Legal Aid of Western Michigan

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Legal Aid of Western Michigan Employees

Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Amanda Fortino Amanda Fortino Houston, Texas Area Details
Amanda Fortino's Legal Aid of Western Michigan Experience March 2005 - July 2008
Job Major Gifts Officer for Farm Sanctuary
Industry Fund-Raising
Experience
Farm Sanctuary  February 2012 - Present
PETA Foundation  September 2010 - February 2012
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA)   January 2009 - September 2010
Legal Aid of Western Michigan   March 2005 - July 2008

Skills
Fundraising, Volunteer Management, Non-profits, Community Outreach, Nonprofits, Activism, Family Law, Philanthropy, Social Media, Grant Writing, Social Networking, Public Relations, Grassroots Organizing, Community Development, Press Releases, Political Campaigns, Annual Giving, Community Organizing, Event Management, Event Planning, Non-profit..., Media Relations, Program Development, Facebook, Public Speaking, Grants, Board Development, Stewardship, Strategic Communications, Editing, Raiser's Edge

Education
Grand Valley State University   2000 — 2004
BA, Political Science

Mowitt S. Drew III Mowitt S. Drew III Niles, Michigan Details
Mowitt S. Drew III's Legal Aid of Western Michigan Experience 1996 - 1999
Job Managing Director of Southwestern Michigan Office at Kotz Sangster Wysocki P.C.
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Kotz Sangster Wysocki P.C.   June 2011 - Present
Lynch & Drew, LLP   2009 - May 2011
Hadsell Landgraf Lynch & Drew   2001 - 2009
Hadsell Landgraf & Lynch   1999 - 2001
Legal Aid of Western Michigan   1996 - 1999

Skills
Commercial Litigation, Domestic Relations, Criminal Defense, Contested Probate..., Real Property Law, General Civil Matters, Family Law, Estate Planning, Long Term Care Planning, Municipal Law, Public Housing Law, Business Transactions, Mediation, Construction Law, Creditors' Rights, Trials, Appeals, Property Law

Education
Valparaiso University School of Law
J.D.

University of Michigan
B.G.S.

Aaron Benmark Aaron Benmark Irvine, California Details
Aaron Benmark's Legal Aid of Western Michigan Experience July 2014 - July 2014
Job 3L, University of California, Irvine School of Law
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Michelman & Robinson, LLP   June 2015 - August 2015
University of California, Irvine School of Law  May 2014 - May 2015
Legal Aid of Western Michigan   July 2014 - July 2014
Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions  May 2010 - July 2014
Sixclear   April 2012 - August 2013
Self-Employed  January 2009 - March 2013
Freelance  January 2009 - June 2012
Texas Commission for Environmental Quality   September 2011 - March 2012
Telefund  February 2011 - July 2011
Windar Productions   March 2010 - April 2010

Skills
Social Media, Final Cut Pro, Teaching, Research, Film Production, Theatre, Microsoft Office, Writing, HTML, Photoshop, Commercials, Entertainment, Direct Sales, Legal Compliance, Presentation Development, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Westlaw, Public Speaking, Litigation, Legal Advocacy, Administrative..., Intellectual Property...

Education
School of Law, University of California Irvine   2013 — 2016
JD, Law

Michigan State University   2004 — 2009
B.S, Environmental Studies and Applications

The Film School   2010 — 2010
Playwriting and Screenwriting

Maureen Gottlieb Maureen Gottlieb Saint Joseph, Michigan Details
Maureen Gottlieb's Legal Aid of Western Michigan Experience January 2008 - April 2013
Job Managing Attorney at Legal Aid of Western Michigan Berrien County
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Cummings, McClorey  April 2013 - December 2013
Legal Aid of Western Michigan   January 2008 - April 2013
Schiller DuCanto & Fleck LLP  August 2006 - November 2007

Skills
Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Legal Writing, Family Law, Legal Research, Courts

Education
University of San Diego School of Law   2003 — 2006
Doctor of Law (JD)

University of Notre Dame   1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government

Christina Kinsley Christina Kinsley Muskegon, Michigan Details
Christina Kinsley's Legal Aid of Western Michigan Experience 2012 - 2013
Job I help people with divorce and custody issues. I help people plan for medical emergencies.
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Vincent E. Carlson & Associates, PLC   December 2013 - Present
Legal Aid of Western Michigan   2012 - 2013

Skills
Family Law, Powers of Attorney, Preparation of Wills, Bankruptcy, Estate Planning, Courts, Consumer Law, Westlaw, Civil Litigation, Litigation, Trials, Commercial Litigation, Hearings

Education
Thomas M. Cooley Law School   2010 — 2013
Doctor of Law (JD)

Barbara Craft, J.D. Barbara Craft, J.D. Grand Rapids, Michigan Details
Barbara Craft, J.D.'s Legal Aid of Western Michigan Experience 1979 - 1984
Job Department Chair Legal Studies and Associate Professor at Davenport University
Industry Higher Education
Experience
Davenport University  2005 - Present
Davenport University  2005 - Present
Lawyer  1990 - Present
Davenport University  1988 - 2005
Michigan Judicial Institute   1997 - 1998
UAW-GM Legal Services Plan  1984 - 1989
Michigan State University  1986 - 1987
Legal Aid of Western Michigan   1979 - 1984
Michgan Consumers Council   1976 - 1979
Michigan House of Representative   1974 - 1976

Skills
Legal Assistance, Family Law, Commercial Litigation, Employment Law, Bankruptcy, Public Speaking, Training, Interviews, Hearings, Recruiting, Estate Planning, Study Abroad Programs, Teaching, Leadership Development, Legal Research, Higher Education, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Resume Writing, Research, PowerPoint

Education
Thomas M. Cooley Law School   1974 — 1978
Juris Doctorate

Western Michigan University   1970 — 1974
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government

Kristen A. Olson Kristen A. Olson Mendota, Illinois Details
Kristen A. Olson's Legal Aid of Western Michigan Experience January 2012 - May 2012
Job Attorney at Law
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Kristen A. Olson, Attorney at Law   January 2014 - Present
Puryear Law   February 2013 - January 2014
American Civil Liberties Union of Western Michigan   January 2012 - September 2012
Thomas M. Cooley Law School  January 2012 - May 2012
Legal Aid of Western Michigan   January 2012 - May 2012
Service for Soldiers at Thomas M. Cooley Law School   September 2011 - May 2012
Thomas M. Cooley Law School  January 2012 - March 2012
Thomas M. Cooley Law School  June 2010 - January 2012
Thomas M. Cooley Law School's Law Review   May 2011 - December 2011
Thomas M. Cooley Law School  March 2011 - December 2011

Skills
Litigation, Appellate Litigation, Appellate Advocacy, Sex Offender Legal..., Sex Offense Litigation, Appeals, Criminal Justice, Criminal Investigations, Criminal Defense, Sex Offender Defense, Teaching/mentoring, Assistant Teacher, Photography, Digital Photography, Professional Photography

Education
Thomas M. Cooley Law School   2010 — 2012
Juris Doctor, Litigation Concentration

Western Illinois University   2007 — 2009
Bachlor of Science in Law Enfocement and Justice Administration, Law Enforcement; Pre-law minor

Illinois Valley Community College   2005 — 2007
Associate, Science; Criminal Justice Studies

Cathrine Raftery Cathrine Raftery Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area Details
Cathrine Raftery's Legal Aid of Western Michigan Experience August 2010 - April 2011
Job Foster Care Case Worker at D.A. Blodgett St. John's
Industry Human Resources
Experience
D.A. Blodgett - St. John's   September 2013 - Present
State of Michigan  May 2013 - September 2013
D.A. Blodgett - St. John's   May 2011 - May 2013
D.A. Blodgett - St. John's   August 2012 - April 2013
Grand Valley State University  August 2011 - August 2012
MOKA  March 2011 - July 2011
Legal Aid of Western Michigan   August 2010 - April 2011
Grand Valley Lanthorn  September 2007 - April 2011
Dunkin' Brands  May 2006 - January 2011

Skills
Social Services, Mental Health Counseling, Research, Teaching, Therapists, Youth Development, Case Managment, Community Outreach, Volunteer Management, Crisis Intervention, Mental Health, Motivational..., Adolescents, CBT, Child Welfare, Treatment, Developmental..., Foster Care

Education
Grand Valley State University   2011 — 2013
MSW, Social Work

Grand Valley State University   2007 — 2011
BSW, Social Work

Diann J Landers Diann J Landers Grand Rapids, Michigan Details
Diann J Landers's Legal Aid of Western Michigan Experience 1976 - 1980
Job Attorney at Law
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Diann J Landers   1988 - Present
Law Offices of James Zerrener   1980 - 1988
Legal Aid of Western Michigan   1976 - 1980

Skills
Family Law, Mediation, Arbitration, Property Division, Custody, Domestic Relations, Divorce, Child Support, Alimony, Litigation, Property Law, Criminal Defense, Trials, Parenting Time, Trial Practice, Paternity, Courts, Civil Litigation, Financial Services, Modifications, Dispute, Legal Research, Collaborative Law, Prenuptial Agreements, Criminal Law, Settlement Agreements, Appeals, Commercial Litigation, Alternative Dispute..., Powers of Attorney, Divorce Law, Breach Of Contract, Motions, Hearings, Juvenile Law, Creditors' Rights, Wills, Bankruptcy, Employment..., Legal Writing, Torts, Estate Administration, Product Liability, Business Litigation, Construction Law, Legal Assistance, Civil Rights, Class Actions, Immigration Law, Westlaw

Education
DePaul University College of Law   1973 — 1976
Juris Doctor, Law

Northern Illinois University   1968 — 1973
BA, Political Science and Southeast Asian Studies

Alexander Gallucci Alexander Gallucci Grand Rapids, Michigan Details
Alexander Gallucci's Legal Aid of Western Michigan Experience July 2013 - April 2014
Job Judicial Clerk at Eastern District of Michigan
Industry Law Practice
Experience
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan  May 2014 - Present
American Civil Liberties Union  November 2013 - May 2014
Legal Aid of Western Michigan   July 2013 - April 2014
WARNER, NORCROSS, & JUDD   May 2011 - July 2011
UNITED STATES NORTHERN DISTRICT OF INDIANA   May 2010 - August 2010
AmeriCorps  October 2007 - July 2008
Indy Exits   August 2005 - December 2005

Skills
Mediation, Environmental Law, Trials, Commercial Litigation, Westlaw, Leadership, Legal Research, Document Review, Motions, Bankruptcy, Employment Law, Legal Writing, Civil Litigation, Securities Regulation, Policy Analysis, Corporate Law, Hearings, Litigation, Criminal Law, Courts, Constitutional Law, Non-profits

Education
University of Notre Dame Law School   2009 — 2012
J.D., Summa Cum Laude

Butler University
Bachelor of Arts, History, Cum Laude with Highest Honors

Candace Spencer Candace Spencer Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Candace Spencer's Legal Aid of Western Michigan Experience June 1999 - January 2001
Job Director, Regional Business Development Technology
Industry Management Consulting
Experience
FTI Consulting  2014 - Present
Castalia  March 2014 - August 2014
LexisNexis  December 2010 - December 2013
LexisNexis  December 2007 - December 2010
LexisNexis  January 2006 - December 2007
LexisNexis  August 2003 - January 2006
LexisNexis  January 2001 - August 2003
Legal Aid of Western Michigan   June 1999 - January 2001

Skills
Government, Legal Research, Public Relations, Strategic Planning, Research, Contract Negotiation, Account Management, Negotiation, Project Management, Analysis, Strategy, Management, Sales, Integration, Project Planning, CRM, Business Development, Leadership, New Business Development, Proposal Writing, Selling, Marketing, Sales Process

Education
University of Notre Dame
Bachelor of Arts, English

University of Notre Dame Law School
Juris Doctor

Melissa Neckers Melissa Neckers Grand Rapids, Michigan Details
Melissa Neckers's Legal Aid of Western Michigan Experience May 1998 - October 2001
Job Attorney at Miller Johnson
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Miller Johnson  October 2001 - Present
Legal Aid of Western Michigan   May 1998 - October 2001

Skills
Family Law, Adoption Law, Child Custody, Child Support, Adoption, Divorce Law, Divorce, Family Mediation, Trials, Courts, Powers of Attorney, Litigation, Alternative Dispute...

Education
Marquette University Law School   1995 — 1998
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

Hope College   1991 — 1995
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Sociology

Holly P. Anderson Holly P. Anderson Chicago, Illinois Details
Holly P. Anderson's Legal Aid of Western Michigan Experience September 2012 - December 2012
Job Attorney at Chicago Policemen's Annuity and Benefit Fund
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Chicago Policemen's Annuity and Benefit Fund   March 2015 - Present
City of Chicago  September 2013 - February 2015
City of Chicago - Dept. of Buildings   January 2013 - April 2013
Legal Aid of Western Michigan   September 2012 - December 2012
Cottrell & Jacobs PLC   May 2012 - August 2012
17th Circuit Court  January 2012 - April 2012
Fair Housing Center of West Michigan   September 2011 - March 2012

Education
Thomas M. Cooley Law School   2010 — 2013
Doctor of Law (J.D.), May 2013, Magna Cum Laude

Illinois State University   2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Science (BS), Summa Cum Laude

Christine Gilman Christine Gilman Grand Rapids, Michigan Details
Christine Gilman's Legal Aid of Western Michigan Experience 1991 - 2001
Job Executive Director at the Dispute Resolution Center of West Michigan
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Mark F. Haslem, PC   February 2007 - January 2013
Dispute Resolution Center of West Michigan  2013 - 2013
Legal Assistance Center  June 2006 - March 2012
Legal Aid of Western Michigan   1991 - 2001

Skills
Litigation, Mediation, Family Law, Arbitration, Legal Writing, Commercial Litigation, Legal Research, Civil Litigation, Courts, Appeals

Education
Tulane University Law School   1988 — 1991
JD

Colby College   1986 — 1988
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science and Government

Jennifer Tello Jennifer Tello Grand Rapids, Michigan Details
Jennifer Tello's Legal Aid of Western Michigan Experience August 2014 - Present
Job Legal Aid of Western Michigan
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Legal Aid of Western Michigan   August 2014 - Present
ImLaw, PC   June 2013 - August 2013
Warner Norcross & Judd LLP  May 2012 - July 2012
Escuela de Inglés Tello   March 2011 - July 2011
McShane & Bowie, PLC   August 2009 - May 2010
Calvin College  February 2007 - May 2009
Lowell Spinners  June 2008 - September 2008

Skills
Spanish, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Microsoft Office, Cultural Awareness, Community Outreach, Westlaw, Pro Bono, Public Relations, Leadership, Immigration Law, Teaching, Sports Management, Immigration Issues, Nonprofits, Event Planning, Social Media, Editing, Fundraising

Education
Wake Forest University School of Law   2011 — 2014
Juris Doctor

Calvin College   2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Spanish, Sport Management

Grand Rapids Christian High School   2001 — 2005

Brian Docekal Brian Docekal Greater Chicago Area Details
Brian Docekal's Legal Aid of Western Michigan Experience September 2009 - January 2010
Job Law Clerk at Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP  August 2015 - Present
MacCabe & McGuire   November 2013 - August 2015
Stotis & Baird   July 2014 - November 2014
18th Judicial Circuit Court   May 2013 - July 2013
Trane - Ingersoll Rand Inc.   May 2007 - August 2012
36th Judicial Circuit Court   January 2010 - May 2010
Legal Aid of Western Michigan   September 2009 - January 2010

Skills
Legal Writing, Westlaw, Legal Research, Litigation, Legal Documents, Civil Litigation, PowerPoint, Sanction, Employment Law, Personal Injury, Legal Assistance

Education
Loyola University Chicago School of Law   2012 — 2015
Juris Doctor

Western Michigan University   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts - Cum Laude, Double Major: Political Science (Public Law) and Criminal Justice

Wheaton North High School

Lacy Cook Lacy Cook Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area Details
Lacy Cook's Legal Aid of Western Michigan Experience October 1997 - Present
Job Fund Development Director at Legal Aid of Western Michigan
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Legal Aid of Western Michigan   October 1997 - Present
Legatz and TenCate   January 1994 - August 1997

Skills
Fundraising, Research, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Family Law, Customer Service, Non-profits, Microsoft Office, Consumer Law, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Legal Assistance, Management, Litigation, Nonprofits, Domestic Relations, Legal Research, Community Outreach, Courts, Volunteer Management, Legal Writing, Bankruptcy, Civil Litigation

Education
Baker College of Muskegon
Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Kevin M. Huss Kevin M. Huss Muskegon, Michigan Details
Kevin M. Huss's Legal Aid of Western Michigan Experience June 2007 - August 2007
Job Attorney/President at Law Office of Kevin M. Huss, P.C.
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Smith Haughey Rice & Roegge  October 2013 - June 2015
Even & Franks, PLLC   January 2013 - October 2013
Even & Franks, PLLC   June 2008 - December 2012
Valparaiso University  January 2007 - May 2008
Legal Aid of Western Michigan   June 2007 - August 2007
Parmenter O'Toole  May 2006 - August 2006

Skills
Estate Planning, Real Estate, Corporate Law, Wills, Trusts, Contract Negotiation, Powers of Attorney, Real Estate Transactions, Legal Issues, Legal Writing, Estate Law, Legal Research, Business Formation, Document Review, Municipal Law, Legal Advice

Education
Valparaiso University School of Law   2005 — 2008
J.D., Law

University of Michigan   2001 — 2005
B.A., English Language & Literature

Muskegon High School   1997 — 2001

Jonathan R. Hoogstra Jonathan R. Hoogstra Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area Details
Jonathan R. Hoogstra's Legal Aid of Western Michigan Experience October 2011 - May 2013
Job Attorney at Bowen Law Offices
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Bowen Law Offices   May 2013 - Present
Messinger Law   July 2012 - May 2013
Legal Aid of Western Michigan   October 2011 - May 2013

Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Westlaw, Courts, Appeals, Mediation, Trial Practice, Commercial Litigation, Negotiation, Estate Planning, Real Estate, Legal Assistance, Trials, Corporate Law

Education
Marquette University Law School   2008 — 2011
Juris Doctor (J.D.), Law

Calvin College   2004 — 2008
Bachelor's Degree, Political Science and Government

Western Michigan Christian High School   2000 — 2004
High School

Phillip Shane Phillip Shane Troy, Michigan Details
Phillip Shane's Legal Aid of Western Michigan Experience January 2007 - May 2007
Job Senior Attorney at Miller Canfield
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Miller Canfield  May 2014 - Present
Miller Canfield  August 2011 - April 2014
Business Intelligence Associates, Inc. (BIA)   March 2009 - August 2011
Kalamazoo County 9th Judicial Circuit Court   August 2007 - January 2008
Legal Aid of Western Michigan   January 2007 - May 2007

Skills
Legal Research, Litigation, Document Review, Legal Writing, Civil Litigation, Legal Assistance, Trials, Westlaw, Litigation Support, Intellectual Property, Commercial Litigation, Corporate Law

Education
Michigan State University College of Law   2005 — 2008
J.D.

Western Michigan University   2002 — 2005
B.A., cum laude

James Haadsma James Haadsma Kalamazoo, Michigan Area Details
James Haadsma's Legal Aid of Western Michigan Experience May 1984 - August 1987
Job Attorney at McCroskey Law, P.L.C.
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Calhoun County Board of Commissioners   2009 - Present
McCroskey Law, P.L.C.   August 1987 - Present
Legal Aid of Western Michigan   May 1984 - August 1987

Skills
Grassroots Outreach, Grassroots Advocacy, Appeals, Civil Rights, Family Law, Social Security..., Policy, Discrimination, Workers Compensation, Consumer Law, Legislative Relations, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Government, Public Policy, Nonprofits, Community Outreach, Community Organizing, Administrative Law, Grassroots Organizing, Mediation, Non-profits, Advocacy, Trial Practice, Fundraising, Coalitions, Product Liability, Public Speaking, Grant Writing, Juvenile Law, Criminal Defense, Trials, Domestic Relations, Torts, Courts, Personal Injury..., Elder Law, Automobile Accidents, Medical Malpractice, Powers of Attorney, Wills, Paternity, Legal Issues, Public Liability, Criminal Law

Education
Wayne State University Law School   1981 — 1984
J.D., Law

University of Denver   1980 — 1981

Michigan State University   1976 — 1980
B.A., English

Nicole Matusko Nicole Matusko Lansing, Michigan Area Details
Nicole Matusko's Legal Aid of Western Michigan Experience May 2006 - August 2006
Job Assistant Prosecuting Attorney at Ingham County
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Ingham County  March 2009 - Present
University of Notre Dame Law School  August 2005 - May 2008
Oregon Law Center  May 2007 - August 2007
Legal Aid of Western Michigan   May 2006 - August 2006

Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Criminal Law, Litigation, Courts, Civil Litigation, Appeals, Criminal Defense, Mediation, Westlaw, Family Law, Lexis

Education
University of Notre Dame   2005 — 2008
JD, Law

University of Notre Dame Law School   2005 — 2008
JD

Grand Valley State University   2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, Criminal Justice

Noah Joseph Noah Joseph United States Details
Noah Joseph's Legal Aid of Western Michigan Experience March 2004 - August 2004
Job Associate Director of Graduate Admissions at Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law
Industry Higher Education
Experience
Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law  June 2012 - Present
SEEDS  October 2010 - May 2012
Peace Corps  June 2011 - November 2011
Sherwood Park Global Studies Academy   August 2009 - April 2010
Gockerman, Wilson, Saylor & Hesslin, P.C.   May 2005 - March 2009
Indiana University Bloomington  January 2004 - May 2005
Legal Aid of Western Michigan   March 2004 - August 2004
University of Michigan  April 2001 - April 2002
Arthur Andersen  December 1997 - December 2000
Ruby Tuesday  June 1997 - November 1997

Skills
People Skills, Leadership, Multitasker, Computer Literate, Elementary Education, Legal Writing, Criminal Law, Corporate Law, Public Speaking, Legal Research, Teaching, Non-profits, Community Outreach, Research, Editing, Policy Analysis, Mediation, Grant Writing, Event Planning, Public Policy, Program Evaluation, Government, Higher Education, Academia, Nonprofits

Education
Grand Valley State University   2009 — 2010
Teacher Certification, Elementary Education

Indiana University Bloomington   2002 — 2005
JD, Law

Trinity College, Dublin   2003 — 2003
Study Abroad, Law

Miami University   1992 — 1996
BA, Diplomacy & Foreign Affairs

University of Sussex   1994 — 1994
Study Abroad

Karen Tjapkes Karen Tjapkes Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area Details
Karen Tjapkes's Legal Aid of Western Michigan Experience June 2000 - Present
Job Attorney at Legal Aid of Western Michigan
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Legal Aid of Western Michigan   June 2000 - Present

Skills
Bankruptcy, Legal Research, Family Law, Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Legal Writing, Mediation, Litigation, Courts, Appeals, Hearings, Criminal Law

Education
Loyola University Chicago School of Law   1997 — 2000
J.D., Law

Michigan State University   1993 — 1997
B.A., James Madison College (SR)

Jenny McNeill Jenny McNeill Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area Details
Jenny McNeill's Legal Aid of Western Michigan Experience 1998 - 2007
Job Partner at Ladas Hoopes McNeill LAW
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Ladas Hoopes McNeill LAW   January 2014 - Present
Ladas & Hoopes   2007 - December 2013
Legal Aid of Western Michigan   1998 - 2007
Prairie State Legal Services  1996 - 1998

Skills
Family Law, Civil Litigation, Legal Research, Courts, Commercial Litigation, Criminal Law, Legal Writing, Internal Investigations, Litigation, Enforcement, Wills, Personal Injury, Mediation, Trial Practice, Trials, Hearings, Motions, Property Law, Personal Injury..., Legal Issues, Domestic Relations, Product Liability, Administrative Law, Pleadings, Powers of Attorney, Consumer Law, Trusts, Breach Of Contract, Legal Assistance

Education
University of Michigan
Bachelor, American Culture

Rachel Suhrbier Rachel Suhrbier Grand Rapids, Michigan Details
Rachel Suhrbier's Legal Aid of Western Michigan Experience September 2013 - Present
Job Staff Attorney at Legal Aid of Western Michigan
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Legal Aid of Western Michigan   September 2013 - Present
Iowa Legal Aid  August 2009 - May 2013
Federal Public Defender  May 2008 - August 2008
Welsh & Welsh   October 2007 - August 2008
Nebraska Appleseed  May 2007 - August 2007
Georgia Power Company  September 2004 - August 2006

Education
Creighton University School of Law   2006 — 2009
J.D., Concentration-International Law

University of Iowa   1999 — 2003
B.A., Spanish

University of Iowa   1999 — 2003
B.S., Political Science

Mary Ellen Drolet Mary Ellen Drolet Benton Harbor, Michigan Area Details
Mary Ellen Drolet's Legal Aid of Western Michigan Experience February 2001 - Present
Job Deputy Director at Legal Aid of Western Michigan
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Legal Aid of Western Michigan   February 2001 - Present
Berrien County Legal Services Bureau, Inc.   April 1980 - February 2001

Education
University of Notre Dame Law School   1971 — 1974
JD, Law

Michigan State University   1968 — 1971
BA, James Madison College--International Relations

Jack McCullough Jack McCullough Burlington, Vermont Area Details
Jack McCullough's Legal Aid of Western Michigan Experience 1979 - 1983
Job Project Director at Vermont Legal Aid, Inc.
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Vermont Legal Aid, Inc.   AttorneyLegal Aid of Western Michigan1979 - 1983
Legal Aid of Western Michigan   1979 - 1983

Skills
Civil Litigation, Community Outreach, Legal Research, Policy, Litigation, Research, Editing, Public Policy, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Courts, Legal Writing, Westlaw, Policy Analysis, Program Development, Government, Appeals, Legal Assistance, Volunteer Management, Fundraising, Politics, Political Campaigns, Dispute Resolution

Education
University of Michigan Law School   1976 — 1979
J.D., Law

Michigan State University   1971 — 1976
B.A., Linguistics

Raquel Olivo Raquel Olivo Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area Details
Raquel Olivo's Legal Aid of Western Michigan Experience January 2006 - April 2012
Job Bilingual Attorney Negotiator at D.C. Superior Court
Industry Law Practice
Experience
D.C. Superior Court   July 2012 - Present
Office of Attorney General for the D.C.   May 2012 - July 2012
Legal Aid of Western Michigan   January 2006 - April 2012

Skills
Legal Research, Litigation, Legal Writing, Family Law, Civil Litigation, Courts, Criminal Law, Mediation, Immigration Law, Legal Assistance, Hearings, International Law

Education
Thomas M. Cooley Law School   2003 — 2006
JD, Law

Oberlin College   1995 — 1999
BA, East Asian Studies & Law and Society

Michael Chielens Michael Chielens Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area Details
Michael Chielens's Legal Aid of Western Michigan Experience December 1995 - Present
Job Executive Director at Legal Aid of Western Michigan
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Legal Aid of Western Michigan   December 1995 - Present
Legal Aid of Western Michigan   May 1983 - December 1995
Jacksonville Area Legal Aid, Inc.   July 1978 - April 1983

Skills
Family Law, Litigation, Mediation, Legal Research, Civil Litigation, Appeals, Legal Writing, Criminal Law, Trials, Hearings, Legal Assistance

Education
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law   1975 — 1978
J.D.

Wayne State University   1969 — 1974
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History

Linda Schutter Linda Schutter Muskegon, Michigan Details
Linda Schutter's Legal Aid of Western Michigan Experience June 2010 - December 2013
Job Legal Secretary at Muskegon County Public Defender's Office
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Muskegon County Public Defender's Office   December 2013 - Present
Legal Aid of Western Michigan   June 2010 - December 2013
Muskegon County Prosecutor's Office  1998 - 2009
The Paden Group   1994 - 1998

Skills
Legal Research, Courts, Trials, Pleadings, Management, Time Management, Legal Documents, Human Resources, Westlaw, Wordperfect, Legal Assistance, Litigation

Education
Baker College Business and Corporate Services   2007 — 2008
none, Business Management

Longview Community College   1993 — 1994
Associates, Paralegal

Lake Superior State University   1983 — 1984
None, General

Grass Lake High School

Gary Gershon Gary Gershon Stockton, California Area Details
Gary Gershon's Legal Aid of Western Michigan Experience 1975 - 1984
Job Lawyer at self
Industry Law Practice
Experience
self  Directing AttorneyCalifornia Rural Legal Assistance, Inc.November 2007 - January 2009
Private Practice  2003 - 2007
Michigan Migrant Legal Assistance Project   1984 - 2000
Legal Aid of Western Michigan   1975 - 1984
Michigan Court of Appeals  1973 - 1975

Skills
Civil Litigation, Legal Assistance, Litigation, Courts, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Criminal Law, Hearings, Civil Rights, Trials, Appeals, Mediation

Education
University of California, Hastings College of the Law   1969 — 1973
JD, Law

Central Michigan University   1966 — 1970
BA, MA, Political Science

University of Michigan   1964 — 1966
Chemistry and psychology

Emily Poor Emily Poor St. Cloud, Minnesota Area Details
Emily Poor's Legal Aid of Western Michigan Experience November 2014 - February 2015
Job Judicial Law Clerk at Minnesota Judicial Branch
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Minnesota Judicial Branch  February 2015 - Present
Legal Aid Of Western Michigan   November 2014 - February 2015
Georgetown University Law Library  February 2014 - May 2014
Juvenile Law Center  May 2013 - August 2013
Georgetown University Law Center  May 2012 - October 2012
Georgetown University Law Center Office of Development   August 2011 - May 2012
Starbucks  June 2010 - July 2011
American University History Department   June 2010 - August 2010

Skills
Research, Westlaw, Editing, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Microsoft Office, Public Policy, Community Outreach, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Litigation, Policy Analysis

Education
Georgetown University Law Center   2011 — 2014
J.D., Pro Bono Pledge Certificate

Leiden University   2013 — 2013
Non-degree Student - Advanced LLM Programme, Public International Law

American University   2007 — 2011
B.A., Literature, magna cum laude, University Honors in Literature

The University of Edinburgh   2010 — 2010

Molly Schlatter Molly Schlatter Grand Rapids, Michigan Details
Molly Schlatter's Legal Aid of Western Michigan Experience July 2012 - Present
Job Director of Finance at Legal Aid of Western Michigan
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Legal Aid of Western Michigan   July 2012 - Present
Riviera Tool LLC   January 2009 - July 2012
Synerigs Technologies Group   April 1993 - November 2007

Skills
Manufacturing, Accounting, Financial Reporting, Tax, Payroll, Machine Tools, Financial Analysis, Clutter Control, Accounting Management, FRx, Fixed Asset Management, Cost Accounting, Monthly Closing, Monthly Close, Year-end Close

Education
Aquinas College   1989 — 1993
Bachelor of Business Administration, Business/Accounting

Paul Abrahamsen Paul Abrahamsen Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area Details
Paul Abrahamsen's Legal Aid of Western Michigan Experience December 1985 - Present
Job Pro Bono Coordinator at Legal Aid of Western Michigan
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Legal Aid of Western Michigan   December 1985 - Present

Education
Kalamazoo Valley Community College

Western Michigan University

Jeann Stoneburner Jeann Stoneburner Kalamazoo, Michigan Area Details
Jeann Stoneburner's Legal Aid of Western Michigan Experience April 2009 - Present
Job Legal Assistant at Legal Aid of Western Michigan
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Legal Aid of Western Michigan   April 2009 - Present
Pfizer  November 1977 - April 2004

Skills
Outlook, Calendaring, Document Management, Litigation Support, Patents, Corporate Law, Administrative..., Litigation, Intellectual Property, Microsoft Office, Document Review, Legal Research, Wordperfect, Biomarker Discovery, Microsoft Excel, Legal Writing

Education
Nazareth College
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Computer Information Management

Kellogg Community College
Post Baccalaureate Certificate, Paralegal

Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), Computer Science

Bethany Spencer Bethany Spencer Hudsonville, Michigan Details
Bethany Spencer's Legal Aid of Western Michigan Experience June 2011 - August 2011
Job Law Practice Professional
Industry Law Practice
Experience
United States District Court  September 2011 - December 2011
Legal Aid of Western Michigan   June 2011 - August 2011
Legal Aid of Western Michigan   2011 - 2011
Home Retail Parties Business   August 2007 - August 2009
Law Offices of Joseph T. Barberi   August 2008 - June 2009
Central Michigan University  January 2006 - June 2009

Education
Michigan State University College of Law   2010 — 2012
Juris Doctor, Law

University of Wisconsin-Madison   2009 — 2010
Juris Doctor, Law

Central Michigan University   2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Science, Political Science

Central Michigan University
Bachelors of Science, Political Science

Michigan State University College of Law
Juris Doctor

Martha Rosenfeld Martha Rosenfeld Kalamazoo, Michigan Details
Martha Rosenfeld's Legal Aid of Western Michigan Experience September 2013 - Present
Job Legal Assistant at Legal Aid of Western Michigan
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Legal Aid of Western Michigan   September 2013 - Present
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts  August 2014 - Present
Stoll Keenon Ogden PLLC  April 2003 - August 2013
Holland & Knight LLP  April 2000 - March 2003
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts  1989 - 2000

Skills
Intellectual Property, Courts, Pleadings, Federal Courts, Electronic Filing, ECF, Digital Dictation, Hummingbird DM, Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Appeals, Litigation, Client Confidentiality, Patent Prosecution, Patents, Trials, Business Litigation, Patent Litigation, Litigation Support, Legal Assistance, Notary Public, Medical Malpractice, Microsoft Office, Legal Documents

Education
Kalamazoo College
Bachelor's degree, Anthropology

University of Northern Colorado
Master of Arts (MA), Visual Art

Dolores Trese Dolores Trese Muskegon, Michigan Details
Dolores Trese's Legal Aid of Western Michigan Experience October 1990 - Present
Job Attorney at Legal Aid of Western Michigan
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Legal Aid of Western Michigan   October 1990 - Present

Skills
Legal Research, Microsoft Office, Civil Litigation, Litigation, Family Law, Legal Writing, Courts, Appeals, Mediation, Westlaw, Trial Practice, Legal Assistance, Trials

Education
University of Michigan
Bachelor of Science (BS)

Wayne State University Law School
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

Whitney Hadanek Whitney Hadanek Saint Joseph, Michigan Details
Whitney Hadanek's Legal Aid of Western Michigan Experience 2005 - August 2012
Job Attorney at Sauer & Sauer, PLC
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Sauer & Sauer, PLC   August 2012 - Present
Legal Aid of Western Michigan   2005 - August 2012

Skills
Family Law, Civil Litigation, Social Security Law, Trial Practice, Hearings, Administrative Law, Appeals

Education
The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law   2002 — 2005
JD

Hope College   1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)