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Joshua Arnold is a founding partner in the law firm of Fortune, Beard, Arnold, Graham, & Arnold, LLP, in Columbiana, Alabama. He has represented clients in civil, criminal, domestic, estate and probate matters since 2010 and has extensive trial experience in state courts. Over time, his focus shifted to the area of state and local government law, and he currently serves as City Attorney for a number of cities in Shelby and Chilton Counties. Mr. Arnold earned his B.S. degree, magna cum laude, from the University of Montevallo, his M.Ed. degree from the University of Montevallo, and his J.D. degree from Birmingham School of Law.

Joey Barlow is an attorney with Alexander Shunnarah Trial Attorneys in Birmingham. Mr. Barlow began his legal career interning with the Honorable Laura Petro at the Circuit Court of Jefferson County while pursuing his undergraduate studies. Following his internship, he gained valuable experience working as an assistant, focusing on family law, bankruptcy, personal injury, and criminal cases. After earning his bachelor’s degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), Mr. Barlow continued his education at Liberty University, where he obtained a Master’s Degree in Forensic Psychology, followed by a J.D. degree from the Birmingham School of Law. In 2018, he joined Alexander Shunnarah Trial Attorneys as a paralegal, where he handled various personal injury cases, acquiring invaluable experience that now drives his dedication to serving clients. Attorney Barlow is committed to fighting relentlessly for his clients, ensuring their rights are protected and justice is served. He now focuses his practice on personal injury law and civil litigation.

Lindsay Demers is an attorney in Gulf Shores who has cultivated a diverse range of legal expertise since establishing her own law practice. Specializing in civil litigation, domestic relations, real estate, and criminal defense, she has consistently demonstrated her dedication to her clients and the legal profession. Whether navigating complex contractual disputes or advocating for individuals’ rights in personal injury cases, Ms. Demers’s courtroom acumen and negotiation skills have proven invaluable. In the realm of domestic relations, Ms. Demers provides comprehensive legal guidance and representation in divorce proceedings, child custody disputes, and spousal support matters, prioritizing the well-being and best interests of her clients and their families. Her proficiency in real estate law encompasses a broad spectrum of services, from residential and commercial transactions to property disputes and landlord-tenant issues. As a staunch advocate for justice, she is committed to defending the rights of individuals facing criminal charges. Ms. Demers earned her undergraduate degree from Suffolk University, and her J.D. degree from Massachusetts School of Law at Andover.

Emily Yeager is an associate attorney with Alexander Shunnarah Trial Attorneys in Birmingham. She earned her Bachelor’s degree from Birmingham-Southern College and her J.D. degree from Birmingham School of Law.

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

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

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

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

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

Mr. Don is an Arizona civil rights attorney focused on serious constitutional litigation, including correctional healthcare failures, jail deaths, and claims arising from government misconduct. For more than three decades, he has litigated complex civil cases in state and federal courts. His practice includes Section 1983 civil rights claims, wrongful death litigation, and serious injury matters arising from systemic negligence and institutional failure. Mr. Don has tried cases in courtrooms across Arizona and has appeared in federal appellate proceedings. His work is grounded in detailed record review, expert development, and structured trial preparation.is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) and has obtained multiple multimillion-dollar jury verdicts. He has served as President of the Phoenix Chapter of the Arizona Trial Lawyers Association and has twice received Top Ten Civil Jury Verdict of the year recognition in Arizona. Mr. Don has served as Adjunct Faculty at Arizona State University, teaching Health Care Law. He lectures attorneys and professionals on trial presentation, psychiatric injury, and civil rights litigation.

Ms. Kimmel has worked for and been a partner in a number of law firms during her 30-year career, most recently returning to Goldberg & Osborne as a Managing Attorney of four offices in Southern Arizona where she continues to represent clients with personal injuries. Ms. Kimmel graduated from Greater Hartford Community College with an Associates Degree and University of Hartford with a B.A. in politics and government. She next graduated from the University of San Diego in 1990 with a JD. Since then, Ms. Kimmel has practiced in Connecticut and Arizona, and currently practices in Tucson, Arizona. She holds licenses in the State of Arizona, District Court of Arizona, Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the White Mountain Apache Tribal Court. Ms. Kimmel is a Certified Specialist in Personal Injury and Wrongful Death by the Arizona State Bar. Her focus during the last 28 years has been in personal injury representing consumers and vulnerable people including children and elderly. A wide variety of personal injury cases are handled by Ms. Kimmel including motor vehicle collisions, premises liability, nursing negligence, and medical malpractice. Ms. Kimmel has successfully arbitrated and tried cases including complex and wrongful death cases, and has litigated appellate cases resulting in two published opinions in her clients’ favor – one in the Arizona Supreme Court and the other in Arizona Court of Appeals.

Mr. Offenhartz is a business attorney who represents clients in the finance, medical, construction, real estate and culinary industries. Mr. Offenhartz has significant experience managing all phases of litigation, including preliminary investigations, discovery, depositions, settlement negotiations, mediation, motions for summary judgment, trial and appeals. Mr. Offenhartz is a member of Madison School District’s Financial Advisory Board and a board member of the Desert States Region of Jewish National Fund. He supports the Phoenix Art Museum as a member of the Men’s Art Council, and helps others by volunteering with Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Arizona, Saint Mary’s Food Bank and the Wounded Warrior Project. Mr. Offenhartz earned his B.S. degree in public administration from the University of Arizona, and his master’s and J.D. degrees from Arizona State University. He is licensed to practice law in Arizona; Southern District Court, District of Arizona; and Southern Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit.

Ms. Padish Hoebing is a skilled attorney who practices primarily in family law, criminal defense, and civil litigation. Prior to joining Padish Law Group, she served as in-house counsel at Benedictine University and Assistant General Counsel for the Cook County Sheriff’s Office, Internal Affairs Division. Ms. Padish Hoebing has a wealth of experience litigating in city, state, and appellate courts. Recognized for her achievements, she was named to the National Trial Lawyers’ Top 40 Under 40 in 2023, 2024 and 2025. She earned her J.D. from the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law and her B.A. in Political Science and Art History from the University of Arizona. Ms. Padish Hoebing is admitted to practice law in both Arizona and Illinois. She is actively involved in her professional community, serving as the current President and past Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary of the Scottsdale Bar Association. Ms. Padish Hoebing is also a member of the Arizona Women Lawyers Association and serves on the City of Scottsdale Personnel Board.

Mr. Torrens has practiced civil litigation in Arizona since 1996. He represents both plaintiffs and defendants in commercial disputes and personal injury matters. He has first-chair experience in more than 30 state and federal civil jury trials and has handled over 250 arbitration hearings. He has also argued before the Ninth Circuit. Mr. Torrens earned his B.A. in Political Science from Arizona State University and his J.D. from University of Nebraska College of Law. He is an associate member of the American Board of Trial Advocates, holds an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, and has been selected to Southwest Super Lawyers on multiple occasions. He also serves as co-chair of the Arizona College of Trial Advocacy. Mr. Torrens has served as a judge pro tem for the Maricopa County Superior Court since 2006 and is regularly retained as a private mediator and arbitrator.

Mr. Aragon specializes in litigating complex, nationwide class actions on behalf of plaintiffs. Before joining HBSS, he handled initiative, referendum and redistricting matters, including representing the Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission in lawsuits related to Arizona’s congressional and legislative redistricting . Mr. Aragon has also represented candidates from all levels of state and federal government and every major hospital in Arizona state. In addition to his private practice , he is committed to pro bono and community service. Mr. Aragon has represented numerous pro bono clients in the areas of rights of publicity, insurance, immigration, family law, and contract law, and served as the chairman of EMPACT-SPC (one of Arizona’s largest behavioral health organizations).

Ms. Mayer is an Advanced Certified Paralegal in Trial Practice and Criminal Litigation with over 30 years’ experience in the legal field. She works for the Yavapai County Public Defender’s Office in Arizona. Ms. Mayer is a member of NALA and serves on NALA’s Professional Development Committee. She enjoys writing articles that relate to the paralegal field and help paralegals obtain information to enrich their professional and personal wellbeing. In her free time, Ms. Mayer enjoys spending time with her husband and son, cooking, volunteering, and watching sports.

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

Ms. Moss earned her B.A. in Communication Studies from the James Madison University Honors College in 2018. In 2021, she graduated from the Arizona State University Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law with a Juris Doctorate. Ms. Moss joined Attorneys for Freedom in 2020 as a law clerk, where she assisted the firm’s attorneys with criminal cases and postconviction relief matters. In January 2022, she was licensed as an attorney in the State of Arizona and rejoined the firm as a criminal defense attorney. Ms. Moss is proud to have defended clients in state misdemeanor and felony cases, as well as helped clients regain their civil rights in court.

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. Turk has thirty years of litigation experience which he uses on behalf of businesses and business owners in commercial litigation, including contract disputes, trade secrets, unfair competition, and other business torts. Whether representing a doctor, a family business, or a large company, he believes in developing relationships and works closely with his clients to achieve their goals. Importantly, Mr. Turk’s experience allows him to help clients explore all their available options and allows him to recognize when traditional litigation will not meet a client’s needs. Mr. Turk has served as a volunteer judge pro tem since 2000. In that capacity, he has presided over more than 15 jury trials, scores of civil, criminal, and juvenile hearings and over a hundred settlement conferences. Mr. Turk brings the experience gained as a pro tem to bear when serving as a neutral in private mediations and arbitrations, providing alternative dispute resolution services in a wide range of matters. He assists parties to resolve disputes arising from torts, professional malpractice, and business disputes, including business “divorce.”

Mr. Feher’s firm specializes in litigating and trying catastrophic injury, wrongful death, and employment cases throughout California. He has tried over 50 jury trials to verdict with multiple seven and eight figures results, and has been honored with CAALA’s Rising Star Award in 2018, OCTLA’s Young Gun Award in 2017, and CAOC’s Street Fighter Award in 2016. He is a proud board member of the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles, Consumer Attorneys of California, 2013 graduate of Gerry Spence’s Trial Lawyers College and instructor of the Gerry Spence’s Trial Program.

With close to 40 years of experience helping his clients resolve disputes – through trials, arbitrations, mediations, and appeals – Mr. Hensley has argued cases before U.S. Supreme Court as well as all Southern California State and Federal courts. In addition, Mr. Hensley is often asked to assist clients across the country and as a result has made a number of pro hac vice appearances before various Federal and State courts throughout the United States. Throughout his career, he has been involved in lawsuits related to a wide range of corporate disputes, from real estate, securities, and corporate governance issues, to trade secrets, employment matters, unfair competition, and California financing laws. He has significant experience defending class action lawsuits. Mr. Hensley has an active real estate and appellate practice covering both transactional and litigation matters: he’s helped clients structure and defend mechanics liens, purchase agreements, commercial leases, homeowner’s disputes, commercial common area maintenance disputes, subordination agreements, financing arrangements, and more. He regularly lectures at bar association and continuing education seminars on real estate, mechanics lien, and attorney fees issues. Mr. Hensley earned his J.D. degree from Rutgers University School of Law.

Mr. Kornblum specializes in all types of civil litigation and representation of clients in trials, arbitrations, mediations and appeals, particularly all forms of insurance matters, personal and commercial (property and casualty, employment coverage, director’s and officer’s coverage, professional liability coverage, general commercial coverage as well as life, health and disability insurance; insurance “bad faith”; serious personal injury, professional liability, real estate, employment matters, and fraud claims involving employee welfare benefit plans, wrongful death and actions claiming punitive damages. He is Certified in Civil Trial Law and Civil Pretrial Practice Advocacy by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. Mr. Kornblum earned his J.D. Degree from Hastings College of the Law University of California.

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

Mr. Young has conducted almost 200 Civil Jury Trials during 37 years as a lawyer. In 2013, the Orange County Trial Lawyers Association named him Trial Lawyer of the Year. He is a nationally certified Civil Trial Advocate (only 130 in California hold that credential) and is listed as a ” Top 100 Trial Lawyers.” Mr. Young has created a niche practice specializing in “last minute trials.” His trial experience covers all areas of law from class actions to a first in the nation trial against a hedge fund over municipal bond arbitrage derivatives to bad faith to business disputes to personal injury. He is a published author: “Medical Proof of Whiplash”, and two volumes on employment issues in his Legal Guides for the Little Guy, entitled “I Quit My Job!” and “Fired From My Job!” He also writes fiction and poetry in his free time. Mr. Young earned his J.D. degree from Pepperdine University School of Law.

Mr. DeAngelis (ppdlaw.com) runs his own law firm in San Francisco and concentrates on real estate. His practice includes tenant rights, neighbor disputes, and civil rights. In 1996, he graduated with honors from Boston University School of Law. Since 1998, Mr. DeAngelis practiced at litigation firms in San Francisco and started his firm in 2015. Since 2018, he has taught five different courses at SFSU’s Paralegal Program, most often Investigation, Discovery & Trial Prep; Legal Ethics & Communication Skills; and Real Estate Law.

Mr. Kornblum specializes in all types of civil litigation and representation of clients in trials, arbitrations, mediations and appeals, particularly all forms of insurance matters, personal and commercial (property and casualty, employment coverage, director’s and officer’s coverage, professional liability coverage, general commercial coverage as well as life, health and disability insurance; insurance “bad faith”; serious personal injury, professional liability, real estate, employment matters, and fraud claims involving employee welfare benefit plans, wrongful death and actions claiming punitive damages. He is Certified in Civil Trial Law and Civil Pretrial Practice Advocacy by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. Mr. Kornblum earned his J.D. Degree from Hastings College of the Law University of California.

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.

Dr. Winter earned his B.A. degree from the University of Southern California, and his J.D. degree from Southwestern University School of Law.

Wolfe Legal Solutions, PC helps lawyers help their clients and provides legal ethics advice to lawyers and law firms to allow them to practice ethically, avoiding legal malpractice claims and possible State Bar actions. Ms. Wolfe has practiced as a plaintiffs’ legal malpractice attorney for the majority of her 41-year career. She is uniquely able to provide assistance and advice to attorneys who wish to avoid malpractice claims as well as actions against their licenses for violating the Rules of Professional Conduct. Ms. Wolfe has qualified and testified in numerous depositions and trials as an expert witness on the subjects of ethics and civil trial practice. Ms. Wolfe is a Certified Legal Specialist in Legal Malpractice Law (State Bar of California) and Civil Trial Law (National Board of Trial Advocates).

Ms. Graziani holds undergraduate and graduate degrees from Salve Regina University. She attended Brandeis University as a Gordon Fellow, earning a Master’s degree in American Politics. Ms. Graziani earned her Juris Doctorate at Villanova University School of Law. She is a co-chair of the Paralegals Section of the Connecticut Bar Association and a past member of its House of Delegates. Ms. Graziani is the chair of the Paralegals Committee of the Hartford County Bar Association. She is admitted to practice before the courts of the State of Connecticut, the United States District Court, and the United States Supreme Court. Ms. Graziani has been a member of the Greater Hartford legal community for over 20 years, beginning her career as a litigation paralegal in a major New England law firm, specializing in large case management. As an attorney, her practice has focused on the representation of regulated industrial, financial, and commercial establishments, and select citizen plaintiffs in state and federal court, focusing on environmental law. Ms. Graziani has taught and advised paralegals and paralegal students for over two decades. She presents nationally and regionally on topics relevant to paralegals, lawyers, and the education of paralegals. Ms. Graziani’s teaching background includes undergraduate courses in law, politics, and a doctoral course in higher education law.

Mr. Tomasiewicz is a criminal defense, personal injury, and medical malpractice trial attorney who is board certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy in the field of civil trial work. A limited number of attorneys have this distinction. He has been named both a Connecticut Super Lawyer and New England Super Lawyer) since 2010. In 2023, Mr. Tomasiewicz was designated as a Top 50 Super Lawyer in the state of Connecticut. He has also received distinctions as a National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys Top Ten Attorneys for 2016, 2017 and 2023 Top 100 High Stakes Litigators for 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020. Mr. Tomasiewicz has the highest possible AV rating for legal ability and ethical standards from Martindale Hubbell peer review rating service, a national organization.

Mr. Aronfeld was born in Chicago and raised in Wichita, Kansas and is a distinguished attorney who graduated cum laude from the University of Miami School of Law in 1991. He founded his own firm in Coral Gables, Florida, and has gained international recognition for his dedication to representing individuals against major corporations, notably securing a significant jury verdict against Walt Disney World. Mr. Aronfeld, a graduate and faculty member of the Trial Lawyer College, has appeared on numerous national television programs and frequently lectures across the country. Board Certified as a Civil Trial Lawyer by both the Florida Bar and the National Board of Trial Advocacy, he specializes in personal injury cases and has been honored as one of Florida’s Super Lawyers and named among the “20 Most Intriguing Floridians” by Florida Magazine. 

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. Kadaj earned her bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies in 2014. She has since become a Florida Registered Paralegal and earned multiple Advanced Certified Paralegal (ACP) credentials through NALA – The Paralegal Association. With over 15 years of experience, Ms. Kadaj  has worked extensively in complex marital and family law matters. In 2025, she launched her business providing paralegal services to solo practitioners and small law firms across Florida. In addition to serving in multiple positions with the Paralegal Association of Florida, Inc., Ms. Kadaj was selected to serve on NALA’s Professional Development Committee. She is appointed to Florida Bar’s Unlicensed Practice of Law (UPL) Committee, along with the Florida Bar’s Registered Paralegal committees. In her “free” time, Ms. Kadaj  enjoys herding her two crazy Australian Shepherd babies, attending music and theater shows, and watching true crime documentaries.  

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

Ms. Kopp has been the managing attorney of multiple PIP departments at several prominent law firms in Palm Beach County, running both the prelitigation and litigation departments. As Managing PIP attorney at this firm, she and her team have represented prominent hospitals, orthopedics, chiropractors, urgent care facilities, radiologists, and physical therapists throughout the State of Florida in the recovery of unpaid PIP claims, resulting in millions of dollars being recovered in judgments and settlements against insurance companies. Ms. Kopp’s involvement in litigating PIP claims has resulted in creating leading Case Law in the area of PIP. Her knowledge and expertise in complicated PIP issues has been published under Florida Law Weekly to be relied upon and followed when applying the PIP law. Ms. Kopp was the first attorney in Florida to create case law on a specific topic in PIP, and led a Continuing Legal Education (CLE) hosted by Palm Beach County Bar on the topic of, “Navigating Billing Issues Involved in PIP Claims.” She continues to focus on teaching attorneys who represent both Plaintiffs and Defendants on how to properly calculate the amount owed in reimbursement of PIP bills and how to properly adjust the remaining balances on bills. Graduating from Nova Southeastern University’s Shepard Broad College of Law at the top 5% of her graduating class, Ms. Kopp was admitted to the Florida Bar in 2009. She first served as a Judicial Clerk for Judge Peter Evan in the 15th Judicial Circuit in Palm Beach County, Florida, before specializing in the areas of Personal Injury Protection (PIP) litigation and first party litigation. Ms. Kopp is a member of the Palm Beach County Justice Association, and the Palm Beach County Bar Association.

Mr. Ricci was born and raised in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. He is a graduate of The Benjamin School (1997), Georgetown College (2001), and Georgetown University Law Center (2006). Since joining the firm in 2008, Mr. Ricci has successfully tried numerous personal injury and wrongful death cases to verdict and obtained significant settlements on behalf of his clients. He has advocated for his clients in complicated cases involving product defects, medical malpractice, automobile negligence, and premises liability. Mr. Ricci is a Florida Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer. Board certified lawyers have met The Florida Bar’s highest standards for special knowledge, skills and proficiency in various areas of law and professionalism and ethics in the practice of law. Before attending law school, he worked in Washington, D.C. as an auto safety policy analyst at Public Citizen, the nation’s oldest and largest non-profit consumer advocacy organization. While working for Public Citizen, he worked to strengthen federal motor vehicle safety standards and other consumer protection laws. Mr. Ricci is admitted to practice in the Northern, Middle, and Southern Federal District Courts in Florida. He is a member of The Florida Bar, Palm Beach County Bar Association, Palm Beach County Justice Association, Florida Justice Association, American Association for Justice, and Attorneys Information Exchange Group. Mr. Ricci is an emeritus member of the Craig S. Barnard Inns of Court. He has been selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© from 2012 through the present.

Ms. Emory is a senior associate in Morris, Manning & Martin’s Commercial, Class Action and Product Liability Litigation practices, with a specialization in insurance coverage defense. She brings extensive experience and a proven track record in handling complex legal matters, drafting legal documents, and representing clients in complex insurance coverage and general liability cases. Additionally, she has experience managing cases solo in both the Superior and Magistrate Courts and drafting motions involving complex federal jurisdiction issues. Ms. Emory currently serves as the newsletter co-editor for the Young Lawyers Division of the State Bar of Georgia where she plays a crucial role in distributing important legal updates and supporting the professional growth of fellow attorneys. Additionally, she is a 2020 graduate of the State Bar of Georgia’s YLD Leadership Academy. Ms. Emory holds a J.D. degree from the University of Georgia School of Law as well as a B.S. degree from the University of South Carolina.

Mr. Lyon advises and represents clients in a broad range of insurance coverage and commercial litigation matters, including commercial general liability, property damage, property liability, and personal injury. He assists clients in evaluating the legal and factual issues in first-party and third-party insurance coverage disputes, including interpreting policy provisions. He also defends clients in complex litigation in federal and state courts. Before joining Cozen O’Connor, Mr. Lyon was a litigation associate with a law firm based in Atlanta. As an associate, he handled a wide variety of civil litigation matters, including representing domestic and international insurers in coverage disputes and construction defect claims and defending insureds against personal injury and property damage claims. He has additional experience in complex corporate matters, liability defense, real estate, and contractual disputes. Mr. Lyon earned his B.A. degree, magna cum laude, from Oglethorpe University and his J.D. degree, cum laude, from the Mercer University of Law, where he was the editor-in-chief of the Mercer University Law Review.

Mr. McElhone is a pragmatic litigator with a focus on serving families in crisis. He started his legal career as a domestic violence prosecutor in Cordele, Georgia and now practices family law at Eittreim Martin Cutler in Atlanta. He served as a representative for the Young Lawyer’s Division of the State Bar of Georgia from 2021-2023, has been published in the YLD Review, and received the YLD’s Award of Achievement in 2023. Outside of court, he is a runner and musician.

Ms. Modi is an associate in King & Spalding’s Atlanta office and is a member of the Trial & Global Disputes practice group. Ms. Modi ‘s practice focuses on representing businesses in high-stakes commercial litigation, complex business disputes, and product liability litigation. She is a team member on several matters, including representation for Fortune 500 companies such as Coca-Cola, R.J. Reynolds, and Boehringer Ingelheim.

Ms. Sabulis has been defending professional liability lawsuits involving hospitals, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers and entities since 2012. She has defended allegations of medical malpractice, ordinary negligence, assault and battery, fraud, and premises liability in all stages of litigation from pre-suit management through trial and appeal. In addition to representing clients in civil litigation, Ms. Sabulis has represented physicians in investigations and hearings before the Georgia Composite Medical Board, hospital credentialing committees, and insurance companies. Ms. Sabulis also has experience managing the claims side of litigation for hospitals, as well as providing professionals and organizations with risk management advice and preventative education for their personnel. More recently, Ms. Sabulis has focused on aspects of litigation away from the courtroom, including witness preparation, complex written discovery and document production, and motions practice. In her new role with the firm, she manages formal and informal education and training for attorneys new to the firm and/or medical malpractice litigation, as well as human resources issues specific to or involving attorneys.

Ms. Smith’s practice focuses on the defense of cases of alleged medical and dental malpractice, long-term care and assisted living malpractice, premises liability, automotive and transportation liability, products liability, insurance, and business litigation. Prior to joining Huff Powell Bailey, Ms. Smith was a partner at two medical malpractice and insurance defense firms, and an attorney for a leading communications, media and automotive services company handling commercial, media law, and intellectual property disputes and litigation. Her clients include physicians, dentists, medical and dental group practices, hospitals, long-term care and senior living facilities, commercial vehicle insurers, small businesses and national corporations. Ms. Smith has successfully defended medical malpractice, premises liability and automotive liability cases at trial and through the appellate phase of litigation. She also represents professionals before state licensing boards.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dr. Berry, J.D., is Department Chair and instructor for the Paralegal Studies Program Department within the Business, Social Science, and Public Services Division at McHenry County College (MCC). She is also the advisor of the Paralegal Students Association. Robin was born in Dallas, Texas. She attended Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, Texas and received a BA in Criminal Justice and Political Science in 1987. Dr. Berry received her Doctor of Jurisprudence from Texas Tech University School of Law in 1991. She is licensed to practice law in the State of Texas (1991) and the State of Illinois (2011). Robin practiced in many areas of law, but mainly focused on criminal prosecution and defense, juvenile delinquency, and abuse and neglect. She was a special public defender for McHenry County Juvenile Courts from April 2011 to August 2021. Robin moved to McHenry in 2008 and began teaching as an adjunct instructor at MCC. Robin teaches the following courses: Business Law, Business Ethics, Introduction to Paralegal Studies, Legal Research and Writing, Civil Litigation and Discovery, Contracts, Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts, Torts, and the Paralegal Internship Program. She is also an active member of the McHenry County Bar Association, serving on the Law Day Committee. As such, Robin is involved with educating elementary school, middle school, and high school students about Law Day and the legal system. She has participated in the high school mock trials for the Law Day events. Robin is a regular guest speaker in various high school classes and events across the McHenry County.

Professor Cieslik joined the Illinois State faculty as an assistant professor of Legal Studies in the Department of Politics and Government in August of 2020. Cieslik earned his Juris Doctorate (2004) from Western Michigan University, Thomas M. Cooley Law School and his B.S. in Criminal Justice (2001) from Washburn University. From 2012 – 2020, Cieslik was the Program Coordinator and Professor of Paralegal and Criminal Justice Studies at South Suburban College in South Holland, Illinois. From 2007 – 2012, Cieslik was a partner at Barmann, Bohlen, Jacobi & Cieslik, P.C. in Kankakee, Illinois with an emphasis on insurance defense and criminal defense. He also served as an Assistant State’s Attorney for Kankakee County from 2004 – 2007. Cieslik’s research interests focus on criminal law and procedure.

Ms. Zia is an Associate Professor and Program of Paralegal Studies with Lewis University. a Licensed Attorney in the State of Illinois and served as an Assistant Attorney General with the Illinois Attorney General’s Office in the Criminal Appeals Division. During her time there, she argued cases before the federal district courts, the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals and filed motions in the U.S. Supreme Court. She also argued cases in all the state district appellate courts and frequently argued cases in the Illinois Supreme Court. In addition to bringing her law experience and expertise to students at Lewis, Ms. Zia obtained approval of the Undergraduate Paralegal Program by the American Bar Association for the university. She currently serves as a Sole Practitioner in Elmhurst and concentrates on Pro-Bono Cases.

Ms. Heisey  obtained her paralegal certification in 2002 she has practiced in many areas of the legal field. Her career focus for the last 5 years at KGR has been on business litigation. Ms. Heisey is a member of the IndyBar and serves as a Litigation Co-Chair and the Technology Director of the Indiana Paralegal Association.

Ms. Rogers has previous litigation experience vis a vis drafting and filing documents in state and federal courts, completing legal research, case management, and e-discovery. Before arriving at PLG, she worked at the Indiana Attorney General’s Office for five years, three of which were in the Complex Litigation Division focusing on the opioid crisis. Through her tenure, Ms. Rogers assisted in litigation and settlement to attain $12.5 million from one corporate marketing defendant, and $507 million from four opioid distributing defendants. She graduated from Ball State University, earning her Bachelor of Arts double major in legal studies and political science with a German minor, and her Master of Arts in international political science. Ms. Rogers was the President of the Legal Studies Student Association, as well as a member of the Mock Trial Team. She also remains active in the Indianapolis legal community by being a member of the Indianapolis Bar Association Paralegal Committee’s executive team. In her free time, Ms. Rogers is a proud member of Hoosier Burn Camp, a non-profit organization. She also loves spending time with her friends and family. She especially enjoys taking her two dogs, Tito and Rex, to dog parks or walking trails.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Growing up in several cities across Kansas, Ms. Lyons found her home in Wichita while attending Newman University. At Newman University, she earned her Bachelor of Arts in Business Management and Marketing degree with a minor in Communications. Ms. Lyons was also a graduate of the Newman Honors Program, as well as the 2011 recipient of the Leona Ablah Award for service and leadership. Because of the preparation she received at Newman University, she earned a scholarship to the University of Kansas School of Law, where she graduated in 2014. Ms. Lyons is an active member of the Wichita and Kansas Bar Associations and was accepted into the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers in 2025 by unanimous vote. She is licensed to practice law in Kansas and focuses her practice on family law.

Mr. Potter graduated from Washburn University School of Law in December 1994, and he practiced law in Northwest Kansas until 2013 when he moved his practice to Wichita, Kansas. His practice focuses on family law and cases dealing with divorce, child custody, child support, paternity, grandparent visitation, and post-decree modifications. During his career Mr. Potter has handled more than 30 appeals and participated in mediation in more than 800 cases. He has appeared as counsel in 23 different judicial districts in Kansas encompassing more than 85 counties, the Federal District Court for Kansas, Kansas Supreme Court and Kansas Court of Appeals. Mr. Potter is a member of the Kansas Bar Association, the Wichita Bar Association, Wichita Bar Association Family Law Committee, including serving as chair of the committee currently, and from 2020 to 2023, and the Northwest Kansas Bar Association. In 2019 he was named a Fellow with the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, as well as receiving certification as a trained mediator and a trained arbitrator by the Academy. He graduated from the National Institute of Trial Advocacy, with an emphasis on family law in 2018, and is also a member of the National Board of Trial Attorneys. Mr. Potter holds and “AV” attorney, peer rated for high professional achievement by Martindale-Hubbell, and he enjoys a 10.0 rating from the Avvo attorney website. He and his lovely wife Corrie make their home in Wichita, and spend time with their children, looking after numerous pets, reading, dancing, and trying to spend as much time outside as Kansas weather allows.

With more than a decade of litigation experience, Mr. Raine represents corporations, insurers, medical providers, transportation companies, and individuals in state and federal courts throughout Missouri, Kansas, and Colorado. His practice encompasses a wide range of civil litigation, with particular concentration on trucking and transportation defense, general liability, consumer protection, serious personal injury, and wrongful death matters. At Chartwell, Mr. Raine plays a key role in the firm’s growing Kansas City trucking and transportation practice, representing motor carriers, logistics providers, and insurers in matters involving catastrophic injury, property damage, and regulatory compliance. He has served as both first and second chair in jury and bench trials, as well as arbitration hearings, and is experienced in every stage of litigation—from early case evaluation and strategy through trial and appeal. Mr. Raine earned his J.D. from the University of Missouri, graduating in the top 25% of his class, and his B.A., magna cum laude, in Political Science from Truman State University. He is active in the legal community, serving as President-Elect and Vice President of the Lawyers Association of Kansas City, where he has also held leadership positions in the Young Lawyers Section. He is a member of the Claims and Litigation Management Alliance and has authored and presented on topics related to arbitration and extra-contractual litigation.

Ms. Yarnell graduated from Kansas State University in History and a Minor in Spanish and Leadership, with a Certificate in Conflict Resolution. She received her J. D. from Washburn University School of Law, with a Certificate in Family Law. While at Washburn University School of Law, Yarnell engaged in Competitive Trial Advocacy Team, where she was a Regional Semifinalist in Denver, Colorado. Ms. Yarnell received the 2012 Missouri Bar Plan Foundation Scholarship for Ethics and Professionalism, and she is a member of the National Order of Barristers. While at Washburn, she was a Washburn Law Admissions Ambassador, Blog Author, Panelist, and Tour Guide. While in law school, she served as a Representative-at-Large and as American Bar Association Representative for the Washburn Student Bar Association, and as the Vice-President and Events Coordinator for the Washburn Law School Chapter of the Hispanic American Law Student Association.

John Bahe is a partner with Bahe Cook Cantley & Nefzger PLC in Louisville, Kentucky. He is a former corporate and insurance defense litigation attorney who now uses this experience to help the injured effectively prosecute their claims at Bahe Cook Cantley & Nefzger PLC. Mr. Bahe maintains a national practice focusing on civil trials, medical product and pharmaceutical liability claims, and catastrophic personal injury cases of all types. He is also well-versed in contract disputes, business litigation, nursing home negligence, civil rights actions, and consumer protection claims and has effectively prosecuted several claims for insurance bad faith, both first and third party. Mr. Bahe has also been a lecturer on several different legal topics for both the Louisville Bar Association (LBA) and the Kentucky Justice Association (KJA) and the University of Louisville’s Brandeis School of Law. Mr. Bahe is experienced and highly knowledgeable in helping people who bring their cases in an individual capacity and those whose legal matters are part of a class-action or multi-district litigation (MDL). Mr. Bahe earned his juris doctor degree from the Louis D. Brandeis School of Law at the University of Louisville. While at Brandeis School of Law, Mr. Bahe was elected by his peers as Student Bar Association representative and also was the president of the school’s chapter of Delta Theta Phi Law Fraternity, International. Prior to law school, Mr. Bahe earned his undergraduate degree (B.A.) from Centre College in Danville, Kentucky. He is past-board member of the Kentucky Justice Association (“KJA”) – a statewide organization of trial attorneys as well as a KJA committee chairman for the past 15 years. Mr. Bahe is also a member of Leader’s Forum of American Association for Justice (“AAJ”), the largest national organization of plaintiff’s lawyers.

H. Gera Meyman is the principal of Meyman Law in Lexington, Kentucky. Her areas of expertise include administrative litigation as well as family law and employment law. Her employment law experience primarily centers on wrongful termination as well as unlawful discrimination and retaliation. Ms. Meyman’s administrative litigation experience primarily centers on Social Security Disability and Kentucky Retirement Systems. Her family law experience centers on divorce, child support, and maintenance matters. She is also experienced in the areas of criminal expungement, probate estate management, debt collection, and fraudulent conveyance. She is licensed to practice in Kentucky state courts as well as the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky and the United States District Court for the Western District of Kentucky. She has also been listed as an attorney of record in a Sixth Circuit case. Ms. Meyman graduated summa cum laude from Virginia Tech with a double major in English and Psychology. She earned her Doctor of Jurisprudence from the University of Kentucky College of Law.

Robert Thompson is an attorney with Thompson Legal LLC. Throughout his legal career, he has focused on a wide range of practice areas, with a particular emphasis on employment law, constitutional law, and personal injury cases. His passion and dedication to his clients drive his results, as he tirelessly works to achieve favorable outcomes in every case. Whether it’s navigating complex employment disputes, defending constitutional rights, or advocating for individuals injured through negligence, Mr. Thompson is committed to delivering exceptional representation and fighting tirelessly on behalf of his clients. He is a native of Louisville, Kentucky and pursued his undergraduate studies at Western Kentucky University, earning a degree in Political Science and Entrepreneurship. After completing his undergraduate studies, he pursued a J.D. degree from Northern Kentucky University graduating cum laude.

Franklin S. Yudkin is the principal of Yudkin Law in Louisville, Kentucky. He practices primarily in collections and debtor/creditor matters. Mr. Yudkin has been a frequent speaker on collection topics, and also searches the internet and various data bases to locate debtors. He is a member of the Louisville, Kentucky and Indiana State bar associations; Commercial Law League of America and National Association of Retail Collection Attorneys. Mr. Yudkin earned his B.A. degree from Indiana University and his J.D. degree from the University of Louisville.

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

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

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

For more than a decade Mr. Ence has represented clients throughout Massachusetts in a variety of civil and criminal matters. He is committed to providing personalized counsel that focuses on each client’s goals and obtaining the best possible outcome. He moved to Boston to attend law school after living in the western U.S. After graduation he stayed in Boston and began working with a downtown law firm. Over ten years ago, Mr. Ence opened his own practice and moved to Western Massachusetts.

Mr. Gutbezahl has a proven track record of success in Massachusetts state and federal court. In addition to handling contentious, high stakes cases, Mr. Gutbezahl counsels his clients on the importance of developing best practices to avoid litigation and mitigate risks. After nearly a decade of representing private sector businesses and individuals, he now represents municipalities in a wide array of litigation matters. Mr. Gutbezahl is a recognized thought leader on the legal implications of generative artificial intelligence (“Gen AI”) on the workplace and is a member of multiple steering committees and task forces concerning the use of Gen AI. He has been a featured speaker for numerous associations and organizations concerning the intersection of Gen AI and employment law and is the author of a monthly newsletter on the topic, “ChatAdamG.” Mr. Gutbezahl was recently recognized by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly as an Up & Coming Lawyer as part of its Excellence in the Law series. In 2024, he was also recognized as a Top Lawyer by Boston Magazine, as well as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers and the New England Real Estate Journal. Mr. Gutbezahl is also a 2024 graduate of the Boston’s Future Leaders Program, which is a 10-month leadership initiative conducted by Harvard Business School and the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce.

Ms. Salsburg focuses her practice in the areas of business litigation, corporate advice and counsel, and white-collar criminal defense. She represents corporations, small businesses, and individuals in contract and business disputes, False Claims Act matters, State Ethics Commission inquiries, and government and internal investigations. Ms. Salsburg also advises closely-held businesses on corporate and employment matters. Prior to joining Laredo Smith & Kane, she was a litigator at a large international law firm, in its Florida and Boston offices. Her work at the firm focused on litigation at the federal and state levels involving breaches of contract, corporate dissolution, fraudulent transfer claims, commercial foreclosures, and patent infringement. She also handled FINRA arbitrations on behalf of broker-dealers.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mr. Arnott is originally from Australia but has lived in St. Paul, MN since 1991. He has taught in the Legal Studies department at Hamline University since 2008, having previously taught family law and legal writing at William Mitchell College of Law and served as the legal instructor at the Minneapolis Business College. Professor Arnott is a past chair of the Minnesota State Bar Association Family Law Section and of the Ramsey County Bar Association Youth & the Law Committee. Before entering legal practice, He was a diplomat in the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs, serving in Canberra and Nairobi. In his spare time, Professor Arnott umpires Australian Rules football and referees soccer.

Mr. Case focuses on civil litigation and municipal prosecution. Before joining our firm, Andrew clerked for several judges in Minnesota District Court and the Minnesota Court of Appeals. He is experienced in litigating a variety of complex civil matters involving appellate litigation, corporate liability and business disputes, medical malpractice and professional liability, real estate disputes, as well as employment litigation. Mr. Case is likewise experienced in prosecuting and defending criminal cases ranging from misdemeanors to felonies. He takes pride in serving his clients as a trusted confidant and devoted advocate. Mr. Case earned his J.D. from Mitchell Hamline School of Law and holds a business degree from the University of St. Thomas.

Ms. Edwards focuses on the firm’s family law practice. She brings years of legal experience from her previous positions with the Boulder County Court Clerk’s Office and the Boulder County Family Court Facilitator’s Office, as well as her previous work as a family law paralegal in Colorado. Ms. Edwards primary duties include calendaring, document drafting, financial documentation management and client file management. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire with Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations and received her Post-Baccalaureate Paralegal Certificate from Arapahoe Community College.

Leondra Hanson joined the Hamline faculty in 2008 after several years teaching, training, and practicing law in the Twin Cities. She earned her BA from Concordia College in Moorhead, MN and her JD from the University of Minnesota. Professor Hanson’s scholarly and professional work focuses on women and law, sexual assault and harassment, and legal education. Professor Hanson chairs the Legal Studies Department and directs the paralegal and graduate legal programs at Hamline. From 2010-2012, she served as the Hamline University Director of Learning Outcomes Assessment, overseeing the curriculum assessment strategies across all disciplines and helping educators improve their teaching by focusing on their goals. She also is the former Director of Hamline University’s Center for Justice and Law. In her law practice, Professor Hanson has tried jury trials and represented clients in civil litigation in a wide range of legal matters including sexual assault and harassment, real estate, and employment discrimination. She has provided counsel, risk prevention, and training to professionals in human resources, legal, advocacy, and real estate fields. Professor Hanson is a former board member of the Minnesota Coalition Against Sexual Assault and served on the Minnesota State Bar Association Alternative Legal Models Task Force. She has been an active member of the American Association for Paralegal Education. At home, she is the mother of three busy teenagers, a hockey fan, and the treasurer of the Wayzata Theatre Boosters. In the classroom, Professor Hanson believes in the importance of embedding professional skills in the context of the liberal arts. She focuses on teaching students to understand and interpret the complicated texts that make up the law and on giving them the tools to continue learning- as professionals or in other academic settings. She teaches a number of courses including Real Property, Law in the Lives of Women, Legal Research and Writing, and the department’s introductory course: Legal Systems. She has also taught First Year Seminars and Senior Seminars on topics related to juries, controversial judicial outcomes, and access to justice.

Mark J. Karon is an attorney and director of the University of Minnesota Student Legal Service. Prior to the University, he was an associate attorney with Robins, Kaplan, Miller and Ciresi, practicing in personal injury and mass tort litigation. He has experience in trial and legal counseling in consumer affairs, domestic relations, criminal defense, civil litigation and administrative law. He is also responsible for co-curricular and law-related educational programs at the University of Minnesota. Mr. Karon is also an adjunct professor of litigation practice and private practice practicum at Hamline University School of Law. In addition, he has been an instructor in torts, personal injury and product liability law, legal research and writing, case investigation and trial preparation at Hamline University in the legal studies program. Mr. Karon has also served as a professor at Inver Hills College and the Minnesota Paralegal Institute. He currently serves as international president of the National Legal Aid and Defenders Association Student Legal Services. He received his B.S. degree with high distinction from the University of Minnesota and his J.D. degree from California Western School of Law in San Diego. Mr. Karon is a member of the Hennepin and Ramsey County Bar Associations, the Minnesota State Bar Association, the State Bar of California, the American Bar Association (member, Litigation and Family Law Section), the Minnesota Association of Justice, the American Association of Justice, Minnesota Society for Criminal Justice and the National Legal Aid and Defenders Association. Mr. Karon is a frequent speaker at continuing legal education programs across the country.

Ms. O’Keefe has been named a Minnesota Rising Star by Super Lawyers for several years. She is also an Adjunct Professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, where she teaches Advanced Family Law. Ms. O’Keefe has been invited to speak on a number of topics, including International Service of Process, Interstate and International Child Custody, and Establishing Child Support, among others. She also serves as co-editor of Minnesota CLE’s Divorce Practice Deskbook, a resource for family law practitioners across the state. In addition, Ms. O’Keefe serves as a board member for the Family Law League, a local non-profit organization focused on professional development and promoting collegiality among family law professionals. Her interest in and passion for helping families developed during law school when she began volunteering for Tubman, a family violence prevention organization. Ms. O’Keefe has continued her involvement with Tubman and regularly volunteers her time to Tubman’s legal clinics for self-represented litigants.

Mr. Willems is a litigator primarily practicing in business and tort litigation. His business litigation practice mainly focuses on the real estate and construction sectors, where he guides clients through construction defect, mechanic’s lien, contract and quasi-contract, commercial, and general liability disputes. As a tort litigator, Mr. Willems concentrates on complex cases that involve wrongful death, serious bodily injury, and substantial property damage.Mr. Willems has significant experience representing both individuals and companies during the course of litigation, and at mediation, arbitration, trial, and on appeal. He recently obtained a substantial jury verdict in favor of his client in an insurance subrogation action. He also successfully got a discrimination lawsuit dismissed against his client on summary judgment in federal court. Mr. Willems is a member of the Minnesota State Bar Association’s Construction Law Section Council and the Association of General Contractors Contracts Committee, He recently served on the executive board of the Minnesota State Bar Association. Mr. Willems is recognized as a Minnesota Rising Star by Super Lawyers in construction and personal injury, and has been selected as an Up & Coming Attorney by Minnesota Lawyer. He was also recently named a Top Lawyer by Minnesota Monthly in construction law. Mr. Willems serves as co-chair of Bassford Remele’s Construction Practice Group and is a member of its Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Team and Pro Bono Committee.