OCWLA Featured Members

Company Name: Collins + Collins, LLP.

Recent Professional Accomplishment: I have reached the one-year mark in practicing law! I recently settled a case in under three months after being brought in.

Fun Fact About Me: My father is a (fraternal) twin, and I am an identical twin too. (Something must have been in the water in that small town, Indiana!)

Philanthropic Interests: Pro bono services; veterans assistance.

What is your favorite part about OCWLA?: MCLE's and Networking!

Is there anything else you'd like the OCWLA Members to know about you?: I am a first-generation attorney who is passionate about ethical lawyering and achieving just results. I am the proud daughter of military veteran parents (and grandparents). Born and raised in the Midwest, I bring my Midwestern work ethic and politeness to my practice of law. Licensed to practice in California and Nevada, I work as an associate attorney specializing in civil and complex litigation. I handle all aspects of the civil litigation cycle, including (but not limited to) drafting pleadings, engaging in discovery and motion work, and communicating directly with clients and insurance adjusters, with the help of my team. I also handle cases on both sides of the isle--plaintiff and defense cases, which affords me a well-rounded perspective.

Practice Area: Civil litigation; transactional

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• LinkedIn

Company Name: Forootan Law

Recent Professional Accomplishment:  Chapman Dale E. Fowler School of Law - Golden Gavel Quarterfinalist (1L Oral Argument Competition)

Fun Fact About Me: Farsi was my first language.

Philanthropic Interests: Education for women in Afghanistan.

What is your favorite part about OCWLA?: Networking, support and awareness for women in the legal profession.

Is there anything else you'd like the OCWLA Members to know about you?: I graduated from the University of California Merced in 2021, with a bachelor's degree in political science and a minor in psychology. Throughout my undergraduate career I was fortunate enough to participate in the Merced Pre-Law Society, Phi Alpha Delta Pre-Law Fraternity, organize fundraising and volunteer for the Merced Center of Visual Enhancement, and work closely with the political science department to evaluate and grade upper division course work. I am currently a second-year Juris Doctor candidate at Chapman University Dale E. Fowler School of Law. During my first year, I joined the Corporate Law Society, Chapman Women Lawyers Association, I was invited to join the Chapman Law Moot Court Team, and began working as a Law Clerk at Forootan Law. I will be participating in the National Moot Court Competition in November 2023, with the hopes of advancing to the finals in New York City. I will also be working toward obtaining a Business Certification in addition to my Juris Doctor until my anticipated graduation in 2025.

Practice Area: I am pursuing employment litigation. 

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• LinkedIn

Company Name: Veterans Legal Institute

Recent Professional Accomplishment: With the help of the legal community, Veterans Legal Institute, in advance of its 10 year anniversary, recently surpassed serving 10,000 low income and homeless veterans and their families.

Fun Fact About Me: I love involving my two teenage sons in philanthropy.

Philanthropic Interests: I feel strongly about legal civility and justice which is why I serve on the board of the Orange County Women Lawyers Association. I served 6 years as a board member of the Orange County Bar Association and presently co-chair the OCBA Veterans and Military Committee and have served several terms on its audit committee promoting financial transparency.For years I have enjoyed my position on the OCBA Mentorship Committee because I value and want to promote growth of the future leaders of our profession.

What is your favorite part about OCWLA?: Working alongside other female legal minds to create a stronger sense of community and equity in our field.

Practice Area: Public Interest

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• LinkedIn: Antoinette Naddour
• IG: AntoinetteEsquire
• Facebook: Antoinette Naddour

 Company Name: Gartman & Montenegro, A Family Law Firm

 Recent Professional Accomplishment: I have yet to lose a Domestic Violence Trial in the last 4.5 years of   practice.

 Fun Fact About Me: I cracked my chin when I was 6 years old trying to fly on a carpet down a flight of stairs!

 Philanthropic Interests: Helping women and children throughout Orange County. I was an active member   in the Assistance League of Orange but have decided to shift my focus this year toward Women in the Legal   community.

 What is your favorite part about OCWLA?: Mixers, Judges Reception, Networking

 Is there anything else you would like the OCWLA Members to know about you?: I am a Mom to 4 children, Maverick (5), Harrison (4), Colton (3) and Capri (6 months). I finally got my girl and our puzzle is complete.

Practice Area: Family Law

Find me on Instagram! @ocfamilylaw_legalqueen

 Company Name: Orange County District Attorney's Office

 Recent Professional Accomplishment: I created the IPV (interpersonal violence) Task Force in Orange   County to properly address the investigation and potential prosecution of strangulation-related assaults.

 Fun Fact About Me: I am running for Judge in the next election cycle. I love kickboxing, I have 3 children and I   like to bake.

 Philanthropic Interests: Veteran Affairs, Gang Reduction Intervention, Poverty Prevention Project

 What is your favorite part about OCWLA?: Mixers, Wine Events, Judges Reception, Networking!

 Is there anything else you would like the OCWLA Members to know about you?: I have a long history in   the field of sexual assault prosecution and train for CDAA on related issues. I would love to provide any support   or guidance to the membership in this arena as it is where my passion lies.

Practice Area: Criminal Law

Company Name: Minyard Morris

Recent Professional Accomplishment:  I was selected for Best Lawyers One To Watch 2024.

Fun Fact About Me: I am a proud mom to a 4 and 3 year old.

What is your favorite part about OCWLA?: Mixers, Wine Events, Judges Reception, Networking!

  University Name: Western State

  Recent Professional Accomplishment: Finishing my first year of law school and completing a summer clerkship at an immigration litigation firm in Fullerton. 

  Fun Fact About Me: I have a doberman named Storm and taking her to the dog beach is my favorite thing to do.

Philanthropic Interests: Indigenous rights, animal and land conservation

Is there anything else you would like the OCWLA Members to know about you?: Find me on instagram @ashleyaceves!

Company Name: Pagter and Perry Isaacson, APLC

Recent Professional Accomplishment:  Hon. Peter M. Elliott Memorial Award Recipient (12/2022) - This award was established to honor the contributions of Bankruptcy Judge Elliott and to honor those who have served the Orange County community with distinction during their careers; Current Chair for the Ninth Circuit Lawyer Representatives (2022-2023)

Fun Fact About Me: I was named after the son "Misty" by Johnny Mathis

Philanthropic Interests: Access to Justice organizations such as Public Law Center and Veterans Legal Institute; OC Bar Association Community Outreach Committee

Practice Area: Bankruptcy Law

What is Your Favorite Part About OCWLA: MCLE's, Mixers, Networking

Company Name: Isyanova Law PC

Recent Professional Accomplishment: Law Insider e-book contributor

Fun Fact About Me: I have 3 daughters and one super-wrinkly Shar Pei dog

Philanthropic Interests: I am all about helping small businesses grow and succeed!

What is your favorite part about OCWLA?: Mixers, Wine Events, Networking!

Is there anything else you would like the OCWLA Members to know about you?: I recently joined the OCWLA and look forward to meeting all the intelligent, accomplished and fascinating members of this superb organization.

Company Name: Cox, Castle & Nicholson LLP

Recent Professional Accomplishment: I graduated UCI Law in 2022 and became a barred attorney on December 1, 2022!

Fun Fact About Me: I have a rescue terrier-chihuahua mix named Poppins. I collect bow ties for him to wear, and my goal is to have 365 bow ties (one for every day!)

Philanthropic Interests: I am a first-time member of the OCWLA Foundation Board. I volunteered as a scorer at the 2022-2023 high school mock trial competition organized by the Constitutional Rights Foundation Orange County (CRF-OC), an organization I plan to become more involved in.

What is your favorite part about OCWLA?: Networking!

Practice Area: Land Use and Transactional Real Estate