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Shalini Bhatia Sawhney earned her J.D. from the University of Tennessee College of. Law with a concentration in Advocacy and Dispute Resolution. Prior to law school, Shalini attended The George Washington University in Washington, D.C. where she graduated Cum Laude with a bachelor's degree in International Affairs with a focus on Global Public Health. While in law school, Shalini worked as a Clinic Attorney in the Center for Advocacy and Dispute Resolution and clerked for reputable law firms, gaining experience in criminal defense and civil litigation. She served as the founder and president of the Health Law Society, a founding member of the Tennessee Journal of Race, Gender & Social Justice, and a member of the Tennessee Journal of Law and Policy. She was selected to participate in the Tennessee Bar Association's Diversity Leadership Institute, Class of 2012, where she contributed to improving and enriching the legal community in Tennessee.. Since earning her J.D., Shalini has practiced civil litigation and estate planning. She is fluent in Hindi, Punjabi and conversational in Spanish. In her free time, she loves to watch movies, dance and spend time with her friends and family.

I have always wanted to be an attorney. My Father, Jerome M. Hoffman, (may he rest in peace) was a lawyer who was highly respected throughout this community. He was my mentor and instilled in me a strong work ethic which always included service to the community.. I was raised to believe that the profession of law is a noble one of the highest order. He made sure I understood the concepts of respect, dignity and integrity. I strive to serve my clients with those same tenets.. My goal, as an attorney is to create outcomes which improve the lives of our clients in concrete ways. We are partners with our clients.

As both a single mother with two young children, and a child of divorced parents herself, Brooks Irvine understands the challenges and pitfalls of divorce and co-parenting from both sides of the equation. Her goal is to help clients navigate the legal issues involved in their cases and, ultimately, achieve results that allow them and their children to flourish.. Born and raised in Memphis, Brooks attended the Hutchison school, where she participated in numerous sports, theater productions, and Cotton Carnival. When Brooks is not busy working, she can be found spending time with her children and family. Snow-skiing in Park City near her family’s vacation home, fundraising for Memphis area not-for-profits, playing golf, throwing pottery, tasting wine, supporting the local arts scene, and renovating homes are just a few of the activities she enjoys in her rare spare moments.. Brooks began her collegiate studies at The University of Texas, Austin, where she joined the Kappa Alpha Theta Women’s Fraternity. As a member of Kappa Alpha Theta, Brooks volunteered teaching literacy to children who spoke English as a second language. After transferring to the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Brooks obtained her Bachelors of Arts in English, with a focus on Rhetorical Argumentation and Persuasive Writing. Go Vols!. Following the tradition of both her father and brother, Brooks obtained her JD, cum laude, from the University of Memphis, Cecil C. Humphrey’s School of Law, in 2004. She was on the University of Memphis Law School Law Review, a member of Phi Delta Phi, and received a CALI award in Cyberlaw. During her time in Law School, Brooks also volunteered as a Mock Trial coach for the Hutchison School Mock Trial team.. Following Law School, Brooks worked as a Judicial Clerk for Judge Robert W. Wedemeyer on the Court of Criminal Appeals of Tennessee, before returning to Memphis in 2005, to become a prosecutor for the 30th Judicial District of Tennessee. As an Assistant District Attorney for over a decade, Brooks learned the importance of effective trial advocacy and negotiation. She honed these skills daily and attended a Trial Advocacy program at the prestigious National Advocacy Center in Columbia, South Carolina.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Germantown and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Germantown and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Germantown and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Germantown and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Germantown and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Germantown and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Germantown and surrounding areas.