Bryanna Fissori, J.D.
Bryanna is a legal writer at Juris Digital with nearly two decades of content writing and research experience. She is also a professional boxer and MMA fighter who trains and coaches in Denver, Colorado. Writing and fighting may seem like a strange combination, but both speak to her determination and work ethic. Bryanna was born and raised on a dairy farm in Northern California but spent many of her adult years living on the island of Oahu. She has a bachelor’s degree in Agriculture Business and loves peanut butter and jelly.
Lennée Mozia, J.D.
Lennée Mozia is a Colorado-licensed attorney in the Denver metropolitan area. She received her bachelor’s degree in Literature from Duke University and she graduated from Washington University in St. Louis School of Law. Lennée loves writing, researching, and sharing what she has learned with others. She has a background in several areas of the law and a love of foreign languages. Good food, good art, good laughs, and loved ones make Lennée happy.
Jennifer Edelson, J.D.
Jennifer graduated from the University of Minnesota with a B.F.A. in fine arts and a J.D. from the Mitchell Hamline School of Law. After graduating at the top of her law school class, Jennifer clerked for the Honorable Judge Lawrence Agerter in Minnesota’s 14th district. Following a two-year stint writing court opinions and mediating small claims court disputes, she moved on to teach legal research and writing at the University of Minnesota Law School and into employment and privacy law practice for a boutique law firm in Minneapolis. Jennifer quit practicing law to pursue art and writing full time after a battle with MS and has since authored several award-winning young adult novels and short stories. She lives in New Mexico and, when she’s not writing, enjoys exploring all the culture, food, history, geology, art, and hiking the state has to offer. Indulge her interests in Albert Camus, rockhounding, or UFOs, and she’ll be your lifelong best friend.
Shaneequa Parker, Esq., MPA, MSW, CDP/CDE
Shaneequa is a New York-based attorney with over 15 years of experience in the nonprofit and legal fields. She serves as the Vice President of Compliance and Legal Affairs for a New York City-based nonprofit organization. Shaneequa is a graduate of CUNY School of Law (JD), John Jay College (MPA), and Hunter College's Silberman School of Social Work (MSW). She is also a Certified Diversity Executive/Professional (CDE/CDP). Shaneequa enjoys exploring new restaurants, watching true crime shows, and listening to 90s hip-hop in her free time.
Kristen Ottomanelli, J.D.
Kristen Ottomanelli is a New Jersey-based attorney licensed in New Jersey and New York. She received her J.D. from New York Law School and her bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Wiliam Paterson University. Kristen currently practices in healthcare provider collections, workers’ compensation, and general litigation. Prior to joining her current firm, she practiced criminal defense. Kristen enjoys writing, being outdoors, and spending time with her husband, identical twin boys, and German Shepherd.
Taylor Bradley, J.D.
Taylor is an Iowa-licensed attorney. She earned her B.A. in Political Science and History summa cum laude from Iowa State University and her J.D. with High Distinction from the University of Iowa College of Law. In law school, Taylor spent her time working on articles for the Iowa Law Review and working with clients in the immigration and domestic violence legal clinics. After law school, Taylor clerked for the Iowa Supreme Court, where she spent two years learning about many different areas of the law and finding something fascinating in (almost) every one. She then practiced business immigration law before turning her focus to legal writing. Taylor loves her cats, music, exploring nature, and embracing her nerdy side by playing tabletop roleplaying games like Dungeons and Dragons.
Sabina Veneziano, J.D.
Sabina is a Nevada-based Legal Content Writer at Juris Digital. She graduated from Georgetown University Law Center with a J.D. and New York University School of Law with an LL.M. She is a New York-licensed attorney. In her free time, Sabina enjoys reading, writing, and spending time with her family.
Jenni Thompson, J.D.
Jenni helped shape many of the laws and systems used today to respond to child abductions in the United States. She led the legislative effort to establish California’s Amber Alert law, worked with members of Congress to draft the federal AMBER Alert legislation, and spearheaded the “Amber Alert Now” campaign that helped bring statewide Amber Alert plans to the remaining 36 states without one. Jenni is a subject matter expert on child abduction issues and has provided training at national and international conferences. She also served as a consultant to the Uniform Law Commission during the development of the Uniform Child Abduction Prevention Act. Jenni lives in Northern California with her dog, Joey, and enjoys woodworking in her spare time.
Marie Lambert, PhD
Marie Lambert is an NYC-based legal content writer at Juris Digital. Over the past decade, she developed her craft as a professional writer and researcher across academia, publishing, and legal marketing. A graduate of Amherst College, she received her PhD from Cornell University and today resides in Brooklyn, New York.
Erin De Santiago, B.S. in Criminal Justice, Certified Paralegal
Erin De Santiago has an associate degree in Paralegal Studies, a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, and she also obtained her Certified Paralegal designation. Erin spent over a decade working in the insurance defense industry, handling high-exposure breach of contract and personal injury claims. She also has over a decade of experience in marketing, social media management, and content creation for international tourism brands. Today, Erin uses the knowledge gained in both industries to create legal marketing materials, SEO-optimized blog posts, and website landing pages for law firms around the country.
Cory Grant, J.D.
Cory, a content editor here at Juris Digital, is a former litigator who now serves as general counsel for an education company. He graduated from Tulane University Law School in 2013 and passed the Louisiana bar exam in the same year. Cory now splits his time between New Orleans and Colorado and spends his time golfing, hiking, and playing pub trivia.
Monique Jackson-Fitzgerald, J.D.
Monique Jackson-Fitzgerald is a legal content editor with a background in litigation, compliance, and strategic communications. A licensed California attorney, now living in Denver, CO, she practiced law before transitioning to legal writing and editorial work full time. Outside of work, she enjoys painting and taking road trips with her husband and their dog, Soke.
Michael Lichtmacher, M.B.A., J.D.
Michael is a Texas-licensed attorney practicing in the areas of business, real estate, and estate planning law. He currently holds a J.D. from St. Mary's University School of Law, an M.B.A. from Ohio University, and a B.A. from Syracuse University. During law school, Michael spent two years with the St. Mary's Law Journal as a staff writer and Senior Associate Editor. These roles afforded him the opportunity to hone his writing skills and ultimately have his student comment be selected for publication in Volume 50 of the Law Journal. Prior to making a career change to the law, Michael spent nearly 20 years in the financial services industry, serving in a number of business and operational roles. Today, Michael runs a private law practice counseling individuals and businesses. In his free time, you will find Michael and his wife hanging out at local ice rinks watching their two sons play travel hockey.
Veronica Lacasa DeNunzio, J.D.
Veronica is a Florida-licensed attorney with experience spanning civil litigation, appellate work, and in-house counsel at a property insurance company. A graduate of St. Thomas University School of Law, she has drafted motions, memoranda, and pleadings across personal injury, wrongful death, insurance, and regulatory matters. Bilingual in English and Spanish, Veronica now brings her legal research and writing skills to a legal marketing firm.
Perri al-Rahim, J.D.
Perri is a New York-licensed attorney and legal content writer who combines legal expertise with a passion for clear, compelling communication. She earned her J.D. from The George Washington University Law School and graduated valedictorian from the University of Houston. After practicing law and working extensively in legal writing and content strategy, Perri founded a legal English company in Europe, teaching plain English communication skills to non-native attorneys and helping legal professionals make complex ideas easier to understand. A lifelong lover of languages and cultures, Perri speaks five languages (English, Italian, French, Spanish, and Arabic) and has lived in the United States, Europe, and the Middle East. When she’s not writing, she enjoys exploring new places, discovering great food and coffee, and finding the stories that connect people across cultures.
Brandy Abalos, J.D.
Brandy is an Ohio-licensed attorney and legal content writer at Juris Digital. She earned her J.D. from the University of Arkansas School of Law and has practiced across a wide range of areas, including personal injury, family law, criminal defense, wills and estates, and employment law. Brandy also holds an undergraduate degree in Communications, which she used early in her career to write for small-town newspapers and national magazines alike. She now combines her legal background with her writing experience to create content for law firms across the country. In her free time, Brandy enjoys listening to audiobooks, especially autobiographies, and spending time with her three children and two corgis, who leave a trail of pixie dust (aka fur) wherever they go.
Carmel Gabrial, J.D.
Carmel is a legal content writer at Juris Digital. She is a California-based communications specialist who has worked in the legal services, marketing, and public relations industries. She earned a B.A. in Communications from Chapman University in Orange, California, and a J.D. from the William S. Richardson School of Law in Honolulu, Hawaii. Carmel’s areas of expertise include legal research, web marketing content creation, nonfiction and creative writing, copy editing, search engine optimization, and AI governance. She has nearly 10 years of experience writing legal marketing content for attorneys across the United States. When not writing, Carmel enjoys the outdoors and exploring local and national parks with her family.
