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Ms. Fetty grew up in Enid, Oklahoma and went to college at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia. At ODU Ms. Fetty earned a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice while playing on the NCAA Division I women’s golf team. Ms. Fetty started law school at Regent University School of Law in Virginia Beach, Virginia and finished at Texas Wesleyan School of Law (now Texas A&M School of Law) in Fort Worth, Texas. She passed the Texas bar exam in 2013 and started The Fetty Firm, P.C. immediately thereafter. Ms. Fetty has been working in the legal field as a paralegal and intern since 2008 and has a wide variety of experience. Her Colleyville family law practice focuses on estate planning, and probate which includes divorce, child custody, child support, modification of family law orders, enforcement of family law orders, adoption, drafting wills and trusts, heirship proceedings, independent administration of estates, muniment of title, and small estate proceedings. The Fetty Firm, P.C. is a great choice for clients in all situations and with all types of legal needs in Colleyville like spousal and child support, and custody issues.

Mr. Ireland is a a Board-Certified Family Law Specialist recognized by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization serving families in San Antonio and surrounding areas including Alamo Heights, Boerne, Seguin, and New Braunfels. Mr. Ireland possesses advanced knowledge and skills in family law matters. This prestigious certification demonstrates a high level of competence and experience in handling complex family law cases.

He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML), a national organization of the most experienced and respected family law attorneys in the country. Fellowship is by invitation only and requires a rigorous application process, including peer and judicial evaluations, extensive trial experience, and demonstrated expertise in family law. As an AAML Fellow, Mr. Ireland is recognized for his professionalism, ethical standards, and commitment to excellence in representing clients in complex family law matters. This distinction places him among the top family lawyers in the nation. In addition to his practice, Mr. Ireland serves as an adjunct faculty member at St. Mary’s School of Law in San Antonio. He teaches family law to 2nd and 3rd year law students, sharing his extensive practical knowledge and helping shape the next generation of family law attorneys in Texas.

Mr. Konneker’s experience in Family Law stretches back nearly ten years, with additional experience handling matters in Commercial Litigation, Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, and Immigration Law. He takes great satisfaction in helping people through tough times, especially in those instances he can reunite parents and their children. His father, a retired patent attorney, always told him that the law is a powerful way to genuinely help others, and he lives by this maxim in the work he does with families every day. Those who work with Mr. Konneker describe him as thorough, empathetic, and someone who cuts straight to the point. He understands the emotional stress that comes with matters such as divorce, adoption, and child custody, and he’s found that many of those he’s spoken with are simply lacking someone who will actively listen to their case. The best representation he can provide his clients is achieved by listening to those concerns and then communicating how the law can assist, as well as what he believes will benefit them the most. After that discussion, Mr. Konneker is able to quickly identify the steps necessary to achieve the best possible solution. While that process can be difficult, he has never been one to back down from a challenge. Mr. Konneker graduated from St. Mary’s University School of Law in 2012. Prior to law school, he earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Texas at Dallas in Psychology, cum laude.

Ms. Mohr is the Founding Attorney and CEO of Mohr Law Group. She is a Board Certified Family Law attorney with over 13 years of litigation, mediation, and estate planning experience. Ms. Mohr combines deep expertise in family law and estate planning with high-level strategic negotiation skills and modern, client-centered practice management. Ms. Mohr earned her undergraduate degree, summa cum laude, from Baylor University and her J.D. degree from Baylor Law School.

Ms. Montgomery has practiced exclusively family law since her graduation from the University of Houston Law Center in 2004. She is Board Certified in the area of Family Law. The Texas Board of Legal Specialization is a specialized group of attorneys that must obtain exceptional experience in a specific area of law, pass a comprehensive exam, and complete ongoing continuing legal education in that specialized area. Her focus includes all aspects of family law including divorce, modification, child custody, visitation, child support, property division, mediation, collaborative law, pre-marital and post-marital agreements, adoptions, and contested litigation. She graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts from Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas and earned her Doctorate of Jurisprudence from the University of Houston Law Center. While in law school, Ms. Montgomery was a member of the Mock Trial Team and winner of the Hippard Open Mock Trial Competition. She was also invited into the Order of Barristers and a member of the Houston Journal of International Law Journal.

Ms. Rod is a solo practitioner with The Law Office of Amy Rod. She focuses her practice mainly on family law matters, including divorce, child custody, child support, adoptions, modifications, enforcements, pre- and post- martial agreements, and CPS cases.  She is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, which distinction makes her the only board certified family lawyer in Wharton, Matagorda, Jackson, and Colorado Counties.  Ms. Rod is also a trained mediator. She is a member of Texas Family Law Council, which serves as the governing body of the almost 6,000 member Family Law Section of the State Bar of Texas.  Ms. Rod is also on the Form Book Committee and the Pro Bono Committee for the Family Law Section of the State Bar.  Recently, she served as the Chair of the District 5 Panel 3 Grievance Committee. Along with her family law practice, Ms. Rod has a general civil practice, assisting clients with wills, real estate transactions and probate matters.  She also serves as the Assistant City Attorney for the City of Wharton and is the Municipal Court Prosecutor for the cities of Wharton, East Bernard, and Eagle Lake. Ms. Rod is a lifelong resident of Wharton County.  After graduating from El Campo High School with honors, she studied Criminal Justice at Sam Houston State University where she completed a internship with the FBI-Houston Office before graduating Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice.  She then obtained her Juris Doctorate from the University of Houston Law Center in 2000. Amy is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, and is the only practicing attorney in Wharton, Matagorda, Colorado, and Jackson Counties to earn this distinction.

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.

Ms. Duhon’s main area of practice is family law. Ms. Duhon worked as a Special Advocate in the Arizona Supreme Court for three years prior to becoming an attorney with her own practice. She is known for her empathetic and detail specific approach to her client’s needs. Getting to know the family’s unique dynamics and intricacies is always a top priority. This approach allows Ms. Duhon to partner with her clients throughout the process, she will always actively engage every step of the way and will never discount the emotional turmoil her clients may be experiencing.

Ms. Mendoza practices primarily in Family Law including divorce, paternity actions, child custody, legal decision making, parenting time, business and property valuation, division of assets and debts, spousal support, child support, as well as matters involving domestic violence, orders of protection and other issues related to domestic relations. Ms. Mendoza also represents clients on appeal for family law matters. She was an acting Judge Pro Tempore with the Superior Court of Maricopa County from 2013 through 2022 covering judicial calendars and conducting settlement conferences in the Family Court division. Ms. Mendoza has also been appointed as Chair of the State Bar of Arizona’s Family Law Practice and Procedure Committee for four consecutive years.

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. Bursey is a Shareholder in the firm’s Business and Litigation Departments. She provides transactional and litigation services to public agency and private clients in the areas of water, municipal, and agribusiness law. Ms. Bursey’s legal practice focuses on water and natural resources law, water rights, water quality, municipal rates and fees, public agency law, agribusiness, eminent domain, real property, and general civil litigation.

Ms. Bursey grew up in eastern Shasta County and discovered her interest in water law and policy through her involvement with the agriculture industry and organizations like 4-H and FFA.

During law school, Ms. Bursey clerked with the California Department of Water Resources, the California Attorney General’s Office Section for Land Use, Natural Resources, and Environmental Law, Westlands Water District, and two Sacramento-based private firms specializing in water and natural resources and agribusiness law. Prior to attending law school, Ms. Bursey worked as an agribusiness insurance underwriter for a global insurance carrier.

Mr. Forester practices in the areas of tax and trust law, personal injury and criminal law. He also testified as an expert witness in various state and federal courts in California.  Mr. Forester is a Certified Public Accountant, Attorney, and Economist. As a CPA , he provides accounting, financial, and business valuation services. He received his M.A. in Economics and Finance, his Ph.D. Candidacy degree in Economics from UCLA, and his Juris Doctor from Loyola Law School, Los Angeles.  Mr. Forester is an adjunct professor at California State University (CSU) and has teaching credentials in Accounting and Economics. He has taught tax, accounting, business law, statistics, and computer courses to graduate and undergraduate students. Mr. Forester is a Judicial Arbitrator of the Superior Court of the State of California for Los Angeles County as well as a mandatory fee arbitration for the State Bar of California.

Mr. Grabske specializes in real estate and complex business litigation. His practice is focused on assisting landowners, businesses, and public agencies with eminent domain, inverse condemnation, contract disputes, land use and environmental issues. Mr. Grabske has successfully represented clients in high stakes trials and before the Court of Appeals. Mr. Grabske has also been recognized as a “Rising Star” in Los Angeles magazine’s Southern California Super Lawyer edition.

Mr. Schorr is known as one of the top real estate attorneys in Los Angeles. He leads Schorr Law’s team of attorneys in a very active real estate law firm in Southern California. He is an experienced Los Angeles real estate attorney and litigator who enjoys the litigation process and trials.

Mr. Schorr initially gained his experience in law by working in a well-known national law firm, later honing his skills at a well-respected real estate and entertainment boutique law firm. In the winter of 2005, he founded Schorr Law, A Professional Corporation, with the goal of creating a firm focused on deep expertise in real estate law.

Prior to becoming an attorney, Mr. Schorr earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science cum laude from the University of California at Los Angeles and his Juris Doctorate from the University of California at Davis, School of Law. He also worked for the Clinton White House for Vice President Gore in the Community Empowerment Board, helping develop policy for redeveloping inner cities through tax incentives. During law school, Mr. Schorr served as a judicial extern for the Honorable Sabrina McKenna in the 22nd Division of the Hawaii Superior Court.

Mr. Broder represents clients in all aspects of family and matrimonial law, including complex financial matters, custody disputes, arbitration, and mediation. For more than two decades, Mr. Broder has earned a reputation for exceptional legal skill, professionalism, and ethical standards. He has been selected as an AV Preeminent™ attorney by Martindale-Hubbell®, the highest possible rating in legal ability and ethical standards, earned through a strenuous peer and judicial review procedure. He has been listed in Connecticut Super Lawyers® from 2013–2025 and recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®. He has been designated a “Top Lawyer” in three categories: Arbitration and Mediation, Family Law, and Matrimonial Law in Westport, Greenwich, New Canaan/Darien, and Fairfield Magazines. Mr Broder maintains a 10 out of 10 Avvo Rating and has been selected for Lawyers of Distinction, Recognizing Excellence in Family Law. He is frequently sought after for his insight on family law issues. He has appeared as a legal commentator on NBC’s Today Show and News 12 Connecticut, and he has been a featured guest on numerous nationally recognized family-law-focused podcasts. Mr. Broder regularly speaks to attorneys, accountants, financial professionals, therapists, and the general public on family and marital issues. Throughout his career, he has served as an educator on key issues affecting families, the courts, and the broader legal community. A dedicated contributor to Connecticut’s legal profession, Mr. Broder is a past President of the Fairfield County Bar Association, where he has also served on the Board of Directors, as Co-Chair of the Family Law Section, and on both the Nominating Committee and the Professionalism Symposium Committee. In addition, he is a member of the Connecticut Bar Association and previously served two terms as a Representative to the House of Delegates for District 3.

Mr. Cohen has been practicing law in Connecticut for more than 50 years. For most of that time, he has devoted his practice to family and matrimonial law. He is a graduate of Yale University, where he earned a B.A. degree. He received a Juris Doctor from the School of Law at the University of Virginia, where he served as Articles Editor of the Virginia Law Review and was elected to the Order of the Coif Legal Honorary Society. Mr. Cohen has served as president of both the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association and the Connecticut chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. He is a Charter Fellow of the International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. Over his career, Mr. Cohen has been listed in several publications, including Town & Country Magazine’s “The Best Lawyers in the U.S.,” Connecticut Super Lawyers® since 2006, New York Magazine’s “The New York Area’s Best Lawyers” and The Best Lawyers® in America since 1987. He holds the highest rating in legal ability and ethical standards according to Martindale–Hubbell®’s peer review ratings, and he is one of only 100 nationwide diplomates of the American College of Family Trial Lawyers of which he was a founder. His area of practice is Family Law in all trial courts and appellate courts.

Ms. Eucalitto was admitted to the Connecticut bar in 2015. Her practice focuses exclusively on matrimonial and family law, including divorce, post judgment issues, and appellate matters. Ms. Eucalitto was recognized by Super Lawyers Magazine as a Rising Star in the field of Family Law in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. In 2023, she was awarded Connecticut’s Best Lawyer – Ones to Watch. In 2018, Ms. Eucalitto delivered a presentation to the Fairfield County Bar Association on “Post-Majority Child Support: A Primer & Discussion of Practice Considerations.” She has also presented Case Law Updates at the Family Law Section meeting of the Connecticut Bar Association. In July 2018, she attended the American Bar Association’s Family Law Trial Advocacy program at the National Institute for Trial Advocacy in Boulder, Colorado, which is an intensive eight-day training and mock trial program involving lawyers from around the country. In 2015, the Law Review of Quinnipiac University School of Law published her article, “Retiring Alimony at Retirement: A Proposal for Alimony Reform.” She graduated summa cum laude from Quinnipiac University School of Law in 2015. While at Quinnipiac, she completed the Family Law concentration with honors and was active in the Family Law Society where she served as Service Chair. She was also a member of the Law Review. She is a member of the American Bar Association, the Connecticut Bar Association and its Family Law Section, and the Fairfield County Bar Association. She is also a member of the Westport Young Women’s League.

Ms. Provencher focuses on all types of family law matters, particularly contested divorce and custody cases, post-judgment modifications, prenuptial agreements, family law appeals, and de facto parentage petitions. Ms. Provencher is experienced in family law litigation and negotiations, including property division, child support, alimony, and parenting plans. She is also collaboratively trained and a certified Guardian ad litem. Ms. Provencher understands that family law matters affect clients in a deeply personal way that substantially impacts the client’s life. She develops an individualized approach to each case, keeping in mind the client’s unique goals and circumstances. Ms. Provencher is experienced in working with the client every step of the process whether through out of court settlement negotiations or preparing for a courtroom trial. In her appellate practice she takes lead on researching and drafting briefs and related motions, including developing strategy and identifying issues for appeal. She has been recognized as a Rising Star in the area of Family Law by Connecticut Super Lawyers in 2023 and 2024 as well as by The Best Lawyers in America on their “Ones to Watch” list for 2024 and 2025. Prior to becoming an associate, Ms. Provencher was a paralegal in the Family Law Practice for several years. In law school, she was the Senior Articles Editor of the Western New England Law Review and published her note States Should Create A Heightened Standard of Review for Contracts That Determine the Disposition of Frozen Embryos in Contested Divorce Cases, which addressed the various legal standards nationwide for disputed frozen embryos in the context of divorced couples, received CALI Excellence for the Future Awards in Family Law, Constitutional Law, and Torts, and was a teaching assistant in Constitutional Law.

Mr. Raymond has been practicing exclusively matrimonial and family law for his entire career. Mr. Raymond attended Quinnipiac University School of Law due to its renowned family law concentration, graduating cum laude in 2012. He obtained his BA in Psychology in 2009 at the University of Maine in Orono while minoring in Sociology and Legal Studies. Mr. Raymond applies his understanding of human behavior and social interaction to his practice every day, helping clients through difficult and often emotional issues with sincerity, empathy and understanding. While in law school, he worked for the Chief State’s Attorney’s Office in the Financial (“White Collar”) Crimes Division where he assisted in the preparation of trial materials and conducted other trial work on a multi-million dollar larceny case. Mr. Raymond’s experience at the Chief State’s Attorney’s Office provided him with a solid understanding of forensic accounting, which translates well into his matrimonial practice. Also during law school, Mr. Raymond worked for a general practice law firm in New Haven where his first practical experience with family and matrimonial law matters was gained. His exceptional writing and research skills afforded him the opportunity to author an appellate brief in a matrimonial matter, and his advocacy skills allowed him the privilege of representing a client in court in another matrimonial matter, both while only in his second year of law school. After law school, Mr. Raymond successfully passed the CT Bar Exam and immediately began as an associate attorney at one of Fairfield County’s most preeminent family and matrimonial law firms, where he worked for four years. Under his former senior partners, he learned how to effectively and efficiently manage complex financial and custody matters from start to finish. In 2012, Mr. Raymond received the distinguished honor of being selected to serve as a “Special Master” in the Superior Court for the Judicial District of Fairfield at Bridgeport, which role normally requires in excess of 10 years of practice to be selected. As a Special Master, he has assisted many other attorneys in settling multi-faceted financial issues in family matters. Mr. Raymond was appointed as a co-chair of the Greater Bridgeport Bar Association in 2022, which affords him the privilege of working hand-in-hand with a wide array of judges, attorneys, mediators and other professionals in the greater Bridgeport area. He was selected to the Super Lawyers “Rising Stars” list for Connecticut every year from 2018 to current, and was named a “Top 10 Attorney Under 40” by the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys just after finishing his first year of solo practice. He has a perfect 10.00 rating on Avvo.com, and he has numerous testimonials and five-star reviews from prior clients on that site. Mr. Raymond regularly speaks on highly complex family law topics before his peers at local and national conferences. He is a certified Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) and Attorney for Minor Children (AMC). He has represented numerous children in the New Haven, Milford and Bridgeport Superior Courts and accepts both private and court appointments for GAL/AMC matters.

Mr. Fatoullah chairs the firm’s Elder Law Practice Group and is a Partner in the firm’s Trusts & Estates Practice Group. Prior to joining the firm, Ron was the founder and principal of Ronald Fatoullah & Associates for over 35 years. The firm was perennially recognized as one of New York’s top Elder Law and Estate Planning firms. Mr. Fatoullah has been devoted to advising New Yorkers about the legal and financial challenges of aging. He is highly regarded for his contributions and expertise in estate planning and administration, Medicaid planning, special needs planning, wills and trusts, probate, guardianships, and estate and & guardianship litigation. A certified elder law attorney, he chaired the Executive Committee of the Elder Law Section of the New York State Bar Association’s financial planning and Investments committee; Chaired the Board of the Alzheimer’s Association’s Long Island Chapter for over 10 years; and served on the Executive Council of AARP New York. He is a Fellow of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, the highest honor bestowed by the organization. Mr. Fatoullah lectures frequently on elder law, estate planning and aging; has appeared on numerous radio and television programs; and has been quoted in The New York Times, Newsday, The Wall Street Journal, the New York Law Journal, and Kiplinger’s. He has been honored by many organizations for his achievements and contributions to the senior community.

Mr. Marra and his associates practice in the areas of Elder Law, Estate Planning, Wills, Trusts and Probate and Estate Administration, Medicaid Planning, Divorce, Matrimonial and Family Law, Small Business Representation, Residential and Commercial Real Estate and Personal Injury Law. He attributes the success of the firm to aggressive, honest, and thorough representation provided to its clients. More than 35 years of experience serves as the foundation of trust and expertise his clients have come to rely on. Mr. Marra is admitted to the practice of law in the United States Tax Court, the United States Supreme Court, and all State, as well as all Federal District Courts, in the States of New York and New Jersey. In January 2024, Mr. Marra, with unanimous bi-partisan support, was elected as Town Justice of the Town of Somers Justice Court, in Somers, New York, a part-time position that will not interfere with his practice of law, and allow him to continue to focus on the needs of his clients. Mr. Marra’s credits include his B.B.A., in Accounting, Cum Laude from Iona College in New Rochelle, New York, his J.D. from St. John’s University School of Law, and his L.L.M. in Taxation from New York University School of Law, Graduate Division in New York City.

Mr. Silverberg is nationally recognized as a leader in the areas of estate planning, estate administration, asset preservation planning, and elder law. He is a past president of the prestigious National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA), and a founding member and past president of the New York State chapter of NAELA. Mr. Silverberg was awarded the credential of NAELA Fellow, the highest honor bestowed by NAELA to “attorneys… whose careers concentrate on elder law, and who have distinguished themselves both by making exceptional contributions to meeting the needs of older Americans and by demonstrating a commitment to the Academy.” He is also a founding member of the New York State chapter of NAELA. He holds the designation of a Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA), awarded by the National Elder Law Foundation. There are fewer than 520 CELAs throughout the United States. Mr. Silverberg has been awarded the Accredited Estate Planner® Designation, by the National Association of Estate Planners & Councils. The AEP designation is the only graduate-level designation in estate planning. The designation is administered and is awarded only to estate planning professionals who meet special requirements of education, experience, knowledge, professional reputation, and character. He has served as an active member of the Nassau County Bar Association’s Elder Law, Social Services and Health Advocacy Committees and is a long-standing member of the Estate Planning Council of Nassau County. Mr. Silverberg is a past President of the Pension Council of Long Island. For eleven years, he has been an active member of the IRS District Directors Liaison Group. He is also an author of the Elder Law module of the Interactive Legal Document Systems, the preeminent document drafting program for attorneys. Mr. Silverberg is frequently invited as a keynote speaker before national conferences, bar associations, universities, and legal and financial organizations on topics including estate planning, Elder Law, and tax planning matters. He has published in many legal and scholarly journals, including Trusts and Estates Magazine, The New York State Bar Monthly News, and is a widely quoted source for the news media on issues concerning estate and Elder Law. Mr. Silverberg is a graduate of Hartwick College (B.A., 1973) and Brooklyn Law School (J.D., 1976). He is admitted to practice in New York and Florida.

Ms. Valente is the Managing Partner at Makofsky Valente Law Group, P.C., with offices in Garden City, New York. She has been selected to the SuperLawyers Rising Star and the Best Lawyers:Ones to Watch in America lists for the last several years. She was also selected as a recipient of the 17th Assembly District’s “Women of Distinction” Award for 2021. She is a cum laude graduate of Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center. She received her B.A. in Politics, Economics and Law with honors from SUNY College at Old Westbury. Prior to becoming an attorney, Ms. Valente worked at the Firm for many years as the senior paralegal. She has extensive substantive and procedural knowledge in matters concerning Elder Law, Medicaid, asset protection planning, estate planning, guardianships, probate, and estate administration. Ms. Valente is a member of the New York State Bar Association (“NYSBA”) and its Elder Law and Special Needs, Trusts and Estates and Young Lawyers.

Mr. Evans represents innovative companies in trade secret cases and large-scale federal false advertising, privacy, and antitrust class actions. Mr. Evans also helps leading technology companies navigate complex data and information governance issues, including the use of generative AI tools in their businesses. His advice to clients on generative AI and information governance is informed by his experience as an information technology professional. Before law school, Mr. Evans was associate director of instructional technology at Denison University, where he lived through the dot-com boom as Denison’s Digital Millennium Copyright Act agent. In that role, he also enforced and redrafted the university’s Acceptable Use Policy for Network Resources during the heyday of peer-to-peer filesharing. He maintains an active pro bono practice and has represented clients in high-profile voter suppression matters, as well as in a successful class action that brought relief to victims of the Trump administration’s travel ban that disproportionately affected Muslim families. Mr. Evans speaks Arabic and French and has some skill in Persian and Turkish.

Swanson & McNamara LLP is a trial and appellate law firm specializing in high-stakes criminal, civil, and regulatory defense and internal investigations. Prior to joining Swanson & McNamara, Ms. McGuigan worked for the Federal Public Defender in the Northern District of California for 15 years where she assisted in several trials including four complex death penalty cases, one of which resulted in an acquittal. She is a certified eDiscovery specialist holding multiple ACEDS eDiscovery certifications, as well as certifications in Cellebrite mobile forensic fundamentals (CMFF), and digital forensics, and she has over 21 hours of digital forensic training in FTK. Ms. McGuigan is the acting president of San Francisco Paralegal Association, chair of the San Francisco Bar Paralegal Section, and the director of the San Francisco Chapter of Women in eDiscovery. When she isn’t working, she enjoys spending time crafting and hanging out with her four dogs. She will be presenting at the NALA Boston conference in July, on ethical considerations in criminal law cases, text and smartphone evidence for paralegals – how to identify, preserve, collect, and produce and assisting at trial.

Ms. Montoya is a legal technologist and eDiscovery practitioner most recently with O’Melveny & Myers LLP and the California Department of Justice. She also serves on the Paralegal Planning Committee of the Bar Association of San Francisco (BASF). Ms. Montoya is a Certified E-Discovery Specialist and Relativity Certified Administrator, and holds multiple ACP credentials from NALA, including e-Discovery and the California Advanced Specialization in Discovery. She will soon sit for ISC2’s Certified in Cybersecurity exam via a WiCyS scholarship. A UCLA alumna and lifelong learner, she enjoys reading, writing, audiobooks, podcasts, and spending time with her dog, Penny.

Ms. Salehpour is an experienced business and technology lawyer with over fifteen years of experience in representing entrepreneurs, startups, and businesses. She specializes in creating and negotiating strong contracts and tech transactions to help clients scale and protect their startups and businesses. Her expertise includes counseling clients on product launches, intellectual property licensing and protection, open source issues, and data rights and privacy. She also helps her clients navigate mergers and acquisitions and successfully close such deals. She is a prolific speaker and writer on business and technology law and she and Salehpour Legal have been recognized as a 2024 top 100 Bruin Business by UCLA.

Mr. Starrett is founder of Starrett Law and Advisory, a firm specializing in artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, and AI governance. He has extensive experience in law, risk management, and technology. He has served as general counsel and chief risk officer for an international AI and data management corporation, overseeing global legal operations and risk management. A seasoned educator, he teaches AI governance and law at Santa Clara University School of Law and the University of the Pacific’s Masters in Data Science program. With a background in software engineering, electronic discovery, and cybersecurity, Mr. Starrett holds multiple certifications, including CertifiedFraud Examiner (CFE) and former EnCase Certified Examiner (EnCE). He earned an M.S. degree in Predictive Analytics from Northwestern University and an LL.M. degree in Taxation from Golden Gate University School of Law.

Ms. Hirani is a dual licensed attorney to practice law in the State of Florida and the State of New York who scored in the top 14 percent of bar takers for the New York on the MBE section. Ms. Hirani has counseled for a diverse clientele ranging from people who sleep in their cars to a client whose story was told via a major motion picture that grossed over 86 million at the box office. Beyond that, she has worked on felonies, misdemeanors, contract disputes, and large scale insurance coverage issues. Ms. Hirani has also been first chair in trials, handled multiple mediations, been in numerous hearings, and negotiated numerous settlements. She has also managed large caseloads with almost 90 claimants for one single case. An Orlando native, Ms. Hirani looks forward to helping others and spends a significant amount of time with pro bono work and charities.

Ms. Alexander, Esq. is a privacy and security subject matter expert and attorney with 6+ years of experience building out privacy and security program frameworks for financial institutions, fintechs, software and technology companies, start-ups, and social media companies. She has proven success in managing the coordination of legal, engineering, marketing, and security teams to integrate industry and regulatory compliance for privacy and security into products and services while improving customer experience and protecting consumer privacy rights. Outside her current work as in-house counsel, Ms. Alexander founded a nonprofit organization, The Center for Privacy and Digital Society, dedicated to advancing knowledge and action on privacy and technology in the digital age.

Ms. Kay assists Florida’s families as a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Law and Appellate Mediator and a collaborative attorney. She also extends her expertise to solo and small firms throughout Florida with freelance research, writing, and consulting services. Ms. Kay served as the chair of the Family Law Section of The Florida Bar during its 50th anniversary year (2023-2024), as president of the Hillsborough Association for Women Lawyers (2017-2018), president of the Hillsborough County Bar Association Leadership Institute Class of 2013, and the co-chair of the Hillsborough County Bar Association 5k Pro Bono River Run Committee in 2013 and 2014. Ms. Kay is Board Certified in Marital and Family Law by The Florida Bar and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML). She holds a J.D. degree, a master’s degree in Education and a master’s degree in Business Administration.

Dr. Mitra has represented clients in high-stakes litigation across a wide range of intellectual property, antitrust, and commercial disputes. Her clients span diverse industries, with a particular focus on the pharmaceutical sector. Dr. Mitra has extensive experience in Hatch-Waxman litigation and has represented both brand-name and generic pharmaceutical companies in complex litigation before federal courts. She also has substantial experience litigating complex antitrust matters for clients in the pharmaceutical industry, including class actions and competitor lawsuits involving various federal, state, and common law claims. In addition to her litigation work, Dr. Mitra advises clients on transactional matters, especially where technology is a key component of the deal. She has assisted clients with drafting and negotiating technology agreements and provided deal support in complex mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and private equity matters. She also assists clients in building global patent and trademark portfolios and implementing innovative strategies to protect their intellectual property rights. Dr. Mitra is deeply engaged with emerging technologies. She has helped clients in the cannabis and psychedelic industries navigate the challenges of obtaining intellectual property rights from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, litigated cannabis-related patents in federal courts, and helped ensure compliance with FDA and DEA regulations. She is also a certified information privacy professional (CIPP) and advises clients on issues arising from the emergence of artificial intelligence. Dr. Mitra is committed to pro bono service and has handled criminal appeals and death penalty cases. Prior to law school, she pursued a career in neuroscience and obtained her Ph.D. in pharmacology from Yale University. Her dissertation focused on the effect of prenatal cocaine exposure on the developing brain. Dr. Mitra also worked as a medical writer, preparing scientific materials for major pharmaceutical companies.

Ms. Valenti is a nationally recognized leader in legal operations, compliance, and virtual law office innovation. As the Founder and CEO of Law Office Support Services, LLC (“LawSprt”), she has spent over a decade transforming how small firms and solo practitioners’ access and utilize high-quality paralegal and administrative support. Under her leadership, LawSprt became a Florida Bar Member Benefit Provider, known for delivering cost-effective, ethically grounded services tailored to the modern legal practice. With more than 35 years in the legal industry, Ms. Valenti brings unmatched depth across corporate law, securities, litigation, estate planning, guardianships, and probate. Her dual expertise as a Florida Registered Paralegal and seasoned firm administrator allows her to design systems that enhance productivity, ensure regulatory compliance, and foster professional accountability. Ms. Valenti currently serves as Vice-Chair of the Florida Bar’s FRP Compliance Committee and previously chaired the FRP Compliance Committee as well as serving at the Chair of the FRP Enrichment Committee for three years. Her involvement reflects her commitment to advancing the paralegal profession. She is also an Adjunct Professor at St. Petersburg College, where she teaches Law Office Practice and Technology, preparing future legal professionals for the operational demands of today’s firms. Her consulting work spans law firm start-up strategy, compliance, accounting, HR, and business development — with a special focus on virtual office models. Ms. Valenti holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Florida’s Warrington College of Business. Whether mentoring the next generation or building scalable systems for legal teams, she remains dedicated to strengthening the foundation of law firm operations across Florida and beyond.

Mr. Bendell handles cases in the areas of personal injury, criminal defense, business and real estate litigation, and other matters that require work in the courtroom. Legal colleagues respect him for his integrity and cordiality. Clients appreciate his responsive service and ability to get results for them. Mr. Bendell obtained his Juris Doctor degree from Rutgers Law School after completing his Bachelor’s Degree at the College of William and Mary. He is licensed in Idaho and Washington.

Mr. Gordon has earned a reputation while litigating hundreds of court cases of being an aggressive advocate who will not back down to anyone and who will fight to the end for his clients. Mr. Gordon is active in the trial lawyers association where he has served several terms on the board of governors, served as an editor of the Trial Journal, filed persuasive amicus briefs on important issues before state appellate courts, and has written several award-winning articles on important personal injury topics. He scored a massive victory for injury victims in the landmark case of Pena v. Viking Insurance Company. In Pena, Mr. Gordon persuasively convinced the Idaho Supreme Court to strike down provisions in insurance policies that eliminated coverage for people injured by an underinsured motorist. He is admitted to practice in Idaho. Washington, Oregon and Utah. Mr. Gordon earned his J.D. degree from S.J. Quinney College of Law.

Mr. Holman is a dedicated trial attorney who represents injured clients across Idaho with skill, compassion, and relentless advocacy. Over the course of his career, he has handled hundreds of personal injury cases—from auto and trucking collisions to premises liability and bad faith insurance disputes—recovering millions on behalf of his clients. Before founding his own firm, Mr. Holman served as the Managing Attorney for a growing regional personal injury law firm, where he oversaw daily operations, led trial teams, and guided the firm’s growth throughout Idaho. He later worked with another prominent regional firm, managing a high-volume caseload, negotiating complex insurance claims, and building a reputation for strategic, client-focused representation. Mr. Holman began his legal career as a judicial clerk for the Idaho District Courts and the U.S. District Court in Boise, where he gained firsthand insight into how judges evaluate cases—a perspective he now uses to craft winning arguments for his clients. A proud graduate of the University of Idaho College of Law, he served as a Managing Editor of the Critical Legal Studies Journal and competed on the Mock Trial Team. He also earned his Bachelor of Science in Political Science from the University of Idaho, where he was recognized as the Outstanding Senior of his graduating class.

Mr. Isanga has taught Professional Responsibility and Torts at the Idaho College of Law. Professor Isanga has also written a treatise on Personal Injury Law. He earned his J.S.D. and LL.M from the University of Notre Dame Law School.

Mr. Jacobson has represented large and small corporations, as well as individuals in various business and litigation matters. Mr. Jacobson is the author of Through the Looking Glass: Sustainable Development and Other Emerging Concepts of International Environmental Law in Gabcikovo-Nagymaros Case and the Trial Smelter Arbitration published in Transboundary Harm in International Law: Lessons from the Trail Smelter Arbitration, Cambridge University Press (2006). Mr. Jacobson began his legal career clerking for the Honorable Darla S. Williamson, Fourth Judicial District, State of Idaho. Following clerkship, Mr. Jacobson joined the firm of Sasser & Inglis, P.C. as an associate, and later became a partner in the firm of Jacobson & Jacobson, PLLC. He currently practices law as the managing partner of Jacobson & Jacobson, PLLC. While in law school, Mr. Jacobson interned in the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Idaho, where he co-authored briefing submitted to an en banc panel of the Ninth Circuit. Mr. Jacobson was a student editor of an on-line international law publication entitled The German Law Journal, which is edited by Washington and Lee School of Law Professor Russell Miller.

Mr. Adamson has been providing full-service plaintiff’s counsel to clients who have suffered personal injuries since 2001. His consistent focus on high-quality service and top-notch representation has brought about significant results for their clients. In 2015, a jury returned a $72 million verdict for a client who was injured in a dog attack, and in 2018, he achieved a $30 million judgment in a case involving a tractor-trailer explosion. In addition, Mr. Adamson’s cases have resulted in numerous six-figure and seven-figure verdicts and settlements.” He is also a registered arbitrator and mediator with extensive experience handling contract negotiations for a variety of professional services, including athletic contracts. Mr. Adamson earned his undergraduate degree from LaGrange College, his MBA from Lynchburg College, and his J.D. degree from Samford University Cumberland School of Law.

Mr. Craft is an experienced trial attorney with a passion for justice. Mr. Craft has successfully handled hundreds of personal injury matters, including wrongful deaths and catastrophic injuries. Prior to joining Cheeley Law Group, he worked at one of the nation’s largest law firms representing large corporations and insurance companies across the country. Mr. Craft now uses this valuable insight of the insurance industry to help individuals in the face of catastrophic loss. His experience covers a wide range of catastrophic injuries, including tractor-trailer and commercial automobile collisions, negligent security premises liability, product liability, dram shop (alcohol) liability, and fire and burn injuries. In addition to his practice, Mr. Craft has served as a speaker and presenter at Continuing Legal Education seminars sponsored by the Georgia Bar Association.

Ms. Childers has been helping truck wreck victims and their families for over 20 years. After graduating first in her law school class, she formed the personal injury law firm of Childers & McCain in Macon, Georgia. She is a former Education Chair for the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys and was the first woman in Georgia NBTA Board Certified in trucking. Ms. Childers is known as the creator of Damages House, a new damages model that concretizes non-economic damages. She and other lawyers across the country consistently get 8 figure results using her methods. Ms. Childers also organizes adventure CLEs for women trial lawyers, called the Mother Truckers Rally. They have driven tractor trailers, gone dog sledding, landed on glaciers in helicopters in Alaska, crushed cars with excavators in Vegas, drove monster trucks, blew up a car, shot flamethrowers, and most recently they free swam will bull sharks and tiger sharks. These events are always followed by an intense day of learning next level trial tips and strategies. Ms. Childers, along with two other ladies, formed a 501(c)(3) non-profit for women trial lawyers and women in the trucking and transportation industry called Sisterhood of the 8, so that more voices may be added to the mission of creating safer roads.

Mr. Newcomb is a seasoned litigator specializing in professional liability. For the majority of his career, he has handled complex matters arising from allegations of negligent and intentional misconduct by attorneys, accountants, trustees, dentists, real estate agents, insurance agents, and other professionals. He has successfully tried cases involving claims for legal malpractice, breach of fiduciary duty, breach of contract, defamation, and fraud. Mr. Newcomb has regularly represented attorneys, accountants, and real estate agents in connection with investigations by professional review boards and agencies. He is often retained before litigation to assess and control his clients’ exposure to potential legal risks and assist with the development of internal risk management policies and procedures. Mr. Newcomb also has significant experience drafting and negotiating commercial leases, asset purchase agreements, nondisclosure agreements, restrictive covenants, employment agreements, buy- and sell-side access letters, and other transactional documents. He is a rare native of Metro Atlanta. Before returning to Georgia, he worked for several prominent and well-respected defense firms in Florida and New York. Mr. Newcomb has been recognized as a SuperLawyer® and Best Lawyer in America® numerous times by his peers. He frequently lectures on litigation techniques at Georgia State University School of Law. In 2014, Mr. Newcomb was one of 25 attorneys in the United States selected to the American Bar Association’s TIPS Leadership Academy. The Leadership Academy’s stated mission is to serve the public by providing participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to lead the legal profession as well as the general community. He served on various ABA/TIPS task forces and committees over the years. Mr. Newcomb is a member of the Georgia and Florida Bars and is admitted to practice in state and federal trial and appellate courts.

Upon graduation, Mr. Thomas was inducted into the Order of the Barristers, which is a national honorary organization recognizing those who have excelled in advocacy and service. Mr. Thomas returned to his hometown of Savannah where he was practiced law since 2004. Over his 18 years of experience, he has worked at two well respected plaintiff’s law firms in Savannah and most recently launched his own firm representing plaintiffs throughout Georgia. He has received numerous recognitions during his professional career including an AV Preeminent Rating by Martindale-Hubbell, the highest peer rating given to attorneys for their professional excellence, legal expertise, communication skills, and ethical standards by their peers. Additionally, Mr. Thomas has been recognized as a Super Lawyer by Georgia Super Lawyers, a Rising Star by Georgia Super Lawyers and named as a Top 25 Medical Malpractice Trial Lawyers by The National Trial Lawyers.