The Stories

Below you can find the interviews and stories of lawyers, law firms, judges, associations and other legal professionals. Do you have a story to tell? Contact us today.

Attorney Feature

Paola Parra Harris: Rooted in Compassion and Strength

by Susan Cushing

May 18, 2026

Lady Liberty stands poised in New York Harbor, her torch lifted in quiet promise—an enduring symbol of hope, opportunity, and...

Attorney Feature

Hannah Anderson: Leading JWLA with Authenticity

by Vivian Hood

May 18, 2026

A self-described extrovert, Hannah Anderson has never been one to sit on the sidelines. Since joining the Jacksonville Women Lawyers Association...

Attorney Feature

Law in Motion: The Coast Guard JAG Program

by Susan Cushing

April 22, 2026

After graduating from law school, Jordan Martin did what many young attorneys are trained to do – he followed the...

Attorney Feature

Marcela Mercado: Finding Her Way Without a Map

by Susan Cushing

March 30, 2026

“I didn’t grow up knowing lawyers,” attorney Marcela Mercado says. “I grew up knowing work.” A strong willed, determined, and gifted...

Attorney Feature

Darbie Tamsett: Building Legacies

by Caitlin Keniston

March 30, 2026

For Darbie Tamsett, the practice of law is both legacy and innovation. Raised in a family deeply rooted in entrepreneurship...

Paola Parra Harris: Rooted in Compassion and Strength

Lady Liberty stands poised in New York Harbor, her torch lifted in quiet promise—an enduring symbol of hope, opportunity, and

Hannah Anderson: Leading JWLA with Authenticity

A self-described extrovert, Hannah Anderson has never been one to sit on the sidelines. Since joining the Jacksonville Women Lawyers Association

Law in Motion: The Coast Guard JAG Program

After graduating from law school, Jordan Martin did what many young attorneys are trained to do – he followed the

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Law Firm Stories

Cobb & Gonzalez: Focused on Growth & Expansion

Cobb & Gonzalez, P.A. has never been a firm content to stand still. From its earliest days, the Florida-based practice

Bryson Harris Suciu DeMay: The Game Changers

A nationally respected consumer attorney, Dan Bryson has spent decades giving individuals a real voice against corporate America. Now, his

The Work Justice Firm: Justice Begins at Work

Walk into The Work Justice Firm on any given day and the first thing you notice may not be the

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Legal Community

Campbell Law Launches Veterans Legal Clinic

Campbell University School of Law adjunct professor Sebastian Kielmanovich approached Dean J. Rich Leonard a few years ago with an

HPU Kenneth F. Kahn School of Law Moves into Elegant New Building

The Kenneth F. Kahn School of Law at High Point University moved into its permanent home in August 2025, welcoming

‘We’re The Bugatti of Bourbons’ Mystic Distillery Rides Wave of Handcrafted Bourbon’s Popularity

Home Category Child Category “Jaguar and BMW are for the masses. We are the Bugatti of bourbons,” said Durham lawyer

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From the Bench

Presiding Judge Lori Bustamante on Project S.A.F.E.

The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) presented Judge Lori Bustamante of the Superior Court of Arizona

NC Supreme Court Associate Justice Allison Riggs: ‘You Can’t Change the Rules of an Election After the Election’

On May 5, 2025, U.S. Chief District Judge Richard Meyer ordered the NC State Board of Elections to certify Democrat

Judge Ashleigh Parker: Being Present

“My heart and passion are in the courtroom. It’s where I feel as though I touch the families and the

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The Ivory Tower

Student Spotlight: Morgan N. Miner

Morgan N. Miner is a Juris Doctor candidate at Jacksonville University College of Law. She is on track to graduate

Melissa Essary: ‘I Believe in Self-Determination’

Melissa Essary was teaching employment law at Baylor University School of Law in 1991 while Anita Hill was testifying at

Randi Alt: Building Something to Last

Each year, Jacksonville University recognizes a graduate student for their exceptional achievements and leadership. This year, they honored 3L Randi

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Attorney Q&As

Stacy Thomas: The True Measure of Success

AALM: What attracted you to the practice of law? And to your practice in particular? ST: As a kid, it

Ariel R. Spires: Diving Into the Intricacies

Ariel R. Spires is an attorney with Cobb & Gonzalez P.A. She is board certified in condominium and planned land

Christine Dunn: Fighting for Long-Lasting Changes

Attorney at Law Magazine sat down with Christine Dunn of Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight to discuss her career and her

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The Stories

Paola Parra Harris: Rooted in Compassion and Strength

Hannah Anderson: Leading JWLA with Authenticity

Law in Motion: The Coast Guard JAG Program

Marcela Mercado: Finding Her Way Without a Map

Darbie Tamsett: Building Legacies

Attorney Stories

Paola Parra Harris: Rooted in Compassion and Strength

Hannah Anderson: Leading JWLA with Authenticity

Law in Motion: The Coast Guard JAG Program

Law Firm Stories

Cobb & Gonzalez: Focused on Growth & Expansion

Bryson Harris Suciu DeMay: The Game Changers

The Work Justice Firm: Justice Begins at Work

Legal Community

Campbell Law Launches Veterans Legal Clinic

HPU Kenneth F. Kahn School of Law Moves into Elegant New Building

‘We’re The Bugatti of Bourbons’ Mystic Distillery Rides Wave of Handcrafted Bourbon’s Popularity

From the Bench

Presiding Judge Lori Bustamante on Project S.A.F.E.

NC Supreme Court Associate Justice Allison Riggs: ‘You Can’t Change the Rules of an Election After the Election’

Judge Ashleigh Parker: Being Present

The Ivory Tower

Student Spotlight: Morgan N. Miner

Melissa Essary: ‘I Believe in Self-Determination’

Randi Alt: Building Something to Last

Attorney Q&As

Stacy Thomas: The True Measure of Success

Ariel R. Spires: Diving Into the Intricacies

Christine Dunn: Fighting for Long-Lasting Changes

Legal Vendor Stories

ADRsource: A Return to Traditional Excellence

Josh Shilts on His Next Chapter

Steven Gard: From Trial Lawyer to Trusted Neutral