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Ms. DeLauriea has been in the legal field for over 35 years. Her legal career started in Chicago, Illinois. Ms. DeLauriea worked in Litigation, Family Law, Intellectual Property (patents and trademarks) and criminal, as well as attorney recruitment and summer associate programs. She moved to Fairbanks, Alaska and continued her career in the legal field. Law firms are smaller than in Chicago, but that did not stop her from furthering her career. Ms. DeLauriea learned more about the Administration of a law firm, intake of new clients, billing, payroll, and hiring new employees. She  attended the University of Alaska Fairbanks and earned a paralegal degree. Ms. DeLauriea began teaching in the Paralegal Studies program in 2017 and has enjoyed sharing her knowledge and experience with the students. She currently works in a Law firm that handles Worker’s Compensation, Family Law, Probate, and Personal Injury. Ms. DeLauriea greatest accomplishment was getting her paralegal degree. Being able to share her knowledge with other paralegals and learning from other paralegals makes her adventure in the legal field more exciting.

Mr. Grasso’s practice focuses predominantly in domestic relations and criminal defense. Mr. Grasso was previously with the Law Offices of Blake Fulton Quackenbush where he was the head of the criminal law department and lead domestic relations counsel in more than 100 domestic relations cases. He is licensed to practice in the State of Alaska and Georgia. Mr. Grasso earned his B.S. degree from Dominican University and his J.D. degree from Albany Law School.

Ms. Lauesen started her legal career with an established boutique law firm specializing in Alaska Native Law. Ms. Lauesen then gained valuable transactional experience working in-house for one of Alaska’s largest Alaska Native Village Corporations, where she obtained corporate-wide recognition for embodying the Iñupiaq value of nagliktuutiqaġniq—Compassion. However, she is a litigator at heart, and she returned to
private practice in 2014 to advance her litigation skills in domestic relations, high-volume personal injury, and federal criminal defense. Ms. Lauesen is constantly looking to improve her skills through programs like The Trial Lawyers College. She is motivated by an immense desire to help people and obtains results through hard work and common sense. Ms. Lauesen was born and raised in Fairbanks and Anchorage, Alaska and graduated from the University of Alaska Fairbanks in 2004 (B.A. History). She obtained her juris doctorate (law) degree from the University of Wisconsin Madison in 2008, where she was awarded the Sonnet B. Schmidt Edmonds Award for Excellence in Energy Law and the Indigenous Law Students Outstanding Student Award.

Ms. Moudy joined the Firm’s litigation and trial team, with an emphasis on medical malpractice. She has tried over 100 cases to a jury, worked almost 27 years in the Alaska Public Defender Agency, and litigated civil and criminal cases in courtrooms all around the state for 29 years. Raised in Talkeetna, she graduated magna cum laude from Gonzaga Law School in 1994. While in law school, she successfully argued a habeas petition before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and received the Public Service Award from the Washington State Trial Lawyers Association.

Ms. Waters graduated from the University of Montana with a Bachelor’s in English and History in 1995 and an Associate of Applied Science in Legal Assisting in 1998. In 2020, she earned a Masters of Education in Online Innovation and Design from the University of Alaska Fairbanks. She was employed as a paralegal with a private law firm in Fairbanks, Alaska, for 15 years, where she specialized in civil litigation, family law, workers’ compensation and collections. Ms. Waters earned the Certified Paralegal (CP®) credential in 2005 and the Advanced Paralegal Certification (ACP®) in Discovery in 2007. In 2015, she was appointed program coordinator and faculty for UAF’s Community &Technical College Paralegal Studies program. She teaches Introduction to Paralegal Studies, Ethics for Paralegals, Civil Procedure, Torts, Family Law, Constitutional Law and Advanced Legal Writing. Ms. Waters has served various roles in NALA-The Paralegal Association since 2010, including the Continuing Education Council, regional director, ACP taskforce and school relations taskforce. She also serves as a regional director for the American Association for Paralegal Education.

Mr. Erick focuses on commercial litigation and employment law. He has represented clients in both litigation and transactional matters that span across commercial law, labor and employment, real estate, consumer protection, and general litigation including, but not limited to breach of contract, corporate trade secret theft, tortious interference, defamation, personal injury, fraud, and various other kinds of civil litigation. He has represented high-profile clients as well as defended against high-profile national and global entities in matters related to commercial litigation, defamation, privacy, negligence, the Stored Communications Act, the Texas Harmful Access by Computer Act, Texas identity Theft Enforcement and Protection Act, and the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act.

Mr. Hayes is board certified in Estate Planning and Probate by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Founded in 2007, the firm has grown to be one of the recognized small firms focusing on Estate Planning, Probate, Guardianship and Special Needs. Mr. Hayes is a frequent speaker on Estate Planning, Wills, Trusts, Probate, Charitable Gifting, Disability Planning, Elder Law, and Medicaid. In 2004, William received the HBA President’s Award. He has served the Houston Bar Association as co-chair of the Elder Law Committee and as chair of the Fee Dispute Committee. Currently, he is a member of the Texas Bar Association, the Houston and Texas Bar Foundations, the Houston Estate and Financial Forum, the Houston Business and Estate Planning Council, Attorneys in Tax and Probate (ATP), and the Disability and Elder Law Attorneys Association (DELAA).

Mr. Mazzola graduated from the University of Houston in 2006 with a B.S. in Kinesiology with a focus in Sport Administration. While at the University of Houston, He was accepted into the Sales Excellence Institute at the Bauer College of Business and obtained an advanced certificate in Professional Selling. After graduation, he went to work for a major insurance carrier for three years before embarking on law school. In 2012, he obtained a law degree from St. Mary’s School of Law in San Antonio, Texas. During law school, Mr. Mazzola served as a senator for the Student Bar Association, chair of the Young Alumni-Law Student Chapter, participated in numerous mock trial competitions, and was a member of the External Advocacy Program’s Competition Negotiations team. In addition, Mr. Mazzola was a staff writer on The Scholar: St. Mary’s Law Review on Race on Social Justice where his article on how the law often criminalized victims of human trafficking received Credit with Honors. Because of his experience as a staff writer, he worked as a TA in the Legal Research and Writing program.

Mr. Greenberg earned his undergraduate degree from Boston University and his law degree from the University of Baltimore. After graduating from law school, he joined the Greenberg Law Offices, where his practice focuses on representing individuals who were injured from the negligence of others. Mr. Greenberg practices in Maryland state and federal courts, in the areas of general litigation; serious injury claims; medical, legal and other professional malpractice; slip and fall; defective products litigation; victims of truck, tractortrailer, motorcycle and automobile negligence; and those victims injured by the police or other state agency employees. He also represents individuals accused of serious crimes and traffic offenses. When not in court, Mr. Greenberg is an adjunct professor at the University of Baltimore School of Law, where he teaches Trial Advocacy. He was a Captain and Legal Officer JAG of the Maryland Defense Force. Mr. Greenberg is past president of the Maryland Association for Justice Force, where he has served on multiple committees and sections in MAJ and was active in the MAJ Foundation. Mr. Greenberg worked tirelessly with the MAJ Public Outreach Committee, where he assisted in planning charity events in conjunction with Safe Kids of Maryland.

Mr. O’Brien has an extensive and successful background dealing with serious and catastrophic personal injuries. His record of excellence in dealing with the toughest of situations is why he has become a trusted resource for lawyers around the state and across the country. Mr. O’Brien has decades of experience handling matters involving trucking and construction accidents, medical malpractice, nursing home litigation, general appellate advocacy, and product liability. He has briefed and argued over 45 appeals and tried approximately 160 jury trials. The Baltimore native is a highly respected member of the local legal community. He is a member of the Baltimore County Bar Association, Bar Association of Baltimore City, Washington County Bar Association, and Maryland State Bar Association. Mr. O’Brien formerly served as an officer and member of the Board of Governors for the Maryland Association of Justice (MAJ). He is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Circle – an elite group limited to attorneys obtaining settlements or verdicts in excess of $1 million dollars. Mr. O’Brien is also a member of the Maryland Trial Association for Justice, the American Association of Justice and the Trial Lawyers for Public Justice group. Mr. O’Brien graduated cum laude from the University of Baltimore School of Law in 1981.

Mr. Vinick’s passion for supporting his clients drew him into personal injury and criminal defense law, while his commitment to addressing a broad range of client needs led him to Stein Sperling. With over 20 years of experience, Mr. Vinick’s current practice in personal injury, criminal defense, and medical malpractice has earned him a reputation as a relentless and skilled litigator and highly effective courtroom advocate. His clients trust him to fight for the best outcome, knowing he is tirelessly working in their interests. Mr. Vinick is a frequent lecturer on numerous topics including civil litigation, automobile claims, depositions, evidence, Medicare and criminal defense. He speaks for many organizations such as the National Business Institute, the Maryland State Bar Association and The Federal Bar Association. Mr. Vinick earned his B.A. degree from the University of Maryland at College Park and his J.D. degree from the University of Baltimore School of Law.

Ms. Arnott was certified as a specialist in Family Law by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization in 2015 and served as the chairperson of the family law section of the San Francisco Bar Association’s Barristers Club in 2013. She is also trained in Collaborative Divorce. A native of New York and North Carolina, Ms. Arnott moved to California to attend Santa Clara University School of Law, from which she received her J.D. She has exclusively practiced family law since 2008. Ms. Arnott is well-versed in all areas of family law, including dissolutions, custody, spousal and child support, enforcement, and contempt proceedings. Additionally, she has demonstrated excellence in matters relating to domestic violence protective orders, and premarital agreements. In 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025, she achieved a remarkable milestone by earning the prestigious Super Lawyers award, a testament to her outstanding legal expertise and dedication to excellence. Ms. Arnott was named 2023-2024 Volunteer Attorney of the year by San Francisco Unified Family Court

Ms. Buckley is the prior president of the San Francisco Bar Association Paralegal Section and continues to sit on the board. She taught family law for two semesters at San Francisco State in their paralegal program. Since obtaining her paralegal certificate from Cañada College in 2011, Ms. Buckley has worked exclusively in family law. Prior to becoming a paralegal, she taught English at middle and high schools across the country. During her free time, Ms. Buckley enjoys reading Victorian novels, trashy true crime, and taking her Golden Retriever, Jolene, on swim dates. She has presented multiple CLEs over the years, mostly focusing on discovery.

Ms. Dineen has been a paralegal for 34 years, first starting out in California and then in Spokane since 2000. For the past 23 years that she has been at EMLVO where she has assisted her attorneys with cases in criminal law, personal injury and business litigation. Her “super powers” are managing large volumes of discovery, preparing for trial and attending trial as a “Jodi of All Trades”.

Mr. Pearson joined the Iddins Law Group in 2020 and his practice areas include personal injury, estate planning, and criminal defense. Mr. Pearson attended the University of Washington and Saint Martin’s University, earning an undergraduate degree. Mr. Pearson earned his J.D. degree from the Seattle University School of Law and is a member in good standing of the Washington State Bar Association.

Judge Tollefson has served as a judge for Pierce County Superior Court for more than 27 years. During his time on Superior Court, he was on the Executive Committee, served as presiding judge, and participated on a number of local Superior Court committees. He served on several committees in the Washington State Superior Court Judges Association and as a trustee on the Association’s board of trustees for five years. Judge Tollefson uses ADR methods such as mediation and arbitration for resolving disputes. With his nearly 50 years of legal and judicial experience, he is committed to resolving disputes to reach a just and proper resolution.

Ms. Ward specializes in insurance defense. With over a decade of experience, she has developed expertise in personal injury, employment law, domestic relations, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), and comprehensive trial preparation. In her current role, Ms. Ward is responsible for document drafting, case management, and conducting legal research. Throughout her career, she has worked on complex matters, including ERISA long-term disability cases and intricate personal injury claims. Ms. Ward is certified in Westlaw and LexisNexis, enhancing her legal research capabilities and ensuring the precision and efficiency of her work. Additionally, she is committed to mentoring and training the next generation of paralegals, sharing her extensive knowledge and fostering professional growth. Outside of her legal career, Ms. Ward is an avid barrel racer, demonstrating the same dedication and competitive drive she brings to her professional endeavors. She is deeply motivated by the continuous opportunities for growth and learning within the dynamic field of law.

Ms. Archer is a seasoned litigator, educator, advocate and mediator. As General Counsel of the Iowa Department of Corrections, she provides professional legal work to the Department’s leadership team and staff within the prison system and community-based corrections, as well as the Board of Corrections. Ms. Archer also manages the legal services to over 8,500 incarcerated individuals and 30,000 probationers and/or parolees. She has 15 years of litigation experience and has tried over 60 jury trials. Ms. Archer has represented the State of Iowa in civil and criminal trials and for a time, contracted with the State to provide legal representation to indigent defendants charged with Class A felony offenses. Once referred to as a “wolf in sheep’s clothing” by an opposing party, she loves a well-fought battle in the courtroom. When not advocating for her clients, Ms. Archer enjoys spending time with her husband and two children – traveling, playing games, and coaching or watching their children’s sporting events.

Ms. Tucker Glick maintains a civil litigation and trial law practice dedicated to defending hospitals and medical professionals. She also represents licensed health care professionals and medical institutions in connection with administrative investigations, licensure complaints and employment issues. Ms. Tucker Glick has extensive trial experience having done more than two dozen criminal and civil jury trials. She has also handled criminal and civil appeals to the Iowa Court of Appeals and the Iowa Supreme Court.

Ms. Tucker Glick was born and raised in Iowa City. She attended the University of Oklahoma for her undergraduate studies and then returned to Iowa for law school. After receiving her JD, Ms. Tucker Glick practiced for several years in Des Moines, both in private practice and as an Assistant Polk County Attorney. She is a proud third generation attorney and in 2012, returned to Iowa City to enter practice with her father, as her father had done with her grandfather a generation before. She lives in Iowa City with her husband and daughter.

Ms. Miller is also Director of the ABA approved Legal Studies Program at College of Saint Mary and the College’s pre-law advisor. Prior to becoming a full-time faculty member, she taught as an adjunct instructor in the program for ten years. Licensed to practice law in Nebraska and Iowa, Ms. Miller has worked in several corporate legal departments, focusing on mergers and acquisitions, real estate, lending and general financial services. She earned her B.A. in Political Science from Creighton University and her J.D. from Drake University School of Law.

Ms. Wanek is a second-generation lawyer born and raised in Des Moines, Iowa. Her practice focuses on family law and juvenile matters. Ms. Wanek represents individuals and families in divorce proceedings, custody matters, child support hearings, and appeals, providing compassionate and strategic advocacy during life’s most challenging transitions. She also has participated as a Guardian ad Litem and Child and Family Reporter in cases, advocating for the best interests of the child as well as providing recommendations to the Court on custody and visitation. In addition to her practice in family law, Ms. Wanek has advised business owners on entity formation and contract matters, assisted clients in estate planning and probate, and second-chaired civil litigation matters including claims for breach of contract, unjust enrichment and fraud. She earned her J.D. from Drake University Law School, where she served as an editor of the Drake Journal of Agricultural Law, a student ambassador, and president of Drake Law Women. While in law school, Ms. Wanek gained valuable experience as a student attorney with the Drake Elder Law Clinic, assisting Central Iowans with probate matters. She also clerked for the Honorable Judge Block in Polk County Probate Court.

Mr. West’s practice encompasses a variety of legal areas including family law, guardian ad litem work, civil litigation, estate planning, and municipal law. Mr. West attended Texas Christian University and graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Political Science and Psychology in 2015. He was a member of the John V. Roach Honors College and the TCU Wesley Foundation. Mr. West worked as an extern at the Oklahoma County District Attorney’s Office before working as a legal intern for NICHOLS | DIXON. He passed the bar in 2018 and became an associate attorney. Mr. West is licensed to practice law in all municipal and state courts, the Western District of Oklahoma, and several tribal courts. He is invested in his legal community and served on the Cleveland County Bar Association Executive Board, including as president for the 2022-2023 term. Mr. West has been named a Super Lawyers Rising Star for 2023 and 2024 following nomination and voting by his peers. He also currently serves on the Board of Governors for the Oklahoma Bar Association.

Ms. Wordehoff is an Adjunct faculty with Des Moines Area Community College teaching paralegals students Introduction to Technology and eDiscovery and Legal Research and Writing I. She is also a freelance independent legal consultant in which she consults and performs litigation support on legal writing and research, deposition preparation, document review, e-discovery, drafting of discovery requests, drafting complaints//petitions, answering complaints/petitions, motions for summary judgment and client relations. Ms. Wordehoff earned her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Iowa, her Master’s degree from Syracuse University-Maxwell School, and her J.D. degree from Syracuse University School of Law.

Atnip & Associates is a premier Michigan law firm specializing in complex litigation, including catastrophic injury, wrongful death, and mass torts. Known for her fierce advocacy and client-centered approach, Ms. Atnip has earned a reputation as one of Michigan’s top trial attorneys and a leader in the legal community. She was recognized as one of Michigan Lawyers Weekly’s 2023 Influential Women of Law and featured in Hour Detroit’s 2025 “Faces of Law”, as well as Dbusiness Magazine’s 2024 and 2025 Top Corporate Culture Awards, receiving both the Customer-Focused Culture Award and the Workspace Décor & Amenities Award in 2025 and the Compensation & Benefits Award in 2024. Ms. Atnip currently serves on the executive board of the Michigan Association for Justice (MAJ), she is a Trustee of the Macomb County Bar Association, and she is a Past President of the Rochester Bar Association. She is also a Master Litigator in the American Inns of Court (2023–present), and an active member of the State Bar of Michigan, Women’s Bar Association, and the Brain Injury Association of Michigan. A sought-after speaker, Ms. Atnip has presented at ICLE’s Annual No-Fault Seminar and the No-Fault Summit, covering complex topics like litigating federal no-fault cases and adjuster depositions. Through her innovative firm and commitment to justice, she continues to shape the future of personal injury law in Michigan.

Mr. Atnip has an extensive background in sales and customer service to apply to the legal profession. He left his last position as a regional sales manager to join the pre-suit department at Atnip and Associates. Mr. Atnip enjoys interacting with clients during the intake process and is responsible for the initial contact with potential clients. He graduated on the Dean’s List with a Bachelor of Business Administration (Marketing) from Liberty University in 2013 and is a Liberty University graduate with a B.S. in Business Administration. Mr. Atnip spent all four years of college as a student-athlete playing hockey while pursuing his degree. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and 5 kids, as well as the outdoors, hunting, fishing, and camping with his family. He is a die-hard sports fan that roots for all Detroit teams!

Ms. Johnston has worked as a litigation paralegal for 20 years, working with both plaintiffs and defendants, and has experience in various areas of law, including Personal Injury, Employment, and Family Law. She graduated cum laude from Purdue University with her Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies degree and obtained her associate degree in applied science ABA accredited Paralegal Degree from Oakland Community College. In 2017, Ms. Johnston began attending Concord Law School to further her knowledge of law. In her free time, she spends most of her time with her grandchildren but still finds time to research her family genealogy and help others with their family lineage, index legal documents for Ancestry.com, and is a semi-professional photographer.

Ms. Kenward is a personal injury trial lawyer with over 30 years of experience. She has represented individuals as well as corporate clients on both the plaintiff and defense sides, which gives her a unique perspective on your case. If you have concerns about your case, she will take the time to talk to you and give you an honest assessment of where things stand. Ms. Kenward is a graduate of the University of Michigan and Detroit College of Law. She’s a wife, mom, world traveler, mentor and friend.

Mr. Krajewski graduated with a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Michigan State University in 2003. Thereafter, he attended Wayne State Law School and earned his Juris Doctorate in 2006. After successfully passing the Michigan Bar on his first attempt, he began working for a plaintiff firm located in Waterford, Michigan. In 2013, he was offered a position working as an insurance defense attorney for Hanover Insurance; however, within a year it became clear that he preferred advocating for the seriously injured. Mr. Krajewski joined Atnip & Associates, PLLC in 2014 and focuses his litigation practice on assisting the catastrophically injured and fighting on their behalf. He is a member of the Michigan Association for Justice and has also been admitted to the United States District Court Eastern Division.

Ms. Wright graduated with honors from James Madison College within Michigan State University, with a bachelor’s degree in political theory, Constitutional Democracy and Social Relations in 2004. Additionally, she studied at the University of Cambridge (UK) as part of her Political Theory degree. In 2009, she graduated from Thomas M. Cooley Law School, where she served as editor of the law school’s Law Review. While in Law School, Ms. Wright focused on Trial Advocacy/Litigation practice as part of her specialty. She is admitted to the practice of law in the State of Michigan, and the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. Ms. Wright was previously employed as a claim litigation counsel for State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, and Citizens Insurance Company. Her insurance defense practice also included representing American Automobile Association (AAA) and Titan Insurance Company and their insureds. In 2017, Ms. Wright joined Atnip & Associates, PLLC. She spent her childhood in Europe where she traveled with her family and is fluent in Polish. Ms. Wright enjoys traveling, spending time with friends and relaxing by the water.

Mr. Speck serves as associate professor and Paralegal Program Coordinator at Tulsa Community College, where he is dedicated to advancing paralegal education and promoting access to justice. Mr. Speck’s academic credentials include a J.D. degree from Southern Illinois University and both B.A. and M.A. degrees in Philosophy from the University of Oklahoma.

In addition to his academic role, Mr. Speck is of counsel at C. Craig Cole & Associates, where he represents clients in state and federal courts, administrative bodies, and arbitration and mediation proceedings. His practice areas encompass commercial and consumer litigation, insurance defense, employment law, contract disputes, premises liability, personal injury, and landlord-tenant matters. Mr. Speck is admitted to practice in Oklahoma, as well as the U.S. District Courts for the Western and Eastern Districts of Oklahoma and the U.S. Bankruptcy Courts for the Western and Northern Districts of Oklahoma. He is an active member of both the Oklahoma County and Oklahoma Bar Associations. Mr. Speck’s scholarly contributions include co-authoring an article on Washington’s limited license legal technicians and their impact on access to justice, published in the Tulsa Lawyer.

Mr. West’s practice encompasses a variety of legal areas including family law, guardian ad litem work, civil litigation, estate planning, and municipal law. Mr. West attended Texas Christian University and graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Political Science and Psychology in 2015. He was a member of the John V. Roach Honors College and the TCU Wesley Foundation. Mr. West worked as an extern at the Oklahoma County District Attorney’s Office before working as a legal intern for NICHOLS | DIXON. He passed the bar in 2018 and became an associate attorney. Mr. West is licensed to practice law in all municipal and state courts, the Western District of Oklahoma, and several tribal courts. He is invested in his legal community and served on the Cleveland County Bar Association Executive Board, including as president for the 2022-2023 term. Mr. West has been named a Super Lawyers Rising Star for 2023 and 2024 following nomination and voting by his peers. He also currently serves on the Board of Governors for the Oklahoma Bar Association.

Judge Cutter was a district court judge in Hennepin County from January 2013 – March 2022. She was the assistant presiding judge in the Criminal Division, the presiding judge in Probate Mental Health Court, and assigned in Family Court. Since retiring, Judge Cutter has been a mediator, arbitrator, and special master with Gilbert Mediation in Eden Prairie. She works primarily in Family and Probate law. Before joining the bench, Judge Cutter worked for the Minnesota Attorney General and the Hennepin County Attorney. She has done training for judges, prosecutors, and NGOs in several countries as a volunteer for the Advocates for Human Rights and Global Rights for Women. Judge Cutter continues to work as a senior judge throughout the state.

With over 20 years of experience in the legal field, Ms. Homan has worked in a variety of practice areas, but her true passion lies in probate and trust administration. At Maslon, she is involved in all phases of trust and estate administrations – from the initial client meeting to preparation of the final account and closing documents. Prior to joining Maslon, Ms. Homan worked at Bremer Bank as a trust and estate administrator in their estate settlement team.

Ms. Johnson has over 25 years of experience assisting with all aspects of estate and trust administrations, including drafting probate documents, transferring assets, and preparing annual accountings, as well as preparing and filing estate tax and fiduciary income tax returns. She is Certification Ambassador Chair for the Minnesota Paralegal Association and serves as the NFPA Director of Paralegal Certification. In 2020, Ms. Johnson received the MPA Barb Peppersack Lifetime Service award for her dedication, leadership, and years of experience as a paralegal. In addition, she actively presents on topics related to probate and trust administrations for the Minnesota CLE, including updating chapters within the Estate Administration Deskbook.

Ms. Taylor is admitted to practice in Minnesota. She focuses primarily on estate planning and probate and trust administration. Prior to joining Cummins & Bonestroo, Ms. Taylor represented clients in family law litigation matters. As a result, she understands the importance of listening to a client’s goals and concerns, while brainstorming practical solutions that will work for their families. Ms. Taylor lives on a hobby farm in Wisconsin with her husband and daughter, and their cats and goats.

Mr. Cunningham joined Donaldson Stewart in 2021 as an associate and has been actively engaged in family law and juvenile litigation in Maricopa, Pinal and Yavapai Counties. He focuses his practice on family court mediation, litigation and helping survivors of domestic violence navigate the family court. Prior to joining Donaldson Stewart, Mr. Cunningham spent nearly six years with the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office as a prosecutor completing more than 25 felony jury trials and countless bench trials. His last two years with the County Attorney’s Office were spent in the Family Violence Unit prosecuting cases involving homicide, child abuse and domestic violence.

Mr. Diener owns and operates Diener Law, PLLC, a boutique family law firm located in Prescott, Arizona. Prior to establishing Diener Law in January 2020, he was an attorney at the Prescott law firm of Musgrove Drutz Kack & Flack, P.C. for more than eight years. At Musgrove Drutz, Mr. Diener ran the firm’s family law practice and also practiced in the areas of probate, estate planning, landlord-tenant law, and general civil litigation. Prior to joining Musgrove Drutz, he was a sole practitioner in Salem, Oregon, where he focused primarily on family law, criminal defense, and labor and employment law. Before going back to law school in his early 30s, he was a teacher for several years at Skyline Center, a large, urban public high school in Dallas, Texas. At Skyline, Mr. Diener taught English and coached the academic decathlon team and was nominated for teacher of the year multiple times. As a teacher, he learned that people learn, think, and process information in a variety of ways, and he adapted his teaching style to meet the needs of each individual student. Mr. Diener uses that same approach in guiding his clients through the legal issues confronting them. As an advocate, he not only draws on his teaching background, but he also draws on his experience as a professional writer and as a seasoned public speaker to champion his clients’ positions in contested family law matters. Mr. Diener enjoys sharing his knowledge and insight with his fellow legal professionals. Over the years, he has presented at CLEs sponsored by the State Bar of Arizona, Yavapai County Bar Association, National Business Institute, National Bank of Arizona, and the local ranch of the National Association for Legal Support Professionals. He earned his B.A. degree from Texas A&M University and his J.D. degree from Willamette University College of Law.

Ms. Rahaman is a Maricopa County Court Commissioner.

Mr. Sapelli focuses his practice primarily on domestic relations. He offers experience representing clients in all family law-related matters. These include divorce, with or without children, and all issues that may arise in both types of cases. Mr. Sapelli effectively and compassionately advances his clients’ interests in matters involving legal decision-making, parenting time, child support, division of property and debts, spousal maintenance, and other issues. Mr. Sapelli also has experience in complex divorce matters including complex custody and property issues. Aside from divorce matters, his practice also focuses on paternity issues and third-party rights issues, such as grandparents’ rights, step-parents’ rights, and other non-parental rights for children. Giancarlo attended The S.J. Quinney College of Law at the University of Utah. In law school, Mr. Sapelli was the assistant to the editor of the Utah Journal of Family Law. He earned a Bachelor’s in Political Science, with a History minor from the University of Arizona. Mr. Sapelli also has a Master’s in Educational Leadership from Northern Arizona University, where he graduated with distinction. After an eight-year term of teaching junior high school, Mr. Sapelli’s love for family and children inspired him to work in family law. That same passion continues to inspire him today.

Ms. Barker brings over three decades of dedicated paralegal experience to her clients. Starting her career in 1989, Ms. Barker has a rich background in litigation across civil, family, and criminal law. She has attended numerous criminal trials at counsel table and has managed family law cases through both court processes and mediation. Her experience includes thorough document preparation, individual client meetings, and maintaining client relationships without direct attorney supervision. Later in her career, Ms. Barker transitioned into estate planning, assisting with trusts, wills, powers of attorney, and deed transfers into trusts. Her extensive experience spans working with one firm from 1989 to 2012, two firms from 2012 to 2018, and providing contract services to attorneys from 2018 to 2023. In 2024, she retooled her business model to extend her services directly to individuals, making her valuable legal support more accessible. Ms. Barker holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a master’s degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology. Her educational background enhances her ability to support clients, especially those facing stressful legal situations.

Ms. DeBernardis has worked all over the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the State of New Hampshire, and she has a vast amount of experience in many areas of law. Ms. DeBernardis has worked with clients from all walks of life ranging from representing indigent clients through appointment by the Court to private clients in all areas of law in lower and higher Courts throughout each state. Over the years, she has been a member of the Essex County Bar Advocates, Inc., and a panel attorney for the Appellate Division of the Committee for Public Counsel, providing counsel to indigent defendants. Ms. DeBernardis’ practice focuses on family law, criminal law, and appellate law in Massachusetts and family law in New Hampshire. Ms. DeBernardis earned her B.S. degree in Psychology and Law at the College of New Jersey (formerly Trenton State College) in 1996. She continued her education at the New England School of Law in Boston, Massachusetts, where she earned a juris doctor degree in 1999. Attorney DeBernardis was admitted to practice in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in 1999, the U.S. District Court of Massachusetts in 2003 and the State of New Hampshire in 2007.

Ms. Lacey maintains a general practice, but she primarily focuses on family law with a collaborative approach, as well as general litigation and criminal matters. She attended the June 2014 Collaborative Law-New Hampshire training. Ms. Lacey’s goal is to preserve her clients’ best interests during challenging personal times, cultivating the integrity of the process while navigating clients through the application of the law as it pertains to their legal matters. First joining Wescott Law as a legal intern in 2013, she has since built a community foundation upon which she developed a successful law practice. In January of 2019 she became a director and the co-managing partner of the firm. A 2014 graduate of University of New Hampshire School of Law (now University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce School of Law) and a 2011 graduate of Bay Path College, Ms. Lacey worked as a paralegal for law firm Marien & Hodge, PC, of Springfield, Massachusetts, and completed internships in the Laconia and Franklin City Prosecutor’s Offices. She is an active member of the Lakes Region community. She serves on the Board of Directors for the Boys & Girls Club of Central New Hampshire as well as Collaborative Divorce New Hampshire.

Ms. Law-Hill currently serves as a Guardian ad Litem at Law-Hill Legal, LLC, representing children’s interests in various cases, including divorce, parenting, guardianship, termination of parental rights, abuse/neglect and CHINS matters. Ms. Law-Hill’s career spans multiple roles in legal support and advocacy, including positions as a paralegal and district coordinator for the Londonderry School District’s Destination Imagination Program. Known for her excellent communication skills, critical thinking, and empathy, she is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of children through every step of the legal process.

Ms. DeSana is a partner with Merel Family Law. She is a skilled and compassionate attorney who is dedicated to helping her clients navigate difficult situations. Ms. DeSana received a B.A. degree in Political Science from Wayne State University. She continued her education at UIC Law School where she received her J.D. degree and a certificate in Trial Advocacy. While studying at UIC Law School, she spent her time working with the school’s Pro Bono Clinic helping underserved communities by representing individuals in bankruptcy and foreclosure proceedings as well as victims of excessive force in Federal Court. While in law school, Ms.DeSana also clerked at the Cook County Public Defender’s Office Juvenile Justice Division. During law school, she tried two jury trials in Federal Court with the school’s Pro Bono Clinic and numerous bench trials at the Public Defender’s office. Following law school, she spent a year of service with Americorps VISTA where she worked at First Defense Law Aid and personally assisted the organization in greatly expanding its volunteer network and formed partnerships with law schools, large law firms and the Cook County Public Defender’s Office. After her year of service, she began her career in family law at another boutique family law firm where she worked on hundreds of family law matters.

Ms. Fitzpatrick is a partner with Merel Family Law. She believes that a large part of her job is being a problem solver. Ms. Fitzpatrick also understands that people are often misunderstood. She has a unique ability to collaborate with family law clients by listening to her client’s concerns, evaluating multiple courses of action, and ensuring that they have the tools they need to be successful and comfortable after litigation ends. Ms. Fitzpatrick is also frequently appointed by the Court to serve as a child representative or guardian-ad-litem, representing children in high-conflict domestic relations matters. In addition, she is approved to serve as a parenting coordinator in Cook County, Illinois—a role that allows her to assist parents in implementing and complying with parenting plans, resolving disputes, and focusing on the best interests of the children. Ms. Fitzpatrick has written and published articles on numerous issues, including financial support, grandparents’ rights, and immigration issues for unaccompanied minors. She has also given presentations on a variety of family law topics. Ms. Fitzpatrick practices in Cook, DuPage, Will, McHenry, and Lake Counties. She is licensed to practice in the State of Illinois, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, and the United States Supreme Court. She is an active member of the Women’s Bar Association of Illinois (WBAI), the Illinois State Bar Association, Chicago Bar Association, and the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts.

Mr. Lapidus is a partner with the Law Office of Russell D. Knight. He graduated from University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana majoring in Integrative Biology and matriculated to the University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana’s College of Law earning his J.D. degree. Mr. Lapidus is licensed in both Illinois and Florida, and he practices family law in both states. He specializes in complex litigation and has completed the eight-day National Family Law Trial Institute’s Kolodny Trial Skills Course. Prior to specializing in family law, Mr. Lapidus defended prison medical providers from Constitutional claims brought under Section 1983 in Federal Court.

Mr. Markey is Principal with the Law Offices of Patrick Markey P.C. He helps clients minimize the destruction of divorce whether it be through the collaborative law model, the court process or mediation. His focus is on complex family law cases and representing professionals and their spouses who value a proactive solution orientated approach to their divorce. Mr. Markey is a strong advocate of the collaborative law and mediation dispute resolution methods for their ability to custom-craft solutions, minimize conflict and usually reduce the time of a case. Not only is the firm experts on family law, but they understand the impact of divorce on children and help the client’s develop co-parenting relationships. Mr. Markey was selected as an Illinois Super Lawyer by Super Lawyers Magazine for 2024. This distinction is limited to the top five percent of lawyers in each practice area.

Ms. Onorato is a partner with Beattie|Onorato Family Law, LLC. She grew up in Madison, Wisconsin, and graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a dual degree in Psychology and Gender Studies. Prior to attending law school, Ms. Onorato worked in the non-profit sector as the director of a group home for abused and neglected adolescents. She graduated from DePaul University College of Law in 2004 with a certificate in family law and has since concentrated her practice exclusively on family law matters, including: negotiating and litigating complex divorce and custody matters; drafting prenuptial and postnuptial agreements; and appellate work involving complicated child and spousal support issues, civil unions, child custody and removal (relocation) and distribution of marital assets. Ms. Onorato received a certificate in divorce mediation from Northwestern University, and she is a frequent author and lecturer on family law subjects. Nicole serves on the DePaul University Family Law Advisory Board, and volunteers with the Domestic Violence Legal Clinic (Ascend Justice).

Mr. Rakowski is principal attorney at LSR Family Law Group. For more than 30 years, Mr. Rakowski has been providing compassionate, yet aggressive, family law representation to his clients. Mr. Rakowski has earned his reputation as a skilled trial attorney and a talented negotiator, offering proficiency in both litigation and alternative methods of dispute resolution, including collaborative law, to solve clients’ legal challenges. Mr. Rakowski began his legal career in 1990 after earning his law degree from John Marshall Law School and being admitted to the Illinois State Bar. In addition to his ability to practice law in all Illinois state courts, he has admittance to practice in the courtrooms of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, the U.S. Tax Court and the U.S. Court of Federal Claims. As an author and lecturer, he is a valued member of numerous organizations, including the Chicago Bar Association, the Illinois State Bar Association, the Cook County Bar Association, the Women’s Bar Association of Illinois, the Decalogue Society, and the Hispanic Lawyers Association of Illinois. Mr. Rakowski is a member of the Family Law Section Council of the Illinois State Bar Association. In that capacity he reviews and provides critical analysis on legislation impacting the practice of family law.

Ms. McQuilliams has been a litigation defense paralegal/medical consultant for 29 yrs, specializing in medical malpractice, pharmaceutical, medical device, toxic tort and product liability. She has attended and managed 30-40 trials in Texas and Oklahoma. In addition to her paralegal background, she has been a Licensed Paramedic for 23 yrs. Ms. McQuilliams experience as a paramedic, including many years in the ER, allows her to assist attorneys and claim professionals with medical record review/analysis, witness/expert interviews, liability/damage determinations and medical research.

Ms. Pingenot Key exclusively practices family law. She has been selected for inclusion in Texas Monthly “Rising Stars” each year since 2006. Prior to practicing law, Ms. Pingenot Key was the program director of a supervised visitation facility for families in Austin as well as an elementary school teacher with the non-profit program, Teach for America. She received a B.A. degree in Psychology, with honors, an M.S. degree in Social Work, with honors, and a J.D. degree from the University of Texas at Austin. Ms. Pingenot Key is board certified in family law and speaks and writes frequently on issues in family law.

Ms. Posadas, MBA, TBLS-BCP is a Board-Certified Paralegal through the Texas Board of Legal Specialization with dual certifications in Civil Trial Law and Personal Injury Law and is an Instructor for the Paralegal Certificate Program through the Center for Professional Development at the University of Texas at Austin. She has been a paralegal for 15 years with experience in litigation in the areas of insurance defense, personal injury, construction defects, products liability, medical malpractice, physician license defense, and appellate matters. Throughout her career, Ms. Posadas has participated in multiple trials at all court levels from small claims/justice courts to state-level district court, and federal court trials. She serves as an Investigator for the Unauthorized Practice of Law Committee, District 9 provided by the Supreme Court of Texas, actively participates in quarterly pro bono clinics related to estate planning for the cancer community and has held multiple Board and Committee Chair positions with the Paralegal Division of the State Bar of Texas and local central Texas paralegal association, Capital Area Paralegal Association for the past 12 years. Previously, Ms. Posadas also served on education Advisory Boards with the University of Texas at Austin and Texas State University and served as a Guardian ad Litem for CASA of Travis County.

Mr. Smaby is retired as the Executive Director of the Texas Center for Legal Ethics in Austin, a position he has held since July 2009. The Center promotes the ethical practice of law by attorneys and educates the public regarding legal ethics and the justice system. Prior to being selected as Executive Director, Mr. Smaby practiced law in Dallas, where he was the managing shareholder of Roberts & Smaby, PC. He formerly served as Chair of the Consortium on Professionalism Initiatives for the American Bar Association and was a longtime member of the Advertising Review Committee of the State Bar of Texas. More recently, he served on the Succession Planning Workgroup for the State Bar of Texas that resulted in the creation of a webpage and forms by which attorneys can designate a custodian-attorney in advance in case of their disability or death. Mr. Smaby is the editor and prima author of the popular “Ethics Question of the Month” column in the Texas Bar Journal, which is the second most popular feature in the Journal per a recent reader survey. He is a frequent speaker, primarily on the topics of legal ethics, professionalism, behavioral ethics, and implicit bias. Mr. Smaby has spoken at events sponsored by the American Bar Association, the State Bar of Texas, the University of Texas Law School, the NAACP, and numerous local bar associations throughout Texas. He is a member of the College of the State Bar of Texas and a Life Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation. Mr. Smaby is a graduate of the University of Minnesota and the University of Michigan Law School, and he is licensed to practice law in Texas and Minnesota.

As an associate, Ms. Tremie is dedicated to leveraging the knowledge and skills she acquired during her clerkship to provide compassionate and effective support to her clients, particularly those navigating the complexities of divorce and family law matters. She earned her law degree from the University of Houston Law Center, where she actively participated in various advocacy competitions and served as a student attorney in a highly complex criminal case. This experience not only honed her client interaction skills but also provided her with valuable insights into the lifecycle of legal cases, from initial client intake to final judgment. In addition to her legal education, Ms. Tremie brings a wealth of operational and upper-management experience from her previous career. This background equips her with a unique understanding of her clients’ business and financial needs, enabling her to identify practical solutions and pathways forward during challenging times while protecting what matters most to her clients.

Ms. Franklin is an experienced Paralegal with a demonstrated history of working in the government administration industry. She is skilled in nonprofit organizations, operations management, coaching, government, emergency management and guardianship. Ms. Franklin is a strong legal professional with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) focused in Social Sciences from Florida State University. She is a Florida Registered Paralegal.

Ms. Jordahl is a litigation paralegal at Weinberg Wheeler Hudgins Gunn & Dial. Ms. Jordahl is CLE Chair and immediate past-President of the Central Florida Paralegal Association (CFPA), and Secretary/Treasurer for the Paralegal Section of the Orange County Bar Association (OCBA). She is a member of the Florida Registered Paralegal (FRP) Enrichment Committee. She authored two chapters of the 2019 NALA Certified Paralegal Exam Fundamentals book (Torts and Clarity of Expression).

Ms. McAllister is an Associate in the firm’s West Palm Beach office. She is a trial attorney that generally practices in the areas of trucking accident litigation, wrongful death, catastrophic and personal injury, security negligence, medical malpractice, premises liability, commercial litigation, vehicle negligence, business/commercial law, consumer law, and more. She advises commercial parties in the midst of highly-contentious matters across the state of Florida and has successfully tried cases to verdict and prevailed on summary judgment. In addition to her business litigation practice, Ms. McAllister has represented clients on a pro bono basis in a variety of contexts.

Ms. McAllister was commissioned as a Kentucky Colonel, which is the highest title of honor bestowed by the Governor of Kentucky as recognition of an individual’s noteworthy accomplishments and outstanding service to their community, state, and nation. Prior to joining CSK, Ms. McAllister worked at the Southern Legal Counsel and clerked for the Honorable Spencer D. Levine of Florida’s 4rth District Court of Appeal. In law school, Ms. McAllister was on the Dean’s List, was a CALI award recipient, proudly served as an editor on the law review, and worked as a research assistant where she produced cutting edge legal research.

Ms. Peter has worked as a paralegal for Ms. George since 2003 and is a Florida Registered Paralegal. Ms. Peter obtained her Bachelor of Science degree from Florida State University in Social Science and Political Science. Ms. Peter received her Master of Professional Studies in Paralegal Studies from George Washington University in August 2020.

Ms. Barrios is a member of the Business Litigation practice group and focuses her practice on healthcare provider defense in medical liability cases. Prior to moving to Hawaii, she worked for a full-service law firm in Los Angeles where she handled a variety of civil litigation matters involving insurance defense, premises liability, products liability and breach of contract. Ms. Barrios has experience in all aspects of litigation from pre-litigation investigation through trial and post-trial motions practice. She earned her B.A. degree from Life Pacific University and her J.D. degree, magna cum laude, from Southwestern Law School.

Mr. Markham is a partner with Chee Markham & Kato. He has been practicing law in Hawaii for over 37 years. With a focus on insurance defense, under many types of policies, coverage subrogation and other business and commercial litigation. Mr. Markham is a lecturer at Kapiolani Community College in the area of torts, interviewing, negotiation and advocacy and a lecturer at the University of Hawaii, West Oahu in the area of Risk Management and Insurance. He was past President to the Board of the Hawaii Justice Foundation and a commissioner on the Access to Justice Commission. He has significant civil litigation experience in a wide variety of practice areas, including coverage analysis, personal injury, property damage, subrogation, products liability and construction law disputes. After graduating cum laude from the University of Colorado at Boulder in 1979 with a Bachelor of Arts degree, Mr. Markham earned his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Colorado Law School in 1983. He has been admitted to practice in Hawaii, the U.S. District Court for the Ninth Circuit and the U.S. Supreme Court. Mr. Markham is an active member in a number of legal associations, including the Hawaii State Bar Association (President 2015), the American Bar Association, Hawaii Super Lawyers and Outstanding Lawyers in America. Mr. Markham is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates and was named 2023 Insurance Lawyer of the Year by the State of Hawaii.

Mr. Perrault is the Managing Partner with Perrault|Alvarez. He focuses on contested custody cases and complex divorces. Mr. Perrault also prosecutes and defends temporary restraining orders (TRO’s) because domestic abuse frequently affects a parent’s custodial rights. He is passionate about protecting children and achieving justice for his clients. Mr. Perrault earned his A.B. Degree from Harvard University and his J.D. degree from UCLA School of Law.

Ms. Richelieu is the former Chief Disciplinary Counsel for many years. She also was with the Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Insurance Division and Real Estate Commission and a per diem hearings officer for the State Departments of Labor and Land and Natural Resources while simultaneously serving as a legal ethics expert, consultant, and instructor. Ms. Richelieu has made numerous presentations on legal ethics, client protection, practice management, and professionalism, as well as authoring many articles and contributing to numerous manuals. She has served as a Supreme Court appointee to the Chief Justice’s National Action Plan (producing the first one in the nation), the Committee to Review the Code of Judicial Conduct, the Committee on the Certification of Legal Specialists, and the Committee on Unbundling Legal Services/ Unauthorized Practice of Law. Ms. Richelieu continues to serve on the Board of Examiners in various capacities and the Commission on Professionalism. She is a fellow of the American Bar Foundation and a member of the American Bar Association Center for Professional Responsibility, American Bar Association (where she held a number of positions), and Hawaii State Bar Association (on which she has served on many committees).

Mr. Roeca is a partner with Roeca Luria Shin LLP. His main areas of practice include medical malpractice, insurance defense, legal malpractice, personal injury, premises liability, bad faith litigation,

Directors & Officers liability, toxic torts and aviation litigation. Mr. Roeca is admitted to practice in California, Hawaii and the District of Hawaii, and before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. He earned his J.D. degree, cum laude, from Southwestern University.

Beginning in 2005 at Ardalan & Associates, Maryam Ardalan worked her way through virtually every position in the legal field – from receptionist and file clerk to legal assistant, bookkeeper, and office manager. After earning her Juris Doctor from Loyola Law School, she became an attorney in 2016 and eventually rose to managing partner at Ardalan & Associates. In 2024, she founded her own personal injury firm, Swift Justice, Inc., where she continues to advocate for clients. Beyond her legal practice, our speaker shares their wealth of knowledge with other firms through Ecasa Education, providing consultation on efficiency, protocols, morale, and office culture.

Jesse Danoff is a managing partner with Mitchell & Danoff. His main area of practice is plaintiff’s personal injury. He is the type of attorney that will go the extra mile to get justice for his clients, no matter the size or strength of the opposition. Mr. Danoff is also the type of skilled negotiator that gets his clients the best deals they could possibly achieve thanks to his quick wit, vast knowledge of the law, and sense of humor, which helps smooth things over for clients in tough situations. Mr. Danoff previously managed a law firm with offices in San Francisco and New York. Prior to becoming a plaintiff’s personal injury attorney, Mr. Danoff worked in-house for small and large corporations, making major deals in a variety of different areas of business. Mr. Danoff’s clients even included 30 members of the Fortune 50. He is known as the “get-it-done” guy for his analytical skills and tenacious attitude, as well as his ability to perceive cases from a variety of different angles to help find his clients extra dollars where they might not even have looked. Mr. Danoff graduated from The Ohio State University Moritz School of Law and is licensed to practice law in California, New York, and New Jersey.

Mr. Suits is the Chief Executive Officer of Suits Litigation, Inc., a plaintiff personal injury firm based in San Jose, California, which he founded in 2012. With 22 years of legal experience, he focuses his practice on advocating for individuals who have sustained serious injuries in motor vehicle accidents, including those involving cars, trucks, motorcycles, bicycles, and pedestrians. Mr. Suits earned a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from the University of California, Santa Barbara in 1997 before obtaining his law degree from the University of Southern California Law School in 2003. Prior to establishing his own practice, he worked as a litigation attorney for the firms of Tharpe & Howell, LLP and Robinson & Wood, Inc.

Mr. Hirschhorn is considered one of America’s most prominent criminal defense trial attorneys. He has been named to Best Lawyers in America since its first edition 38 years ago. Mr. Hirschhorn focuses his practice on the defense of white collar, criminal and civil matters. He received his B.A. degree from the University of Connecticut and his J.D. degree from the University of Wisconsin School of Law. Mr. Hirschhorn is a fellow of the American Board of Criminal Lawyers (President 2003), a past president of the Wisconsin Bar Non-Resident Lawyer Division, a life fellow of the Wisconsin Law Foundation, served as a board member on the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and for three years on The State Bar of Wisconsin Board of Governors. He is also a fellow of the International Academy of Trial Lawyers and the Litigation Counsel of America. Mr. Hirschhorn is a member of the Miami-Dade County Bar Association, the First Amendment Lawyers Association (a founder and past president) and the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. He is admitted to The Florida Bar, The State Bar of Wisconsin, U.S. Supreme Court, and all Federal Courts of Appeal except the District of Columbia. Mr. Hirschhorn has been admitted pro hac vice to 39 U.S District Courts in addition to practicing in all Federal Courts in Wisconsin and Florida. He has also handled matters in 34 different States’ Courts. Mr. Hirschhorn has also provided advice and counsel to US and non-US citizens and lawyers in many foreign countries throughout his career.

The mission of Lee law Firm LLC is “to speak up for and ensure justice for the individual.” Born in an abandoned barn in a third-world country as her parents fled from war and genocide, Ms. Lee’s family’s story of survival is living proof that there is justice in this world. Decades later, she would choose to use the trials of her past to be a voice of empowerment for the people she speaks up for. Ms. Lee is an educator at heart. She began her professional career as a teacher, then later working in higher education. She eventually pursued law to voice education in the arena of the legal justice system. She began law school while being a mother of five children! Attorney Lee shares this as encouragement that it is never too late to pursue your dreams. Ms. Lee began her legal career as an assistant district attorney at the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office. She has handled thousands of criminal cases as well as divorce, child support, and custody matters. Ms. Lee has been recognized by The National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40, a professional organization composed of top trial lawyers. Membership is by invitation only and is extended exclusively to trial lawyers. She is a member of the Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the National College for DUI Defense. She also has earned the 2020 Avvo Client’s Choice Award. Ms. Lee earned her J.D. degree from the University of Wisconsin Law School.

Mr. Martinez founded Martinez & Ruby, LLP, with Attorney Cole Ruby in 2008. He practices criminal defense exclusively, and specializes in defending individuals facing charges of homicide, attempted homicide, domestic abuse and sex-based crimes involving adults or children. Mr. Martinez is an accomplished trial lawyer, having tried cases throughout Wisconsin on charges at all severity levels. He also has an extensive history of negotiating dismissals short of trial, which has saved many of his clients the anxiety, risk and expense associated with trial. Together with Cole Ruby, he is a two-time recipient of the Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers’ Hanson Award. Each of these awards were issued for winning a not-guilty verdict in a jury trial involving a charge of first-degree intentional homicide, the most serious crime under Wisconsin law. An Arizona native, he graduated from Northern Arizona University in 2004 with a B.A. degree in Philosophy. After college, he attended law school at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he was a senior managing editor of the Wisconsin Law Review. Mr. Martinez earned his J.D. degree from the UW in 2007. Mr. Martinez is a member of the Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (WACDL) and has served as a speaker to educate the law community at numerous WACDL seminars. He is a native Spanish speaker and has represented Spanish-speaking clients throughout his career.

Mr. Rhodes is an experienced criminal defense attorney who has exclusively represented people accused of crimes since graduating from Marquette University Law School in 2013, where he graduated with specialty certificates in Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution. He has represented thousands of clients in cases stemming from simple traffic infractions to First Degree Intentional Homicide and regularly tries cases to judges and juries. Mr. Rhodes spent the first eleven years of his career as a trial attorney in the Sparta and La Crosse offices of the Wisconsin State Public Defender, where he developed a reputation as a skilled and compassionate advocate. He was a longtime representative of the La Crosse County Treatment Courts, and an expert on the treatment court model and how it benefits clients seeking to avoid jail or prison sentences. Mr. Rhodes is a graduate of the prestigious National Criminal Defense College Trial Advocacy program, a multi-week invitation-only course designed to train leaders in trial advocacy. He continues to specialize in protecting clients who are facing serious and complex prosecutions throughout Western Wisconsin including homicide, sexual assault, child abuse, probation and extended supervision revocations, and felony domestic violence allegations.