Monique is a civil litigation attorney at Berger Kahn specializing in personal injury, civil rights, employment, and education law.

Monique has a longstanding history committed to doing pro bono and public interest work serving underrepresented communities.

Litigating cases before state courts, federal courts and administrative agencies, Monique has secured millions of dollars for clients facing discrimination and abuse.

Vanessa is the founder and principal attorney at Family Law House. Born and raised in Oxnard, CA, Vanessa has dedicated herself to helping families find a happy future. As a mother herself, she hopes to provide her services to as many couples and parents as she can possibly reach. Vanessa has over 15 years of experience in Family Law and is fluent in Spanish, receiving her Interpreter's Degree from CSU Northridge.

Karen earned her J.D. from California Western School of Law.  She is the co-owner of Clunen and Oakman Law, LLP and practices criminal defense and family law.  Additionally, Ms. Oakman is a senior adjunct professor at California Lutheran University, on the Board of the Ventura County Family Bar, CoChair of Communications for a local PTA, Auditor for differen local PTA, and Legal Director of the Conejo Free Clinic. In 2019, she was awarded WLVC’s Holly Spevak Award for her community service and in 2023 she was awarded the Ben Nordman Award from the Ventura County Bar Association.

With more than 30 years of litigation experience, Ms. Friedman is a tenacious civil trial attorney specializing in personal Injury, employment law, and business litigation.

Ms. Friedman is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), a prestigious invitation-only organization for attorneys who have tried a minimum of ten civil jury trials to conclusion as lead counsel. Nationally, women comprise approximately 10% of ABOTA membership, and she is the only female member based in Ventura County.

Jodi is the Managing Attorney - Professional Services for the Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, overseeing the Family and Civil Self-Help Centers, Family Court Services, and the Children's Waiting Room. In 2006, she started her career with the Ventura Superior Court as an attorney in the Family Law Facilitator’s Office and then in 2009 she was promoted to the Supervising Attorney position for the Civil Self-Help Center and coordinator for the Homeless Court Program. Additionally, Jodi was recently appointed as a Commissioner to the California State Bar's Legal Services Trust Fund Commission, highlighting her commitment to legal services. Her experience is complemented by previous positions as a staff attorney at the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles' Family Law Unit, AmeriCorps Attorney with the Legal Aid Society of Hawaii, and Director of the legal services program at the Coalition for Family Harmony in Oxnard. In 2015, Jodi was awarded WLVC’s Holly Spevak Award for her work with the Self-Help Centers and Homeless Court.

Dien, an attorney with The Alvarez Firm, is an experienced litigator with more than two decades of trial experience.  His current practice is primarily focused on probate, trust, conservatorships, and elder abuse litigation.  He represents beneficiaries, trustees, executors, conservators, and professional fiduciaries.

‍Dien has a longstanding passion for serving Ventura County. He previously served on the Board of Directors of the Ventura County Legal Aid from 2012-2023. He is the former President of the Ventura County Bar Association. During his tenure as President, Dien helped establish the Ventura County Diversity Bar Alliance. In 2012, he was honored to receive the Access to Justice Award from the Education Foundation of the VC MABA. Dien is also the founder and former President of the Ventura County Asian American Bar Association. Similarly, Dien served on the organizing committee of the National Conference of Vietnamese American Attorneys. Dien is a proud graduate of the State Bar’s Access & Fairness Leadership Academy.

Ted is a senior deputy district attorney, who has been assigned to very serious trials pertaining to domestic violence, elderly abuse, sexual assault and human trafficking. In these cases, he has given a voice to countless victims and brought about meaningful change in our community.

He spends his free time volunteering with victim advocacy groups, teaching fifth-graders about the justice system and is a devoted father to his two young children.