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Mr. Clemens is a carpenter by trade with a love for plying his craft. He joined the construction industry in 1999, and currently serves as a Senior Superintendent and Lean Operations Director at O’Shea Builders. Mr. Clemens is responsible for the growth and development of our field team, empowering them to deliver on O’Shea’s mission of delivering exceptional construction experiences. He champions the O’Shea Production System, which has an emphasis on Lean implementation, elevating field teams, and continuous improvement.

During his time at O’Shea Builders, Mr. Dorks has served as lead project manager on several state-of-the-art healthcare projects that have successfully used lean and Target Value Delivery practices. These projects have produced tremendous results for the client, construction team and the trade and design partners. His background and experience in the industry serve as a vital part of the construction process from start to finish.

Mr. Fitch leads a team that oversees the Planning, Design and Construction to support the growth of the second largest physician owned multi-specialty medical group in Illinois. He as licensed structural engineer, brings a wealth of experience to his current job due to his previous building design experience and 15 years serving in an executive leadership position at a large commercial construction company.

Mr. Park with 27 years of experience in the industry, he has a heart for continuous improvement for himself and his team. He has been a lead superintendent on multiple projects that have been structured and designed with O’Shea’s Production System. Mr. Park has been a part of the efforts in integrating Target Value Delivery at O’Shea to help provide exceptional construction experiences for our clients, trade partners and design partners.

As Director of Business Strategies, Mr. Schmidt helps in developing and implementing effective business strategies for O’Shea Builders as an organization and for individual team members. He also helps support other areas like leadership development, business development, data analytics, and operations improvement. Mr. Schmidt’s certifications in Scrum, Target Value Delivery, and Lean practices provide value to our field teams and help them to create exceptional construction experiences.

Mr. Sinclair leads and supervises a team of skilled plumbers and pipe fitters in various construction projects, specializing in healthcare and education. He has 30 years of experience in the plumbing and pipe fitting trade with an OSHA 30 certification, Illinois State Plumbing License, and a Medical Gas Piping Installer and Instructors certification. Mr. Sinclair has a passion for learning and has participated in several Lean training programs. It’s his mission to be a better leader and to provide the best service to his clients and company.

Mr. Wheeler manages architectural services for Farnsworth’s Springfield, Ill. office. He has served as project manager and design architect on a multitude of projects in both the public and private sectors. His 30+ years of experience as a registered architect have helped him hone his design sense and given him a wealth of experience to draw from for each new project he takes on.

Ms. Bowman was born and raised in Farmington Hills, Michigan attending Farmington public schools. She next attended New York University and obtained a bachelor’s degree. Upon returning to Farmington, she took classes at Oakland University, earning a post-bachelor Certificate in Paralegal Studies. After spending several years working in various practice areas, Ms. Bowman ultimately landed with the regional insurance defense firm Kopka Pinkus Dolin in 2005. Over her 18-year career with KPD, she transitioned from trial paralegal to Litigation Manager, and was ultimately the legal operations manager in which she oversaw three Michigan offices and managed 70 direct reports. Ms. Bowman began the next phase of her career in January 2023 where she now serves as the program director of Paralegal Studies at Oakland Community College. She served on the Farmington Planning Commission from 2008-2015 before being elected to the Farmington City Council in 2015. She served as mayor on the Council from 2019-2023. Ms. Bowman lives in Farmington with her husband of 23 years. They share a love of motorcycles, golf and travel. Their son is an explosive ordnance disposal technician in the United States Navy.

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

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Mr. Everts has practiced law for more than 44 years and has represented and counseled thousands of clients in family law matters. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, a board-certified specialist in family law by the Arizona State Bar, and a board certified advocate in family trial Law by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. Mr. Everts is asked to serve frequently as judge and commissioner pro-tem for the Family Law section of the Maricopa County Superior Court where he has served for 20 years. He has been selected for inclusion in Southwest Super Lawyers and The Best Lawyers in America every year from 2010 to present.

Ms. Hickman Pierson is a law library faculty member at Brigham Young University. She is the head of Reference and Faculty Services for the BYU Law Library and is a professor for the first-year legal research courses at BYU Law. She happily joined the law library faculty at BYU in 2016 shortly after completing a J.D. degree at BYU Law and has since completed her M.L.I.S. from San José State University. Professor Hickman Pierson’s scholarship focuses on legal reference services, legal research instruction, legal education, and law librarianship. She is extensively involved in the law librarianship profession, serving as a chair of many committees through the American Association of Law Libraries (AALL) and her regional AALL chapter WestPac. She is also serving a four-year term as an editorial board member of Legal Writing: The Journal of the Legal Writing Institute.

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

Alaska, born and raised, Ms. Lee has spent over ten years working as a paralegal at both in-house and remote firms within various areas of law. She has a great track record of working remotely and operates from a fully equipped home office. Ms. Lee has a B.S. in Paralegal Studies from Liberty University and an A.A.S. in Paralegal Studies from the University of Alaska Anchorage. Throughout her schooling, she remained on the Dean’s List and graduated with Honors. She has worked in various areas of law, including transactional law, corporate law, real estate law, family law, education law, and criminal law. Ms. Lee has also worked in these various areas of law in multiple states, to include Alaska, California, Georgia, North Carolina, and Utah. From the spark of an idea to the realization of a dream, the journey of Remote Paralegal Solutions, LLC began. After her many years in the legal industry, a single moment of inspiration and a fierce determination to succeed allowed her to embark on her own entrepreneurial journey. At Remote Paralegal Solutions, LLC, Ms. Lee and her team specialize in all aspects of the legal process for family law, corporate law, transactional law, probate, estate planning, and real estate. Their many offerings include, but are not limited to, revising, finalizing, and filing prepared documents, drafting documents, performing legal research, and forming companies according to local, state, and federal laws. When she is not working, you will find her spending time with her husband and two children. She loves being outdoors, and enjoys going camping, hiking, kayaking, hunting and fishing. Ms. Lee simply enjoys spending time with her family, making countless memories.

Michael Rose is lifelong resident of Anchorage, receiving his undergraduate at UAA, where he led its accomplished Speech and Debate Team to victories across the U.S., including a national championship, and internationally. From the early years of his practice, Mr. Rose has litigated cases throughout Alaska, most notably as part of a trial team that won a $51.3 million verdict in a business litigation case. He maintains a varied civil litigation and trial practice, and has litigated cases in both federal and state court in Alaska, including arguing in front of the Alaska Supreme Court. In 2016, Mr. Rose was awarded UAA’s prestigious “Emerging Leader” Alumni of Distinction Award.

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

Amber Bevacqua-Lynott is Of Counsel with Buchalter’s Portland, San Diego and Seattle offices. She is the Co-Chair of the Firm’s Professional Responsibility Group and a member of the Litigation Practice Group. Ms. Bevacqua-Lynott provides guidance and legal representation to attorneys, licensed professionals, and other business clients, including firms and in-house legal departments. Her practice centers on legal ethics, risk management, and discipline defense. She acts as outside counsel to clients in a variety of industries, providing advice and counsel on all manner of ethics issues, including conflicts, confidentiality, malpractice, risk management, and fee issues. In addition, Ms. Bevacqua-Lynott represents lawyers, students, and other professionals in front of regulatory authorities and bar associations on licensing, admissions, reinstatement, reciprocity, character and fitness, consumer protection, unauthorized practice of law, and disciplinary matters.

Ms. Bevacqua-Lynott has more than 25 years of legal experience, including extensive civil trial experience. Prior to joining Buchalter, Ms. Bevacqua-Lynott worked in the Oregon State Bar’s Disciplinary Counsel’s Office (DCO) as an Assistant Disciplinary Counsel, where she enforced the Oregon Rules of Professional Conduct through the investigation and prosecution of alleged misconduct. During her time in DCO, Ms. Bevacqua-Lynott successfully first-chaired several dozen civil trials, and investigated or prosecuted hundreds of disciplinary matters. The last six years of her tenure with DCO, she was the Chief Assistant Disciplinary Counsel and Deputy Director of Regulatory Services, and also acted as Chief Trial Counsel. Ms. Bevacqua-Lynott’s years of experience both in defending and prosecuting ethical violations, offers her clients a unique insight and expertise on ethics issues and professional obligations. Intimately versed in legal ethics, Ms. Bevacqua-Lynott developed, updated, and presented Legal Ethics Best Practices, a semi-annual “ethics school” for attorneys. She also prepared and edited the annual annotations of all Bar formal proceeding dispositions, requiring that she be expertly familiar with each stipulated and adjudicated case result. She regularly presents seminars on ethics issues, both locally and nationally, and frequently provides ethics advice to attorneys. Ms. Bevacqua has been named one of The Best Lawyers in America, for Ethics and Professional Responsibility Law in 2024-2026.

Sheila Grela is a Senior Litigation Paralegal at Buchalter with extensive expertise in eDiscovery. She earned her paralegal certificate with honors from the ABA-approved USD Paralegal Program, holds an Advanced Certified Paralegal (ACP) designation in eDiscovery, and has achieved certifications as a Relativity Review Management Specialist (RRMS) and a Certified eDiscovery Specialist (CEDS). Ms. Grela co-leads the innovative “Virtual Lunch with Leaders” series, a collaborative weekly program with SDPA, EDRM, and Practice Aligned Resources, serves as Director of the San Diego Chapter of Women in eDiscovery and was honored with the 2022 Gayle O’Connor GO Spirit Award.

Julian F. LaCasse is an of counsel attorney with Radiant Probate & Estate Law, Inc. whose practice focuses on estate, business and tax planning, administration of decedents’ estates including trust and probate administration, and various business matters such as creation, administration, governance and succession of entities. To maintain his expertise, Mr. LaCasse presents on these and related topics for CLE seminars hosted by the National Business Institutes and elsewhere. Before joining Radiant Probate & Estate Law, Inc Julian worked at a boutique trust and estates firm for several years, refining his practice by working on planning for and administration of taxable estates. While attending Santa Clara University School of Law, Mr. LaCasse pursued diverse interests through his work in Congress for Representative Sam Farr, a fellowship with former Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta, and publishing online on the topic of bail reform and policy, on his way to earning a Public Interest and Social Justice Law Certificate.

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

Ms. Anderson has dedicated her professional career to fiercely advocating for children and adults in complex civil rights litigation cases. Her practice focuses on matters involving solitary confinement, sexual abuse, excessive force, prisoner rights, and wrongful death. As a litigator, her focus is on client-centered, collaborative, and empowering approaches to hold powerful institutions accountable. Ms. Anderson earned her juris doctor degree at the University of Denver Sturm College of Law. Among other achievements, she participated in the school’s prestigious Civil Rights Clinic for two years where she represented clients in civil rights and prisoner rights cases. Prior to law school, she earned her bachelor of arts degree in Psychology and minor in Child and Family Studies from the University of Tennessee. While earning her B.A. degree, Ms. Anderson also worked closely with her community as a volunteer in non-profit organizations.

Ms. Butler focuses her practice on civil rights and employment discrimination, and she is is committed to fighting for justice on behalf of her clients. Prior to joining Rathod | Mohamedbhai LLC, she served as a judicial law clerk for two years for the Honorable Philip A. Brimmer on the United States District Court for the District of Colorado. Ms. Butler started her clerkship shortly after graduating from Columbia Law School. While in law school, she was an executive editor of the Columbia Journal of Environmental Law and on the executive board for the Environmental Law Society. She also interned with the Queens County District Attorney’s Office where she prosecuted misdemeanor domestic violence cases. Ms. Butler earned distinction in law school as a James Kent Scholar and a Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar. She graduated from Colorado College with a bachelor of arts degree in Geology.

Ms. Moskwa specializes in real estate finance, development, joint ventures, acquisitions and distressed asset workouts. As a member of Gibson Dunn’s Real Estate Practice Group, she provides counsel on complex transactions, back-leverage financing and leasing. Since May 2024, Ms. Moskwa has been seconded to KKR & Co. Inc., where she focuses on real estate, compliance and general risk mitigation, and collaborates closely with external counsel to upgrade and streamline the client’s risk management efforts. In this role, she led the rollout of updated best practices, including enhancements to billing processes. Drawing on her legal tech expertise, Ms. Moskway has developed innovative solutions tailored to the client’s needs. Ms. Moskwa earned her juris doctor degree, summa cum laude, from New York Law School in 2021 while working full-time with Giorgio Armani Corporation and later with the New York City Mayor’s Office. During law school, she served as staff editor of the New York Law School Law Review, externed with the New York Attorney General’s Office, and was affiliated with the Center for Real Estate Studies and the Innovation Center for Law and Technology. Notably, she presented her legal tech app to Microsoft’s Legal Operations Technical Sharing Committee, showcasing her commitment to integrating technology into legal practice. She is a recipient of the prestigious Trustees’ Prize. Ms. Moskwa holds a bachelor’s degree in Legal Studies, with highest honors, from Roma Tre University in Italy. A former legal assistant and Italian thespian, she is fluent in Polish, Italian, and French. Ms. Moskwa is admitted to practice in New York.

Mr. Oh-Willeke has had mixed litigation and transactional practice since 1995. He was a cum laude graduate of the University of Michigan Law School. He is admitted to the practice of law in Colorado and New York State. He has previously been an associate professor of estate planning, a law partner, and has been of counsel in law firms with four to seven hundred lawyers.

Ms. Sell is an attorney with Cosollus Law. She is an attorney with seven years of experience holding both a J.D. and a Master’s in Legal Administration from Strum College of Law.  Since graduating in 2017, she has built a practice focused on civil litigation, property law, landlord tenant disputes, and insurance bad faith claims. With more than 20 successful trials, she is recognized for her dedication to protecting her clients’ best interests and keeping them informed every step of the way. Most recently, she chose to establish her own private practice.  This decision reflects her belief that the strongest advocacy comes from independence, where her values guide every case and her clients’ interests remain at the forefront.  

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

Ms. Jordahl serves on the Professional Development Committee (PDC) and ACP Special Committee for NALA. She is a frequent speaker on legal topics and contributor to legal publications. She authored the Torts and Clarity of Expression chapters of the 2019 (updated 2021) NALA Certified Paralegal Exam Fundamentals and the 2026 The Paralegal’s Companion: Fundamentals for Legal Practitioners and Those Preparing for the CP Exam books. Ms. Jordahl received NALA’s 2022 President’s Award in recognition of excellence in leadership and dedicated service to paralegals. 

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

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

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

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

Mr. Kido concentrates his practice in the area of civil litigation, aviation, legal malpractice, Environmental law, and premises liability in both state and federal courts. Prior to joining Goodsill, He worked as a litigation associate at another Honolulu law firm. Mr. Kido received his J.D. from the University of Hawai’i, William S. Richardson School of Law. While there he served as a Judicial Extern for the Honorable Karen T. Nakasone of the First Circuit Court of Hawai’i and was an intern for a law firm in Tokyo, Japan, specializing in patent and trademark law. He was also a member of Richardson’s Native American Moot Court team where he honed his courtroom skills. Before entering the legal field, Mr. Kido received his B.S. in Accounting with a minor in Economics from the University of Redlands and worked as a forensic accountant for four years at CBIZ MHM, LLC in Los Angeles, California.

Ms. Macanas was born in Spokane, Washington and raised in the Yakima Valley. Upon graduating from high school, she attended college at Utah Valley University (formerly known as Utah Valley State University) where she co-taught first year college students alongside a college professor. Ms. Macanas obtained an Associates in Arts degree along with a Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education, minoring in early childhood education. While teaching fourth grade, she was called to be an assistant administrator (acting elementary principal when the principal was out of the building) and obtained a Master’s degree in Education as well as an administrative credential (K-12 certified). After twelve years working in the elementary schools, ten of those years working as an elementary vice principal, Ms. Macanas and her family moved to Kailua, Hawaii and began a new career as an office manager/paralegal at a law firm in Honolulu, Hawaii. She has been an office manager/paralegal for fifteen-years and is in her seventh year, currently teaching full-time at Kapiolani Community College in the paralegal department.

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

Ms. Anderson earned her BBA degree from the University of Iowa, her MBA degree from Drake University and her J.D. degree from Drake University Law School.

Michael Gau earned his J.D. degree from the University of Iowa College of Law.

Ms. Hess’s practice areas include Litigation, Family and Divorce Law, Personal Injury and Corporate Defense. She earned her B.A. degree, cum laude, from Loras and her J.D. degree from the University of Iowa College of Law.

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

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

Mr. Crompton specializes in complex civil cases across the United States. He has led numerous large-scale litigations, obtaining significant verdicts, settlements, and results on behalf of his clients. A native of Herrin, Illinois, he grew up in a hardworking, union family. Mr. Crompton’s family and close family friends have worked in heavy, dangerous industries, trades and services including railroading, agriculture, mining, natural resources, manufacturing, construction, labor, maintenance, machinery, transportation and trucking, towing/road service, electrical linemen, structural/steel, teaching, and engineering. He has successfully taken on some of the largest, most aggressive corporations and industries, including pharmaceutical, agricultural, asbestos, petroleum/oil, banking, automotive, and manufacturing. Mr. Crompton’s cases have been featured in various media outlets including The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, Time, CNBC, MSNBC, NBC, ABC, CBS, CNN, Fox News, Law360, New York Times, LA Times, Washington Post, Chicago Tribune, Missouri Lawyers Media, St. Louis Post Dispatch, St. Louis Business Journal, and the St. Louis Record, to name a few. Additionally, his legal writings, teachings, and materials have been published in and widely circulated by well-known industry publications. He has received numerous awards and recognitions, including a Martindale-Hubbell preeminent AV rating (5.0/5.0), a Top 100 Trial Lawyer, in the Global Directory of Who’s Who (Top Lawyers), a designation by Super Lawyers, and being ranked in the top 5% of private practice attorneys nationwide by Best Lawyers in America.

Ms. Crompton is an experienced trial attorney and dedicated advocate for justice. Her passion to try cases led her to join the St. Louis Circuit Attorney’s office prosecuting some of the most serious and egregious offenses in St. Louis City. Ms. Crompton tried over 40 jury trials and countless bench trials during her 11+ year tenure, having an impressive record of felony convictions. It was during her time there that she sought justice on behalf of many women and children who were survivors of sexual crimes and domestic violence. Standing up and giving a voice to those who cannot speak for themselves is the reason she chose to attend law school. Ms. Crompton continued her career at a woman owned plaintiffs law firm concentrating her practice in the areas of catastrophic trucking cases, product liability, wrongful death, medical negligence, employment litigation, and personal injury. Just prior to joining the firm, she operated in a business role as Director and Counsel for a private legal services company. There she managed all services to facilitate resolution of civil litigation matters. Additionally, she was accountable for training and management of employees and independent contractors, marketing, sales, purchasing, budgeting, and ultimately viability. She also created and managed a Continuing Legal Education (CLE) program offering insight on a wide range of legal topics to lawyers and other professionals across the country. Ms. Crompton is committed to assisting many causes and organizations including the Missouri Bar and local affinity bar associations. She is a past President of the Women Lawyers’ Association of Greater St. Louis (WLA) and currently serves as Vice President for the Missouri Bar. Ms. Crompton is actively involved with many committees furthering the missions of access to justice, women in the profession, and educational outreach including past Chair of the Government Lawyers Committee, Chair of the CLE Committee and co-Chair of the ADR Committee. She serves as an adjunct professor of law at St. Louis University School of Law teaching courses on Mediation and Trial Advocacy.

Mr. Kurtz practice includes wrongful death personal injury, products’ liability, medical malpractice probate law, elder law, wills and trusts, business and tax law, and real estate. His personal injury practice allows him to help people who have been seriously injured or lost a loved one in an accident. Mr. Kurtz has extensive trial experience and works hard to get clients the compensation they deserve. He is admitted to practice in Missouri, Kansas, and before the U.S. Federal Courts. Mr. Kurtz earned his A.B. degree from the University of Missouri in Columbia, his M.A. degree from the University of Pennsylvania, and his J.D. degree from the University of Missouri Columbia School of Law.

Ms. Largent serves as a Practice Group Leader for the Rails to Trails practice group. Her primary focus is representing landowners nationwide whose property has been taken by the federal government without just compensation. In addition to establishing when the government is liable for taking land, Ms. Largent’s practice centers largely on establishing the value of the land taken. She also focuses her practice on appellate litigation and commercial disputes. Ms. Largent has assisted in drafting dozens of appellate briefs in the U.S. Supreme Court, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, Eighth Circuit, and Eleventh Circuit, as well as the Supreme Court and Appellate Courts of Illinois and Appellate Court of Missouri.

Ms. Justin has been practicing law for more than 23 years. For the first ten years of her legal career, Ms. Justin worked as an insurance defense attorney for two insurance companies and a civil defense firm. Since that time, she has focused her practice on plaintiff’s personal injury, family law and estate planning cases. Ms. Justin has tried both jury and bench cases, including divorce cases, and argued cases before the Missouri Supreme Court. She earned her J.D. degree from St. Louis University School of Law, attending the evening program while working during the day. Ms. Justin earned her M.B.A. degree and two undergraduate degrees in psychology and business from Webster University. She is a member of The Missouri Bar, and is licensed to practice law in Missouri and federal courts.

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.

Ms. Coleman Hunter handles appellate work and has argued before the South Carolina Supreme Court. She helps law students and out-of-state attorneys become licensed in South Carolina and represents Bar applicants before the Committee on Character and Fitness and the Supreme Court of South Carolina. She has presented continuing legal education programs to statewide and national audiences and enjoys volunteering as a guest speaker in the annual Ethics Hot Tips CLE with the South Carolina Bar. Ms. Coleman Hunter also serves as a member of the SC Bar’s Professional Responsibility Committee. She attended the University of South Carolina School of Law and received her Juris Doctor in 2015. She was admitted to the South Carolina Bar in 2015 and to the Kentucky Bar in 2016. Before joining Clawson & Staubes, Ms. Coleman Hunter was an Assistant Attorney General at the South Carolina Attorney General’s Office, where she handled hundreds of post-conviction relief hearings and appeals across the state.

Mr. McDaniel was born in Charlotte, North Carolina, he did his undergraduate study at Furman University in Greenville, SC before getting his J.D. from the University of South Carolina School of Law. Mr. McDaniel’s professional career began in Beaufort, South Carolina in 2000 where he worked for a personal injury and workers compensation firm. In 2002 he teamed up with Adam Gess to open a firm in downtown Beaufort. In 2009, Mr. McDaniel opened a solo practice as the Law Office of Brian McDaniel, LLC. He is a member of the South Carolina Bar and the Beaufort County Bar. He is admitted to practice law in the Supreme Court of South Carolina, the United States Federal District Court of South Carolina, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, and the United States Supreme Court. Mr. McDaniel is the Paralegal Program Director at The Technical College of the Lowcountry and has served as a Paralegal instructor in the Business Technologies Program.

Mr. Nasrollahi is a trial attorney who focuses his practice on helping clients who have been injured by others, and regularly handles cases from trucking and auto accidents, premises liability, dram shop negligence (when a bar or restaurant violates alcohol liability laws), and insurance bad faith litigation. Born and raised in Greenwood, South Carolina, he attended the College of Charleston as an undergraduate. He then graduated from the University of South Carolina School of Law, where he was a member of The Journal of Law and Education as a staff editor. In addition to receiving his Juris Doctor, he also earned his Children’s Law Certificate, which signified his interest in an area of law that benefits children and families. After law school, Mr. Nasrollahi clerked for The Honorable Perry M. Buckner, Circuit Court Judge for the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit. Prior to joining Thurmond Kirchner & Timbes, P.A., he worked as an associate attorney for a prominent defense law firm in Charleston. His experience and background working for a defense firm are invaluable in navigating claims for his injured clients. Mr. Nasrollahi was recognized in the Super Lawyers Rising Stars list in 2023.

Mr. Stevens is the owner/founder of Stevens Family Law, LLC, a boutique family law firm based in Spartanburg, SC, that handles complex divorce, child custody, and other domestic matters statewide. Mr. Stevens served as President of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers from 2023-2024, and he is also a Fellow of the International Academy of Family Lawyers and a Board-Certified Family Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy – the only attorney in South Carolina with all three designations. Mr. Stevens has been designated as a Super Lawyer in Family Law for multiple years, and he is listed in The Best Lawyers in America©. He has held an AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell for many years. Mr. Stevens previously served on the Board of Governors of the South Carolina Bar and the South Carolina Association for Justice, as well as the Chair of both the South Carolina Bar’s Family Law Council and the Family Law Section of the South Carolina Association for Justice. He co-authored Family Law Essentials: A Primer for the Private Practice Before the Family Court in South Carolina (South Carolina Bar, 2018). This comprehensive book explains substantive law and procedure, and it also provides tips and pointers to help practitioners run more efficient and effective family law practices. He has planned conferences and presented on law office management, family law, technology, and other topics locally, nationally, and internationally, including ABA TechShow, SC Bar’s Family Law Essentials, and SC Bar’s Advanced Family Law Topics for the Bench and Bar. Mr. Stevens graduated with honors from Clemson University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Financial Management with a minor in Accounting in 1992. He received his Juris Doctor degree from the University of South Carolina in 1995. He is the proud parents of five children, and in his (infrequent) spare time, he enjoys painting and attending concerts.

Mr. Timbes is a litigator and founding partner at Thurmond Kirchner & Timbes, P.A., located in the historic district of downtown Charleston, South Carolina. A graduate of the University of South Carolina School of Law, where he graduated with honors and was inducted into the Order of the Coif, Mr. Timbes began his legal career as a law clerk to the Honorable Kaye G. Hearn, then Chief Judge of the South Carolina Court of Appeals, before entering private practice. He has litigated complex personal injury, business, construction, and appellate matters at all levels of the South Carolina and federal court systems. He is a Certified Civil Court Mediator and Arbitrator, and he is appointed by the South Carolina Supreme Court to serve as Chairman of the South Carolina Board of Law Examiners.

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

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

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

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

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

Ms. Ehlenberger’s practice is focused exclusively on all areas of family law. She is listed in “The Best Lawyers in America”, Washingtonian magazine’s Top Divorce Lawyers and Northern Virginia magazine’s Top Lawyer Listing. Ms. Ehlenberger is a member of the Family Law section of the Fairfax Bar Association and is on the Fairfax Bar Association’s Circuit Court Committee and Domestic Relations Subcommittee. She is also an associate member of the Loudoun Bar Association and member of the Family Law Section of the Virginia State Bar. Ms. Ehlenberger is also a Neutral Case Evaluator for Fairfax County Circuit Court. She received her B.A. degree from Lehigh University, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and her J.D. degree American University, Washington College of Law, Washington, District of Columbia.

Mr. Marcari concentrates his areas of practice on plaintiff’s personal injury law and civil litigation. Additionally, Mr. Marcari handles Camp Lejeune Litigation, veteran benefits claims and represents United States Military members in Court-Martials and Administrative proceedings. He has tried more than 200 jury trials including cases against Ford, Firestone, Honda, Home Depot, Walmart and several national trucking companies. Mr. Marcari was Lead counsel for cases that became the basis for the movies, “A Few Good Men,” “The Paula Coughlin Story” and a book entitled “The Mother of All Hooks-The story of the US Navy’s Tailhook Scandal.” He represented a Capital Murder Client involved in an internet/cell phone scam which received nationwide publicity. Mr. Marcari was retained as an Expert to testify as to the “Standard of Care” in legal malpractice cases and has appeared on several television shows including, Unsolved Mysteries, A Current Affair, The Montel Williams Show and 48 Hours. He earned his B.S. and M.A. degrees from Appalachian State University and his J.D. degree from Campbell University School of Law.

Ms. Praskavich has focused her entire career on domestic relations and works to ensure her clients understand the process, the goal, and the strategy, during a time that can often feel overwhelming or daunting. Ms. Praskavich has experience leading clients through all types of family law cases including custody, support, property, and enforcement issues. She is especially well versed and interested in cases that involve complex financial analysis including business valuations, executive compensation, and waste analysis, and she is sought as a national speaker on these topics. Ms. Praskavich’s strategy is tailored to each specific case – some are able to resolve amicably with simple negotiation or mediation, others may require extensive litigation and the use of numerous experts – most cases fall somewhere in the middle. Which approach is right will depend on the client’s goals, the costs of achieving those goals (emotional and financial), and the facts presented in each unique case. Ms. Praskavich moved to the DC area to attend law school at Georgetown Law, where she received the pro bono certificate for completing over 350 hours of volunteer legal services – almost exclusively in the area of domestic relations. While at Georgetown, she interned at Servicemembers Legal Defense Network (SLDN), working with LGBT and HIV-positive service members facing court martial and discharge under the former policy of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” and clerked in the DC Superior Court, gaining experience on issues of adoption, civil commitment, and cases involving CPS. Prior to law school, Ms. Praskavich graduated from the University of Chicago where she received a degree in history.

Ms. Sauer is dedicated to serving as an advocate for her clients, supporting them with honest feedback, and helping determine the best path forward. Her background is a mix of public service, working for Legal Aid, and private practice. For over a decade, she has worked exclusively in the area of family law, handling all matters in divorce, child custody and visitation, child support, spousal support, and adoption matters. She excels in highly contested custody and divorce matters. As of October 2021, Ms. Sauer has been trained and certified in collaborative law. She is excited to incorporate this new dispute resolution technique to assist clients through the divorce and custody process. Prior to joining The Geller Law Group, Ms. Sauer worked in family and adoption law in Fairfax County and has assisted clients with matters in Spotsylvania County, Fredericksburg City, Stafford County, King George County, Orange County, Prince William County, Loudoun County, Fairfax County, Arlington County, Alexandria City, and Falls Church City. Prior to working in Northern Virginia, She began her legal career in Hampton Roads, where she grew up as a military child. Through her work in Hampton Roads, she assisted numerous military families through their divorce matters. Through past experiences, she has gained a wealth of knowledge and is a skilled litigator. Ms. Sauer is determined to find the best possible solution for her clients, no matter the scenario. She is also passionate about and dedicated to helping clients adopt children and expand their families. She is The Geller Law Group Pro Bono Chair and is passionate about helping GLG attorneys give back to our local community groups and organizations. Ms. Sauer is a member of the American Bar Association (ABA), Virginia State Bar (VSB), Northern Virginia Women Attorneys Association (NVWAA), Fairfax Bar Association (FBA), International Academy of Collaborative Professionals (IACP), The National LGBTQ+ Bar Association and Foundation, and the American Society of Legal Advocates (ASLA). She previously served on the Fairfax Bar Circuit Court Judicial Screening Committee, where she evaluated candidates seeking appointment to the Fairfax Circuit, General District, and Juvenile & Domestic Relations District Courts.

Ms. Umbrino is an experienced personal injury attorney and civil litigator licensed in DC, Maryland, and Virginia. She has significant litigation experience in both jury and bench trials, and her strong desire to help others led her to become an attorney who fights for the rights of aggrieved and injured individuals. At Valor Injury Law, Ms. Umbrino provides every client personalized attention with the guidance and legal protection they need after an injury, allowing them to focus on rebuilding their lives. She worked at firms of all sizes from mom-and-pop to Big Law before opening her own law firm in 2022. She is an adjunct professor at The George Washington University Law School and at Reynolds Community College and routinely speaks at CLEs in DC, Maryland, and Virginia.

Mr. Bennett is a Principal Engineer of Building and Structures with Exponent. He is a licensed civil engineer in 19 states and a licensed general contractor who has 20 years of experience in the design and construction industry. Mr. Bennett has a diverse background in Civil, Mechanical, and Architectural Engineering as those disciplines apply to buildings and infrastructure. He has hands-on construction experience working in the construction trades, including framing, excavation, concrete, adhered masonry veneer, construction of water resistive building envelopes, flooring, roofing, plumbing, mechanical, and finish carpentry. As an engineer, he has experience in the structural and architectural design of new buildings and the repair design of damaged structures. Mr. Bennett has experience in the building code development process and has expertise in interpreting and applying building codes. He has investigated structural and architectural damage induced by expansive soils, hail, wind, tornadoes, seismic events, fires and explosions, rain, progressive ponding, construction vibrations, and snow events, as well as failures caused by design or construction defects. Mr. Bennett has investigated building envelope failures caused by defects in flashing, stucco, exterior insulating finish systems (EIFSs), windows/doors, cladding, roofing, water-resistive barriers, and plaza deck failures. He has conducted hundreds of investigations of both steep and low-slope roofing systems for damage caused by snow, hail, wind, and construction errors. Mr. Bennett has performed building product research on engineered wood products (such as OSB and plywood) and the effects moisture has on the strength and moisture transmission properties of those materials. He has experience in investigating building product failures for such products, spray foam insulation (SPF), engineered wood, roofing products, and fiber cement siding. Mr. Bennett has experience in investigating window and door performance and manufacturing problems. He has investigated window wall, curtain wall, and storefront glass systems in high rise and commercial buildings as well as typical residential windows . Mr. Bennett is a member of the ASTM E06.51 Subcommittee on Performance of Windows, Doors, Skylights and Curtain Walls. He has an understanding of building physics, hydrothermal analysis, and diagnosing moisture and condensation problems in buildings. Mr. Bennett has investigated HVAC system problems and their impact on the indoor environment as well as occupant thermal comfort complaints. With experience as a General Contractor, expertise in the building codes, and having designed architectural and structural repairs for structures, he has evaluated and performed damage cost estimates and cost allocation reports for damaged structures. Mr. Bennett has offered opinions regarding the Standard of Care of the General Contractor and the Engineer of Record. As a civil engineer He has experience in design of grading, drainage, transportation, and utility system infrastructure. Mr. Bennett has experience in site design for commercial, industrial, mixed-use, single family, and multi-family projects. He has investigated several personal injury cases that occurred in and around structures including slip, trip, and fall incidents With his hands on experience in construction job site safety and an OSHA 30 certificate, he has investigated numerous incidents with construction related injuries.

Dr. Gerbo is a licensed civil engineer in Colorado who has 5 years of experience in the design and construction industry. He has a wide background in Civil and Architectural Engineering as those disciplines apply to buildings and infrastructure. Dr. Gerbo has hands-on construction experience in the construction trades, including framing, excavation, and concrete and steel erection. As an engineer, he has experience in the repair design of damaged structures, strengthening of existing buildings, construction engineering fields, and interpretation and application of building codes. He has investigated structural and architectural damage induced by expansive soils, water intrusion, fires, construction defects, and vehicular impact. Dr. Gerbo has been involved with several litigation investigations regarding property damage as well as personal injury. He has experience in the strengthening of open web steel joist roof systems, evaluation and repair of wood and concrete deterioration in both conventionally reinforced and prestressed concrete structures, investigation of heaving/subsidence of residential and commercial properties, rehabilitation of historic steel and masonry structures, investigation of façade distress on tall commercial buildings, inspection of steel and concrete bridges, and load testing.

Mr. Bennett is a Principal Engineer of Building and Structures with Exponent. He is a licensed civil engineer in 19 states and a licensed general contractor who has 20 years of experience in the design and construction industry. Mr. Bennett has a diverse background in Civil, Mechanical, and Architectural Engineering as those disciplines apply to buildings and infrastructure. He has hands-on construction experience working in the construction trades, including framing, excavation, concrete, adhered masonry veneer, construction of water resistive building envelopes, flooring, roofing, plumbing, mechanical, and finish carpentry. As an engineer, he has experience in the structural and architectural design of new buildings and the repair design of damaged structures. Mr. Bennett has experience in the building code development process and has expertise in interpreting and applying building codes. He has investigated structural and architectural damage induced by expansive soils, hail, wind, tornadoes, seismic events, fires and explosions, rain, progressive ponding, construction vibrations, and snow events, as well as failures caused by design or construction defects. Mr. Bennett has investigated building envelope failures caused by defects in flashing, stucco, exterior insulating finish systems (EIFSs), windows/doors, cladding, roofing, water-resistive barriers, and plaza deck failures. He has conducted hundreds of investigations of both steep and low-slope roofing systems for damage caused by snow, hail, wind, and construction errors. Mr. Bennett has performed building product research on engineered wood products (such as OSB and plywood) and the effects moisture has on the strength and moisture transmission properties of those materials. He has experience in investigating building product failures for such products, spray foam insulation (SPF), engineered wood, roofing products, and fiber cement siding. Mr. Bennett has experience in investigating window and door performance and manufacturing problems. He has investigated window wall, curtain wall, and storefront glass systems in high rise and commercial buildings as well as typical residential windows . Mr. Bennett is a member of the ASTM E06.51 Subcommittee on Performance of Windows, Doors, Skylights and Curtain Walls. He has an understanding of building physics, hydrothermal analysis, and diagnosing moisture and condensation problems in buildings. Mr. Bennett has investigated HVAC system problems and their impact on the indoor environment as well as occupant thermal comfort complaints. With experience as a General Contractor, expertise in the building codes, and having designed architectural and structural repairs for structures, he has evaluated and performed damage cost estimates and cost allocation reports for damaged structures. Mr. Bennett has offered opinions regarding the Standard of Care of the General Contractor and the Engineer of Record. As a civil engineer He has experience in design of grading, drainage, transportation, and utility system infrastructure. Mr. Bennett has experience in site design for commercial, industrial, mixed-use, single family, and multi-family projects. He has investigated several personal injury cases that occurred in and around structures including slip, trip, and fall incidents With his hands on experience in construction job site safety and an OSHA 30 certificate, he has investigated numerous incidents with construction related injuries.

Dr. Gerbo is a licensed civil engineer in Colorado who has 5 years of experience in the design and construction industry. He has a wide background in Civil and Architectural Engineering as those disciplines apply to buildings and infrastructure. Dr. Gerbo has hands-on construction experience in the construction trades, including framing, excavation, and concrete and steel erection. As an engineer, he has experience in the repair design of damaged structures, strengthening of existing buildings, construction engineering fields, and interpretation and application of building codes. He has investigated structural and architectural damage induced by expansive soils, water intrusion, fires, construction defects, and vehicular impact. Dr. Gerbo has been involved with several litigation investigations regarding property damage as well as personal injury. He has experience in the strengthening of open web steel joist roof systems, evaluation and repair of wood and concrete deterioration in both conventionally reinforced and prestressed concrete structures, investigation of heaving/subsidence of residential and commercial properties, rehabilitation of historic steel and masonry structures, investigation of façade distress on tall commercial buildings, inspection of steel and concrete bridges, and load testing.

Mr. Moormann, PE, RA, earned a 5-year Bachelor of Architecture degree and a Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the New Jersey Institute of Technology. He is dually a licensed as a registered architect and a licensed Professional Engineer in the States of New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and other states and holds multiple professional affiliations and certifications. Mr. Moormann has spent a large portion of his 18+ year career involved in heavy construction and new building development in the New York City market under various capacities of geotechnical, excavations, demolition, remediation, and structural design works. Notable projects include MoMa Tower Verre; 432 Park Avenue; World Trade Center Towers 2, 3 & 4; 220 Central Park; Nordstrom Tower; and currently under construction 740 8th Avenue. Mr. Moormann has been directly involved with over 750 construction projects in the tri-state region. Additionally, he has held a technical director position in multiple engineering companies overseeing all special inspection operations. He is co-owner and principal of Ancora Engineering based out of mid-town Manhattan. Mr. Moormann also has his own private architecture and engineering practice focused on the local market around his New Jersey home.

Mr. Bennett is a Principal Engineer of Building and Structures with Exponent. He is a licensed civil engineer in 19 states and a licensed general contractor who has 20 years of experience in the design and construction industry. Mr. Bennett has a diverse background in Civil, Mechanical, and Architectural Engineering as those disciplines apply to buildings and infrastructure. He has hands-on construction experience working in the construction trades, including framing, excavation, concrete, adhered masonry veneer, construction of water resistive building envelopes, flooring, roofing, plumbing, mechanical, and finish carpentry. As an engineer, he has experience in the structural and architectural design of new buildings and the repair design of damaged structures. Mr. Bennett has experience in the building code development process and has expertise in interpreting and applying building codes. He has investigated structural and architectural damage induced by expansive soils, hail, wind, tornadoes, seismic events, fires and explosions, rain, progressive ponding, construction vibrations, and snow events, as well as failures caused by design or construction defects. Mr. Bennett has investigated building envelope failures caused by defects in flashing, stucco, exterior insulating finish systems (EIFSs), windows/doors, cladding, roofing, water-resistive barriers, and plaza deck failures. He has conducted hundreds of investigations of both steep and low-slope roofing systems for damage caused by snow, hail, wind, and construction errors. Mr. Bennett has performed building product research on engineered wood products (such as OSB and plywood) and the effects moisture has on the strength and moisture transmission properties of those materials. He has experience in investigating building product failures for such products, spray foam insulation (SPF), engineered wood, roofing products, and fiber cement siding. Mr. Bennett has experience in investigating window and door performance and manufacturing problems. He has investigated window wall, curtain wall, and storefront glass systems in high rise and commercial buildings as well as typical residential windows . Mr. Bennett is a member of the ASTM E06.51 Subcommittee on Performance of Windows, Doors, Skylights and Curtain Walls. He has an understanding of building physics, hydrothermal analysis, and diagnosing moisture and condensation problems in buildings. Mr. Bennett has investigated HVAC system problems and their impact on the indoor environment as well as occupant thermal comfort complaints. With experience as a General Contractor, expertise in the building codes, and having designed architectural and structural repairs for structures, he has evaluated and performed damage cost estimates and cost allocation reports for damaged structures. Mr. Bennett has offered opinions regarding the Standard of Care of the General Contractor and the Engineer of Record. As a civil engineer He has experience in design of grading, drainage, transportation, and utility system infrastructure. Mr. Bennett has experience in site design for commercial, industrial, mixed-use, single family, and multi-family projects. He has investigated several personal injury cases that occurred in and around structures including slip, trip, and fall incidents With his hands on experience in construction job site safety and an OSHA 30 certificate, he has investigated numerous incidents with construction related injuries.

Dr. Gerbo is a licensed civil engineer in Colorado who has 5 years of experience in the design and construction industry. He has a wide background in Civil and Architectural Engineering as those disciplines apply to buildings and infrastructure. Dr. Gerbo has hands-on construction experience in the construction trades, including framing, excavation, and concrete and steel erection. As an engineer, he has experience in the repair design of damaged structures, strengthening of existing buildings, construction engineering fields, and interpretation and application of building codes. He has investigated structural and architectural damage induced by expansive soils, water intrusion, fires, construction defects, and vehicular impact. Dr. Gerbo has been involved with several litigation investigations regarding property damage as well as personal injury. He has experience in the strengthening of open web steel joist roof systems, evaluation and repair of wood and concrete deterioration in both conventionally reinforced and prestressed concrete structures, investigation of heaving/subsidence of residential and commercial properties, rehabilitation of historic steel and masonry structures, investigation of façade distress on tall commercial buildings, inspection of steel and concrete bridges, and load testing.

Mr. Bennett is a Principal Engineer of Building and Structures with Exponent. He is a licensed civil engineer in 19 states and a licensed general contractor who has 20 years of experience in the design and construction industry. Mr. Bennett has a diverse background in Civil, Mechanical, and Architectural Engineering as those disciplines apply to buildings and infrastructure. He has hands-on construction experience working in the construction trades, including framing, excavation, concrete, adhered masonry veneer, construction of water resistive building envelopes, flooring, roofing, plumbing, mechanical, and finish carpentry. As an engineer, he has experience in the structural and architectural design of new buildings and the repair design of damaged structures. Mr. Bennett has experience in the building code development process and has expertise in interpreting and applying building codes. He has investigated structural and architectural damage induced by expansive soils, hail, wind, tornadoes, seismic events, fires and explosions, rain, progressive ponding, construction vibrations, and snow events, as well as failures caused by design or construction defects. Mr. Bennett has investigated building envelope failures caused by defects in flashing, stucco, exterior insulating finish systems (EIFSs), windows/doors, cladding, roofing, water-resistive barriers, and plaza deck failures. He has conducted hundreds of investigations of both steep and low-slope roofing systems for damage caused by snow, hail, wind, and construction errors. Mr. Bennett has performed building product research on engineered wood products (such as OSB and plywood) and the effects moisture has on the strength and moisture transmission properties of those materials. He has experience in investigating building product failures for such products, spray foam insulation (SPF), engineered wood, roofing products, and fiber cement siding. Mr. Bennett has experience in investigating window and door performance and manufacturing problems. He has investigated window wall, curtain wall, and storefront glass systems in high rise and commercial buildings as well as typical residential windows . Mr. Bennett is a member of the ASTM E06.51 Subcommittee on Performance of Windows, Doors, Skylights and Curtain Walls. He has an understanding of building physics, hydrothermal analysis, and diagnosing moisture and condensation problems in buildings. Mr. Bennett has investigated HVAC system problems and their impact on the indoor environment as well as occupant thermal comfort complaints. With experience as a General Contractor, expertise in the building codes, and having designed architectural and structural repairs for structures, he has evaluated and performed damage cost estimates and cost allocation reports for damaged structures. Mr. Bennett has offered opinions regarding the Standard of Care of the General Contractor and the Engineer of Record. As a civil engineer He has experience in design of grading, drainage, transportation, and utility system infrastructure. Mr. Bennett has experience in site design for commercial, industrial, mixed-use, single family, and multi-family projects. He has investigated several personal injury cases that occurred in and around structures including slip, trip, and fall incidents With his hands on experience in construction job site safety and an OSHA 30 certificate, he has investigated numerous incidents with construction related injuries.

Dr. Gerbo is a licensed civil engineer in Colorado who has 5 years of experience in the design and construction industry. He has a wide background in Civil and Architectural Engineering as those disciplines apply to buildings and infrastructure. Dr. Gerbo has hands-on construction experience in the construction trades, including framing, excavation, and concrete and steel erection. As an engineer, he has experience in the repair design of damaged structures, strengthening of existing buildings, construction engineering fields, and interpretation and application of building codes. He has investigated structural and architectural damage induced by expansive soils, water intrusion, fires, construction defects, and vehicular impact. Dr. Gerbo has been involved with several litigation investigations regarding property damage as well as personal injury. He has experience in the strengthening of open web steel joist roof systems, evaluation and repair of wood and concrete deterioration in both conventionally reinforced and prestressed concrete structures, investigation of heaving/subsidence of residential and commercial properties, rehabilitation of historic steel and masonry structures, investigation of façade distress on tall commercial buildings, inspection of steel and concrete bridges, and load testing.

Mr. Alvino brings over 15 years of experience in active transportation facility design and network planning. For nine years Mr. Alvino oversaw the Trails Program at the District of Columbia Department of Transportation. He has led several successful urban trail projects focused on improving and connecting communities including the Metropolitan Branch Trail, the Anacostia River Trail, the Rock Creek Trail, as well as numerous pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure projects. He has developed projects from feasibility, through design, to construction, and maintenance. From 2020 through 2024 Mr. Alvino served on the Steering Committee of the Capital Trails Coalition, which seeks to create a world-class network of multi-use trails through the Washington D.C. region. Mr. Alvino excels at bringing together stakeholders to find implementable solutions. He holds a Masters of Urban Planning and Policy from the University of Illinois at Chicago and resides in Washington D.C.

Mr. LaPolla is a trail builder and outdoor enthusiast with six years of experience working professionally and volunteering on trail projects. As the Operations Manager of AK Trails, he has helped plan, build, and maintain trails throughout the eastern United States, gaining hands-on knowledge of diverse landscapes and techniques. He enjoys backpacking, hiking, horseback riding, and biking, which gives him a practical understanding of how different user groups experience and impact trails. His work focuses on creating fully sustainable routes that balance recreation with conservation. Drawing on years of backcountry experience and the skills he developed as an Eagle Scout, Tom is dedicated to building the best possible natural surface trails.

Mr. Searns has a four-decade history of visualizing, planning, and getting trails and greenway projects built. He was project director of Denver’s Platte River and Mary Carter Greenways, both national-award-winning projects. He helped plan the Grand Canyon National Park Greenway, played a key role on the Memphis Wolf River Greenway, and authored the Commerce City, CO, Walk, Bike, Fit Plan. He has written for Planning, Landscape Architecture, LA China, and American Trails magazines and has served as editor-in-chief of Trails and Beyond magazine. He chaired American Trails and was a founder of The World Trails Network as well as being a delegate to the America’s Great Outdoors White House conclave. His current book is Beyond Greenways: The Next Step For City Trails and Walking Routes, published in 2023 by Island Press. This book was chosen as one of THE DIRT’s (American Society of Landscape Architects) 10 best books of 2023. He resides, writes, hikes, and bikes near Denver, Colorado.

Mr. Carter, founder and owner of Carter Custom Construction, has been transforming homes and outdoor spaces for over 26 years. Raised in White Bear Lake, MN, his passion for construction began at the young age of 18 when he started building decks and porches. In 2008, he officially launched Carter Custom Construction, and since then, he has designed and built thousands of decks, porches, kitchens, bathrooms, and more. Known for his attention to detail and commitment to quality, Mr. Carter has become a trusted name in the construction industry. His company’s reputation is built on a foundation of craftsmanship, customer satisfaction, and innovative design. From concept to completion, Mr. Carter and his team deliver projects that not only enhance the beauty of homes but also improve the way clients live in them.