perlman represents clients with Family Law issues.

Andrea Fugate Balian

Harris • Ginsberg LLP

Andrea Fugate Balian is a partner at Harris • Ginsberg LLP, located in Los Angeles, California. She has been with the firm since 1996, and she devotes her practice exclusively to family law matters, representing a diverse group of clients throughout Southern California, including individuals who are connected to the entertainment, business, real estate and professional communities. Ms. Balian has extensive experience negotiating and litigating all types of family law issues, including child custody, child and spousal support, business valuation, separate property claims, community property allocations and prenuptial agreements.After graduating with a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Michigan in 1992, Ms. Balian earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Southern California Gould School of Law in 1995. She has been certified as a specialist in family law by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. Admitted to practice in California, Ms. Balian is also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit.Ms. Balian often shares her experience by lecturing on issues related to her practice area, and she has authored and coauthored chapters on California family law for various publications. * To stay up to date on the latest developments in her chosen field of practice, Ms. Balian is an active participant in a variety of professional organizations. She belongs to the family law sections of the American Bar Association, the State Bar of California, the Los Angeles County Bar Association and the Beverly Hills Bar Association. In addition, Ms. Balian is a member of the Association of Certified Family Law Specialists. Copyright 2009 by Woodward/White, Inc., Aiken, SC

Ashby Jones

Kinard & Jones, LLC

As the founder of Kinard & Jones, LLC Lawyers, Ashby Jones is a family law attorney serving clients in Columbia, Lexington, Blythewood, Chapin, and Irmo, South Carolina. In addition to family law, divorce, and custody, Ms. Jones also deals with death and personal injury issues and is board certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy in family law. Jones is the author of the South Carolina Association for Justice Bulletins and is listed on the National Trial Lawyers: Top 100. A member of the South Carolina Bar, she is admitted to the bar in the state of South Carolina. She also writes regularly for Lexington Woman Magazine. Throughout her career, she has been defined as empathetic, compassionate, and open. In 1995, Ms. Jones graduated from Presbyterian College with a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration. She then went to law school at the University of South Carolina and graduated in 1998 with her Juris Doctor. While most of her clients live in the Midlands, she also has experience advocating for client rights across the state. In her family law practice, Ms. Jones handles a wide variety of cases.

Ann Bauer

The Center for Family Law

After 15 years of working in early childhood education with both children and their parents, Ann E. Bauer has a deep understanding of how difficult family law cases can be. She handles all matters of family law at The Center for Family Law in Missouri. A member of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and the Collaborative Family Law Association, Ms. Bauer is qualified to handle cases that are settled through mediation or negotiations, but is also prepared to take a case to trial when necessary.Born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Ms. Bauer earned a Bachelor of Science from Iowa State University and a Master of Education from the Erikson Institute of Child Development at Loyola University. After an enriching career, she changed her focus from psychology to law and earned a Juris Doctor from Washington University School of Law in 1994. Ms. Bauer has also served on parenting coordination task forces and as guardian ad litem in St. Louis County Family Court for children in situations of domestic violence, and has volunteered for Legal Services of Eastern Missouri.Ms. Bauer’s areas of focus include all matters of family law such as protective orders, adoption and juvenile law, paternity, divorce and legal separation, child support and custody, estate planning, guardianship and conservatorship, and small business matters.