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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.

Mr. Breedlove focuses his practice on water rights transactions and permitting, state and federal land permitting, mining, administrative law, and governmental relations. His experience includes a wide variety of water rights transactions (groundwater, surface water, and Colorado River entitlements), assured water supply permitting, consultation on compliance with active management area management plans, water rights due diligence and permitting, state land acquisition, and National Historic Preservation Act compliance. Mr. Breedlove has represented land developers, landowners, golf courses, ranchers, farmers, private water and energy utility businesses, government agencies, and private equity investment firms. He also served for five years as the legislative liaison for the Arizona Department of Water Resources, during which time he managed several bills that were enacted, including the 2007 Water Adequacy Amendments. Mr. Breedlove has experience with the Arizona legislative process, bill drafting, and government relations. He earned his B.S. degree from Western Washington University, his Master of Studies in Environmental Law from Vermont Law School and his J.D. degree from Vermont Law School.

 Mr. Burnside covers water rights and water quality as part of a broad-based environmental and natural resources law practice at Snell & Wilmer. Mr. Burnside regularly counsels and represents significant water interests in the State of Arizona, with a particular focus on mining and energy. He has extensive experience litigating contested water rights claims in Arizona’s Gila River General Stream Adjudication, including multiple arguments and trials before the Special Water Master. Mr. Burnside has in-depth experience with the complex legal and technical issues surrounding Arizona water rights at the intersection between groundwater and surface water.

Mr. Kimball counsels clients on the risks and liabilities associated with environmental permitting and enforcement matters at the federal, state, county, and local levels. In addition to advising on regulatory compliance, Mr. Kimball delivers significant experience lobbying for clients through the state, county, and local statutory and regulatory processes. He also provides proven results in resolving federal and state Superfund claims involving soil and groundwater contamination.

Relationships are at the center of Mr. Kimball’s practice—not only with his clients, but also with the regulators, elected officials, and agency professionals who provide critical information regarding the decisions of his clients. Mr. Kimball believes in finding solutions rather than focusing on problems. He is appreciated for his “big picture” approach to lawyering and for his advice that resolves the immediate problem while also mitigating the potential for future roadblocks to progress.

As a lawyer who thrives in the complexity of environmental law, Mr. Kimball works to identify all potential solutions to serve his clients’ ultimate goals. He is valued for providing “win-win” propositions, working with each client to identify and execute reasonable and actionable solutions, and for devising practical and understandable answers to often multi-faceted questions.

In stressful situations, Mr. Kimball brings distinct levity and a steadfastly positive attitude that often transforms difficulty into tangible next steps for all matter constituents. His perspective and honed experience in environmental law support him in serving as an objective third party who can assess and address client concerns without losing focus on macro commercial objectives.

Mr. Breedlove focuses his practice on water rights transactions and permitting, state and federal land permitting, mining, administrative law, and governmental relations. His experience includes a wide variety of water rights transactions (groundwater, surface water, and Colorado River entitlements), assured water supply permitting, consultation on compliance with active management area management plans, water rights due diligence and permitting, state land acquisition, and National Historic Preservation Act compliance. Mr. Breedlove has represented land developers, landowners, golf courses, ranchers, farmers, private water and energy utility businesses, government agencies, and private equity investment firms. He also served for five years as the legislative liaison for the Arizona Department of Water Resources, during which time he managed several bills that were enacted, including the 2007 Water Adequacy Amendments. Mr. Breedlove has experience with the Arizona legislative process, bill drafting, and government relations. He earned his B.S. degree from Western Washington University, his Master of Studies in Environmental Law from Vermont Law School and his J.D. degree from Vermont Law School.

 Mr. Burnside covers water rights and water quality as part of a broad-based environmental and natural resources law practice at Snell & Wilmer. Mr. Burnside regularly counsels and represents significant water interests in the State of Arizona, with a particular focus on mining and energy. He has extensive experience litigating contested water rights claims in Arizona’s Gila River General Stream Adjudication, including multiple arguments and trials before the Special Water Master. Mr. Burnside has in-depth experience with the complex legal and technical issues surrounding Arizona water rights at the intersection between groundwater and surface water.

Mr. Liuzzo, licensed in Arizona, California, and Nevada, brings over three decades of surveying and engineering expertise to Granite Basin Engineering. Since 1988, he has been a key player in numerous public utility and infrastructure improvement projects across Arizona. His multifaceted experience covers all aspects of improvement projects, from initial funding and planning to design, construction, and administration. Mr. Liuzzo’s NICET Level III Construction Certification and hands-on management of multi-million-dollar projects showcase his practical skills and deep industry knowledge. His recent involvement in the Alternative Energy Market, conducting exploration and planning surveys for wind and solar projects throughout Arizona, demonstrates his adaptability and forward-thinking approach. His diverse skill set and extensive network of resources make him an invaluable asset to any project, ensuring precision, efficiency, and innovative solutions.

Mr. Snow represents clients in Arizona and Utah on matters related to water rights, real property, and resource development. He regularly appears before land and water agencies and in state and federal court. Mr. Snow’s clients include governmental entities, national and multi-national corporations, water companies, cooperatives, partnerships, and individuals. He has litigated numerous general adjudication claims in Arizona and Utah. Mr. Snow has also litigated quiet title, easement, right-of-way and condemnation claims in both states.

Mr. Breedlove focuses his practice on water rights transactions and permitting, state and federal land permitting, mining, administrative law, and governmental relations. His experience includes a wide variety of water rights transactions (groundwater, surface water, and Colorado River entitlements), assured water supply permitting, consultation on compliance with active management area management plans, water rights due diligence and permitting, state land acquisition, and National Historic Preservation Act compliance. Mr. Breedlove has represented land developers, landowners, golf courses, ranchers, farmers, private water and energy utility businesses, government agencies, and private equity investment firms. He also served for five years as the legislative liaison for the Arizona Department of Water Resources, during which time he managed several bills that were enacted, including the 2007 Water Adequacy Amendments. Mr. Breedlove has experience with the Arizona legislative process, bill drafting, and government relations. He earned his B.S. degree from Western Washington University, his Master of Studies in Environmental Law from Vermont Law School and his J.D. degree from Vermont Law School.

 Mr. Burnside covers water rights and water quality as part of a broad-based environmental and natural resources law practice at Snell & Wilmer. Mr. Burnside regularly counsels and represents significant water interests in the State of Arizona, with a particular focus on mining and energy. He has extensive experience litigating contested water rights claims in Arizona’s Gila River General Stream Adjudication, including multiple arguments and trials before the Special Water Master. Mr. Burnside has in-depth experience with the complex legal and technical issues surrounding Arizona water rights at the intersection between groundwater and surface water.

Mr. Snow represents clients in Arizona and Utah on matters related to water rights, real property, and resource development. He regularly appears before land and water agencies and in state and federal court. Mr. Snow’s clients include governmental entities, national and multi-national corporations, water companies, cooperatives, partnerships, and individuals. He has litigated numerous general adjudication claims in Arizona and Utah. Mr. Snow has also litigated quiet title, easement, right-of-way and condemnation claims in both states.

Mr. Breedlove focuses his practice on water rights transactions and permitting, state and federal land permitting, mining, administrative law, and governmental relations. His experience includes a wide variety of water rights transactions (groundwater, surface water, and Colorado River entitlements), assured water supply permitting, consultation on compliance with active management area management plans, water rights due diligence and permitting, state land acquisition, and National Historic Preservation Act compliance. Mr. Breedlove has represented land developers, landowners, golf courses, ranchers, farmers, private water and energy utility businesses, government agencies, and private equity investment firms. He also served for five years as the legislative liaison for the Arizona Department of Water Resources, during which time he managed several bills that were enacted, including the 2007 Water Adequacy Amendments. Mr. Breedlove has experience with the Arizona legislative process, bill drafting, and government relations. He earned his B.S. degree from Western Washington University, his Master of Studies in Environmental Law from Vermont Law School and his J.D. degree from Vermont Law School.

Mr. Buchwalter is a senior attorney with Cark Hill. He focuses on providing effective solutions for public and private clients dealing with intricate water, energy, and environmental issues. Mr. Buchwalter represents agriculture, industry, municipalities, developers, special districts, and utilities to develop practical solutions for water resource challenges. He has extensive experience in all areas of water law, including Arizona’s assured and adequate water supply programs, due diligence investigations, and acquisition of surface water and groundwater rights, well-sharing agreements, negotiation of development agreements with municipalities and special districts, water conservation and drought planning, underground water storage and recovery permitting, federal and Indian reserved water rights, subflow issues, representing clients in the Little Colorado and Gila River General Stream Adjudication, and other complex water litigation, as well as drafting and lobbying for water resources legislation. Mr. Buchwalter earned his J.D. degree from University of Alabama School of Law and his M.B.A. from Arizona State University.

 Mr. Burnside covers water rights and water quality as part of a broad-based environmental and natural resources law practice at Snell & Wilmer. Mr. Burnside regularly counsels and represents significant water interests in the State of Arizona, with a particular focus on mining and energy. He has extensive experience litigating contested water rights claims in Arizona’s Gila River General Stream Adjudication, including multiple arguments and trials before the Special Water Master. Mr. Burnside has in-depth experience with the complex legal and technical issues surrounding Arizona water rights at the intersection between groundwater and surface water.

Ms. De Blasi is a prominent environmental and energy attorney who brings decades of experience and relationships assisting clients obtain successful results with their environmental, natural resource and energy projects. She brings her many years of government and “Big Law” experience to her own firm to provide more effective client service at a lower cost. Ms. De Blasi has the horsepower to handle big cases while providing excellent client service. She focuses on business strategy by helping clients in a broad array of industries complete their projects from start to finish, overseeing all aspects of permitting, while assessing business risks and hitting milestones on time and on budget. Ms. De Blasi advises clients how to avoid disputes, and how to resolve them efficiently and effectively when they cannot be avoided. On the state and federal environmental regulatory levels, clients consistently rely on her knowledge of hazardous waste, air quality, water quality, environmental health and safety, real property due diligence, utility regulation, natural resource damage issues, asbestos, and underground storage tank regulation. Throughout her many years of experience on the energy side of her practice, she has advised clients on due diligence, permitting, siting and contractual agreements for energy generation projects, both traditional and alternative energy, as well as carbon emissions tracking and reporting. From an early age, Ms. De Blasi knew she wanted to be an environmental attorney, so she earned a Bachelor of Science degree before going to law school. During law school, she sought out experience in the federal government where she continued working as a natural resources lawyer on large Superfund and oil spill remediation and natural resource damage assessment cases. This passion for her work is reflected in the long-term relationships she builds with her clients, helping effectively manage issues as they arise and resolving matters as quickly as possible so her clients can get back to running their businesses. Ms. De Blasi is a speaker, author, event producer and the Executive Director of the Arizona Energy Consortium, a non-profit organization.

With more than three decades of combined environmental regulatory and consulting experience, Mr. Eshraghi brings a seasoned perspective to the investigation, remediation, and risk-based closure of sites formerly impacted by petroleum, chlorinated solvents, and metals. Mr. Eshraghi takes a “go slow to go fast” approach to environmental challenges; he collaborates with clients to truly understand their needs and goals, then teams with Haley & Aldrich experts across the country to find the right solutions. He also draws on his insights as a former regulator to advocate on behalf of clients, developing cost-effective, innovative approaches that fit within the regulatory framework. Mr. Eshraghi’s versatility in applying federal and state laws has qualified him to serve as an expert witness in technical and administrative hearings, as well as in negotiations on behalf of clients with federal and state agencies. The governor of Arizona also selected him to serve as the chair of the Arizona Underground Storage Tank Technical Appeals Panel. Within Haley & Aldrich, Mr. Eshraghi appreciates opportunities to mentor more staff members, both in the field and in the office, nurturing the next generation of company leaders.

Mr. Gold is an attorney and engineer with nearly two decades of experience in natural resources. Drawing on his interdisciplinary background, Mr. Gold guides public agencies and Tribal Nations through complex legal and regulatory environments with particular expertise in the National Environmental Policy Act, Endangered Species Act, other federal laws governing natural resources. Mr. Gold previously served as Deputy Assistant Secretary for Water and Science at the U.S. Department of the Interior where he played a key role in negotiating settlements to resolve water rights claims and in advancing construction of water infrastructure including the Navajo-Gallup Water Supply Project. Mr. Gold started his career as a Water Resources engineer at Austin Water Utility in Texas. As an attorney, he has worked on regulatory compliance matters for Salt River Project in Arizona and served as a natural resources advisor to U.S. Senators on both sides of the aisle. Mr. Gold is a former National Science Foundation Research Fellow.

Mr. Larson is the Richard Morrison Professor of Water Law at Arizona State University’s Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law. He is a faculty fellow in the Center for Law and Global Affairs, and the Center for Law, Science, and Innovation. He is also a senior research fellow with the Kyl Center for Water Policy at ASU’s Morrison Institute for Public Policy. Professor Larson’s research and teaching interests are in property law, administrative law, and environmental and natural resource law, in particular, domestic and international water law and policy. Professor Larson’s research focuses on the impact of technological innovation on water rights regimes, in particularly transboundary waters, and on the sustainability implications of a human right to water. He works on dispute resolution and improved processes in water rights adjudications in Arizona and the Colorado River Basin with the Kyl Center for Water Policy. He is the Principal Investigator on a USAID-funded applied research project improving water supplies for refugee host communities in Lebanon and Jordan. Professor Larson was a visiting professor and Fulbright Scholar at the Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador, a PLuS Alliance visiting fellow with the University of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia, a Lady Davis Fellow and visiting professor at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. He is the author of Just Add Water: Solving the World’s Problems Using its Most Precious Resource (Oxford University Press, 2020). Professor Larson also practiced environmental and natural resource law with law firms in Arizona, focusing on water rights, water quality, and real estate transactions.

Mr. Snow represents clients in Arizona and Utah on matters related to water rights, real property, and resource development. He regularly appears before land and water agencies and in state and federal court. Mr. Snow’s clients include governmental entities, national and multi-national corporations, water companies, cooperatives, partnerships, and individuals. He has litigated numerous general adjudication claims in Arizona and Utah. Mr. Snow has also litigated quiet title, easement, right-of-way and condemnation claims in both states.

Mr. Bridges was previously an attorney at the Hughes & Hughes Law Firm, a business law firm in Arkadelphia. While in private practice, Mr. Bridges represented companies and professionals in the areas of energy and natural resources law, fire subrogation and arson litigation, business organizations, commercial transactions and litigation, title insurance claims and litigation, insurance defense and community practice. He has a B.A. degree, cum laude, from Lyon College, and a J.D. degree, magna cum laude, from the University of Arkansas School of Law.

Mr. Crawford was appointed dean of the UA Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law in July 2023, having previously served as dean in law schools in Louisville, Kentucky and San Francisco, California. Prior to becoming an academic administrator, Dean Crawford was a tenured member of the faculty at Tulane University, where he served as the law school’s Robert C. Cudd Professor of Environmental Law. Before that he was, among other roles, a tenured member of the faculty at the Georgia State University College of Law, where he founded and co-directed the Center for the Comparative Study of Metropolitan Growth. In the classroom, Dean Crawford has taught Real Property Law as well as a wide range of land use and environmental law courses.

Mr. Price is an experienced litigator and focuses his practice on civil litigation, representing clients in matters involving breach of contract, negligence, fraud, defamation, products liability, eminent domain, the Freedom of Information Act, the Administrative Procedures Act, and OSHA compliance. Mr. Price has extensive trial experience, including a defense verdict in a multimillion-dollar partnership dispute involving allegations of breach of contract, fiduciary duty, fraud, and conversion.

He has also served as lead counsel in numerous plaintiff-side cases, obtaining over $2 million in total judgments for clients in breach of contract, negligence, and unlawful detainer actions. In the area of eminent domain, Mr. Price represents both property owners and condemning authorities. His work includes successfully securing property for school expansions and achieving full-value awards for landowners in condemnation proceedings. In one case, a jury awarded nearly $100,000 to his client after a condemning authority refused compensation for a leasehold interest.

Beyond litigation, Mr. Price advocates for legislative change at the state and local levels. He drafted and helped pass Arkansas Code Annotated § 27-67-317, enabling property owners to recover costs and attorney’s fees in eminent domain actions. He has also contributed to legislation aimed at protecting minors, working in partnership with the Arkansas Bar Association and the state legislature. Mr. Price has further supported federal investigations involving financial misconduct, assisting agencies such as the FBI, Secret Service, and U.S. Attorney’s Office in the successful prosecution of corporate fraud.

Admitted to practice law in Arkansas in 2007, Mr. Price was also admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Eastern and Western Districts of Arkansas and the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit in 2007. Mr. Price is a frequent lecturer to industry groups and has contributed to numerous industry publications.

Mr. Swaim has served as Executive Director of the Bayou Meto Water Management District since April of 2019. The district was formed in 1991 to provide irrigation water, flood control, and wildlife habitat to over 750,000 acres in Lonoke, Jefferson, Prairie, and Arkansas counties. The project involves multiple federal, state, local, and private partners, and is currently under construction. Prior to working for Bayou Meto, he had been chief of the Water Management Division of the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission since October of 2010. A major achievement during Mr. Swaim’s time in the job was involving over 1,000 citizens to update the Arkansas Water Plan. Since completing the plan update, implementation has included better water use reporting and data on groundwater use and availability, formulation of several watershed management plans to reduce nonpoint source pollution, creation of a statewide drought planning workgroup, and building better relationships between agencies and with the public.

Mr. Swaim was general counsel (2003 to 2010) and associate general counsel (1995 to 2001) for the Commission and an assistant attorney general (2001 to 2003). All three positions with the Natural Resources Commission included legal, data, policy, and programmatic support for the Bayou Meto project and its companion to the east, the Grand Prairie Area Demonstration Project. From 2001 to 2012, he served as a Judge Advocate officer in the US Army Reserve. He is also a member of the Plum Bayou Irrigation District board of directors. Plum Bayou distributes Arkansas River water to over 14,000 acres of farmland near England, Arkansas. Mr. Swaim is from England, Arkansas, in the Bayou Meto project area. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Hendrix College and a law degree from the University of Arkansas School of Law.

Mr. Meadows recently retired from more than 40 years in the fire service. During his time in the fire service, he spent more than 21 years with the Cabot Fire Department in Cabot, Arkansas, a suburb of Little Rock. During his career with the fire department, he served as Firefighter, Fire Marshal and more than 10 years as Fire Chief which included plan reviews, building inspection and fire/building code enforcement. In addition, Mr. Meadows has also spent more than 19 years as a statewide instructor with the Arkansas Fire Training Academy, a division of Southern Arkansas University Tech, teaching fire and building codes to fire and building officials throughout the state. He has simultaneously served as a city planner for more than 20 years by serving as Vice Chairman of the Cabot Planning Commission and Chairman of Ward Planning Commission. Mr. Meadows is currently employed by the City of Ward, in Central Arkansas, as the Building Inspector and Chief Building Official. He is certified through the International Fire Service Accreditation Council as an Inspector l, ll, and lll. He is currently licensed and/or certified as a municipal plumbing inspector, HVAC inspector and electrical Inspector through the State of Arkansas. Mr. Meadows attended the University of Central Arkansas before graduating with honors with a Fire Science Degree through Black River Technical College. In his retirement, He continues to teach and work in fire and building code education and enforcement. Mr. Meadows was recently inducted into the Arkansas State Firefighter Hall of Fame.

Mr. Judd’s body of work integrates natural cycles, balanced systems and co-benefits into built environments across all scales from the urban pocket-park to the large regional park, corporate campus, commercial sites, native American lands, trails, and whole systems farm planning. An industry leader with extensive design and construction experience, Mr. Judd leads CIS’s Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) Studio and assists with QA/QC and program oversight of GSI best practices. CIS is a national leader in urban infrastructure/greening programs, having overseen the implementation of hundreds of green stormwater infrastructure projects totaling nearly $450 million across the Mid-Atlantic, Great Lakes and West Coast regions.

As the GSI Studio leader, Mr. Judd is engaged on a variety of initiatives such as CIS’s engagement on a Washington DC area Capital Bikeshare program in which he oversees design and construction of couple dozen GSI best practices around the city, and on USEPA funded contracts that provide technical assistance to underserved communities that are looking for climate resilience solutions. In addition to his role at CIS, Mr. Judd serves in a whole host of leadership roles that include being the President of Michigan Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects, as the Co-chair of the Great Lakes Commission’s Green Infrastructure Champions Advisory Team, as a Board Member of the Southeast Michigan Sustainable Business Forum, and as a part of U.S. Green Building Council – Detroit’s Sustainable Detroit Forum Conference Committee.

He is a Board Member Emeritus of the Wildflower Association of Michigan, on Advisory Committee for Lansing Community College’s Landscape Architecture Program, and has been a guest lecturer on a range of topics including: green stormwater infrastructure, high-performance sustainable sites and regenerative landscape design, natural systems restoration and management/stewardship. Mr. Judd has also participated in and delivered lectures outside of the United States such as at the International Wetland Conference at Tainan University, Taiwan, as well as for city planning officials for Taipei, Taiwan.

Ms. Brown is a 2024 vLex Fastcase 50 honoree, recognized for her contributions to integrating technology and ethics into legal education. She is also the recipient of the 2024 AALS Section of Technology, Law & Legal Education Technology & Ethics Award. Ms. Brown holds a J.D. from Seattle University School of Law with an emphasis in intellectual property law, an M.S. in Library and Information Science from Drexel University, and a B.F.A. from DePaul University. She is a frequent CLE instructor on legal ethics, artificial intelligence, legal technology, process optimization, and legal research. She has taught law school courses including Legal Technology for Practice and Art of Advocacy, in addition to several courses on artificial intelligence, and various specialized legal research topics. Ms. Brown is an active member of the American Association of Law Libraries (AALL). She has held numerous leadership positions within the organization, including serving on the AALL Executive Board from 2011 to 2014. Her research interests include intellectual property, acting skills for lawyers, legal technology in education, and artificial intelligence. She is co-author of the forthcoming book Strategic Tech Integration in the Legal Academy: A Comprehensive Guide for Aligning with ABA Standards and Modern Legal Practice.

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Amy M. Cann is the founder of Cann Law, P.C., where she practices business, employment, and technology law. Before becoming an attorney, Amy owned a consulting firm serving businesses throughout New England and worked extensively in business operations, organizational leadership, and human resources. She previously practiced at McLane Middleton, P.C. 

In addition to her JD degree, she earned an MBA and certifications in data privacy and cybersecurity, and has a particular interest in the practical and ethical use of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies in legal practice. 

Amy serves as co-chair of the NHBA Solo/Small Firm Practice Section and as a volunteer mediator for the New Hampshire Commission for Human Rights. She regularly presents continuing legal education and professional training programs on employment law, workplace investigations, technology, and the use of AI in legal practice for UNH and several national organizations. 

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June Hunter is a technical enablement lead for legal software company, DISCO, where she works daily to train individuals on legal technology. Before joining DISCO, Ms. Hunter worked as a paralegal/IT services provider/e-discovery Specialist at CGS3, LLP, a boutique real estate firm in San Diego. She is equipped with a powerful combination of IT systems expertise and legal experience and has a unique capability for recognizing and resolving the complex technology issues encountered in a law firm environment. A graduate of the ABA-approved Paralegal Studies program at UC San Diego, Ms. Hunter has worked in the legal field for 34+ years in roles such as legal secretary, paralegal, litigation support, and computer software trainer. Her industry experience and talent has made her a go-to provider of clear, hands-on training for other legal professionals on effectively using legal software.

A former entertainment lawyer with significant experience representing creative entities, Luke Rushing is now a general commercial litigator with a strong focus on maritime law and artificial intelligence. As Co-Chair of the ABA Committee on Artificial Robotics and Intelligence, Luke has been at the forefront of educating lawyers on this new technology. As a maritime attorney, Luke has been a lead team member of several of the most high-profile cases ever in front of the Federal Maritime Commission, including a case where his client was given the largest award in FMC history. A James Kent Scholar at Columbia University School of Law — where he also earned a certificate in foreign and comparative law and served as an Articles Editor of the Columbia Journal of Environmental Law — he also speaks business proficient Japanese. Luke holds a master’s degree from the University of Chicago and previously externed for the Hon. Ramon E. Reyes, Jr. of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York. 

Cari L. Sheehan is an assistant general counsel with Taft Stettinius & Hollister, LLP. With over 15 years of legal experience in civil litigation, conflicts of interest, and professional responsibility, she serves as the firm’s assistant general counsel with Taft Stettinius & Hollister, LLP. In this role, she advises firm attorneys with respect to ethics compliance, risk prevention, and conflicts of interest. In addition, she assists in the review and negotiation of outside counsel guidelines, conflict waivers and engagement letters, and other items with ethical implications. She also assists in providing ethical training and education within the firm to its attorneys and staff. Ms. Sheehan is an adjunct professor at the IU Robert H. McKinney School where she teaches Professional Responsibility. She is also a former assistant clinical professor of Business Law and Ethics at the Kelley School of Business. She is passionate about promoting ethical awareness, integrity, and professionalism in the legal and business fields and contributing to the advancement of knowledge and practice in these domains. Ms. Sheehan is a frequent presenter and author on ethics and professionalism in the legal industry. She is a recurring author with the Res Gestae regarding the ethics curbstone and has been quoted in publications for her knowledge on ethical topics. Ms. Sheehan is also an avid speaker, having given over 200 seminars on ethics and professionalism for various local and national platforms. Her primary area of research is regarding the ethics of AI and how it affects the legal and business community.

Ms. Dobreva is a dedicated project manager with a successful track record in the construction industry. Currently based in Los Angeles, her experience encompasses a diverse range of projects in commercial real estate, luxury living, and biotech/life sciences, featuring budgets that span from $15 million to $300 million in states such as Arizona, Texas, Michigan, and Florida. She specializes in project management, cost management and construction consulting. Ms. Dobreva diligently engages in all project phases, from design to construction management, consistently delivering high-quality outcomes while building strong relationships with her clients. Passionate about purposeful design and the use of natural elements, she continually seeks innovative ways to add value to projects and spaces creatively, showcasing her dedication to both her professional and personal interests.

Mr. Thakkar is a seasoned professional with a strong background in industrial engineering and project management. Currently pursuing a master’s degree in project management at the University of Cumberland, Mr. Thakkar holds a previous master’s degree in Industrial Engineering from Texas A&M University and a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. He brings a wealth of technical expertise, specializing in Advanced Excel, Tableau, SQL, ERP & MRP Systems. Mr. Thakkar’s certifications include Green Belt Lean Six-Sigma, Data Analysis, Production and Inventory Management, Continuous Improvement, Process Optimization, Engineering Economics, and Business Development. In his current role as senior supply chain Analyst at Topcon Positioning Systems, he excels in generating global inventory forecasts for 15 locations, contributing significantly to sales and materials forecast processes. Previously, at Cepheid, he led a team to successfully deliver a $300M order in four months and spearheaded many improvement projects to streamline supply chain planning.

Ms. Dobreva is a dedicated project manager with a successful track record in the construction industry. Currently based in Los Angeles, her experience encompasses a diverse range of projects in commercial real estate, luxury living, and biotech/life sciences, featuring budgets that span from $15 million to $300 million in states such as Arizona, Texas, Michigan, and Florida. She specializes in project management, cost management and construction consulting. Ms. Dobreva diligently engages in all project phases, from design to construction management, consistently delivering high-quality outcomes while building strong relationships with her clients. Passionate about purposeful design and the use of natural elements, she continually seeks innovative ways to add value to projects and spaces creatively, showcasing her dedication to both her professional and personal interests.

Mr. Thakkar is a seasoned professional with a strong background in industrial engineering and project management. Currently pursuing a master’s degree in project management at the University of Cumberland, Mr. Thakkar holds a previous master’s degree in Industrial Engineering from Texas A&M University and a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. He brings a wealth of technical expertise, specializing in Advanced Excel, Tableau, SQL, ERP & MRP Systems. Mr. Thakkar’s certifications include Green Belt Lean Six-Sigma, Data Analysis, Production and Inventory Management, Continuous Improvement, Process Optimization, Engineering Economics, and Business Development. In his current role as senior supply chain Analyst at Topcon Positioning Systems, he excels in generating global inventory forecasts for 15 locations, contributing significantly to sales and materials forecast processes. Previously, at Cepheid, he led a team to successfully deliver a $300M order in four months and spearheaded many improvement projects to streamline supply chain planning.

Mr. Hein is a consulting civil engineer with over 40 years of experience in the design, evaluation and management of transportation infrastructure. He retired from Applied Research Associates, Inc. of Toronto, Canada, where he managed the 90-person Transportation Infrastructure Division in the U.S. and Canada. Mr. Hein is the past president of the American Society of Civil Engineers Transportation and Development Institute (ASCE T&DI), and chair of several engineering standards committees. He is a member of the Transportation Association of Canada (TAC), past-chair of the pavements committee and past member of the Transportation Research Board pavement management, pavement maintenance and pavement preservation committees. Mr. Hein has been a member of the World Road Association (WRA) pavements and asset management committees since 2002. He has been involved in numerous national and international research, evaluation and asset management projects for Federal, State, Provincial and Municipal agencies and for many of the public/private/partnership highway construction projects across Canada and the United States.

Mr. Hein is a consulting civil engineer with over 40 years of experience in the design, evaluation and management of transportation infrastructure. He retired from Applied Research Associates, Inc. of Toronto, Canada, where he managed the 90-person Transportation Infrastructure Division in the U.S. and Canada. Mr. Hein is the past president of the American Society of Civil Engineers Transportation and Development Institute (ASCE T&DI), and chair of several engineering standards committees. He is a member of the Transportation Association of Canada (TAC), past-chair of the pavements committee and past member of the Transportation Research Board pavement management, pavement maintenance and pavement preservation committees. Mr. Hein has been a member of the World Road Association (WRA) pavements and asset management committees since 2002. He has been involved in numerous national and international research, evaluation and asset management projects for Federal, State, Provincial and Municipal agencies and for many of the public/private/partnership highway construction projects across Canada and the United States.

Mr. Hein is a consulting civil engineer with over 40 years of experience in the design, evaluation and management of transportation infrastructure. He retired from Applied Research Associates, Inc. of Toronto, Canada, where he managed the 90-person Transportation Infrastructure Division in the U.S. and Canada. Mr. Hein is the past president of the American Society of Civil Engineers Transportation and Development Institute (ASCE T&DI), and chair of several engineering standards committees. He is a member of the Transportation Association of Canada (TAC), past-chair of the pavements committee and past member of the Transportation Research Board pavement management, pavement maintenance and pavement preservation committees. Mr. Hein has been a member of the World Road Association (WRA) pavements and asset management committees since 2002. He has been involved in numerous national and international research, evaluation and asset management projects for Federal, State, Provincial and Municipal agencies and for many of the public/private/partnership highway construction projects across Canada and the United States.

Ms. Bowman is a sole proprietor, practicing in dispute resolution, estate planning, civil engineering, real estate, legal services, strategic development, and training. She is experienced in dispute resolution, estate planning and administration, engineering design and forensic analysis, construction/project management, real estate, small business start-up, employment law, and nonprofit support. She is a registered professional engineer and a certified arbitrator and mediator. Mrs. Bowman writes a column for the PE Reporter, “Risky Business,” and she lectures for the Community College of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania State University, the Washington County Bar Association, the Pennsylvania Society of Professional Engineers, and others. She earned her B.S. degree in Civil Engineering from the University of North Dakota, her M.B.A. degree from Oklahoma University, and her J.D. degree from Duquesne University. She recently joined the National Society of Professional Engineers as their Senior Director of Ethics and Professional Practice.

Mr. Collidge is an associate in the Construction Group with Troutman Pepper Locke LLP, based out of the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania office. He focuses on construction and government contract matters throughout the United States and represents clients in both state and federal court litigation as well as in alternative dispute resolution proceedings. Mr. Collidge earned his B.A. degree at Wake Forest University and his J.D. degree at Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law. He is a contributor to the firm’s construction blog, constructlaw.com, and is a contact point for the Construction Group Covid-19 Response Team. Before joining the firm he was a deputy attorney general in the New Jersey Attorney General’s office.

Mr. Luke has over 40 years of experience in the construction and engineering industry. He offers inspections, construction management, and construction consultation for residential and commercial projects and is a national speaker on topics such as construction; engineering, building safety, real estate, construction litigation, expert witness services, building codes and more. Mr. Luke is a three-time best-selling author on the subjects of construction management and building safety and has numerous articles published in national construction, design and management publications. He has also been a featured guest on national media shows such as Times Square Today and Hollywood Live, which were broadcast on national media outlets such as ABC, CNBC, CNN, NBC, Fox Affiliates, A&E and Bravo. In his speaking career, Mr. Luke conducts up to 30 presentations annually, including educational webinars and seminars targeted toward the construction, real estate, and property management industries. He has also participated in expert panels, discussing construction litigation and building code compliance. Mr. Luke is a member of various national construction associations and has earned certifications for: Certified Construction Inspector, Certified Construction Project Manager, Certified Construction Consultant and Certified Building Inspector.

Ms. Bowman is a sole proprietor, practicing in dispute resolution, estate planning, civil engineering, real estate, legal services, strategic development, and training. She is experienced in dispute resolution, estate planning and administration, engineering design and forensic analysis, construction/project management, real estate, small business start-up, employment law, and nonprofit support. She is a registered professional engineer and a certified arbitrator and mediator. Mrs. Bowman writes a column for the PE Reporter, “Risky Business,” and she lectures for the Community College of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania State University, the Washington County Bar Association, the Pennsylvania Society of Professional Engineers, and others. She earned her B.S. degree in Civil Engineering from the University of North Dakota, her M.B.A. degree from Oklahoma University, and her J.D. degree from Duquesne University. She recently joined the National Society of Professional Engineers as their Senior Director of Ethics and Professional Practice.

Mr. Collidge is an associate in the Construction Group with Troutman Pepper Locke LLP, based out of the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania office. He focuses on construction and government contract matters throughout the United States and represents clients in both state and federal court litigation as well as in alternative dispute resolution proceedings. Mr. Collidge earned his B.A. degree at Wake Forest University and his J.D. degree at Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law. He is a contributor to the firm’s construction blog, constructlaw.com, and is a contact point for the Construction Group Covid-19 Response Team. Before joining the firm he was a deputy attorney general in the New Jersey Attorney General’s office.

Mr. Luke has over 40 years of experience in the construction and engineering industry. He offers inspections, construction management, and construction consultation for residential and commercial projects and is a national speaker on topics such as construction; engineering, building safety, real estate, construction litigation, expert witness services, building codes and more. Mr. Luke is a three-time best-selling author on the subjects of construction management and building safety and has numerous articles published in national construction, design and management publications. He has also been a featured guest on national media shows such as Times Square Today and Hollywood Live, which were broadcast on national media outlets such as ABC, CNBC, CNN, NBC, Fox Affiliates, A&E and Bravo. In his speaking career, Mr. Luke conducts up to 30 presentations annually, including educational webinars and seminars targeted toward the construction, real estate, and property management industries. He has also participated in expert panels, discussing construction litigation and building code compliance. Mr. Luke is a member of various national construction associations and has earned certifications for: Certified Construction Inspector, Certified Construction Project Manager, Certified Construction Consultant and Certified Building Inspector.

Dr. Delaney is president and general manager of the construction management services group at Delaney CMS in Union Springs, New York. He is the former president of C&S Design Build Inc., C&S’s program and construction management company, where he started the agency construction management business. In his 12-year career there, he developed it into the fastest-growing and most profitable of the firms’ business units. At C&S, Dr. Delaney was responsible for more than $1 billion in completed projects in the education, municipal, wastewater, airport, and private development sectors. In his 25 years as a construction professional, he has served in many roles including those of project engineer, design coordinator, superintendent, construction manager, program manager, general manager, and president. Dr. Delaney is a licensed professional engineer, holds the program management professional (PgMP®) credential, is a certified construction manager (CCM®), and is a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) accredited professional. Dr. Delaney is the only person in the world with all these credentials. In addition, he is an expert critical path method scheduler and has presented both nationally and internationally on construction, project, and program management. Dr. Delaney received his bachelor’s, master’s, and PhD degrees in Civil Engineering from the State University of New York at Buffalo. He enjoys sharing his experience leading teams, and he has provided management training to senior management including his colleagues at the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) Senior Executive Institute and at Fortune 500 companies, including Johnson & Johnson, Inc., and L3 Communications. Dr. Delaney was recently the keynote speaker at the Tri-State Diversity Summit where he shared Delaney CMS’s (a woman-owned business enterprise) vision for equality and empowerment. He is also a professor in the Construction Management Department at Southern Mississippi University. He recently published a university textbook titled Construction Program Management by CRC Press. The textbook is used to teach undergraduate and graduate students and by practitioners to help them formulate a process-based approach for management of large projects and programs.

Ms. Lam’s responsibilities include investigating and prosecuting ethical violations of the Hawaii Rules of Professional Conduct, providing informal verbal opinions, and coordinating and presenting legal education seminars. Previously, Ms. Lam worked at Dentons US LLP, the world’s largest global law firm, where she focused her practice on commercial litigation and real estate transactions. She graduated, cum laude, from the William S. Richardson School of Law and received her B.A., cum laude, from Georgetown University. Prior to law school, Ms. Lam worked on Capitol Hill for U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono and the U.S. Senate Democratic Leadership.

Ms. Avalos is a nationally renowned leader in providing accessibility-related services and is a sought-after speaker with a knack for using an upbeat approach to help others understand the complexities of compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). With over 40 years of experience, she provides expert witnessing on ADA, 504, Federal Housing Administration, and Air Carrier Access Act legal cases. In 1990 she founded Accessology Too, LLC which is a national leader in providing accessibility consulting services and is one of the largest U.S. firms dedicated solely to accessibility and access issues. Since its founding, Accessology has worked closely with the Department of Justice and the U.S. Access Board to remain knowledgeable and adept with the constant changes that occur regarding ADA guidelines. Accessology has worked on numerous multi-million dollar projects to impact accessibility compliance during all stages, from schematics to construction and final inspections. Since 2005 Accessology has specialized in the development, execution, and monitoring of the required ADA Transition Plans for Title II entities to help them avoid access-related litigation since so much litigation is tied to not having a Transition Plan on file. Ms. Avalos and her team at Accessology are committed to removing structural and attitudinal barriers that adversely impact people with disabilities.