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Ms. Truesdale served as a law clerk for the Honorable Diane S. Sykes of the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Truesdale represented companies in complex commercial litigation at Eimer Stahl LLP.

Ms. Truesdale graduated magna cum laude and Order of the Coif from the Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, where she served as the Senior Notes Editor on the Northwestern University Law Review, participated in the Bluhm Legal Clinic’s Center on Wrongful Convictions, and founded the first law school chapter of the Collaboration for Justice, a systemic justice reform group. During law school, Ms. Truesdale interned at the Federal Defender Program in Chicago, and worked as a research assistant, supervising the translation of academic articles on juries from English to Spanish.

Prior to law school, Ms. Truesdale taught Spanish immersion first grade in Phoenix, Arizona as a Teach for America core member and provided English instruction to public school children in Madrid, Spain.

Ms. Truesdale is a member of the bar in Illinois.

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/margaret-truesdale-79a09322/

Hughes Socol Piers Resnick DYM: https://hsplegal.com/

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Karl is a seasoned litigation attorney with over 17 years of experience in the courtroom, representing clients in personal injury, business, and employment litigation. He is a skilled advocate and a tenacious fighter who handles cases with precision and an eye towards trial from day one. He is the managing partner of Doyle & Seelbach PLLC in Austin, Texas. But Karl's legal expertise doesn't stop there - he's also the founder of Skribe.ai, a software platform for capturing testimony that's changing the game for attorneys and their clients.

Prior to launching his own law firm in 2015, Karl worked as a litigation partner at one of Texas' largest law firms, Winstead PC, where he was mentored by some of the state's top litigators, including former appellate judges and veteran trial lawyers. Karl received his law degree from South Texas College of Law in Houston and his undergraduate degree from Stephen F. Austin State University. In his free time, Karl enjoys spending time with his wife and daughters in Dripping Springs, Texas as a #GirlDad who proudly cheers on his kids in volleyball, basketball, dance and more!

Attorney Scott Kuboff is a partner at Lowe Scott Fisher Co., LPA, focusing his litigation practice on personal injury, bicycle accident claims, medical negligence, and wrongful death.

Scott attended the University of Toledo where he earned a Bachelor’s of Business Administration and graduated cum laude with College Honors.  Scott then attended Cleveland State University College of Law where he was the President of the Student Bar Association and active in Moot Court.

Following his graduation, Scott immediately began his practice with a prominent Cleveland criminal defense firm where he gained extensive courtroom and trial experience.  In 2013, Scott transitioned his practice to helping people injured by the carelessness and recklessness of others; representing injured individuals in automobile collisions, bicycle collisions, dental negligence and medical malpractice, nursing home neglect, and school injury claims.  

As an avid cyclist and trail runner, Scott is a true advocate for the families of cyclists and pedestrians who have been injured on Ohio’s roadways.  He is a regular presenter on bicycle accident and pedestrian laws to the legal community as well as local cycling and multisport clubs.

Scott currently serves on the Executive Board of the Cleveland Academy of Trial Attorneys, the Board of Trustees for the Cleveland State Law Alumni Association, and is the Assistant Cubmaster for Pack 3269 in Aurora.

In his spare time, Scott loves spending time outdoors with his wife, Teri, and two boys, Carter and Max.   You’re just as likely to find the Kuboff’s fishing at LaDue or West Branch as you will camping at one of the Geauga Parks or hiking through the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. 

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottkuboff

Lowe Scott Fisher Co., LPA : https://lsflaw.com/

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John Gomez is the Firm’s founder and CEO. While also one of our nation’s leading and most decorated trial lawyers, he is first a devoted husband, father and community leader.   He also works very hard to win with ethics and morality in every aspect of his life.

John grew up in a Navy family, moved around a lot as a kid, and so, learned to get along with and enjoy all kinds of people and communities.   During high school in San Diego, he only wanted to play collegiate football.   An injury his senior year forced him to start at a Junior College and it was there, working as a busboy at nights, that he decided to try hard in school for the first time.

John made his way to the University of San Diego where he graduated magna cum laude and as an Academic All American.   Along the way, he worked as a busboy, waiter, bartender, bouncer, “repo” man, construction worker, painter and any other work he could find to pay the bills.   One of his friends was attending law school and encouraged John to consider it.   Thanks to him, John applied for and was accepted to attend Yale University, the #1 ranked law school in the world.   After surfing all Summer, John arrived in New Haven to begin his studies with some of the most academically impressive people on the planet.   Every day John would write down words from class that he didn’t understand.   At home, John would define the words until, over time, he learned them all. John worked really hard to keep up and by the time of graduation, he felt like he belonged.

John is one of the most prolific and successful trial lawyers in the country.  He has tried personal injury, fraud, class action, mass tort and of course, criminal cases.  He has won verdicts in excess of one, ten and one hundred million dollars.  He has obtained jury verdicts of more than one million dollars in more than 15 separate cases, and in 6 cases, obtained jury verdicts in excess of one million dollars in cases in which the defense offered zero dollars to settle.   Those trial results have resulted in him being named San Diego’s Trial Lawyer of the Year twice, and his receipt of 13 separate Outstanding Trial Lawyer Awards, more than any trial lawyer in San Diego history.

John is a hands-on and present Firm leader.   He believes strongly in leading from the front and leading by example.   He believes that whatever gifts or blessings that God has provided him, he must share those gifts and blessings with those around him, including those in need.   For that reason, John is deeply involved in a number of charitable and community organizations. John is also a member of the Rock church, an active jiu jitsu practitioner and competitor and a proud Latino. 

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johngomezthegomezlawfirm/

Gomez Trial Attorneys: Thegomezfirm.com

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Kenneth J. Falcon serves as the Managing Partner of Falcon Rappaport & Berkman LLP (FRB), a rapidly growing law firm based out of Long Island, New York. Ken’s dedication to client success and his ability to identify innovative solutions have been instrumental in transforming FRB into a cutting-edge law firm spanning both coasts.

With a strong foundation in real estate, emerging technologies and estate litigation and a keen understanding of business dynamics, Ken has contributed to the development of a law firm that excels in addressing complex, multifaceted issues for clients. His foresight and strategic problem-solving skills have earned him a solid reputation for consistently delivering outstanding results across diverse industries and matters.

At FRB, Ken has fostered a supportive and inclusive work environment that emphasizes work-life balance, transparent career paths, and a grow-the-pie approach for all team members. By encouraging collaboration and empowering his colleagues, Ken has not only assembled a high-performing team of legal professionals but has also established a culture centered on team well-being and keen attention to client needs. FRB has also become an attractive option for laterals, practice groups, and law firms seeking growth opportunities, managerial support, and succession planning.

Ken earned his Juris Doctor from Georgetown University Law Center and his undergraduate degree from Union College. Before founding FRB, he gained valuable experience in both litigation and transactional work, giving him a well-rounded understanding of the legal landscape.

As a committed legal advocate, Ken gives back to the community by serving as co-president of the Elias A. Cohen Foundation, Inc., and as a board member of The Tranquility Endowment Fund, Inc. Ken actively participates in local pro bono initiatives and supports a variety of charitable organizations in the Long Island area.

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenneth-falcon-04714310/

FRB: https://frblaw.com/

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Daniel Morgan was born and raised in Orlando, FL and is the youngest of the four Morgan children. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Florida where he majored in Sports Management with a concentration in Business. He went on to receive his Law Degree from the Stetson College of Law located in St. Petersburg, FL and is a member of the Florida State Bar.

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-morgan-865376109/

Morgan & Morgan: https://www.forthepeople.com/

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Laura Terrell is an Executive Coach with over 25 years of professional experience as a legal and business leader. She works with ambitious executives and professionals at all levels.

She coaches her clients when they are:

• Striving to become a partner at their firm or get a promotion

• Thinking about changing careers, changing jobs, or pivoting to a new industry

• Asking themselves whether they're on the right path professionally

• Wondering whether they need to make a change in your approach to their job

• Establishing themselves in a challenging new role

  
  

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauralterrell/

Laura Terrell Coaching: https://www.lauraterrell.com/

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Tia Kemokai is the owner of Tiangay Kemokai Law, P.C.  Ms. Kemokai's current practice areas include Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) training and restorative remediation, complex civil litigation, administrative law, and appellate advocacy.  She is also a Lecturer at California State University, Sacramento, where she teaches criminal procedure. 

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andy-gurczak-528b9b64/

Allcity Adjusting: https://www.allcityadjusting.com/

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Andy Gurczak started in construction as a laborer and got his in as a public adjustor through a contractor he worked for.  Quickly climbing the ladder, he helped grow the business by attaining new clients and further building relationships with existing clients.

Andy started his own company, Allcity Adjusting, where he and his team process over 1000 claims per year.

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andy-gurczak-528b9b64/

Allcity Adjusting: https://www.allcityadjusting.com/

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Darryl Isaacs “The Hammer” co-founded the firm of Isaacs & Isaacs with his late father, Sheldon N. Isaacs in 1993. Over the past 20+ years, Issacs & Issacs has helped thousands of clients, and has recovered more than 1 billion dollars for clients in Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio.

Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/darryl-isaacs-21534162/

Isaacs & Isaacs Personal Injury Attorneys: wewin.com/

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Furqan Mohammed is a Founder and Partner at Mohammed, Shamaileh & Tabahi, LLC (“MST Law”), and focuses his practice almost exclusively in the areas of personal injury (vehicle accidents, slip-and-falls, and dog bites), medical malpractice, and wrongful death, with a special emphasis on cases that involve commercial transportation, such as taxis, rideshare drivers, food delivery (gig) workers, and commercial carriers. Over the past ten years, Furqan and his team of attorneys have secured millions of dollars in settlements involving catastrophic injuries. To bolster his injury practice, Furqan is a trained mediator, has passed the Chicago Public Chauffeur License Examination, and has also passed the Illinois State Property and Casualty Insurance Examinations. These courses allow Furqan to navigate insurance policies and city regulations carefully and negotiate the best settlements on behalf of his clients.

Prior to founding MST Law, Furqan worked as a commercial litigator at the Chicago office of Perkins Coie LLP, one of the largest law firms in the US, where he represented multinational companies in commercial and contractual disputes. Even today, Furqan serves as go-to counsel for clients in the food, medical, and other industries.

Furqan is a widely recognized Chicago taxi industry expert, having given countless media interviews and statements to media outlets such as the New York Times, Chicago Tribune, WTTW, ABC, WGN, Crain’s Business, NewsNation, and NPR Radio. Furqan also has testified in the city council on sensible taxi regulations, and he was featured in his alma mater law school’s Alumni Spotlight for his work with struggling taxi medallion owners in Chicago.

Furqan’s value to his clients has been recognized time and time again. He has been distinguished as an Illinois “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers Magazine for eight consecutive years (2016 through 2023), identified on the Lawyer of Color’s Second Annual “Hot List” for the Midwest Region, and received pro bono awards from Chicago Volunteer Legal Services (CVLS) and the Domestic Violence Legal Clinic (DVLC) for his work with the indigent South Asian (Indian and Pakistani) community and victims of domestic violence, respectively.

Furqan graduated summa cum laude from Loyola University Chicago in 2008 and magna cum laude (1st in his division) from Loyola University Chicago School of Law in 2011, where he was selected as an Editor for the flagship Loyola Law Journal and served as the Executive Editor of Articles for the Loyola International Law Review. Furqan also received CALI awards for the highest grade in the following classes: (1) Legal Writing I; (2) Legal Writing II; (3) Law and Poverty; and (4) Legal Writing III (Advocacy).  Furqan also served as the President of the Muslim Law Students Association (MLSA).

Furqan frequently presents on a range of topics for students, lawyers, and the public. By way of example, Furqan has presented countless “Intro to Law” seminars for high school and college students, law practice and diversity-related presentations for law students and young lawyers, and educational seminars on estate planning, real estate, and other areas of law for the general public. Furqan also taught Introduction to Law as an adjunct professor at Loyola University Chicago. And finally, when his schedule permits, Furqan coaches middle school basketball at his alma mater high school, Northridge Preparatory School, a private Catholic school.

Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/furqanmohammed/

Mohammed, Shamaileh & Tabahi, LLC: mstlawfirm.com/

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Jim Heinen, Jr., leads Armstrong Teasdale’s Intellectual Property practice group, which consists of more than 100 multitalented lawyers and staff professionals, many of whom hold advanced scientific degrees and are experienced in all facets of IP law including patent preparation, prosecution and litigation. In his legal practice, Jim focuses on the preparation and prosecution of U.S. and foreign patent applications for those in a broad range of diverse technologies.

Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/jimheinen

Armstrong Teasdale: armstrongteasdale.com

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Ezra focuses his practice on the defense of product manufacturers, raw material suppliers, contractors, landowners, and employers in toxic tort claims involving chemical burn and other exposure claims, including benzene talc and asbestos. He also litigates employment discrimination, breach of contract, restrictive covenant, and insurance coverage cases, as well as trusts and estates matters in the New York Surrogate’s court.

Ezra has successfully litigated a wide variety of complex procedural and evidentiary issues, including those relating to apportionment of liability to joint tortfeasors in multi-defendant actions at trial. He has spoken at a public conference on hearsay exceptions which could be used to admit prior interrogatories and corporate representative transcripts against settled co-defendants under the New Jersey Rules of Evidence. Through relentless preparation and deep knowledge of evidentiary and procedural rules, Ezra routinely and successfully handles matters in the courts of the States of New Jersey and New York, as well as the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, Eastern District of New York, and District of New Jersey.

Ezra also has experience in appellate law, having obtained two complete reversals of dispositive motion denials in the New York Supreme Court. He drafted the appellant’s brief and orally argued the matters before the First and Second Department of the New York Appellate Division.

Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/ezra-alter-58850213/

Eckert Seamans: https://www.eckertseamans.com/

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As a trial attorney at Schwartz Law Firm in Oakdale, Minnesota, Brandon M. Schwartz focuses his practice primarily on business law and business litigation involving such matters as shareholder disputes, derivative actions, non-competes and liquidated damage litigation, contract creation and litigation, company formation and age discrimination for clients throughout Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin and Arizona. He also provides counsel and litigation representation in personal injury and family law cases throughout Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa and Arizona.

Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/brandon-schwartz

Schwartz Law Firm: schwartzlawfirmpa.com

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Anessa Allen Santos, J.D. is a seasoned corporate attorney and business executive having served in senior management positions leading several technology companies from idea through exit by acquisition of publicly traded companies. She is passionate about the promise of blockchain and related technologies to resolve financial exclusion, and to impose greater transparency on public markets and government agencies. Her practice is largely dedicated to blockchain and fintech by helping innovative corporate clients efficiently navigate the evolving regulatory landscape for securities, commodities, and financial services. A former public defender, she also provides white collar defense for financial crimes involving money laundering, wire fraud, and unlicensed money transmission of cryptocurrency.
Anessa enjoys public speaking, teaching and authoring educational materials on the ethics of government regulations, algorithmic integrity, and digital identity, and has received several awards and recognitions in national publications for her work in these areas. Her future goals are threefold: to continue growing her practice in support of innovative financial services, to develop online courses and materials that teach business law fundamentals to small business owners, and to influence federal regulators to implement a safe harbor money transmission license.
Anessa enjoys serving the legal community as the Vice-Chair on the Florida Bar Committee on Technology Law. She is proud alumna of Oxford's Saïd Business School where she studied Blockchain Strategies and Financial Technology. She received her Juris Doctorate from the University of Dayton and a Bachelor’s in International Diplomacy from Wright State University.

Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/anessaallensantos

Intelli Law:https://www.intellilaw.io/

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Candice L. Shepard was born in the Midwest, attending the University of Illinois earning her undergraduate degree in Communications, and the University of Iowa for her Juris Doctorate. She moved with her family to North Carolina in 2006 and is now completely converted to the Southern way of living!
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Candice began her career as a litigator in the Kansas City area, practicing in criminal law, first as a prosecutor and then as defense counsel, as well as Juvenile Justice, Child in Need of Care, and Domestic Violence issues. Since starting a family and moving to North Carolina, Candice has chosen to practice in the areas of Real Estate and Estate Planning.
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Candice is a dedicated attorney, author, public speaker, and mother. She lives with four children, a German Shepherd, two cats, and a handful of other "critters" in Harrisburg, where kids and church activities fill the remainder of her non-work hours.

In March of 2021, Candice's first book, "Success", became an Amazon Best Seller, later followed by, "Women Who Shine" in August 2021. For more information about Candice's success as an author, check out some additional press!

Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/candiceshepard

Shepard Law: www.shepardlawpllc.com

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Susan is a communications adviser, publicist, and speaker who works with Business Development and Marketing leaders in Architecture, Engineering, and Construction. Her focus is on helping these leaders improve their communication skills for more engaging and successful Seller-Doer meetings, leading to increased trust, repeat clients, and profits. Susan knows that clear and confident project managers, superintendents, estimators, schedulers, and program managers are essential to winning trust and securing shortlisted interviews. In her 35-year career, Susan has seen that engaging presentations with quality questions and deep listening skills win bids. Her background as a radio news reporter and anchor brings a unique perspective on concise and clear communication.

Susan's vast experience includes interviewing everyone from homeless people to presidents and co-managing the Office of Radio & TV for New Jersey Governor Christie Whitman. She was also a PR director for a nonprofit. Susan teaches clients new skills, such as how to ask quality questions, listen attentively, and become a trusted resource. Her clients have given glowing recommendations, citing Susan's invaluable presentations, life-changing teachings, and new, exciting tools for collaboration and growth.

What sets Susan apart from others in her field and brings her clients ridiculous ROIs of 400-700% is her charming personality, no-nonsense, bada**, and heartfelt style. She blends this style with her deep experience in news, storytelling, and Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP). NLP is a psychological model that transforms subconscious thinking and limiting beliefs, leading to more productive habits, confidence, and self-awareness. Susan uses NLP to bridge communication gaps, build rapport, and create lasting relationships.

Susan offers in-person and online custom group training, 1:1 coaching, and keynote speaking at conferences. She has won many awards, including being named one of the 'Top 75 Badass Women on Twitter' in 2008.

Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/susyoungmedia

Get in Front Communications: www.sueyoungmedia.com/

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Jay assists clients before the New York State Public Service Commission, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, the Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority and the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection in matters involving utilities and electric system operators.  This work includes administrative proceedings regarding the development of wholesale electricity market rules and energy rates and regulatory policies, and advising on energy policies intended to promote renewable energy, electric storage, distributed energy resources, and electric vehicles.

Prior to joining Couch White, Jay worked for the New York State Department of Public Service as an Assistant Counsel. Jay subsequently served as the Manager of Regulatory Affairs for the New York Power Authority.

Linkedin: Linkedin.com/in/jaygoodman

Couch White, LLP : Couchwhite.com

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Chicago trial attorney Brian LaCien is a founding partner with Todd A. Smith of Smith LaCien LLP. Together they have a lengthy track record of achieving exceptional results for clients, with more than $2.5 billion in verdicts and settlements, and over 100 cases with results of at least $1 million. 

Smith LaCien was ranked in the October-November 2022 issue of Chicago Lawyer as the number-one firm in mass tort/litigation for a $42 million settlement and was listed in the magazine as among the top 10 personal injury firms for the total amount of recoveries. Compiled by the Jury Verdict Reporter, the results were from its reporting cycle between August 1, 2021 – July 31, 2022.  

Brian began his career as an assistant legal counsel to the Illinois House of Representatives. He joined Power Rogers & Smith and practiced personal injury law for many years before leaving to start Smith LaCien LLP in March 2020. 

Brian received a J.D., magna cum laude, from DePaul University College of Law, where he was elected to the Order of the Coif. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Iowa in Iowa City. 

Davina is an attorney, law firm growth strategist, and founder of Wealthy Woman Lawyer®, LLC. Using the skills she developed in her career as a professional services marketer, she's built her own successful law firm straight out of law school. Now, after coaching other women law firm owners and teaching them how to scale to $1M or more in their law firm businesses, she's developed a system that she shares with others who's goal is to do the same.

Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/davinafrederick

Wealthy Women Lawyer : wealthywomanlawyer.com

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Keith A. Rosten represents small and medium-sized businesses in various business transactions. With a broad-based expertise that includes business formation, corporate and government contracting, Mr. Rosten understands small business, startups, nonprofits and government contractors. Before joining the firm, Mr. Rosten ran a startup government contracting firm for renewable energy products before selling the company to a private equity firm. His business experience also includes managing a successful real estate investment company. He has experienced both the legal and business sides of running a small business.

Michael Barbee is a dynamic litigator with a diverse practice in commercial litigation and intellectual property law. Clients count on him to resolve business and intellectual property disputes of varying complexity in Texas state courts and federal courts throughout the country. He’s highly regarded for his careful preparation, strategic thinking, and relentless advocacy for clients.

Michael’s been selected to D Magazine’s Best Lawyers Under 40 list, published in Law360, quoted by Bloomberg, and named a Texas Rising Star by Super Lawyers Magazine. He also serves on the board of the nonprofit organization Equal Heart. Michael graduated magna cum laude from The University of Mississippi School of Law and received a BS in industrial and systems engineering from Mississippi State University.

Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/michaelcbarbee

Griffith Barbee PLLC : griffithbarbee.com

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Professor Brockl joined  the faculty as the Director of the Litigation Center and a Visiting Professor of Law after approximately six years of service as a Deputy District Attorney. During her time as a prosecutor, Professor Brockl conducted over 30 jury trials, including cases such as DUI, child molest, battery, theft, resisting arrest, and more. She spent several years in general misdemeanors and handled numerous felony preliminary hearings. Professor Brockl was the lead and sole attorney in charge of the Juvenile Unit for one year and of the DUI Unit for over two years.

Professor Brockl has been a featured speaker at several trainings for prosecutors and law enforcement on the topics of alcohol and marijuana DUI cases, as well as report writing. For three years, she was a mentor in the Puente Mentorship Program in Napa where she assisted underrepresented students to graduate from community college in order to excel in the community and pursue additional degrees. Professor Brockl successfully coached the Napa High School Mock Trial team for two years, leading the team in her final year as Head Coach.

As the first attorney in her family, she graduated from law school with legal specializations in the areas of Criminal Law, Litigation, and Public Interest. While attending GGU, she held numerous board member titles, most notably as the President of the Student Animal Legal Defense Fund (SALDF). In this position, she founded and directed the first annual California Animal Law Symposium (CALS), an educational conference run by law students regarding animal welfare topics. Professor Brockl's love for animals crossed over into her job as a prosecutor where she was acknowledged as the first Napa County Deputy District Attorney to be granted permission by the Court to allow a support dog to accompany a victim on the witness stand during a child molestation jury trial. Professor Brockl leads the 1st STEP Summer Honors Litigation Program and will bring her criminal law expertise to GGU for current and future litigation courses: Introduction to Litigation, Trial Advocacy, Advanced Trial Advocacy, Mock Trial/Advanced Mock Trial, and Effective Brief Writing & Motion Advocacy.

Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/rbrockl

Golden Gate University: ggu.edu/shared-content/faculty/bio/rachel-brockl

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Robert Ingalls is a recovering attorney, speaker, and the Founder and Chief Podcast Strategist at LawPods. LawPods helps busy attorneys create world-class podcast content that boosts SEO, builds relationships, and drives revenue.

Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/robertingalls/

LawPods: lawpods.com/

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Richard is a Partner at the Cruz Legal Firm, PLLC, which is a full service legal firm with focus on Corporate, Probate, Estate Planning, Real Estate, Transactional, and Litigation in the areas of Business, Family, Probate and general Civil.

Prior to becoming a Partner, Richard is a Cum Laude Graduate from the Shepard Broad College of Law at Nova Southeastern University. Additionally, before graduating Law School, Richard established himself in the legal community with extensive experience as a Florida Registered Paralegal, and has served as the Vice-Chairman of the Florida Bar Registered Paralegals Committee.

Richard also holds a Masters of Business Administration from the H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship, with a concentration of Global Business.

Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/richardmcbesq

Cruz Legal Firm: cruzpllc.com

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Jeb has been working hard since he entered this profession.  At the University of Georgia School of Law he graduated in the top 10% of his class, published on the Law Review, and argued in the National Moot Court competition.  He earned the Order of the Coif and the Order of the Barristers, won a trial for an indigent defendant under the Third Year Practice Act, and had summer clerkships with Bondurant Mixson & Elmore and Troutman Sanders.  After law school, he clerked for the Honorable Lisa Godbey Wood in the Southern District of Georgia for a year, then went to the Clayton County District Attorney’s Office where he learned to try cases.  Then he worked at his father’s firm, then called Butler Wooten & Fryhofer, for three and a half years before leaving to start his own firm.  Now, Jeb works hard for this firm’s clients and, whenever possible, collaborates with other lawyers to achieve exceptional results for great people.

Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/jeb-butler-b0b537a

Butler Kahn: butlerfirm.com/

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Alfredo Estrada is a Partner at Burke Costanza & Carberry LLP, the chair its immigration practice group, and a member of the firm’s litigation practice group. Alfredo’s practice involves representing municipal and governmental entities; immigration; and civil defense litigation in both state and federal courts. Alfredo is admitted to practice law in Indiana, the United States Supreme Court, the United States Court of Appeals, 7th Circuit, the United States District Court for the Northern District, the United States District Court for the Southern District, and the United States Immigration Court.

Prior to serving as the Lake County Bar Association President,, Alfredo served on its Board of Managers and as President of the Rudy Lozano Bar Association, formerly known as the Northwest Indiana Hispanic Bar Association.

As a commercial litigator, Kellie represents clients ranging from individual stakeholders in family-held businesses through large international corporations to resolve their disputes in and out of the courtroom. She takes on unique cases and works with a team to craft custom solutions to help her clients achieve their goals efficiently and effectively.

Kellie serves clients in the healthcare, oil & gas, and aerospace industries. Her areas of expertise include intellectual property, insurance recovery, e-Discovery, and international arbitration.

Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/kellie-nelson-fetter-48484616

Sherman & Howard LLC: shermanhoward.com/

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Kevin J. McHale is an associate at Youman & Caputo. McHale, a Philadelphia-area native and former Ivy League student-athlete, vigorously represents and fights for catastrophically injured victims and their families.

Wayne Melnick is a partner and former Vice-Chair of the firm’s Government Law practice section. He also is a member of the firm’s Tort and Catastrophic Loss practice section where he Chairs FMG’s Media law practice team as well as being Vice-Chair of FMG’s Transportation practice team. Mr. Melnick is an extremely accomplished trial attorney and has tried over 100 jury trials to verdict in cases throughout the country. Based on his extensive trial experience and track record of success, Mr. Melnick is often called in at the 11th hour to “parachute” in and take over as lead trial counsel for high risk high exposure cases as a member of FMG’s On Call Trial Team.  As one of FMG’s most accomplished trial attorneys, Mr. Melnick Chairs FMG’s Trial Committee. That committee is responsible for reviewing every case across the nation that an FMG attorney will take to trial or arbitration to ensure that it is properly prepared and the best arguments are put forth on behalf of FMG’s clients.

Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/wayne-melnick-0ba2a16

Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP: fmglaw.com

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Rajesh has over 15 years of intellectual property law experience. He has subject matter expertise in developing and managing domestic and international patent portfolios for Fortune 500 companies and start-up ventures. His current legal practice touches on all areas of intellectual property law. He assists clients develop their trademark filing strategy, settle trademark disputes and enter into coexistence agreements. He also handles proceedings at the Trademark Trial & Appeal Board, the Copyright Office Review Board and represents parties in web domain disputes under the U.D.R.P. He also advises clients with regard to I.P. rights in literary works, film and music production.

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rfotedar

Cognition IP: https://cognitionip.com/

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Russell regularly represents clients before zoning boards, planning commissions and local legislative bodies throughout the States of Indiana and Kentucky and has successfully navigated numerous clients through corporate and real estate transactions, including advising on corporate formation strategies, negotiating complex asset, stock or real estate purchase or lease agreements and assisting clients in completing requisite transactional due diligence.  Russell’s work before zoning and planning boards includes representing single family and multi-family developers, big box commercial users, industrial users, self-storage operators, fuel centers, non-profit entities, conservation groups, small businesses and wireless communication providers and infrastructure providers.  In his career, Russell has provided representation and counsel to municipalities, municipal corporations, townships, redevelopment commissions and community development corporations and has served as counsel to developers engaging in public private partnerships with municipal entities for commercial and residential developments, including developer backed bond transactions.  Russell also provides representation to individuals in estate planning and probate services and corporations in succession planning.

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/russellbrown

Clark, Quinn, Moses, Scott & Grahn, Llp : www.clarkquinnlaw.com

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Baltimore divorce attorney Kumudha Kumarachandran enjoys being able to be a source of strength and solutions for her clients during what is usually one of the hardest times in their lives.

Divorce can emotionally drain anyone, no matter how tough you are, but Ms. Kumarachandran is steady and provides a sense of stability during an otherwise tumultuous time.

“I have always been a very creative person,” Ms. Kumarachandran said,” so I am very good at coming up with new solutions for my clients to strategically negotiate their cases and come up with innovative settlement solutions.”

Ms. Kumarachandran currently serves on the Military Law Committee of the Family Law Section of the American Bar Association. In that important role, in May 2017 she lectured to attorneys from around the country on the complicated subject of the “Survivor Benefit Plan” aspect in the military retired pay division. She is honored to represent members of the United States Armed Forces.

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kumudhakumarachandran

Cordell & Cordell: www.cordellcordell.com

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Nicholas Cronauer is a trial lawyer licensed by the State of Illinois and State of Utah and is admitted to practice in Illinois as well as Utah state and federal courts, which includes the federal trial bar. He practices law and appears in county and federal court houses throughout northern and central Illinois regularly. DeKalb Attorney Nicholas Cronauer also sought admission pro hac vice to the State of Kentucky, Tennessee, and Indiana. He’s resolved, successfully, cases in North Carolina as well as Florida.

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dekalblawyer

Cronauer Law : https://cronauerlaw.com/

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Nicole Kobis is a Partner in Lindabury, McCormick, Estabrook & Cooper, P.C.'s Divorce and Family Law group. She works tirelessly for her clients as they navigate the challenges of divorce. Nicole partners with her clients and uses her experience to help them make difficult decisions arising from a complex, emotionally-charged life change.

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicoleakobis

Lindabury, McCormick, Estabrook & Cooper, P.C. : https://www.lindabury.com/

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Michael is a veteran general counsel and business executive, having worked extensively over the past 20 years with telecom, IT, aerospace, defense, manufacturers, high technology companies, as well as start-ups of all kinds. Michael’s areas of concentration include outside general counsel services to start-ups, SMEs, and high-growth companies; mergers and acquisition; early stage financing and venture capital; cross-border transactions; corporate governance; U.S. and international commercial contracts; federal government contracts; international government tenders; export control compliance and licensing; sanctions compliance and licensing; supply chain contracting, regulation, and compliance; national security and FOCI compliance; antibribery and corruption compliance; and ethics investigations. Michael is a Freemason, and board member of his lodge’s charitable foundation, which provides college scholarships to high school students and relief to local families in need. In his spare time, Michael enjoys mountain hiking, horseback riding, archery, practically any outdoor adventure, learning languages, and history. He also loves rugby although mostly as a spectator these days.

EDUCATION:

• J.D., Boston College Law School
• M.A.L.D., Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy
• B.S., Tufts University cum laude

SERVICES:

• Commercial Transactions & Contracts
• Government & Export Control
• Mergers and Acquisitions & Corporate Finance

SECTORS:

• Software, SaaS & Hardware
• Media, Entertainment & Sports
• Telecommunications

EXPERIENCE:

• General Counsel and Secretary, Smiths Detection Inc.
• Interim General Counsel, CPA Global
• Assistant General Counsel, Intelsat
• Partner, Wissing Miller LLP
• Senior Associate, Jones Day

CREDENTIALS:

• Bar Memberships

              - New York

              - District of Columbia

              - Massachusetts

• Publications: On-Demand Insights blog posts

John Vukmanovic is the co–founder and a partner of Delman Vukmanovic LLP. John is highly regarded among his peers in the legal communities of Los Angeles and Orange counties. His highly aggressive, yet sensible approach to civil litigation routinely yields successful outcomes for his new and returning clients.

As a “bulldog” litigator and consummate trial attorney, John’s comprehensive background in civil litigation comprises a long string of successful outcomes for clients facing complex business and real estate litigation, as well as employment, professional liability and intellectual property disputes. While each case is different, John approaches all civil disputes the same way: striving for maximum effectiveness and leverage in civil litigation while maintaining efficiency.

Mr. Russo is a frequent speaker on computer law issues and has given presentations to the American Bar Association, the Practicing Law Institute, the Computer Law Association, and the San Francisco Bay Area Intellectual Property American Inn of Court.
He serves as an arbitrator, mediator, and early neutral evaluator for the U.S. District Court (N.D. California), the Santa Clara County Superior Court, and the American Arbitration Association, as well as a Judge Pro Tempore of the Santa Clara County Superior Court.
He specializes in Internet, computer law, and intellectual property litigation. In addition, Mr. Russo is in charge of the Firm's entrepreneurship practice.

Rex has achieved outstanding results in the courtroom over the span of his career – he obtained the first million-dollar verdict in California’s Kern County as a young lawyer and, years later, obtained an historic, record-breaking defamation jury verdict in Los Angeles for $370,000,000. In between, Rex has obtained dozens of seven-, eight- and nine-figure verdicts and settlements. His success is hardly happenstance – Rex prepares every case, for trial using the latest science in persuasion skills. Everything from metaphoric choices, word selection and visuals are tested and re-tested before each trial.

In addition to managing his trial calendar and the Firm’s diversified practice, Rex also manages one of California’s fastest-growing cities. As the mayor of Lancaster since 2008, Rex has gained nationwide media attention for his efforts to improve the wellbeing of the city’s residents. For example, gang violence dropped 82%, the city’s downtown area was completely redeveloped during the worst economic downturn in over 75 years, and all of the city’s municipal buildings were converted to solar power.

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Cara Thornton is a skilled lawyer with a practice focused on complex commercial litigation including intellectual property, business torts, cannabis law, real estate, and other business-related disputes. Cara also serves as outside general counsel for corporate clients, advising on a litany of issues including contract and employment-related matters, formation and dissolution, and risk management.

From 2006 to 2009, Cara was an Assistant Attorney General of Yap State, the Federated States of Micronesia where she advised the Governor on legislative and policy issues and handled the State’s civil litigation.  Both before and after working in Yap, Cara practiced with a boutique litigation and transactional firm in downtown Denver for more than a decade.

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cara-thornton-1013b217/

Fortis Law: https://www.fortislawpartners.com/

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