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With an understanding that no two families, nor the experience that individuals have in those families, are alike, I have attempted to expand both my knowledge and skills in the field of Family Law by engaging in a variety of learning experiences. While earning my undergraduate degree in Social Work, I worked as a case worker for Parsons Foster Care, aiding in the growth of youth in our care. While in Law School, I was employed at the Office of Children and Family Services, working both in their litigation department and overseeing abuse and neglect appeals. After graduating cum laude from Albany Law School in 2019, I began my career as a Family Attorney at Cordell Law, LLP, specializing in domestic litigation. Everyday I continue to learn from this field, from my career, and from my clients. Being able to meet people where they are and work with them towards a brighter future drives a successful attorney and in turn a successful law firm.

Leyla Kiosse counsels and represents clients on all matters related to matrimonial and family law. She began practicing as an associate with the Law Office of Margaret C. Tabak in 2006 and became a partner in January 2011 when Tabak & Kiosse, LLP was formed. Prior to that, Leyla was the Law Clerk to the Honorable David E. Christensen in the Fifth Judicial District in Pipestone, Minnesota. Leyla is admitted to practice in New York and South Dakota.Leyla is a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA) accredited by the Institute for Divorce Financial Analysts. As a CDFA, Leyla helps her clients understand the financial realities of a divorce or separation by evaluating each client’s current financial situation and identifying the short-term and long-term effects of dividing assets and debts. A cum laude graduate of Albany Law School (2005), Leyla was awarded the Mat-Law prize upon graduation. Leyla earned her BA from Union College (2000), where she received department honors for Philosophy.Leyla is a member of the Albany County Bar Association, the New York State Bar Association, the Capital District Women’s Bar Association (CDWBA), and the Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York (WBASNY). She is a member of the Board of Directors for CDWBA and is the Chair of the CDWBA Small and Solo Practitioner’s Committee.Leyla is also the Co-Chair of the Legislation Committee for WBASNY. In this capacity, Leyla works with association members to review and draft proposed legislation on both the State and Federal level. The Legislative Committee also prepares and circulates position papers on proposed legislation, particularly with regards to the New York Legislature.Leyla enjoys giving back to the community and dedicates time to pro-bono legal work. Leyla’s professionalism and contributions to the community were recognized in 2010 when she was awarded the Outstanding New Lawyer Award from the Capital District Women’s Bar Association.

Kaitlin Foley is a Managing Attorney at The Colwell Law Group, having joined the firm in August of 2016. Throughout her tenure with the firm Kaitlin has worked with hundreds of clients on matters including, but not limited to, complex divorce litigation, highly contested custody disputes, spousal maintenance and child support matters, and adoptions. She credits her background in psychology with her success knowing what type of approach is needed based on a client’s specific set of circumstances, and in helping navigate clients through these high stress times.. “Every client has a different hierarchy of needs, a specific set of goals and articulated areas of concern,” says Ms. Foley. “I find that getting to the bottom of what matters most to my clients to ensure they feel heard and represented, while contemporaneously advising on existing law, results in the best outcome.”. Kaitlin graduated cum laude from Albany Law School of Union University, located in Albany, New York. During her time at Albany Law School, Ms. Foley served as the Executive Editor of Research and Writing for Albany Law Review, was the Family Law Associate on the Moot Court Board and acted as a Teaching Assistant in Criminal Law. Ms. Foley is currently admitted to the New York State Bar and is a member of the New York State Bar Association.. Ms. Foley has been awarded the designation as a “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers in Upstate New York each year since 2019. No more than 2.5 percent are named to the Rising Stars list.. Ms. Foley began building her legal career first in the New York State Office of the Attorney General, in the Health Care Bureau. While there she assisted claimants at every juncture of their complaint, seeking ultimately to obtain relief as it pertained to health care costs and insurance distributions. Following that, she served as a law clerk for the Honorable Randolph F. Treece of the Northern District of New York through Albany Law School’s externship program. During that time, she drafted decisions of law, conducted legal research, and assisted in the decision revision process. Ms. Foley’s most notable legal position, prior to her arrival at The Colwell Law Group, however, was with a matrimonial and family law firm, as that was where she discovered her interest in the Matrimonial and Family Law. During the course of that position her responsibilities ran the gamut, ranging from legal research, document review and drafting to attending court appearances and conferences with her supervising attorney.. Prior to attending Albany Law School, Ms. Foley received her Bachelor’s in Psychology from The University at Albany, SUNY in 2012.

Courtney Anauo joined The Colwell Law Group, LLC in May of 2022 as an Associate Attorney. She graduated from The University of Connecticut School of Law in May of 2013 and was admitted to the New York State Bar in 2021. Upon graduating from law school, Courtney served a Senior Compliance Service Specialist (a JD preferred position where bar admission was not required) and led a team in forming LLCs for non-profits, developed work flow and procedures as well as worked with corporate clients. Ultimately though it was the love of the law that dictated her decision to reject a promotion and take the bar exam to return to the practice of law.. Prior to law school, Courtney attended Siena College as a Presidential Scholar and Honor’s Fellow and received a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with minors in Peace Studies and Woman’s Studies. Courtney’s Senior Thesis explored “Who Deserves the Right to Vote: Felon Disenfranchisement as a Violation of the Eighth Amendment”.. Prior to joining Colwell Law, Courtney was an Associate Attorney with Gillberg Law Firm, LLC completing hundreds of residential real estate transactions annually. She represented purchasers, sellers, banks, and the title company through all stages of the transaction from attorney approval to post closing.. While attending Law School, Courtney interned at John R. Williams and Associates where she conducted legal research and wrote cases in the fields of criminal and civil rights law. She also interned at the Criminal Appellate Clinic, The Connecticut Urban Legal Initiative, and The NYS Supreme Court under the supervision of Judge McGrath.. Outside of the firm, Courtney enjoys spending time with her son and husband or reading a good book with her 3 rescue dogs by her side.

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Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Albany and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Albany and surrounding areas.