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Gbenga Longe

The Longe Law Firm LLC

Handling a range of civil and criminal matters, Gbenga Longe represents individuals, businesses and families in Chicago, Illinois, and the surrounding areas. She founded Longe Law with the intention of providing exceptional service to people who have been charged with a crime, are embroiled in a family law dispute or those who have suffered a personal injury. She also handles immigration, DUI and general litigation cases.In 2005, Ms. Longe received a Bachelor of Arts from Bethune-Cookman University. She then attended the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, earning a Juris Doctor in 2010.A former prosecutor who took on hundreds of cases in that role, Ms. Longe brings a very detailed knowledge of the criminal justice system to her practice. She has handled high-profile matters that include felonies and misdemeanors across a broad spectrum of crimes. That experience translates to her work today, where she fiercely advocates for clients whose freedom and future are on the line.Ms. Longe’s trial techniques and courtroom savvy translate to her other practice areas as well. She has the ability to balance compassion for her clients with an aggressive plan for returning the best possible outcome for them. Using clear communication, she establishes what her clients’ goals are as well as the best path to reach them.An active member of the legal community, Ms. Longe is involved with the Cook County Bar Association and the Women’s Criminal Defense Bar Association.With a reputation for winning cases, Ms. Longe holds an Avvo “Excellent” rating.

Joy Stephenson-Laws

Law Offices of Stephenson, Acquisto & Colman

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

Onik'a Gilliam-Cathcart

Helsell Fetterman LLP

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

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.

Robyn E. Ross

Ross & Calandrillo, LLC

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

Angela F. Brown

Angela Faye Brown & Associates

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

Angela Hart-Edwards

Akerman LLP

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

Tanisha Bostick

Bostick Legal

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

Samantha Pryor

The Halliburton Law Firm, LLC

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

Jennifer Anukem

J. Anukem & Associates LLC

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

Anita M. Lamar

Lamar Law Office, LLC

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

Diana Lynch

The Lynch Law Group, Inc.

Attorney Diana Lynch is the managing partner of Lynch Law Group in Atlanta, Georgia. Ms. Lynch focuses her practice on family law and handles cases in the Atlanta metropolitan area, as well as throughout DeKalb, Gwinnett and Fulton counties involving divorce, child custody, child support, property division and more. Possessing a wide range of legal knowledge, she has also handled personal injury and other general civil litigation matters.Ms. Lynch earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting at the University of South Carolina: Darla Moore School of Business and attained her law degree from the University of South Carolina School of Law. During law school, she served as a summer associate for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Division’s securities fraud and regulations department. She has been practicing law in the state of Georgia since 1995 and the state of South Carolina since 1993.Ms. Lynch has several years of litigation experience in the area of family law and is also experienced in forms of alternative dispute resolution, holding a license in both mediation and arbitration. Prior to her role with Lynch Law Group, she practiced at other private firms and also clerked for entities, including the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia and the South Carolina Court of Appeals.An active participant in legal and pro bono activities, Ms. Lynch has been involved with groups including the Literacy 2 Legacy, Inc. and the Fulton County Youth Council. She is also active in a number of professional organizations including the State Bar of Georgia, the American Bar Association and the American Association for Justice.

Donna-Marie Hayle

Hayle Hoffecker Peacock

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

Mary E. Lewis Turner

Einstein Law, LLC

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

Nydia N. Streets

Streets Law, LLC

Hispanic Female Lawyers

Ofelia Calderon

Calderón Seguin PLC

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

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.

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.

Deborah S. Gonzalez

Gonzalez Law Offices, Inc.

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

Victoria Cruz-Garcia

Robert Sparks Attorneys

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

Cristina Antelo

Ferox Strategies

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.

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.

Nicole Marie Villarroel

Hackleman, Olive & Judd, P.A.

Celina M. Rios

The Rios Law Firm

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

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.

S. Carolyn Ramos

Butt Thornton & Baehr PC

S. Carolyn Ramos attended law school and graduated from The University of New Mexico School of Law in 2000. Carolyn Ramos began practicing law in 2000. Carolyn Ramos is an attorney at Butt Thornton & Baehr PC, helping people with Transportation / Maritime issues. Butt Thornton & Baehr PC has an office in Albuquerque, New Mexico, serving the local community. In addition to addressing Transportation / Maritime legal needs, she also assists clients with personal injury matters.

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.

Veteran

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.

Erica Cañas

Law Offices of Erica Cañas, P.A.

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

Asian Female Lawyers

Leah VanLandschoot

The Litigation Boutique LLC

Leah P. VanLandschoot is the founding member of The Litigation Boutique LLC. Ms. VanLandschoot is licensed to practice law in Colorado and has experience handling employment and civil litigation matters in state and federal court, as well as before federal and state administrative agencies. Ms. VanLandschoot represents her clients in connection with charges of discrimination and harassment in violation of Title VII, the ADA, ADEA, USERRA, FMLA, FLSA, and claims based on the Colorado Wage Claim Act and claims of wrongful discharge in violation of public policy. Ms. VanLandschoot has successfully litigated matters (for employees and employers) of sexual harassment, sex discrimination, national origin discrimination, race discrimination, and retaliation in the United States District Court for the District of Colorado. She also spends time counseling clients on non-compete agreements, FMLA issues, FLSA compliance, and employment policies, severance agreements, and hiring practices. In addition, Ms. VanLandschoot handles all matters of business and contract litigation as well as carefully selected personal injury matters. Ms. VanLandschoot has jury trial experience and has worked with juror and trial consultants to obtain the best results for her clients. Prior to forming The Litigation Boutique LLC, Ms. VanLandschoot worked as an employment and civil litigator at Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP and as a general commercial litigator at Rothgerber Johnson & Lyons LLP.Ms. VanLandschoot earned her undergraduate degree in Art and Business from the College of St. Catherine in St. Paul, Minnesota, and earned her J.D., with highest honors (Order of St. Ives), from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law.

Sara N. McDonough

Alan Lescht & Associates, PC

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

Sarah O. Wang

Marr Jones & Wang LLP

Sarah Wang began practicing law in 1996. Sarah Wang is an attorney at Marr Jones & Wang LLP, helping people with Employment & Labor issues. Marr Jones & Wang LLP has an office in Honolulu, Hawaii, serving the local community. In addition to addressing Employment & Labor legal needs, she also assists clients with Employment Litigation legal issues.

Nikki S. Mesnard

Mesnard Law Office

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

Alison Yew

Yew Immigration Law Group, a P.C.

Attorney Alison Yew is the founder and owner of Yew Legal Immigration Law in San Jose, California. Serving clients throughout Santa Clara County as well as across the globe, Ms. Yew has more than 20 years of legal experience, and she focuses her practice exclusively on immigration law. Over the course of her career, she has achieved notable success serving the rights and interests of those seeking to live and work legally in the United States as well as companies looking to hire foreign talent.An immigrant herself, Ms. Yew fully understands the unique struggles and challenges so many face as they try to assimilate into America. Prior to focusing on immigration law, Ms. Yew worked as a civil litigation attorney, and she saw firsthand the need many companies have for quality counsel regarding employment-based Immigration Law issues. In response, she helped develop the immigration law practice at the civil litigation law firm where she worked before venturing out on her own and forming her own private immigration law practice.A 1988 graduate of the University of California, San Diego, Ms. Yew attended the University of San Francisco School of Law, where she obtained her Juris Doctor in 1994. While pursuing her legal degree, Ms. Yew was heavily involved with the school's moot court team, winning the award for best moot court brief in her class. She also completed an internship with the Hon. Kathryn M. Werdegar of the California Court of Appeal and served with her law school's criminal law clinic.The State Bar of California admitted Ms. Yew to practice in 2004, and she is also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Eastern Districts of California. A consummate professional, she is an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association and The State Bar of California, and she also served as vice president for Business Network International.A recognized leader in her field, Ms. Yew has written extensively and conducted numerous lectures and seminars across her region on a variety of topics. She also volunteered her time and services with the AILA Artesia Pro Bono Legal Defense team, and she has earned several awards and honors for her pro bono efforts as well as her impeccable professionalism and service.

Miranda Tsai

O'Connor Playdon & Guben LLP

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

Lauren Katherine Chun

Goodsill Anderson Quinn & Stifel LLP

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

Trisha Nishimoto

Cades Schutte LLP

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

Cindy Huang

McKinley Irvin

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

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.

Charlotte K. Ito

Law Offices of Charlotte Ito PC

The Law Offices of Charlotte Ito PC advises and counsels individuals on personal, financial, tax and business matters. We represent domestic and international high net worth individuals, closely-held business owners, entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, private and public company executives, and entertainment and media figures. We offer services in:Business Succession PlanningEstate, Gift and Tax PlanningInternational Estate PlanningPhilanthropic PlanningProbate and Trust AdministrationProbate and Trust Litigation

Joy M. Miyasaki

Carlsmith Ball LLP

Joy Miyasaki practices in the areas of tax, estate, and business planning; trust and estate administration; non-profit organizations and charitable planning; and tax controversy matters. She was a trial attorney with IRS Office of Chief Counsel in New Jersey and a partner with Bergman, Horowitz & Reynolds, a private client law firm in Connecticut and New York (now Withers Bergman). She is an Adjunct Faculty Member, University of Hawaii Richardson School of Law; Fellow, American College of Trust and Estate Counsel; Editorial Board Member, The Practical Lawyer, published by American Law Institute-American Bar Association (ALI-ABA); Member, Disciplinary Board of the Hawaii Supreme Court; past Chair, Hawaii State Bar Association (HSBA) Tax Section; past Chair, HSBA Probate and Estate Planning Section; past President, Hawaii Women’s Legal Foundation; and past President, Hawaii Women Lawyers.

Stacy Ma

Goodsill Anderson Quinn & Stifel LLP

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

Lin Yee Chan

Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP

Lin Y. Chan is a partner in Lieff Cabraser’s San Francisco office. Lin’s successes at Lieff Cabraser include representing direct purchasers of titanium dioxide against the titanium dioxide manufacturers for conspiring to fix prices. Lin worked extensively on the case’s trial preparation, including drafting and arguing motions in limine. In 2013, the case settled before trial for $163 million.Prior to joining Lieff Cabraser, Lin spent four years litigating nationwide employment discrimination and wage and hour class action lawsuits throughout the country. She also served as a law clerk to the Honorable Damon J. Keith of the Sixth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals from 2007 to 2008.Lin received her J.D. from Stanford Law School in 2007. While at Stanford, Lin was the Editor-in-Chief of the Stanford Journal of Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, and served as the Fundraising Chair of the Shaking the Foundations Progressive Lawyering Conference. During this time, Lin participated in the Stanford Immigrants’ Rights Clinic, where she successfully represented a Guatemalan refugee in her application for asylum and wrote an amicus brief to the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights on behalf of Human Rights Watch. Prior to attending law school, Lin worked as a labor organizer for the Service Employees International Union.

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.

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Zahra S. Karinshak

Krevolin & Horst, LLC

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

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Jessica A. Edmonds

McArthur Law Firm

Jessica A. Edmonds is an associate attorney at McArthur Law Firm in Macon, Georgia. Ms. Edmonds devotes her practice to personal injury law, primarily focusing on matters involving car accidents, dog bites, slip and falls, truck accidents and other catastrophic injuries. She serves clients throughout central and statewide Georgia.Ms. Edmonds was raised within a military family and grew up primarily in Warner Robins, Georgia. Her grandfather is a former prosecutor and United States Marine Corps Judge Advocate General, and taught her values related to helping others and seeking justice.As a personal injury attorney, Ms. Edmonds is committed to providing dedicated and passionate representation for individuals who have been injured or lost a loved one due to negligence. She fights hard and works tirelessly to help them secure adequate compensation through negotiation or litigation.After graduating with honors from the University of Georgia with a bachelor’s degree in international affairs, Ms. Edmonds received her law degree from Mercer University School of Law. She obtained her license to practice law in 2013. She holds a license before all Georgia state courts, as well as the U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Middle Districts of Georgia.Outside of the office, Ms. Edmonds enjoys participating in the Georgia and national legal communities through membership in various organizations. She belongs to the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association and the American Bar Association. While pursuing her law degree, she participated in the law school’s association of women lawyers, international law association and student bar association.

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Lymari J. Santana

Mack & Santana Law Offices, P.C.

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

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Tara Adolph

Adolph Legal

Born and raised in southwest Minnesota, attorney Tara Adolph received a Bachelor of Science in Justice Administration with a minor in Professional Communications from Southwest Minnesota State University in 2009. She was one of the youngest students accepted to Marquette University Law School at the age of 19. Attorney Adolph received her Juris Doctor degree upon graduation from Marquette in 2011. While attending Marquette, she completed more than 120 hours of pro bono service. Her judicial internship included working with Judge David Borowski of the Milwaukee County Circuit Court Felony Division and with the National Guard Staff Judge Advocate in Madison, Wisconsin. Attorney Tara Adolph also worked as a law clerk for two Milwaukee law firms and focused on both civil and criminal law. Adding to her law experience and knowledge, she is a certified Guardian ad Litem and an advocate for children in family and juvenile matters.

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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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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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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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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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A. Patricia Diulus-Myers

Segmiller & Associates

A former Major in the Army Nurse Corps reserves and registered nurse, A. Patricia Diulus-Myers is now an employment law attorney with Segmiller & Associates. She represents clients in the Pittsburgh metropolitan area in cases of wrongful termination and discrimination. With over 37 years as a litigation trial practitioner, Ms. Diulus-Myers also spent several years at a private law practice with a concentration on trial work, general litigation, and health care and employment law.Ms. Diulus-Myers is admitted to practice in Ohio, Florida, West Virginia and Pennsylvania. Along with those state courts, she is also admitted to practice before the following federal courts: the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio and several others.At the University of Pittsburgh, Ms. Diulus-Myers graduated summa cum laude in 1975 with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing. She then attended the University of Pittsburgh School of Law, where she graduated cum laude with her Juris Doctor in 1980. Diulus-Myers is a member of the Minority Corporate Counsel Association and the Allegheny County Bar Association. Her community involvement and pro bono work include time with the human resources committee of the YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh and the board of directors for the Children’s Festival Chorus.

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Renuka V. Jain

Law Offices of Renuka V. Jain, P.C.

Renuka V. Jain is a trial lawyer practicing plaintiff-side employment law in Los Angeles, California. She works with cases involving wrongful termination, discrimination, sexual harassment, whistleblower claims, and wage and hour violations. Ms. Jain is a seasoned trial lawyer. In private practice since 1994, she has tried dozens of employment discrimination, whistleblower, eminent domain, wrongful death and personal injury cases to verdict in state and federal court in Texas and California. In December 2014, Ms. Jain obtained one of Southern California's top 25 verdicts for $3.3 million in a whistleblower case against the Los Angeles Unified School District on behalf of a retired Air Force officer and Junior ROTC instructor.Representing a diverse range of clients as part of her practice, Ms. Jain has argued in front of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit and the Supreme Court of Texas. She has also represented clients before the U.S. Department of Labor, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Texas State Office of Administrative Hearings and the U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board.Committed to ensuring access to courts and the right to a jury for all litigants, Ms. Jain presented argument before the Texas Supreme Court successfully challenging the systematic exclusion of African Americans from a civil jury. The Texas Supreme Court 2008 opinion in Davis v. Fisk Electric is now required reading for trial lawyers in Texas.Along with her trial practice, Ms. Jain offers advice and strategic counseling to clients in matters involving employment contracts, non-compete agreements, and severance contracts.Ms. Jain is a graduate of the University of Houston Law Center. She has a B.A. in Economics & Political Science and an M.B.A. from the University of Pune, India. In her previous career, Ms. Jain was a marketing manager for a State entity providing assistance and guidance to small businesses, a market research officer for a leading manufacturer of industrial laminates in India, and the chief training officer on a World Bank project in Liberia.Ms. Jain is a member of professional organizations including the Los Angeles County Bar Association, the National Employment Lawyers Association, and the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles. She is on the Executive Board of the California Employment Lawyers Association and a member of the Executive Committee of the Labor & Employment Section of the Los Angeles Bar Association. In 2008, Ms. Jain was honored by the State Bar of Texas for her contributions and awarded the Frances Campbell Advocacy Award. Jain's clients come from diverse backgrounds - culturally, economically and professionally. Each is a respected partner, integral to the development of a winning strategy, whose opinions are valued. While past performance cannot guarantee success, it is indicative of Renuka Jain's client-centric approach and effective advocacy, which consistently delivers superior results.

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Tiffany A. O'Connell

O'Connell Law LLC

Attorney Tiffany A. O'Connell is the founder and principal of O’Connell Law, LLC, in Natick, Massachusetts. Licensed to practice in New Hampshire as well as Massachusetts, Ms. O'Connell serves the rights and interest of clients throughout both states who have legal needs involving any of the following:· Estate planning· Elder law· Probate and trust administration· Business succession planning· Medicaid planning· Veterans benefits planning· Charitable planningEarly in her career, Ms. O'Connell worked as in-house counsel for insurance companies as well as an insurance defense attorney. She then served active duty as a member of the U.S. Army's Judge Advocate General Corp at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C., where she acted as soldier's counsel for disabled service members. Following this, she re-entered private practice focusing on estate planning, and she established her own law firm in 2010 with a mission to deliver the highest level of counsel and support possible to her clients.Recognized for her outstanding professionalism and exceptional client service, Ms. O'Connell has earned numerous accolades from her peers, and she holds "Superb" client ratings on Avvo. She also received the Army Commendation Medal twice along with the Army Achievement Medal for her service with veterans.Highly active in her legal community, she is a member of numerous local, state and national legal organizations, including the ElderCounsel, LLC, the WealthCounsel, L.L.C., the Fiduciary Inn of Court, the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Inc., the National Association of Estate Planners & Councils and The Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners, among her other professional affiliations.A 1991 graduate of Boston College, Ms. O'Connell obtained her Juris Doctor from the New England School of Law in 1994, and she received her Master of Laws in Taxation from Boston University School of Law in 2011. She is also an Accredited Estate Planner with the National Association of Estate Planners & Councils and a Certified Business Exit Consultant with Pinnacle Equity Solutions.Committed to her local community as well, Ms. O'Connell served on the board of Bethany Hill Place, and she is the former president of the Charles River Rotary Club.

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Margaret D. Stock

Cascadia Cross Border Law Group LLC

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

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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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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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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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Jennifer P. Moore

Marcellino & Tyson, PLLC

Attorney Jennifer P. Moore is a partner with the Marcellino & Tyson PLLC law firm in Charlotte, North Carolina. Board certified as a Family Law Specialist by the North Carolina State Bar and possessing more than seven years of legal experience, Ms. Moore devotes her practice exclusively to family law and collaborative law, and she provides unmatched counsel and support to clients throughout the greater Charlotte Metro and surrounding areas who are going through a divorce or have some other serious legal issue affecting their families.Ms. Moore's interests in family law comes largely from her firsthand experience of her own parents' divorce and witnessing the stress that comes from navigating the divorce process. She feels fortunate that her family was able to overcome its struggles through a dedicated support network, and she strives to be there for her clients during a very difficult and uncertain time in their lives.As such, she prefers to use alternative dispute resolutions techniques to help her clients resolve their conflicts and reach agreements regarding child custody and support, property division, and other matters in a manner that is far more efficient, less costly and less stressful than traditional divorce litigation. At all turns, Ms. Moore delivers highly personalized, compassionate advice to help her clients make the best-informed decisions. She works hard to protect their rights and interests and achieve the favorable outcomes they seek.In recognition for her impeccable professionalism and unwavering dedication to those she serves, Ms. Moore has earned designation as a Top 40 Under 40 from The National Advocates as well as a Top 10 Best Female Attorneys ranking from the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys. In addition, Business North Carolina Magazine voted her a Young Gun in 2017 and 2018 and a Legal Elite in Family Law in 2018 and 2019. She has also received excellent client ratings on AVVO along with other top ratings from her peers.A 2009 graduate of the University of Florida, Ms. Moore obtained her Juris Doctor in 2012 from the University of South Carolina School of Law. Active in her legal community, she is a member of the Women Lawyers of Charlotte, the Junior League of Charlotte and the Mecklenburg County Bar Association, among her other professional affiliations.Devoted to her local community as well, Ms. Moore is a member of the Humane Society of Charlotte's Young Affiliated Professionals and the United Way of Central Carolinas Young Leaders. She also serves as Young Ambassador with the Council for Children's Rights.

Lauren E. Bates

Lauren Bates Law

Lauren E. Bates studied at University of San Diego School of Law. She graduated in 2011. After passing the bar exam, she was admitted to legal practice in 2011.

Katherine N. Worman

Worman Legal

Katherine N. Worman studied at The Thomas M. Cooley Law School. She graduated in 2007. After passing the bar exam, she was admitted to legal practice in 2007.

Kristin M. Lis

Petrelli Previtera, LLC

Kristin M. Lis studied at Rutgers School of Law - Camden. She graduated in 2009. After passing the bar exam, she was admitted to legal practice in 2010.

Brandi L. Harper

Castillo Harper, APC

Attorney Brandi L. Harper is the founding and managing partner of Castillo Harper, APC, in Riverside, California. Ms. Harper dedicates her practice to family law and handles matters involving divorce, adoption, alimony, child custody, child support, dependency proceedings, juvenile delinquency, mediation, prenuptial agreements, postnuptial agreements, support enforcement, support modification and visitation. She represents clients in and around Winchester, Indio, Coachella and Riverside and throughout San Bernardino County.In addition to her private practice, Ms. Harper is a panel attorney for the California Correctional Supervisors Organization and the PORAC (Peace Officers Research Association of California) Legal Defense Fund. She serves as general counsel to police associations and speaks to various organizations on civil litigation matters. Before founding her firm, she practiced at two other firms, handling civil litigation and public entity defense matters.Outside of the office, Ms. Harper enjoys staying active in her legal community. She is a member of the Riverside County Bar Association, the Federal Bar Association Inland Empire Chapter and the National Association for Professional Women. Ms. Harper earned a bachelor’s degree from California State University San Bernardino, graduating with honors, and received her law degree from Ave Maria School of Law. While completing her law degree, she clerked for a judge serving on the circuit court of Jackson County, Michigan, and served as a clerk and summer associate at a civil litigation defense firm. She holds an active law license in all California state and district courts.

Sherri Evans

KoonsFuller P.C. Family Law

Suzanne Ecuyer Bayle

Morris, Lee & Bayle, LLC

Suzanne Ecuyer Bayle attended law school and graduated from Louisiana State University Paul M. Hebert Law Center in 1989. Suzanne Bayle began practicing law in 1989. Suzanne Bayle is an attorney at Morris, Lee & Bayle, LLC, helping people with Family Law issues. Morris, Lee & Bayle, LLC has an office in New Orleans, Louisiana, serving the local community.

Brooke Camhi

Burger Green & Min LLP

Brooke Camhi is admitted to practice law before the courts in New York. After completing undergraduate studies, Brooke Camhi attended law school. Brooke Camhi was enrolled at St. John's University School of Law. She earned a juris doctor degree in 2005. Brooke Camhi would be admitted to the practice of law in 2006. Brooke Camhi represents clients with Criminal Defense issues.

Jessica Skinner

Skinner Law Firm, P.C.

Jessica Skinner studied at Baylor Law School. She graduated in 2010. After passing the bar exam, she was admitted to legal practice in 2010.

Maria Tully Erbar

Maria Tully Erbar, Attorney at Law, P.C.

Bonnie M.S. Reiss

Paras, Apy & Reiss, P.C.

Bonnie M.S. Reiss is admitted to practice law before the courts in New Jersey. After completing undergraduate studies, Bonnie M.S. Reiss attended law school. Bonnie Reiss was enrolled at Rutgers School of Law - Newark. She earned a juris doctor degree in 1978. Bonnie Reiss would be admitted to the practice of law in 1978. Bonnie Reiss represents clients with Alternative Dispute Resolution issues.

Nancy J. Bonilla

Attorney at Law

Nancy J. Bonilla is an attorney and helps clients address personal injury matters. Nancy Bonilla graduated in 2004 from Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law. Nancy Bonilla was admitted to practice law in 2004. She represents clients in the Fort Worth area.

April M. Dalbec

McNamee Lochner P.C.

April M. Dalbec is admitted to practice law before the courts in New York. After completing undergraduate studies, April M. Dalbec attended law school. April Dalbec was enrolled at Albany Law School. She earned a juris doctor degree in 2001. April Dalbec would be admitted to the practice of law in 2002. April Dalbec represents clients with Family Law issues.

Leslie F. Juris

Coombs & Dunlap LLP

Leslie F. Juris studied at University of San Diego School of Law. She graduated in 2012. After passing the bar exam, she was admitted to legal practice in 2012.

Sheila Gutterman

Griffiths Law PC

Shelia Gutterman is co-founder and senior counsel of Griffiths Law PC located in Lone Tree, Colorado. Ms. Gutterman is a nationally recognized leader in educating legal and nonlegal communities about the options for resolving family crises. In her practice, she strategizes with clients as to which process, alternative dispute resolution or litigation, best achieves the goals of the client.A pre-eminent, AV-rated* attorney, Ms. Gutterman has mentored thousands of new attorneys in family law. She has served on numerous Colorado state commissions working for children and families, held all offices of the Colorado Bar Association Family Law Section, published hundreds of articles, and written a textbook on collaborative law.