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Summer was born and raised in PRC’s capital city Beijing. She came to the United States as an international student in 2010. Summer is a graduate of Indiana University Bloomington, and DePaul University College of Law in Chicago, Illinois. She is licensed to practice law in the State of Nevada, Illinois, and the United States District Court of the Northern District in Illinois. After living in the Midwest for 13 years, Summer moved with her young family to Nevada.. During law school, Summer clerked for Judge Mark J. Lopez (retired) in the Domestic Relations Division of the Circuit Court of Cook County. She also practiced in the DePaul Domestic Violence Project to assist domestic violence victims. Summer is a past president of the DePaul Pacific American Law Students Association and a two-time Diversity Scholarship winner. She started volunteering at Chicago Chinatown Pro Bono Clinic as a Mandarin- English interpreter during her first year in law school. Due to her community service, she was awarded the DePaul Dean’s Certificate of Service and the Chancellor’s Award for Service.. In Chicago, Summer worked in a Fortune 500 company, a municipal law department, and a big family law firm. She gained extensive and sophisticated civil litigation experience with a focus on Matrimonial Law. Summer is a certified Child’s Representative by Chicago Volunteer Legal Service who is appointed by the court and represents the minor children’s best interests. She has also been a fierce advocate for the Asian American community in Chicago. Summer was the communication chair and officer of the Asian American Bar Association of Greater Chicago, and a board member of the Chinese American Bar Association. Summer also participates in the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association lobby day at the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C. annually before covid pandemic. She continues her volunteer and community service with the Chinese Mutual Aid Association and Chinese American Service League with her legal and bilingual skills.. As a new mother and recent immigrant, Summer empathizes with her clients’ struggles and goals, which she has fought for in and out of the courtroom. Summer is a voracious reader because of her father, her primary caretaker with his flexible schedule as a small business owner. She also got her passion for sports and politics from her father. But Summer received the best advice on how to be a good parent from her mother: just be a role model.

Samantha was born and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada where she developed a dedication to serving the local community at a very young age. Her sense of commitment was fostered in the local schools she attended. Samantha knew she wanted to be a lawyer since she began Speech and Debate in the ninth grade. Samantha graduated from Arbor View High School with an Advanced Honors Diploma.. Samantha attended the University of Nevada, Reno where she graduated Cum Laude in 2016 with a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice Pre-Law and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, with minors in Business Administration and Philosophy. While attending the University of Nevada, Reno she also served as President of the Phi Alpha Delta Pre-Law Fraternity during her senior year. Even before attending law school, she began volunteering with Kids’ Court School, a program offered by the William S. Boyd School of Law. This program introduced her to the sense of fulfillment brought about by advocating for families and children.. Starting in 2016, Samantha attended the William S. Boyd School of Law at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, earning her Juris Doctor in 2019. While a law student at Boyd, Samantha served as President of the Public Interest Law Association, Vice President of the Organization of Women Law Students, and was an active member of the Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity. Samantha was also named a Public Interest Fellow for her dedication to the community. In addition to her duties as an officer and member of these prestigious law societies, Samantha also pursued an interest in legal writing. She worked as a Junior Staffer for the Nevada Law Journal before being promoted to Articles Editor in 2018, where she assisted in publishing Volume 19 of the Nevada Law Journal.. In her second year as a law student, Samantha completed an externship with the Honorable Frank P. Sullivan with the Eighth Judicial District Court, Family Division. She also worked with the Children’s Attorney’s Project at the Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada where she helped to ensure that every child had an opportunity to have their voice heard in court. Samantha also completed legislative work during her internship with the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Nevada Chapter, where she assisted with the reorganization and drafting of Title 11 of the Nevada Revised Statues.. In addition to pursuing her interests in legal academia, Samantha has also continued to actively pursue her commitment to the Southern Nevada community. In February of 2018 she became a Board Member of the Nevada Children’s Commission. The commission’s main objective is to develop policies that strengthen the health, safety, and well-being of Nevada’s children and families. Throughout her time in law school, Samantha also volunteered as an educator for Kids’ Court School, helping to ease the worries of hundreds of children who were to testify in court. She also played a prominent role in launching the Juvenile Competency Remediation Program at the William S. Boyd School of Law, which assists in remediating juveniles deemed incompetent to stand trial, using a standardized, research-based curriculum. Her interests in the community extend to her involvement in the Education Advocacy Program led by the Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada. Samantha continues to serve as a Volunteer Education Advocate for this program, representing the educational needs of children in foster care. Samantha has been recognized time and time again for her outstanding contribution to the community in public interest law. In 2018, she was named the Public Interest Law Student of Distinction by the Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada.. Samantha also practiced as a student attorney, gaining invaluable legal experience and practice while still in school. As a student attorney, Samantha worked in the Clark County District Attorney’s office, as well as the Family Justice Clinic in the Thomas & Mack Legal Clinic. She remains fully committed to furthering the causes that promote justice for families and children in the Southern Nevadan community.. In 2019, Samantha obtained her Juris Doctor. Samantha joined the McFarling Law Group legal team after law school and brings her keen sense of professionalism and empathy to each and every case she collaborates on. In addition to being a licensed attorney in Nevada, Samantha is also a Certified Mediator and adds diplomacy to her legal expertise by seeking favorable resolutions for both parties.In her spare time, Samantha enjoys spending time outdoors and taking trips to admire the natural beauty of the Southwest. She has a creative personality, finding joy in crafting and home improvement projects with her fiancé. When not working she enjoys spending time reading at home, while surrounded by her two cats and her desert tortoise.

Mrs. McKellar graduated from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in 2006.  After graduation she was an intern for the Honorable Nancy Oesterle in Las Vegas Justice Court Department 6.  Soon after completing her internship for the Judge, Mrs. McKellar devoted her entire practice exclusively to the area of Family Law by accepting a position at Willick Law Group, where she remained until 2009.  After ending her employ at The Willick Law Group, Mrs. McKellar accepted a position at The Dickerson Law Group again practicing in exclusively the area of Family Law, until finally starting her own practice, the Law Offices of Mandy J. Mckellar.  Mrs. McKellar is also a recent member of the State Bar of Nevada Ethics committee.. Mrs. McKellar’s published works include,” Love me, Love my dog: Divorce Litigation and the Family Pet.”  Nevada Lawyer, September 2008, Volume 16, Issue 9, and “Rivero…The New and Improved Opinion.” Communiqué, February 2010, Volume 31, No. 2.  "Truancy Diversion Program," Communique, August 2011, Volume. 32, No. 8.. Mrs. McKellar prides herself on offering high quality representation at a price that is affordable for the legal consumer.

Maria, born in Mexico and raised in Las Vegas, earned her J.D. from the William Boyd School of Law at UNLV in December 2023. She graduated with Pro Bono Highest Honors, having completed over 100 hours of volunteer work in child abuse, neglect, and immigration law cases. During her law studies, she was honored as the outstanding student in the Adjustment of Status and Deportation Defense Class within the Community Service Program and received a CALI award for her excellence in Opening Statements and Closing Arguments. As a student attorney, she mediated family law cases in the Eighth Judicial District Court.. Dedicated to aiding others, Maria has been a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) for children in foster care since September 2020. In partnership with the Boyd School of Law Immigration Clinic, she has also helped immigrants achieve U.S. citizenship through naturalization.. With 12 years of experience in complex family law cases, appeals, and a broad understanding of immigration law, Maria is poised to join McFarling Law Group as a family law and immigration attorney upon her admission as a Nevada attorney.. Outside of her professional pursuits, Maria enjoys dancing, visiting the beach, practicing yoga, and spending quality time with her dog, Chewbacca.

Lesley Cohen was raised in Southern Nevada, and graduated from the University of Nevada, Reno, and DePaul University College of Law in Chicago, Illinois. Ms. Cohen is licensed to practice in both Nevada and Utah, and she has practiced law in Southern Nevada for more than twenty years. During that time, Ms. Cohen has worked almost exclusively in the family law field as she enjoys assisting families to navigate what can often be a stressful time for them.. Ms. Cohen is also a National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Law Uniform Law Commissioner who has participated in drafting law that has been utilized by states throughout the country, including the Uniform Parentage Act. In Southern Nevada, Ms. Cohen received the Clark County Bar Association Circle of Support Award in recognition of her work on the Continuing Legal Education Committee, which educates attorneys on the latest trends in the law so that they can best represent their own clients. Every year, Ms. Cohen volunteers with the Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada to ensure that all people have access to legal advice and representation, regardless of income.. Ms. Cohen is a member of the Nevada State Assembly, serving in the Nevada Legislature’s 2013, 2017, 2019, and 2021 sessions. For her work as a member of the Legislature, Ms. Cohen received the National Federation of the Blind Nevada Chapter Outstanding Legislator Award, Hillel of Northern Nevada Landon Rosen Memorial Award, and the Henderson Democratic Club Richard Bryan Award for Outstanding Community Service.. When she is not working, Ms. Cohen is active in pet rescue, volunteering with both retired racing greyhounds and cats. She also volunteers as a guide with Achilles Track Group for the blind, guiding blind and visually impaired walkers for their weekly training.

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Holly Fic was born and raised in New Jersey and came out west to attend UNLV just in time to celebrate the Rebels basketball national championship win in 1990. She loved UNLV and Las Vegas and was happy to be able to stay and attend the Charter Class at the UNLV Boyd School of Law where she graduated in the top third of her class. During her last year in law school, Holly was admitted as a student attorney to assist with and appear in Family Court for Children’s Attorney Project Cases for which she developed a love for assisting families in family law matters. Holly participated in the Child Welfare Clinic as a student, has presented to the Family Court Community Legal Education classes, represented children in the Children’s Attorney Project Cases and has participated in the Clark County Family Court “Ask-A-Lawyer” program. Over the years, Holly has taken many Family Law pro bono cases, most especially with respect to guardianship and family law cases. Holly works in conjunction with Legal Aid to represent many Protected Persons to have a voice in their guardianship proceedings and has helped many guardians along the way. Further, Holly has served as a Pro Tem Hearing Master, for minor guardianships and mental court, as well as for Family Court Discovery and Domestic Violence. Holly obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, in 1997, her Juris Doctor from UNLV Boyd School of Law in 2001, and she has been a member of the State Bar of Nevada since 2001 and licensed to practice law in Nevada and the U.S. District Court of Nevada. She has been a member of the Family Law Section from 2008; member of the Clark County Bar Association from 2002; Member of the Associated General Contractors from 2003-2004; Member of the Women’s Chamber of Commerce from 2003-2004; member of the American Bar Association from 2002-2004; and member of the Young Lawyer’s Section in 2001. With over 20 years as a practicing litigator, Holly is a committed and caring attorney and has just joined the McFarling Law Group where she will continue to grow and assist others in need. During her spare time, Holly, who is an animal lover and has many animals of her own, advocates for and volunteers at the Henderson Animal Shelter where adoption is the best option!

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