Meet Team Equivity
Ruth
Executive Assistant Superstar
When Ruth joined our team, she already held plenty of experience as a virtual support pro. She’s also worked for the U.S. Army and the American Red Cross, coordinating complex projects and bringing diverse teams together. Her skills as a coordinator are unmatched, and when it comes to record keeping, budget monitoring, expense reporting, salesforce assistance, and travel arrangements, we know she’ll come through for our clients and get the job done.
Julia
Director of Paralegal Services
Julia joined Equivity in early 2016. An experienced legal professional, Julia has worked as a legal assistant for the US Attorney's Office, legal secretary for two law firms and as a paralegal for the Wounded Warrior Project, a non-profit organization offering programs and services for wounded US military veterans. At Equivity, Julia works on a wide variety of projects including transactional deals, family law, specialty projects and client services management. Julia earned her degree in Microbiology with a minor in English from Montana State University – Bozeman.
Jenn
Human Resources Manager
Jenn is Equivity’s HR Manager and joined the team in early 2017 with a background as an HR generalist and blogger. In addition to on-boarding new hires and managing the day-to-day HR functions of Equivity, Jenn oversees full cycle recruiting, strategic HR initiatives, implementation of policies, procedures and regulatory guidelines, as well as performance management and metrics. With over a decade of HR experience in both the public and private sectors, Jenn contributes regularly to HR blogs across the industry. She holds an M.A. degree in American Studies and an HR Management certificate from CSU Fullerton, as well as her PHR certification from the Human Resources Certification Institute of America.
Michelle
Marketing Rockstar
With a BA in Marketing, a Masters in Graphic Design, and over 18 years of success in commercial and consumer applications, graphic designer Michelle brings invaluable insight and advertising experience to our team. She’s a passionate expert who supports her Equivity clients with high-level proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, WordPress, Social Media Marketing, Google Ad Words, Email Marketing, and Content Development. She’s enthusiastic about exploring new opportunities and helping companies grow their bottom line.
Preea
Paralegal Pro
Preea has a Bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Florida, and has experience in a variety of specialties from civil litigation to probate, criminal law, worker’s compensation and bankruptcy. She supports our clients from her home base in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Alice
Executive Assistant Superstar
As a Virtual Assistant with 12 years of experience, Alice supports business owners with specific projects and provides general daily assistant coverage. She designs PowerPoint presentation material, manages Excel spreadsheets, and organizes Google online documents. She also handles business development, social media network management, and research assistance. She can develop a CRM database system, maintain a business calendar, and process expense reports like a pro. We count on her for her broad-based expertise, and her clients do too.
Shanna
Executive Assistant Superstar
As a highly organized Chief of Staff specializing in hospitality, travel and tourism, Shanna brings more than nine years of experience to our team. She’s a strategic planner, a project manager, a process designer, and a PR and crisis control pro. With her MBA and a BA from Hardin-Simmons University, she can be trusted with your calendar, your budget and the future of your growing business.
Kim
Executive Assistant Superstar
Kim isn’t just an expert Virtual Assistant; she’s an iPEC certified Professional Achievement Coach with more than 18 years of experience in complex administrative business support, human resource processes, talent management, project management, and event planning. She supports her Equivity clients with high-level proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, iLife and WebEx, among other platforms, and if there’s a task she can’t handle, we haven’t seen it yet.
Kara
Executive Assistant Superstar
After graduating from the University of North Carolina with a BA in Sociology, Kara launched her career as a legal assistant, later becoming an account manager and then beginning an ongoing 12- year tenure as a corporate administrator for a commercial development company. Her excellent business judgement and relationship building skills support her clients and move her teams forward.
Erica
Paralegal Pro
Erica is a litigation paralegal with eight years of experience. She brings a well-rounded multidisciplinary approach to research, problem solving, and legal advocacy. She handles a variety of litigation work including propounding and responding to written discovery requests, drafting demand letters and briefs for arbitration, and legal research in personal injury matters. Additionally, she spent two years with an Oregon legal aid agency assisting a mostly pro per clientele in domestic violence restraining order matters. Erica holds a BS and an MS in Biology from the University of Oregon.
Grace
Executive Assistant Superstar
As a tech-savvy, highly skilled bookkeeper, Grace knows her way around invoicing, bank reconciliation, payroll and Quickbooks. She spends her days handling records, preparing financial statements, and making sure her clients are fully compliant with federal and state financial regulations. She also excels in customer service, data processing and relationship management.
Marla
Paralegal Pro
As a certified paralegal, Marla cite checks briefs at all levels (state, federal and appellate), and reviews documents for compliance with BlueBook standards and local rules. She also reviews citations for accuracy and applicability of the laws cited. She has experience with California state cases in several jurisdictions, both district and appellate, and she’s familiar with California Rules of Style. On the IP side, she registers trademarks and assists in trademark litigation, including cite checking briefs and trial preparation and assistance.
Denise
Executive Assistant Superstar
If you’re looking for a hyper-efficient, highly experienced bilingual executive assistant with a long track record of successful event planning, bookkeeping and brand management, look no further than Denise. She can handle every task you send her way, from complex travel planning to employee paperwork and vendor correspondence. Remove items from your busy plate and put your trust in Denise. She’ll handle the nuts and bolts and help your company grow.
Angela
Executive Assistant Superstar
Angela is not just a superstar certified paralegal, but an executive assistant as well! Her diverse background includes the financial sector, legal industry and in government roles as well. Angela earned her Master’s degree in Psychology from Pepperdine, University and lives with her family in Southern California.
Ashley
Director of Marketing Services
Ashley truly is a superhero. Whether it's website design, event management, content creation, social media or SEO, there's no marketing specialty she hasn't mastered. In addition, Ashley is a Client Experience Manager for all Equivity's marketing clients. Ashley earned her Bachelor's degree in English and Journalism from the University of New Hampshire.
Lamia
Marketing Rockstar
Creative and energetic Digital Marketing professional with technical background and design experience. She excels in e-commerce, graphic design, web design, branding and marketing strategy. Lamia holds of Bachelor's of Science degree from UMass Lowell.
Nicole
Paralegal Pro
Nicole is a highly experienced paralegal with over 10 years of experience at a variety of Bay Area law firms. In addition to her legal work, she is also a former professional global soccer player! Nicole earned her bachelor's degree in Sociology from San Diego State University and a Master's degree in Sports Management from the University of Stirling in Stirling, Scotland.
Jessica
Paralegal Pro
Jessica earned her Bachelor’s degree in Communications Studies from the University of North Florida where she lives. Her her specialties include estate planning, immigration, family law, contracts, litigation, real estate and personal injury just to name a few!
Nicole
Paralegal Pro
Nicole has several years of experience working as a virtual paralegal and is especially well-versed in litigation, family law, criminal law, personal injury, real estate law, and social security claims. Nicole earned her paralegal degree from Empire College in Santa Rosa, CA and finished up her Bachelor’s degree through the University of Phoenix focusing on criminal justice administration.
Leslie
Paralegal Pro
Leslie is a dedicated legal secretary and paralegal, with experience in a variety of law firms, specializing in everything from litigation to family law to personal injury. Leslie impresses our team and her clients with her consistency, thoroughness, and attention to detail. Leslie earned her Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal Studies from Tulane University and has worked for law firms from Louisiana to Massachusetts. She’s an integral member of our legal assistant team here at Equivity.
Parlee
Paralegal Pro
Parlee is a skilled paralegal and legal secretary with extensive experience in Texas law firms specializing in estate planning, probate law, and real estate law. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Political Science with a legal emphasis from Texas A&M – Commerce. Parlee is an enthusiastic team player, willing to help out with projects and take on new clients to support them with administrative and paralegal knowledge and expertise.
Rosalie
Marketing Rockstar
Rosalie is our expert email marketing automation expert at Equivity, having joined our team in late 2018. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Marketing from Kent State University and brings extensive experience in traditional and non-traditional marketing strategies, giving her an ideal balance of “high-tech” and “high-touch” when working with clients. Rosalie has worked in a variety of industries, including financial, small business, and tech.
Kata
Marketing Rockstar
Kata brings a diverse skillset in digital marketing to our team. Kata specializes in social media management, email automation, E-Commerce, PPC campaigns, and SEO. Kata earned her Bachelor’s degree in Communication Studies from University of Iowa. She is a Chicago Cubs fan with experience working as a marketing expert in the Big Apple.
Brittany
Executive Assistant Superstar
Brittany brings to the team several years of experience working in large corporations supporting C-level executives with scheduling, reports, administrative support, CRM database maintenance, travel and event planning. She’s worked in industries ranging from financial to wellness and earned her Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Hofstra University. Brittany prides herself on excellent time management and organizational skills, as well as the people skills to make working with her a breeze.
Ruth
Executive Assistant Superstar
Ruth is a rock star executive assistant, who brings experience supporting high-powered entertainment industry executives from writers to producers and directors to the team. In addition, Ruth has worked as a legal assistant, supporting attorneys in fast-paced law firms on the West Coast. Ruth brings a willingness to tackle any project to our team and prides herself on a strong work ethic, dependability to her clients, and superb communication skills.
Yasmin
Paralegal Pro
Yasmin is an energetic and detail-oriented paralegal with patent and litigation experience. She has worked in several fast-paced law firms throughout California and brings experience, skills, and strong communication skills to the table. Yasmin also speaks Spanish fluently and is a pro at paying attention to the details and producing high quality work product for the attorneys she supports.
Brooke
Marketing Rockstar
Brooke brings a background in photo shoot production, creative team management, styling, and fashion to her experience in graphic design and digital marketing, giving her a powerhouse combination of skills in implementing marketing initiatives to having an eye for great visual appeal. She is incredibly passionate about creating. Taking an idea and molding it into the most amazing version of itself in actualization is always her end goal when working with clients on their digital marketing plans and designs. Brooke has worked in a variety of industries from fashion to travel to outdoor lifestyle and small businesses. She’s proficient in website design, graphic design, email marketing, analytics and social media, and is knowledgeable about several different email automation platforms as well as various graphic programs and website platforms.
Nina
Executive Assistant Superstar
Nina has a diverse background in executive-level administrative roles across a variety of industries. She has supported CEO’s, worked with associations and supported the executives as well as the board of directors, and has worked in non-profits, private associations, and small business environments. Nina understands the everyday needs of a busy executive and enjoys supporting a team effort to achieve success. She is always open to learning new things and brings her bookkeeping, writing, and organizational skills to Equivity’s team of executive assistants.
Katie
Executive Assistant Superstar
Katie is one of our rock star executive assistants here at Equivity. She brings a background in supporting CEO’s, Presidents, and VPs across industries and in various organizations from small companies to large organizations. Katie is skilled at multitasking, has excellent attention to detail, and colleagues have said that nothing phases her in the sometimes stressful (often demanding) role of an executive assistant. Katie has a Bachelor’s degree in Professional Writing, and is a quick study with all things tech. Katie’s can-do attitude and ability to hit the ground running with busy executives makes her an invaluable asset to our team and the clients that she supports.
Theresa
Paralegal Pro
Theresa is very driven and dedicated to the clients that she works with at Equivity. Her experience as a paralegal as well as a legal marketer give her a unique blend of skills and an understanding of the various needs of a law firm. Theresa enjoys the challenge of a new project while valuing consistency and relationship-building with her clients to create the best results. Theresa’s experience in different areas of law as a paralegal include estate planning, trust administration, probate law, bankruptcy, litigation, and family law. She is a true team player and an asset to our paralegal team at Equivity.
Megan
Paralegal Pro
Megan is a team player with meticulous organizational and communication skills and a strong background in legal positions. Megan earned her Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and Criminology and also obtained her Associates in Paralegal Studies, equipping her with the people skills, knowledge, and experience to be a rock star virtual legal executive assistant at Equivity. Megan has experience working in estate planning firms, probate law, business formations, and prides herself on her dedication to clients, perseverance to get the job done, and self-discipline to meet and exceed client expectations.
Josie
Paralegal Pro
Josie is one of our legal assistants here at Equivity who has both a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology and three years of law school under her belt. She’s especially interested in environmental law, and is an animal lover (dogs are her favorite!). Josie is very active in her community and volunteers at a local rescue, as well as with organizations that assist the homeless in her area. Josie also spent about two years volunteering with immigration work at the ACLU. Josie excels with legal tasks, transcription and proofreading, and outside of work she enjoys kayaking, climbing 14ers, painting murals throughout the city of Denver and painting and sculpting. She’s also working on a memoir-type book called “Tea Stains” and has spent some time living in Morocco.
Catherine
Executive Assistant Superstar
Catherine has spent much of her professional career supporting busy entrepreneurs, business owners, and executives. She’s an expert organizer, a skilled communicator, and a professional process maker. Catherine holds a Bachelor’s degree from Texas Christian University, and prides herself on being able to work under pressure, stay calm in the chaos of C-level executive support, and juggle multiple tasks and needs simultaneously. Catherine’s strengths include travel planning (both domestic and international), researching, heavy calendar and email management, and above all, communicating effectively and efficiently to get things done.
Jenna
Paralegal Pro
Jenna has experience working in the D.A.’s office in Northern California, as well as supporting family law, corporate, employment, probate and criminal law attorneys across the state of California. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Government from CSU Sacramento, and also has a JD from Golden Gate University School of Law. Jenna’s areas of specialty include research, writing, client intake and case management. She is a skilled legal professional, and we are thrilled that she is part of our team here at Equivity.
Kathy
Executive Assistant Superstar
Kathy is an expert executive assistant, having supported C-level executives in the tech industry, Fortune 500 companies, and one of the largest food distribution companies in the country. Having majored in English in college, Kathy is a stickler for grammar and attention to detail. She has worked on marketing teams, sales teams, and with the top executives in companies across industry lines. Kathy is extremely competent in supporting executive level leaders across multiple business functions. She is known by colleagues for her follow-through, determination, creative problem solving and a positive collaborative style.
Lauren
Executive Assistant Superstar
Lauren is an experienced d and office manager who has worked in investment banking firms as well as assisting business leaders with the tech side of things by implementing and integrating CRM’s and introducing innovative solutions to organizational road blocks in growth or productivity. Lauren holds a Bachelor’s degree from Colelge of the Holy Cross as well as a Master’s degree from Suffolk University. She’s proficient with all things Microsoft Office, as well as Salesforce and Quickbooks. Lauren is passionate about helping business leaders run their companies smoothly, and is a go-getter by nature.
Christy
Marketing Rockstar
Christy is a true marketing generalist with an eye for all things design. She is a skilled graphic designer, website designer and content creator who has worked across industries assisting business owners with taking their vision and bringing it to life in the digital marketing world. With a combination of left-brain analytical prowess and right-brand creativity, Christy is an expert at bringing ideas together and a stickler for the details that make a great campaign flow seamlessly. Christy has a Bachelor’s degree in PR, Advertising & Business Communications and is a yoga enthusiast.
Melinda
Executive Assistant Superstar
Melinda is an experienced executive assistant, having worked for higher education institutions in the state of California, educational foundations, and a large hospital administrator on the West Coast. An expert project manager, master calendar manager, and travel planning ninja, Melinda is a well-rounded EA. Melinda earned her Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Studies from UC Davis, and has also taken certificate courses in project management and Microsoft. She is well-versed in the in’s and out’s of working virtually and has taken on budgets and other financial special projects throughout her career.
Valerie
Paralegal Pro
Valerie is one of our resident California-qualified paralegals, with experience in litigation (specifically commercial litigation, personal injury, trademarks) as well as intellectual property, federal litigation, and appellate law. With over twenty years of experience as a paralegal, Valerie is accustomed to a fast-paced work environment, and is able to communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and the attorneys she supports. In additional to her expertise in the aforementioned areas of law, Valerie is experienced with federal and state court filings, scheduling depositions and hearings, preparing court documents and discovery responses and requests, as well as dictation and transcription. Valerie earned her Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration as well as her paralegal certificate and an Associate’s degree in Behavior Science. She is a valued member of our paralegal team at Equivity.
Reina
Website Specialist
My name is Reina, I’ve been in the field of marketing and website development since 2008. I enjoy all things digital but I have a sweet spot for WordPress, SEO, and Google Analytics. After graduating from Bryant University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing, I started my career in marketing, and over time I have evolved into a more technical marketer with a certification in Responsive Web Design. Maintaining. updating and optimizing WordPress sites is what I love to do. Other skills include email marketing, social media, HTML, google analytics, google tag manager, and google search console.
Mary
Executive Assistant Superstar
With over fifteen years of experience in administrative and customer-facing roles, Mary brings the skills of a true professional to the executive assistant role at Equivity. She is adept at multi-tasking, working under pressure, and her communication skills are top notch. She is goal-driven, solutions-oriented, and an ideal balance of team player and independent self-starter. Mary has worked in busy corporations, as well as having experience working virtually in previous roles. Mary holds a Master’s degree and is a member of the National Office Manager’s Association.
Veronica
Executive Assistant Superstar
Veronica is a stellar project manager, legal assistant, and executive assistant rolled into one person! Veronica earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minor in Social Work from the University of Iowa, and she brings experience working as a project manager for C-level executives as well as years of experience working as a lead legal assistant for a multi-billion dollar, five-year long liability case to our team. She also has great client communication skills, and is a stickler for detail on documents and correspondence. Veronica is one of our legal executive assistants here at Equivity, and is well-versed in the day-to-day functions and tasks required to make a law firm run smoothly on the administrative side of the house.
Erin
Marketing Rockstar
Erin is a rock star digital marketer who brings a fresh perspective on website design, marketing campaigns, and paid engagement to our team at Equivity, and the clients we serve. Erin is self-taught on various website design and email marketing and automation platforms such as HubSpot, WordPress and Active Campaign. Creating original and engaging content for social media, and driving the key mission and objectives of a company through social media and digital marketing channels is Erin’s passion, and she excels in client-relationship building as well. Erin earned her Bachelor’s degree in marketing management with a minor in international business, and participated in collegiate honor societies as well as a scholarship recipient. Her intelligence, diligence, and self-motivation leads her to pursue the ultimate success in building and implementing marketing campaigns for her clients at Equivity.
Kristen
Paralegal Pro
Kristen is a certified paralegal with over sixteen years experience, specializing in all areas of civil litigation. Kristen holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of South Florida and Master's Degree from Arizona State University. Each matter is handled with the same care and consideration, regardless of the size or complexity of the dispute. She is responsive, client focused and brings a great attitude to the team.
Elizabeth
Marketing Rockstar
Elizabeth is a dynamic account and project manager, with experience leading remote marketing and administrative teams and streamlining procedures across an organization. Elizabeth is particularly adept at juggling the needs of various executives in a fast-paced environment, as well as coordinating tasks and people to get the job done. Her project management skills and knowledge of digital marketing and business operations make Elizabeth a triple threat for Team Equivity. Elizabeth’s areas of expertise include acting as the bridge between executives and members of the internal team, as well as spearheading projects to propel business goals. She earned her degree in Integrated Marketing Communications from Columbia College of Chicago, and is a true team player in every sense of the phrase.
Amie
Human Resources Specialist
Amie is a skilled human resources professional with specialties in recruiting, onboarding, performance management, benefits and payroll. Amie has worked in a variety of industries, ranging from start-ups, technology, retail, software, non-profits, and insurance. Amie’s colleagues applaud her ability to think outside the box and offer creative solutions to problems, as well as her strong communication skills and attention and detail. She is a true generalist in human resources, and is experienced in working with C-level executives to improve the efficiency and productivity of the human resources department, as well as engaging with employees to improve the workplace culture. Amie has a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and is working on her second Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources and Organizational Leadership. She is also certified in Quickbooks by the National Bookkeepers Association.
Sue
Marketing Rockstar
Sue is a copy writing master with adaptability and research skills to make her an asset to any client looking to beef up their marketing outreach with quality content writing. Sue has worked with businesses across industries, and has experience creating and implementing strategy for clients that is engaging and thoughtful. Sue earned her Bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Wisconsin, and is a skillful copy editor as well. Sue’s colleagues would describe her as extremely professional, adaptable, and a pleasure to work with. She has written for many B2B and B2C companies, as well as having expertise in real estate content and the health and wellness space.
James
Systems Administrator
James is Equivity’s Systems Administrator as well as a Salesforce Certified, Sales process oriented, Lightning Evangelist, 2018 Dreamforce Speaker, 2018 & 2019 Northeast Dreamin Speaker, 2019 Southeast Dreamin Speaker. He likes to take challenging requirements and build awesome solutions with Salesforce.
Kimberly
Marketing Rockstar
Kimberly is a marketing and communications professional with 10+ years of experience. She has spent years growing with the internet and various digital marketing channels. Keeping up to date on best practices for SEO and Social Media, she has helped clients drive brand awareness and organic traffic. Kim has experience with a variety of marketing platforms, including Pardot, Hubspot, and Constant Contact – and has a history of learning new software quickly. Over the years she has gained skills in many facets of marketing and enjoys thinking outside the box in order to help clients find what works for their business.
Jennifer
Marketing Rockstar
Jennifer has been in the marketing field for over 20 years, with a concentration in developing brand stories. She has a unique ability to build digital foundations organically. Developing my skills over the years starts with brand style guides, strategic marketing plans, and using the digital foundations to enhance brand awareness. I currently live in Denver, CO, but I am more a citizen of the world
Janelle
Marketing Rockstar
Janelle is a virtual marketing assistant from Atlanta, GA. She received her Master's degree in Digital Marketing from Full Sail University. Her list of skills includes but is not limited to content development, email marketing, social media management, SEO, analytics, course creation, and WordPress development. Her superpower is conceptualizing an idea, breaking it down into action-based tasks, and managing their completion. Her clients love that she not only completes her assignments ahead of time, but she holds her clients accountable to ensure the project is completed on time.
Amanda
Marketing Rockstar
Amanda holds a Master’s degree in Media Communication Management, and brings a variety of industry experience to our marketing team from health and wellness to business consulting to retail and specialty products and restaurants and hospitality hot spots. Amanda is a true digital marketing generalist, with proficiency in graph design, social media campaigns, email marketing, SEO and website design and management. A lifelong learner, Amanda is eager to add new software skills to her repertoire, and is an integral part of our marketing team at Equivity.
Maria
Real Estate Paralegal
Maria is a valued member of the Equivity paralegal team, and brings expertise in real estate transactions and litigation, as well as being bilingual in Spanish. Maria earned her Bachelor’s degree from Florida International University, and is also a Florida Bar Registered Paralegal. Maria’s colleagues and attorneys she has supported will tell you that she’s extremely intelligent, technology-savvy, and a fantastic communicator. Her attention to detail is fantastic, and her knowledge and experience as a real estate paralegal makes her a huge asset to each client she supports at Equivity.
Tracey
Rockstar Paralegal
Tracey is a rock star paralegal, and a team player through and through. Having earned her Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Colorado State University as well as her Associate’s in Paralegal Studies from Ashworth University, Tracey is both knowledgeable about paralegal duties, and also a strategic thinker who approaches each client at Equivity with professionalism and understanding. Tracey has experience with litigation, family law, personal injury, and much more. She is a valued member of our team at Equivity.
Crystal
Family Law Paralegal
Crystal is a dedicated family law paralegal, with experience in Florida and North Carolina. Crystal earned her Bachelor’s degree from East Carolina University in Criminal Justice, and has worked in family law paralegal roles for two decades. She is experienced at working independently, and is extremely organized. With her high attention to detail, efficiency, and ability to multitask, Crystal is a huge asset to any firm she supports. She is tech savvy, and experienced with practice management software such as Clio and Firm Central. Crystal is a pleasure to work alongside, and is a valued member of the Equivity team.
Risa
Litigation Paralegal
Risa is a detail-oriented litigation paralegal, with experience working in California and Texas. Risa is an experienced legal researcher, and is skilled in trial preparation, drafting pleadings and correspondence, and e-filing in both state and federal courts. Risa holds a Bachelor’s degree from University of San Diego, with a double major in political science and Spanish, and she also holds a Paralegal Certificate from UC San Diego. Risa is highly proficient in MS Office Suite, Lexis Nexis, Westlaw, PACER, Courtlink, and various e-Discovery platforms. She is a valued member of our paralegal team at Equivity.
Krystine
Legal Secretary
Krystine is a skilled legal secretary with experience supporting law firms as well as district attorney’s offices on the West Coast. Krystine holds a Master’s degree in Communications from Grand Canyon University, and prides herself on providing excellent customer service, communication skills, and organizational skills. Her ability to adapt to the needs of a variety of legal professionals, both in the private and public sector, make her a valuable asset to our team at Equivity. When she’s not working, Krystine enjoys spending time with her fur babies, hiking, writing, reading, and watching true crime documentaries.
Joleen
Executive Assistant Rockstar
Joleen is a top-notch executive assistant, office manager, and project coordinator. As a highly skilled and performance-driven administrative professional, Joleen takes pride in her work and goes to great lengths to attain her goals. Joleen is a self-starter, innovative worker, and has a keen eye for detail. Not one to shy away from a challenge, Joleen has worked with start-ups and is no stranger to a fast-paced work environment. Joleen holds a Master’s degree in English, as well as her PHR certification.
Vincent
California Paralegal
Vincent has experience working on a wide range of matters in California, most notably including criminal law and civil law. He has extensive experience and knowledge in California personal injury law as well as the understanding of how to move cases forward in the California court system. He earned an Associate’s Degree from Mt. San Antonio College (ABA-accredited program), attended California State University, San Bernardino where he majored in Criminal Justice, and also has a JD from Trinity Law School. Vincent’s areas of specialty include legal research and writing, client intake, case management, and client accounting. He is also a certified mediator/neutral person who has extensive experience with the California small claims court, as well as civil harassment cases.
Amanda
Paralegal Pro
Amanda has worked as an estate planning paralegal for several years. She received her paralegal certificate from Rice University in Houston, Texas after earning her Bachelor’s degree in International Studies and Anthropology. She currently lives in Denver, Colorado with her husband, two kids and dog named Abbey. She enjoys hiking and traveling and has visited over thirty countries.
Tina
Marketing Rockstar
Tina is one of our rock star digital marketing specialists here at Equivity. She has worked in digital marketing for over fifteen years, and has experience with analytics, PPC campaigns, inbound marketing, and much more. Tina prides herself on making clients feel confident in the impact of her marketing expertise on their business goals. She brings a broad skill set that includes decisions based on data and creativity, and is a thoughtful and analytical professional through and through. Tina earned a Bachelor’s degree in English from Temple University, and is proficient with several email marketing platforms such as Constant Contact, MailChimp, and HubSpot, as well as being a Certified ScrumMaster, certified in Google Ads and Google Shopping Ads, as well as proficiency in Google Analytics. Tina’s ingenuity, dedication, and communication skills make her a top notch marketing specialist ready to assist clients across industries with their digital marketing initiatives.
Amanda
Paralegal Pro
Amanda is a skilled paralegal, with expertise in the areas of family law, probate, wrongful termination, and social security law. Having earned a Master’s degree in Criminal Justice Studies from Florida State University, Amanda is knowledgeable in the field, and a pleasure to work with. The attorneys that she has supported in the past have remarked on her ability to connect with clients, pick things up quickly, and produce a great work product. Amanda’s personality and her willingness to jump in and handle tasks proactively make her a true asset to any law firm.
Shaun
Graphic Design Rockstar
Shaun is a design wizard and digital marketing super star. From graphic design and website design to email marketing and social media campaigns, Shaun has almost a decade of experience working with a diverse range of clients and companies small businesses to large Fortune 500 organizations. An expert at all things graphic and website design, Shaun has made lasting marks on marketing deliverables and company brands. Having earned a Bachelor’s degree in Film & Communications from The University of Iowa, as well as a Graphic Design Certificate from Minneapolis Community & Technical College, Shaun has the academic background as well as hands-on digital marketing experience to make a difference for your branding and design campaigns.
Lali
Billingual Paralegal
Lali has been a paralegal for several years, focusing mainly on family law, as well as criminal law, personal injury, civil law and trusts and estates. She is fully bilingual in English and Spanish, and earned her Bachelor's degree from Arizona State University in Justice Studies. Lali currently lives in Virginia Beach, VA with her husband, son and three dogs. When she’s not working, Lali enjoys doing hot yoga, going to the beach, traveling and is a self-proclaimed foodie. Lali’s coworkers and colleagues note her ability to connect with clients, as well as her knowledge of the field as shining qualities that make her a joy to work with. She truly leaves a mark on everyone she encounters, and we are grateful to have her on the team at Equivity.
Melissa
Paralegal Pro
Melissa is an experienced paralegal with specialties in pre-litigation, litigation, bankruptcy, and criminal defense. Melissa earned her Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal Studies & Accounting from Northeast Wisconsin Technical College. Originally from Green Bay, she is a longtime Packers fan! Colleagues have noted Melissa’s ability to learn new procedures and systems quickly, as well as her dedication to her work and commitment to meeting deadlines and producing a stellar work product. Melissa also has an innate ability to connect with the clients, and being able to build a solid working relationship with each person that contacts the attorneys and law firms she’s supporting as a paralegal. Melissa has been a great addition to our team!
Valerie
Paralegal Pro
Valerie is an experienced Drafting and Estate Planning Paralegal who brings organization, attention to detail, and a creative approach to system implementation to Equivity. Valerie holds degrees in both Paralegal Studies and Human Resource Management and has worked in firms across the United States. She loves to help others and looks forward to helping your firm succeed in the virtual space.
Jennifer
Legal Secretary Rockstar
Jennifer is a rock solid legal secretary, having supported attorneys virtually in criminal, immigration and family law, as well as earning her Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from the University of West Florida. Jennifer prides herself on her dedication to her work, reliability, strong critical thinking skills, and ability to adapt to the changing needs of attorneys. Jennifer’s colleagues and supervisors have noted her ability to pick things up quickly, work independently, and meet deadlines.
Angela
Marketing Rockstar
Angela brings over 20 years of experience in CPG marketing and excels in planning and implementing successful marketing plans, product launches, social media strategy, digital content strategy, email marketing, digital reporting, website management, and marketing content development. Angela earned her BA in marketing from the University of Tennessee at Martin and thrives on helping clients reach and exceed their goals.
Cristina
Immigration paralegal
Cristina Ornelas is a dedicated immigration paralegal here at Equivity. She earned her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Central Oklahoma in Organizational Leadership, and she is an expert with family-based immigration work. Cristina also has experience with family law, and has done courtroom interpreting as well, and is fluent in both English and Spanish.
Shervon
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Shervon is a career paralegal with experience in all areas of patent and trademark, as well as contracts and records management experience. She earned her Bachelor’s degree from Florida A & M in English, and is an excellent communicator with superb attention to detail. Shervon’s colleagues have noted that Shervon is always willing to go above and beyond to meet the needs of the attorneys she supports as a trademark paralegal and that she is conscientious and proactive in her approach to tasks and challenges.
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Cristina
Immigration paralegal
English