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Former federal prosecutor Luke Cass defends corporations and individuals in a variety of federal criminal allegations, including health care fraud, price-fixing, conspiracy, mail and wire fraud, embezzlement, bank fraud, and money laundering. He also conducts proactive, corporate investigations related to bribery, misbranding, bid rigging, drug diversion, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), and the False Claims Act (FCA). Luke served as a federal prosecutor for over a decade and has significant experience with white collar investigations. Luke has extensive trial experience and has litigated federal appellate and district court cases throughout the United States.. Previously, Luke worked as a Senior Trial Attorney with the Public Integrity Section of the U.S. Department of Justice’s Criminal Division where he handled public corruption investigations and prosecutions of elected, appointed, and career government officials. Luke served as an Assistant United States Attorney in the Financial Fraud and Corruption Unit of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Puerto Rico before working at the DOJ in Washington. In addition to Luke's extensive federal trial experience, he has also briefed and argued numerous appeals before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit. He also clerked in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York.. As a result of his experience, Luke is well qualified to counsel clients in nearly every aspect of complex white-collar matters involving both the public and private sectors.

For two years, I lived and practiced in London representing multinational corporations in complex mergers, acquisitions and financings.  I enjoy traveling and reading biographies.  I have also run 3 marathons.

For nearly 35 years, I have been a general business litigator, with substantial experience in jury trials, bench trials and all forms of alternate dispute resolution.  Over the years, I have also developed considerable experience in handling complex estate disputes and legal malpractice cases and have extensive experience in dealing with disputes arising out of M&A activity and commercial contracts.  My cases have often involved extensive use of expert witnesses, particularly those involving business valuation, value of services and other complex economic issues.. Apart from litigation, I have also negotiated mergers and acquisitions, documented complex real estate financing ventures and drafted a great many contracts.  For approximately four years, while a partner at a large multinational law firm, I also acted as outside general counsel for a mid-sized government contractor (approximately $500 million dollars in annual sales), including the provision of advice on all aspects of its business operations.. With the Butzel Long platform, my colleagues and I are capable of efficiently handling all types of cases, from multi-district class actions involving billions of dollars to relatively small contract disputes.

For more than a decade, Nichole Patterson has provided knowledgeable counsel to families and individuals throughout Washington, D.C. and Maryland faced with legal questions. She offers straightforward answers for questions concerning estate planning, family law, divorce and probate administration.

For more than 40 years, we have provided high quality representation and personal attention to victims of personal injury, medical malpractice, and wrongful death. Our team of passionate attorneys has the experience, skill, and dedication to help you get the medical care and financial compensation you need and deserve. We are extremely dedicated to our clients and determined to seek justice. We make it our priority to provide each and every client with the care and attention they deserve. Our personal and individualized attention makes our clients feel as though they are more than just a case number. Contact us today to learn how we can fight for you.

For a high level of personal attention and professionalism, contact the Maginnis Law Office. For more than 35 years, I have helped clients in the District of Columbia, Maryland and northern Virginia proceed through the divorce process with dignity. I am committed to devoting the time and attention that each client I represent requires, so I intentionally keep my practice small. When you hire me as your attorney to guide you through a family law dispute, you will always work directly with me.. To learn more about my practice history, click on the link below to see my profile.. John "Jack" C. Maginnis IIII am admitted to practice law in the District of Columbia, Virginia and Maryland. I am a member of The District of Columbia Bar, the Virginia State Bar and the Maryland State Bar Association and was selected by my peers, as listed in an article published by Washingtonian magazine, as one of the 50 best divorce lawyers. I was also elected to The District of Columbia Bar Family Law Section Steering Committee where I served as co-chairperson.. A Diverse Offering Of ServicesAs a divorce attorney, I understand that individuals can have varying legal needs. To better serve my clients, I provide assistance in a number of areas, including collaborative divorce, child custody and support matters, prenuptial agreements and same-gender family law cases. I also have extensive experience assisting clients with complicated international divorce cases, including G-4 visa holders and their spouses.. I recognize the challenges that arise in high-asset divorce cases. I boast considerable experience in this area and can help guide you through what can be an especially complex process.

Dr. Athina Balta is the Principal Member of the Firm. Dr. Balta is a member of the New York and District of Columbia Bar and has a PhD in Public Administration and Policy with a focus on Space, Science and Technology from George Washington University, a Law Degree from the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom, an LLM in Litigation and Dispute Resolution from George Washington University, a Bachelors Degree in International Affairs and a Masters Degree in International Law and Policy from American University in Washington DC. Her culturally, academically and professionally diverse background (having been born and raised in Greece, lived in the United States, England and France); proficiency in several languages; and experiences in working on behalf of several government and private entities, in the U.S. and Europe, including the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, the World Bank, ING and Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as well as a valuable and powerful network of connections she has built through these years give her the knowledge and qualifications to work on a broad spectrum of private and government legal and policy matters in both the United States and Europe.  The firm provides general counsel services to a wide variety of businesses, including immigration legal advice and litigation, as well as advice for legal and policy matters in the aerospace and defence arena.  Dr. Balta is also an adjunct professor at George Washington University Law School teaching trial advocacy.

Doug Jacobson has 20 years of experience representing awide range of companies on international trade-related issues. He serves as principal outside international trade counsel to a number of U.S.and non U.S.-based multinational companies that produce medical, electronic,industrial, defense, consumer and aerospace products. His experience includes:. Export Controls and Sanctions. Customs and Imports. Other Trade Matters

Dirk D. Haire practices in the areas of construction law and government contracts, with a focus on federal construction law.Dirk’s federal construction practice includes bid protests and claims litigation involving issues such as constructive changes, delays, accelerations, defective work, differing site conditions, default terminations, past performance evaluations, defective specifications, the Administrative Procedures Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Anti-Kickback Act, the Buy American Act, the Civil False Claims Act, the Miller Act, the Prompt Payment Act, and the Truth In Negotiations Act.  He also regularly counsels federal contractors on issues such as teaming arrangements, small business and set-aside strategy and compliance (8(a) contracting, ANC, NAC, HUBZone, SDVOSB), FAR Business Ethics and Conduct Codes and compliance, DCAA audits and investigations, cost allowability and the Cost Accounting Standards, lobbying restrictions and disclosures, project labor agreements, Davis-Bacon Act compliance, subcontracting plans, best value procurement strategy, and debriefings.  Dirk handles federal protests and litigation in the Boards of Contract Appeals, Court of Federal Claims, General Accountability Office, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, and various U.S. District Courts.Dirk’s private and institutional construction law practice involves representing contractors and owners in a variety of transactional, project administration, labor relations, and litigation matters.  He has handled numerous contract negotiations and litigation involving airports, cruise ship terminals, piers, power plants, bridges, highways, hotels, office buildings, condominiums, and schools.  Dirk is regularly involved with a variety of private and quasi-private project delivery and contracting methods, including design-build, construction management, EPC, firm fixed price, cost-plus, PPP, and various hybrids thereof.In the industry, Dirk serves on the Executive Board of AGC of America and the Board of Directors of Maryland AGC.  He also currently serves as chair of both the AGC of America FAR Committee and Service and Supply Council.  Chambers USA has ranked Dirk as a leading lawyer in construction law the past three years, most recently describing him in their 2009 Guide as “an excellent communicator with exceptional business understanding.”

Desiree Charpentier works for Healthcare Legal Solutions (“HLS”) which is a collections firm that recovers problematic third party payer medical claims for hospitals and health systems. She manages the appeals process for case management and denial management departments.  She works on health care institutional problematic medical claims from governmental, state, federal, insurance and institutional payers. She represents institutional clients, not private individuals.

Denis C. Mitchell is an experienced trial attorney and focuses his practice on representing individuals and families who have suffered life-altering injuries or who have lost love ones. He has obtained numerous multi-million dollar recoveries for his clients and has tried cases before multiple state and federal courts in the region.  Mr. Mitchell's fellow plaintiffs’ lawyers recognized him as D.C.’s Trial Lawyer of the Year in 2014.  He has also been recognized by Best Lawyers®, SuperLawyers®, Washingtonian Magazine®, and Bethesda Magazine® as a leading practitioner in medical negligence and/or personal injury since 2011.. Mr. Mitchell has held leadership positions in several organizations, including President of the Trial Lawyers Association of Metropolitan Washington, D.C. and Chair of the D.C. Bar Tort Law Section. He has written for quarterly publications and made presentations on important civil cases handed down by state and federal courts in the District of Columbia.  His also served for more than a decade as an Adjunct Professor in Trial Advocacy at the Georgetown University Law Center.. Mr. Mitchell became fluent in Spanish after spending a year teaching and studying in the Economics Department at the University of Navarre in Pamplona, Spain.

David E. Haynes, The Cochran Firm, D.C.’s managing partner has been representing clients throughout Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia since the office’s founding. He has significant experience handling cases involving commercial vehicle and trucking collisions, gas explosions, carbon monoxide poisoning, drowning, fires, inadequate security, medical malpractice, train collisions, product liability, and police misconduct, among others. David has handled dozens of cases involving wrongful death, paralysis, loss of limb, loss of sight, brain injury, and other very serious injuries, often against large corporations or municipalities, securing some of the largest verdicts and settlements of their kind. See examples of case results here.. David was named a Super Lawyer for 2013, 2014, and 2015 in Personal Injury Lawyers in Washington DC. Only up to 5 percent of D.C. attorneys are selected as Super Lawyers. The selection process involves an in-depth, measurable process that includes peer nominations by seasoned attorneys followed by detailed evaluations that are matched against third-party research. Each candidate is evaluated on 12 indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement. In 2015 he was named to the Best Lawyers in America in Washington, D.C. for Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice.. As lead counsel, David has obtained numerous multimillion dollar verdicts and settlements for his clients. Virginia Lawyer’s Weekly recognized attorney Haynes in 2006 after he achieved one of the largest verdicts in Virginia that year, which was upheld on appeal and collected. He was recognized in 2012 by the same publication for securing two of the ten largest settlements in all of Virginia that year, both of which were wrongful death cases.. He has also been appointed by various Courts to leadership positions in complex injury litigation, including:. David has lectured at multiple legal conferences to other lawyers, including the National Trial Lawyers Summit and Mass Torts Made Perfect. He has been interviewed or quoted by numerous national and local news outlets, including NBC National News and The Wall Street Journal. David is often called upon to comment on legal issues of the day and he is a regular contributor on the Ring of Fire radio and TV show.. Active in the community, David is a member of the Board of Directors of the Abramson Scholarship Foundation, a not-for-profit charitable organization that provides scholarships for disadvantaged high school graduates going on to college and fellowships for law school graduates who accept non-profit public interest positions.

Dave Scher affords The Employment Law Group's clients the benefit of over fourteen years of diverse legal experience.  Mr. Scher also serves The Employment Law Group's clients by providing them with unparalleled electronic discovery expertise and a strong background in complex litigation.. A graduate of Cornell University and Fordham Law School, Mr. Scher began his career in New York and New Jersey practicing in the field of corporate commercial litigation.  He then worked as in-house counsel for several major corporations, including Sony Electronics, Pearson PLC and USWeb, where he specialized in Silicon Valley, California during the high point of the Internet boom in technology transactions, intellectual property and commercial law.  In 2003 Mr. Scher combined his legal and technical expertise to work as a legal consultant for Kroll On Track, providing electronic discovery consulting, services and support to top 200 law firms in Washington, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh.. During his career, Mr. Scher has negotiated multi million dollar alliance and joint venture transactions, settled numerous cases with minimal impact to his clients, managed an eight person in-house law department, and developed the first licensing agreements for the Sony VAIO and the first hosting and application service agreements for USWeb.  Over the past two years with The Employment Law Group, Mr. Scher developed and drafted appeals in immigration matters that resulted in the invalidation of regulations potentially affecting hundreds of thousands of immigrants.  Mr. Scher has also guided the electronic discovery process in several employment cases, and in one case won an adverse jury instruction sanction that resulted in the firm's success in the case.  Mr. Scher is also engaged in several employment and whistleblower cases and has successfully defeated numerous dispositive motions.. Mr. Scher has been admitted to the bars in New Jersey, New York and California, and he is presently admitted to practice in Virginia and the District of Columbia.  In sum, Mr. Scher is known for his ability to step into any case and do what needs to be done for his clients.

Daniel L. Braverman is the founding attorney of Braver Law PLLC, where he provides nationwide representation for individuals injured due to negligence or misconduct. He has successfully handled over 1,000 cases, achieving over $100 million in recoveries for clients in significant matters, including cases related to Roundup, asbestos exposure, and Mesothelioma. Daniel’s legal career is driven by a commitment to advocate for those who face powerful adversaries. His formative legal experiences at Harvard Law School, particularly with the Harvard Prison Legal Assistance Project, shaped his approach to offer zealous, determined, and empathetic legal representation to all his clients.

Criminal defense attorney Edwin Palacio represents people facing misdemeanor and felony criminal matters in Washington D.C. and the Commonwealth of Virginia.. Mr. Palacio attended Florida International University for undergraduate school, earning a Political Science Degree. Mr. Palacio attended the Unviersity of South Carolina School of Law for his J.D.. Mr. Palacio is admitted to practice law in Washington D.C., South Carolina, and Virginia. Mr.. Palacio began his legal career in 2018 as an Assistant Public Defender. Later working as a Removal Defense Attorney for a non-profit in Virginia. Representing clients facing removal proceedings before the Executive Office for Immigration Review. In 2022, Mr. Palacio founded Palacio Law, PLLC. He is fluent in Spanish.. Areas of PracticeCriminal DefenseImmigration - Special Immigrant Juvenile Visa (Virginia State Court - Predicate Order)

Bryant counsels many of the world’s largest insurers concerning their most troublesome and complex first-party property, business income, builder's risk, inland marine, and excess indemnity claims. He also defends clients in high-value appraisals, bad faith, and liability claims.. Representing insurers in a wide array of sophisticated property insurance coverage matters, Bryant was at the forefront of decisions concerning business interruption claims for COVID-19 losses.. With extensive experience in all phases of litigation, Bryant has argued numerous cases to verdict before federal and state juries and has delivered arguments before several courts of appeal.. Prior to joining Zelle, Bryant served as a law clerk for the Honorable Stuart R. Berger of the Maryland Court of Special Appeals. Thereafter, he practiced at a regional firm in Baltimore, Maryland, where he tried insurance coverage and general liability cases across Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia.

Attorney Patrick Lyons is an associate at Ashcraft & Gerel, where he focuses his practice on defective product claims. He is proud to be a dependable and compassionate advocate for his clients who have suffered injuries at the hands of manufacturers of defective products.Patrick earned his B.A. from Tulane University and his J.D. from Mississippi College School of Law. While in law school, Mr. Lyons participated in the moot court and mock trial teams, advancing to the finals or semifinals in most competitions he particpated in. He was inducted into the Order of Barristers, a national honor society, during his last year in law school. Before joining Ashcraft & Gerel, Mr. Lyons completed clerkships with the D.C. Attorney General’s Office, a U.S. Attorney’s office, a district attorney’s office, and a private law firm.

Attorney James F. Green has nearly 40 years of litigation experience under his belt. He has argued before the U.S. Supreme Court and helped shape Ashcraft & Gerel into the exceptional national practice that it is today. He has proudly obtained hundreds of positive verdicts and settlements for his clients and has earned a reputation for integrity and professionalism for himself. He is motivated by a genuine desire to help change clients’ lives for the better.Mr. Green has been appointed to multi-district litigation committees by various federal court judges to handle complex product liability cases for prescription drugs such as Zyprexa, Fosamax, and Rezulin. He holds a B.A. from St. Anselm College and a J.D. from Suffolk University. Mr. Green is admitted to practice in the District of Columbia, Massachusetts, Virginia, and before the U.S. Supreme Court.

At the law office of Joel W. Anders, we have been representing individuals in Washington, D.C. and the surrounding Maryland communities for over three decades. Placing high value on integrity, quality and customer service, we strive to truly understand our clients' concerns and reach positive outcomes that help them achieve their goals. We concentrate our practice on handling legal issues in several areas, including family law, criminal defense, probate and others. SEASONED LITIGATOR ON YOUR SIDE Our firm's founding attorney, Joel W. Anders, has 39 years of experience as a trial lawyer. During this time, he has developed a detailed understanding of how the legal system operates, which enables him to effectively and efficiently guide cases through the legal process. Attorney Anders has the ability to quickly determine when a client can best be served by settlement negotiation, a generally more conservative and cost-effective method of dispute resolution. However, when a case demands a courtroom trial, such as a criminal case, our lawyer is prepared to draw on his extensive litigation experience to fight on behalf of our clients. Either way, our firm believes aggressive advocacy is key to giving clients the opportunity to make critical decisions on their own terms.

As a Senior Associate at the Federal Practice Group, Sarah concentrates her practice in federal employment and labor law, including claims of age, gender, race, disability, national origin, and color discrimination, failure to accommodate, hostile work environment harassment and sexual harassment, and retaliation.. Prior to joining the Federal Practice Group, Sarah served as an associate and a law clerk for two federal employment law firms in Washington, D.C. There she represented federal managers, employees, and contractors litigating Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) complaints and U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) appeals, facing adverse and/or disciplinary actions, and during all stages of the security clearance process. Additionally, she has valuable experience in representing clients during alternative dispute resolution, mediation, and settlement conferences.. Sarah received her juris doctorate from the Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law. While pursuing her law degree, she represented local residents as a D.C.-certified student-attorney before the D.C. Superior Court in family law matters. Sarah was also a member and editor of the Health Law and Policy Journal during her law school career.. Sarah holds a bachelor of science in Economics from Drexel University where she graduated magna cum laude. She is barred in both Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C., and she is an active member in the American Bar Association.

As a partner at Simeone & Miller, LLP, Washington, D.C. attorney Thomas J. Simeone provides legal representation to injury victims. He is licensed to practice law in Maryland, the District of Columbia and Virginia, and has over 20 years of legal experience. Attorney Simeone is a graduate of Syracuse University and the Columbia University School of Law. He is a Justice Fellow at the American Academy of Medical Experts and a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. Contact his firm today and get a no-charge consultation.   Office:

As a military spouse, I am passionate about helping service members and experienced in a wide array of administrative law issues challenging the action of various agencies at the agency level and in federal court, including courts of appeal.  Working for a cloud-based law firm, I enjoy the flexibility of taking on a limited number of cases, which allows me to fully devote adequate attention to each client, while keeping my rates reasonable.. Despite the D.C. office address, I live in Southern California near Camp Pendleton.  When not working on legal issues, I also teach SUP Yoga and am kept busy with my full time job of being a Mom to two rambunctious little boys!

As a bilingual attorney, fluent in English and Spanish, Isabel brings a unique skillset to the federal labor and employment practice group at the Federal Practice Group, where she is an Associate. At the firm, she represents federal employees with discrimination and retaliation claims as well as appeals to wrongful personnel actions.. Prior to joining the Federal Practice Group, Isabel worked for two other Washington, D.C. law firms, first as a law clerk and later as an associate. There she worked on cases related to the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the D.C. Human Rights Act, the D.C. Wage Payment and Collection Law, and the D.C. Minimum Wage Act.. Before obtaining her juris doctorate at New York Law School, Isabel interned at the National Center for Refugee & Immigrant Children in Arlington, Va., where she helped Spanish-speaking immigrant children with a variety of legal matters. She also served as a judicial intern for a New York State Supreme Court judge in New York and as a summer intern for another Washington, D.C. law firm, where she worked on immigration, criminal, tort, and corporate law cases. While attending law school, she assisted unemployed workers seeking unemployment benefits by serving as a student representative for the Unemployment Action Center in New York.

Armen Kharazian specializes in international criminal law, export control and compliance, and white collar defense, with a focus on FCPA (Foreign Corrupt Practices Act) and money laundering offenses. He also practices business contracts and immigration law.. Prior to establishing his law practice, Armen served as a Law Fellow at the U.S. Department of Energy Office of the Assistant General Counsel for Environment (2017), where he specialized on issues related to the Atomic Energy Act, and nuclear contamination-related litigation. He also served as an Honors Law Clerk at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Regional Enforcement (2014), focusing on CERCLA/Superfund enforcement.. He is a member of the District of Columbia Bar, and is also admitted for practice in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. He serves as a Member of the Board of Directors, Federal Bar Association DC Chapter since 2017. In 2019, Mr. Kharazian completed the Trial Advocacy program of the National Institute for Trial Advocacy (NITA), and received a NITA Advocate designation.. Mr. Kharazian obtained his JD from UDC David A. Clarke School of Law. He has an MA in Security Studies from Georgetown University (US National Security Policy), and BA in Arab Studies (summa cum lause) from Yerevan State University in Armenia. He is fluent in Armenian and Russian, and has a working knowledge of Arabic.

Anita Mazumdar Chambers is a principal at The Employment Law Group® law firm, where she primarily focuses on matters of discrimination and retaliation. She has extensive experience in conducting corporate investigations to identify and resolve issues before needing to resort to legal action. Ms. Chambers also works in whistleblower protection, severance negotiations, and employee counseling.. Since starting with TELG in 2012, Ms. Chambers has worked with clients in industries ranging from law enforcement and other government agencies to healthcare and pharmaceutical services. She recently won $2.4 million in damages for a client who was fired after raising concerns about alleged discrimination and illegal marketing tactics at a major pharmaceuticals company.. Ms. Chambers has served as lead litigator in jurisdictions across the country, developing a special interest in cases of gender discrimination and retaliation in violation of the federal False Claims Act. In addition to her work in federal district courts, she routinely litigates matters before the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Merit Systems Protection Board.. “My hope is that our work creates a better workplace for people,” Ms. Chambers says. “I love being a part of the mission to push the law forward for employees.”. Ms. Chambers also advocates for employee rights before possible violations necessitate legal action. Companies often ask her to conduct compliance investigations to root out any problems in their own investigative structure and to help evaluate the validity of claims, such as sexual harassment, in order to provide proper resolution. She has been praised for her quick turnaround and thorough reports.. Within TELG, Ms. Chambers manages the evaluation team and legal fellows. She also trains and mentors the firm’s law clerks on legal and trial strategy, organizational skills, and effective case management. She often checks in with clerks to help them balance their workloads and manage deadlines. Ms. Chambers is also heavily involved in drafting protocols and policies for TELG, including protocols for the evaluation process and for preparing clients for depositions.. Her clear and simple way of explaining things is not only helpful for the people she mentors but also for clients. Ms. Chambers makes a note of telling clients what they can expect during the legal process — even down to the little details of where to sit and who will be in a room — to help ease their anxiety. Her empathy and compassion have led clients to stay in touch long after their cases are over and have even prompted some clients to say that she seems to know what they’re thinking before they even say it.. “No one else is going to advocate for clients as strongly as we do,” Ms. Chambers says. “I never lose sight of the fact that this is one of the most devastating times of our clients’ lives, and I use our firm’s years of experience and resources to go head-to-head for them and do everything possible to get a good outcome.”. Before joining the firm, Ms. Chambers worked for an intellectual property litigation firm and was part of the trial team for a multimillion-dollar patent infringement case before the U.S. International Trade Commission.. Ms. Chambers has been recognized by Super Lawyers as a Rising Star, an honor granted to only 2.5% of attorneys in each state. In 2023, she was also named to Lawdragon’s list of the top 500 plaintiff-side employment lawyers in the United States and recognized in The Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch. One of Ms. Chambers’ cases, Ivie v. Astrazeneca Pharmaceuticals, LP, was named a Top 50 Labor & Employment Verdict in the U.S.. Ms. Chambers is currently a member of the Metropolitan Washington Employment Lawyers Association, the Hispanic National Bar Association, and the Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics. She is admitted to practice in Virginia, D.C., and various federal courts.. Ms. Chambers received her undergraduate degree from the University of Virginia, where she held numerous leadership roles in Latinx organizations. Her college experience focused on building communities and representing minorities and later pushed her to become an advocate. She received her law degree from The George Washington University Law School.. Ms. Chambers was born and raised in the D.C./northern Virginia area and is happy to raise her two kids there as well. Both of her children attend the very same preschool she attended, for which she now sits on the board, assisting with fundraising and administrative duties.. Ms. Chambers and her husband are in the process of remodeling their home and learning a lot about landscaping. As a result, their family, including their dog Abby, spends many hours outdoors. Ms. Chambers especially enjoys gardening and teaching her sons about how plants such as strawberries and hydrangeas grow.