Authors

Meet our team of legal experts below that write all of our Law Library and Blog content.

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  Alexis Watts LegalMatch Legal Writer

  Alexis has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Archaeology and a Masters in Public Administration from the University of Washington. From there, she went on to receive her J.D. from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities School of Law where she concentrated in Criminal Law and graduated magna cum laude. Her contributions to our Law Library include articles on same-sex marriage, bankruptcy, and laws surrounding civil unions and domestic partnerships.

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  Alezah Trigueros LegalMatch Legal Writer

  Alezah graduated from U.C. Santa Cruz with a degree in History, focusing on history of the Americas and Africa. Afterwards, she attended Indiana University Maurer School of Law, where she was a member of the Environmental Law Society, began the Student Animal Legal Defense Fund, and an Editor for the Indiana Journal of Global Legal Studies. As a contributor to our Law Library, Alezah covered a wide range of topics, from defective products to environmental litigation.

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  Ashlee Richman LegalMatch Legal Writer

  Ashlee received her Bachelors of Science in Human Development and Psychological services from Northwestern University. She went on to receive her J.D. from American University Washington College of Law, where she took part in her school’s moot court. Ashlee covered many topics as a LegalMatch writer, focusing mainly on state specific employment and child support laws.

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  Ashley Folk LegalMatch Legal Writer

  Ashley is an attorney that specializes in legal writing and research. She has a Bachelors of Arts in Communication Studies from University of Detroit Mercy and a Juris Doctor from DePaul University College of Law. Ashley started her career as a practicing litigator specializing in insurance defense and employment law. She now works as a legal writer and consultant for several established companies. Ashley also has many years of experience with remote employment. You can check out her Linkedin profile, here.

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  Ashley Roncevic LegalMatch Legal Writer

  Ashley graduated with a degree in Criminal Justice and Criminology from Ball State University, a university in Muncie, Indiana. She went on to earn her J.D. from Western Michigan University Cooley Law School, where she was a member of Phi Alpha Delta (a law fraternity). Ashley added insightful and unique content to our Law Library, covering in-depth guides for what various types of attorneys need to know in order to have a successful case. From estate planning to medical malpractice, these guides help readers know what they should have prepared before they hire an attorney.

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  Chyrra Greene LegalMatch Legal Writer

  Chyrra received her undergraduate degree from Claflin University with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Biological Sciences. She went on to attend University of South Carolina School of Law where she received her Juris Doctorate in 2010. Her contributions to the Law Library were focused on child support, business formations, divorce, and alimony.

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  Danielle Brown LegalMatch Legal Writer

  Danielle received her Bachelor of Arts and Paralegal certificate from San Francisco State University, where she studied Communications and Criminal Justice. Her contributions to LegalMatch extend beyond the Law Library, where she contributed to our LawBlog and wrote about a wide variety of topics. Her additions to the Law Library include comprehensive guides on family law and criminal law. You can learn more about Danielle by checking out her Linkedin profile.

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  Danielle Winterton LegalMatch Legal Writer

  Danielle earned her undergraduate degree in Modern American Literature from Purchase College, SUNY. She went on to receive her Paralegal Certificate where she focused on legal research and writing, as well as real estate law, civil litigation, family law, business law, and wills and trusts. Danielle contributions to our Law Library include real estate law, employment law, bankruptcy law, and defective products. You can learn more about Danielle by following her Linkedin page.

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  Erin Chan Adams LegalMatch Legal Writer

  Erin received a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from University of California at Davis where she was on the National Honor Roll and part of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars. She went on to graduate from University of Pacific - McGeorge School of Law, earning a J.D. with distinction. While at law school, she was part of her school’s Honor Society and won awards for highest grades in Legal Writing and Criminal Procedure. She later went on to be a licensed real estate agent, and her contributions to the Law Library are focused on issues with real estate law. You can learn more about Erin by checking out her Linkedin page.

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  Gabrielle Hollingsworth LegalMatch Legal Writer

  Gabrielle graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from University of Southern California (USC). She then went on to receive her Juris Doctorate from Santa Clara University School of Law, where she was the Editor of the 52nd Volume of the Santa Clara Law Review. Her contributions to our expansive Law Library includes, but is not limited to, criminal law, environmental law, and immigration law. You can learn more about Gabrielle by following her Linkedin page.

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  Grant Atkinson LegalMatch Legal Writer

  Grant attended the College of Santa Fe for his undergraduate degree, and he received a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. He went on to attend Santa Clara University School of Law, where he was an active member of the Student Bar Association. Grant wrote on a wide variety of topics for our Law Library, covering topics dealing with real estate, business law, and divorce. You can learn more about Grant by following his Linkedin account.

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  Hardeep Shergill LegalMatch Legal Writer

  Hardeep has a Juris Doctor from City University of New York School of Law. As a Law Library contributor, she regularly wrote comprehensive articles of state-specific law. She covered issues in family law, specifically divorce and alimony. She also wrote about the requirements to create an LLC and an LP in each state. You can learn more about Hardeep and her career by checking out her Linkedin page.

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  Janice Lim LegalMatch Legal Writer

  Janice received an undergraduate degree in Philosophy from UCLA, with emphasis on Ethics and Language. She went on to receive her Juris Doctorate from University of San Francisco School of Law. She joined LegalMatch as a contributor to the Law Library and Law Blog, and eventually became an editor and the Content Manager of the Law Library. Janice is passionate about disability rights, social equality, and the right to affordable healthcare. You can learn more about her by visiting her linkedin page.

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  Michelle Shaw LegalMatch Legal Writer

  Michelle received her BA in English and Anthropology from Williams College, and then went on to receive her Juris Doctor from Rutgers University School of Law. After law school, she practiced as an attorney and focused on environmental policy. She later transitioned to full-time writing for a variety of publications on a wide-range of legal topics. She has written about legal marijuana, the Family Medical Leave Act, and articles designed to guide future lawyers on what steps to take after graduation. You can learn more about Michelle and her experience as a legal writer at her personal website.

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  Sarah Tipton LegalMatch Legal Writer

  Sarah worked as a paralegal for several years after earning her BA in Psychology from University of Colorado at Boulder, and her paralegal certificate from the University of California at San Diego. She also worked as a volunteer at a legal clinic to help clients expunge their criminal records, as well as an Investigative Intern with the City of San Diego. To learn more about Sarah and her professional experience, be sure to check out her Linkedin Profile.

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  Roxanne Minott LegalMatch Legal Writer

  Roxanne studied English at Wesleyan University, and went on to receive a Juris Doctor from Brooklyn Law School and a MBA with focus in Accounting from Zicklin School of Business (part of CUNY). When Roxanne contributed to our Law Library as a Legal Writer, she wrote in-depth articles on various aspects of criminal law, tax law, and employment law. If you want to learn more about Roxanne and her other accomplishments, then check out her Linkedin page.

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  Rachel Wenzel LegalMatch Legal Writer

  Rachel studied at Tulane University where she double majored in Legal Studies in Business and Communications and graduated magna cum laude. She went on to University of San Francisco School of Law where she received a J.D. and a Certificate in Intellectual Property with Honors. She was also a member of the Law Review as a staff member and editor. As a part of LegalMatch’s writing team, Rachel wrote about business crime, like racketeering, to issues involved with real estate disputes. If you want to learn more about Rachel and her interests, then check out her Linkedin page.

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  Peter Clarke LegalMatch Legal Writer

  Peter completed a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Philosophy from Western Washington University. He later went on to receive his Juris Doctor from University of Pacific - McGeorge School of Law. While at LegalMatch, Peter used his expertise to cover a wide range of topics in criminal law, personal injury, constitutional law, and estate planning. Peter is also an editor and writer, and you can find out more about him by checking out his Linkedin page.

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  Pavel Leshchinskiy LegalMatch Legal Writer

  Pavel received his undergraduate degree in Legal Studies from UC Berkeley, and later went on to receive both his Juris Doctor (JD) and Masters of Business Administration (MBA) from University of San Francisco School of Law. As a LegalMatch writer, Pavel wrote extensively on employment/labor law, government entities, government regulation, and the ins-and-outs of best business practices. To follow Pavel’s career and interests, you can check out his Linkedin profile.

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  Nicole Shoener LegalMatch Legal Writer

  Nicole received her Bachelor of Arts in Communications from the University of Pittsburgh. She went on to receive her Juris Doctorate from Appalachian School of Law where she was on the Dean’s List, an Editor of the Natural Resources Law Journal, and recipient of several awards for her community service and dedication to the legal community. During her time as a contributor to LegalMatch, she covered a wide range of topics from criminal law to employment law. If you want to learn more about Nicole and her career, check out her Linkedin page.

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  Michael Rasmussen LegalMatch Legal Writer

  Michael is a graduate of Nova Southeastern University, where he received a B.A. in Legal Studies and a Juris Doctorate. During his time as a LegalMatch contributor, Michael wrote many state-specific articles covering issues like forming an LLC, applying for child support, and employment law. To learn more about Michael and his career, you can check out his Linkedin page, here.

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  Matthew Izzi LegalMatch Legal Writer

  Matthew received his Bachelor of Arts in English and American Literature from University of South Florida. He later went on to receive his J.D. from Santa Clara University School of Law, where he joined groups like the National Lawyers Guild. As a member of our Writing Team, Matthew covered a lot of topics dealing with criminal, personal injury, and family law. To learn more about Matthew and his accomplishments, check out his Linkedin page.

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  Lesley Chan LegalMatch Legal Writer

  Lesley started at UCLA where she graduated with a B.A. in English. She went on to receive her Masters of Library and Information Science (MLIS) from Wayne State University, and paired it with a Juris Doctorate from Whittier Law School to become a law librarian. She eventually became a reference librarian at her local law school, and along with experience as a legal writer and editor for the Los Angeles Daily Journal, she became a key asset for our team. She wrote state specific guides to child custody, divorce, forming a corporation, and general articles on fundamental aspects of law.

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  Leigh Ebrom LegalMatch Legal Writer

  Leigh graduated with Honors from Michigan State University with a B.A. in International Relations and Affairs. She continued on to Valparaiso University School of Law where she also graduated with Honors with a Juris Doctorate. While at LegalMatch, Leigh covered areas that were constantly changing, like marijuana law, issues in immigration, and child custody issues. To learn more about Leigh’s accomplishments and skills, check out her Linkedin page.

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  Lauren Wallace LegalMatch Legal Writer

  Lauren is a former criminal prosecutor from Maryland. She graduated from West Virginia University with a B.A. in Political Science and Government. She went on to receive her Juris Doctorate from University of the District of Columbia - the David A. Clarke School of Law. As a contributor to LegalMatch’s Law Library, Lauren wrote extensively on criminal law issues, as well as articles on immigration, tax law, and real estate. You can learn more about Lauren and follow her career by checking out her Linkedin profile.

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  Jessica Tran LegalMatch Legal Writer

  Jessica received her B.A. in English from University of the Pacific and went on to study Intellectual Property Law at the University of New Hampshire School of Law. During her time at LegalMatch, Jessica wrote articles that covered a wide range of topics, from issues in employment law, immigration, criminal, and personal injury. You can learn more about Jessica on her Linkedin page.

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  John Kirby LegalMatch Legal Writer

  John studied Religion at Davidson College, a liberal arts college in North Carolina, and then went on to receive his Juris Doctorate from University of Wisconsin Law School. As a contributor to our expansive Law Library, John covered topics like employment, business, real estate, family, and criminal law. You can follow John on Linkedin, here.

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  Jonathan Lurie LegalMatch Legal Writer

  Jonathan received his undergraduate degree in English from University of California, Santa Barbara where he was part of the Dean’s List. He went on to Santa Clara University School of Law where he graduated with a Tech Law Certificate and focused on Intellectual Property. While writing for LegalMatch, Jonathan contributed to our Law Blog where he covered a wide range of topics from criminal, constitutional, and business. Jonathan is the founding partner of the Law Offices of Lurie and Ferri where they focus on helping start-ups get off the ground with all of the paperwork and protections in order. You can learn more about Jonathan’s qualification and career by checking out his Linkedin profile.

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  Ki Akhbari LegalMatch Legal Writer

  Ki received his undergraduate degree in Political Science from Santa Clara University. He later went on to get a J.D. from Lincoln Law School of San Jose, graduating in 2013. While working as a legal writer with LegalMatch, Ki covered a wide range of topics like breach of contract, criminal, family disputes, and immigration law. To learn about Ki’s career and accomplishments, check out his Linkedin page for more information.

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  Kirin McKenna LegalMatch Legal Writer

  Kirin received a degree in Business Administration, with focus on Marketing and Finance, from the University of San Diego. She continued on to Lincoln Law School of San Jose where she received her J.D. and made her university’s Dean’s List every year. Kirin covered a wide range of topics in-depth, from issues with sexual harassment, divorce, creating a will, and car accidents. Kirin helped formulate comprehensive guides for our readers to see the full picture of otherwise complex issues. You can learn more about Kirin and follow her at her Linkedin page.

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  Sophia DeBlasi LegalMatch Legal Writer

  Sophia received her J.D. from Albany Law School in 2015 and her B.A. in philosophy from Boston University. Sophia was the Managing Editor of Production for the Albany Law School Journal of Science & Technology. Following law school, Sophia completed a judicial clerkship with the judges of the Danbury Superior Court. Prior to joining LegalMatch, she worked as a legal specialist for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Sophia enjoys live music and spending time with close friends. Sophia is passionate about diversity in the legal profession and equal access to legal resources.

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  Chas Blackford LegalMatch Legal Writer

  Chas joined LegalMatch in November 2001 as a free-lance web producer. He has since served in numerous roles within the company, serving as both product manager and project manager, and is currently director of web production and search engine optimization.
  
  Prior to joining LegalMatch, Chas was the user-experience manager for CarStation.com, a well-funded start-up born during San Francisco's dot-com boom. He also writes two monthly articles for 7x7.com Magazine's Fitness and Outdoor section series: The Ultimate Sunday Bike Ride and The Ultimate Sunday Hike.
  
  Chas has a degree in Multimedia Studies from the College of Marin, as well as an Internet Publishing Certificate from the Center for Electronic Art. He also attended the San Francisco Art Institute, majoring in sculpture and photography. Off work hours activities include cycling, hiking and travel.