Women's History Month | Featured Attorneys

Feb 25, 2026

Women's History Month: Featured Attorney, Anita D. Paka

Introducing Attorney Anita D. Paka. Connect through Linkedin | website, adplawoffice.com

Anita D. Paka is the founder of the Law Office of Anita Paka, serving clients in family law, estate planning, and immigration across Northern Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C. She is a collaborative law advocate and supports pro bono work through the Northern Virginia Pro Bono Law Center. READ MORE >

Women's History Month: Featured Attorney, Annie Yi

Introducing Attorney Annie Yi. Connect through Linkedin | website, annieyilaw.com

Annie Yi is licensed in Hawai‘i and Utah with over a decade of experience, including clerking for the Hawai‘i Supreme Court and the United States District Court for the District of Hawai‘i. Now based in Salt Lake City, she represents families and businesses in family law, business, and real estate matters with practical, compassionate guidance. READ MORE >

Women's History Month: Featured Attorney, Chelsea Kiara Davis Introducing Attorney Chelsea Kiara Davis. Connect through Linkedin | website, davislawcollective.com

Chelsea K. Davis, Esq. is the founder of Davis Law Collective LLC, focusing on estate planning, bankruptcy, and personal injury. Known for her compassionate and client-centered approach, she helps individuals and families protect their legacies and achieve long-term financial security. READ MORE >

Women's History Month: Featured Attorney, Jennifer Coles Introducing Attorney Jennifer Coles. Connect through Linkedin | website, coleslawfirm.com

Jennifer has practiced law in Grand Rapids, Michigan for over 20 years. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Michigan State University and her law degree from the Indiana University Maurer School of Law. READ MORE >

Women's History Month: Featured Attorney, Lolade Ogbuagu Introducing Attorney Lolade Ogbuagu. Connect through Linkedin | website, ellesfordlawgroup.com

Lolade Ogbuagu is the Managing Attorney of a New York–based practice focusing on immigration, estate planning, and real estate law. She is dedicated to helping immigrant families and individuals build stability, protect assets, and create lasting generational wealth. READ MORE >

Women's History Month: Featured Attorney, Melissa Lewis Introducing Attorney Melissa Lewis. Connect through Linkedin | website, lawofficemelissale.wixsite.com/mclewislawofficepc.com

Melissa Lewis, R.D., M.S., J.D., is the owner of M C Lewis Law & Mediation Office, P.C., practicing family law, estate planning, criminal, and civil matters. Licensed in Iowa, she earned her J.D. from CUNY School of Law and is a certified family law mediator for Iowa’s 5th Judicial District. READ MORE >

Women's History Month: Featured Attorney, R. Nicole Stagg Introducing Attorney R. Nicole Stagg. Connect through Linkedin | website, staggandassociates.com

R. Nicole Stagg is a Houston-based attorney and founder of Stagg and Associates, PLLC, with over 20 years of experience. Board-certified in family law, she practices family law, criminal law, estate planning, personal injury, and civil litigation, guiding clients through life’s most challenging moments with skill and empathy. READ MORE >

Women's History Month: Featured Attorney, Susan Sherman Introducing Attorney Susan Sherman. Connect through Linkedin | website, strategyconsultant.net

Susan Sherman, admitted to the State Bar of California in 1992, is a trailblazer in promoting mediation over adversarial litigation. Her empathetic, clear approach helps transform divorce into a respectful resolution and guides couples toward peace of mind through prenuptial and postnuptial agreements. READ MORE >

Women's History Month: Featured Attorney, Shasta Nolte Introducing Attorney Shasta Nolte. Connect through Linkedin | website, bellahlaw.com

Shasta Nolte is an Associate Attorney at Bellah Law, licensed in Texas and Arizona, practicing family law, estate planning, and civil litigation. A veteran of the United States Navy and United States Army Reserve, she is known for her strong advocacy and commitment to service. READ MORE >

Women's History Month: Featured Attorney, Shauna Schmeisser

Introducing Attorney Shauna Schmeisser, J.D. Connect through Linkedin | website, schmeisser.law

Shauna Schmeisser is an estate planning attorney who transitioned from software architecture to law, bringing technical precision and entrepreneurial experience to her practice. She focuses on helping families create clear, secure plans for the future, specializing in trusts, wills, and powers of attorney. As a mother of four, she is passionate about protecting what matters most. READ MORE >