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Now is the time to regain perspective and become strategic to make your vision a reality.

Become the CEO of your firm, your career and your life. Now is the time to face reality, identify exactly where you want to take your practice and map out a course of action to make it happen.

Our Small Business Advisory is a coaching and accountability program delivered quarterly in which we provide the structure and tools necessary for you take a step back and see the “big picture.”

Growth Solutions Team’s Small Business Advisory Program provides you:

Structure to map out your vision, goals and a plan to achieve them

Content designed to further your knowledge and apply it immediately in your role as the leader in your organization

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Private, individual coaching sessions to hold you accountable

Direction on how to leverage your resources

Strategies to seize opportunities and reach your potential

Accountability is your KEY to success!

Growth Solutions Team offers a wide variety of coaching solutions and tools for your practice to establish goals and help you meet them. Contact us today to determine the right solution for your practice. Because your practice is a BIG deal.

Meet the Summer Scholars

Ahmed Jackson

University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law, ’25 English Literature, Loyola University, Maryland

Name of Firm: The Law Offices of Frank F. Daily, P.A.

Share something you’ve learned about the practice of law that you didn’t know before this summer.

I learned that the practice of law is creative. I was exposed to many facets of law that I did not have the opportunity to explore in law school. I have enjoyed my time at The Law Offices of Frank F. Daily, P.A.

What are your career aspirations?

I aspire to make partner, specializing in business law. Do you have any hobbies?

I enjoy coaching lacrosse outside of school.

What is one interesting fact about you?

An interesting fact is that I was born three months early.

Alexsandra Tamayo

University of Maryland, Francis King Carey School of Law, 2L

Bachelor of Science in Sociology, Minor in Communication Studies, Towson University - Summa Cum Laude

Name of Firm: Whiteford, Taylor & Preston

Share something you’ve learned about the practice of law that you didn’t know before this summer.

During this summer, I learned truly how collaborative the practice of law is. Whenever there was an issue that I did not particularly understand, or needed help with- there was always someone who specialized in that practice area that was ready and willing to help. Furthermore, I learned how closely connected the Maryland legal community is.

What are your career aspirations?

I aspire to be a litigator. Although I am not 100% certain of the practice area yet, I am particularly interested in products liability/mass torts, personal injury, labor & employment, and medical malpractice.

Do you have any hobbies?

My hobbies include reading, plant shopping (I own too many plants as it is, yet I continue to purchase more), and trying new foods.

What is one interesting fact about you?

I am a first-generation high school graduate, college graduate, and soon to be law school graduate!

Dustin Lee Baker Koller

University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law, ’24

Environmental Sustainability and Human Ecology with a Minor in Economics and Public Policy, University of Baltimore

Name of Firm: Bowie and Jensen

Share something you’ve learned about the practice of law that you didn’t know before this summer.

While at Bowie and Jensen my biggest takeaway, other than the substantial litigation and transactional experience I gained, has been looking at the field of law as a service industry and that being a successful attorney not only requires superior knowledge of the law, but also exceptional client service.

What are your career aspirations?

I aspire to provide legal services to underserved clients and communities.

Do you have any hobbies?

My hobbies include cooking, tennis, and travel.

What is one interesting fact about you?

I have the lowest cholesterol my doctor has ever seen.

Evagevelly Posadas

University of Baltimore School of Law, ’25

B.A.,Law and American Civilization,Towson University

Name of Firm: Turnbull, Nicholson & Sanders, P.A.

Share something you’ve learned about the practice of law that you didn’t know before this summer. Discovery requires attention to detail and patience… a great deal of patience.

What are your career aspirations?

I hope to be the first attorney in my family and potentially a partner at a law firm. Do you have any hobbies?

I love to watch soccer with family and friends, especially during World Cup season!

What is one interesting fact about you?

I am bilingual - English and Spanish!

Hannah Lee

University of Maryland, 2L

B.A. in Politics, New York University

Name of Firm: Pessin Katz Law, P.A.

Share something you’ve learned about the practice of law that you didn’t know before this summer.

I have witnessed strategic methods to successfully depose witnesses/parties for a medical malpractice case. Also, I learned how to write post-judgment interrogatories, motions in limine, operating agreements, demand letters, and more!

What are your career aspirations?

I am still figuring out the type of law I want to do within private practice. Do you have any hobbies?

In my free time, I enjoy exploring new restaurants and cafes, staying active, going to sporting events, and singing.

What is one interesting fact about you?

One interesting fact about me is that I played with the Team South Korea softball team.

Tyrese McNair

University of Baltimore School of Law, 2L

B.A., Science in Law and American Civilization, Towson University.

Name of Firm: Silverman Thompson Slutkin & White, LLC.

Share something you’ve learned about the practice of law that you didn’t know before this summer.

Something that I’ve learned about the practice of law that I didn’t know before this summer is that the word “reasonable” has what seems to be an infinite amount of meanings and interpretations.

What are your career aspirations?

I hope to become a highly capable advocate for my clients, and a valued member of the bar, dedicated to enacting positive change in the legal profession and our shared society.

Do you have any hobbies?

I enjoy playing basketball, exercising, watching sports talk shows, and spending quality time with my family and friends.

What is one interesting fact about you?

I knew I wanted to be an attorney since the fourth grade.

Bench Bar Committee: June Meeting Update

The final Bench/Bar meeting of bar year 2022/2023 took place via Zoom on Thursday, June 8, with chairperson Marissa Joelson presiding.

Administrative Judge Ruth Jakubowski reported that the Circuit Court is very busy as always, and is back to working at full capacity. It does not have a backlog and the administration is aggressively scheduling cases. The Court expects the new jury assembly room to be completed by September of this year. A new streamlined adoption policy has been implemented. To that end, the Court is currently looking to fill a new magistrate position and there are eight qualified candidates the committee is ready to interview. The new magistrate’s duties will be split between family law and guardianship. Furthermore, this year, the one additional Circuit Court judgeship approved by the legislature was designated for Baltimore County and it is expected that the position will be advertised as soon as a new Judicial Nominating Commission is named this summer. Thus, there will be two vacancies because of the retirement of Judge Jakubowski technically effective June 16 at 4:30 p.m. Once those two positions are filled, there will be 21 Baltimore County Circuit Court judges. Upon the retirement of Judge Jakubowski, Judge Dennis Robinson took over as acting administrative judge as of 4:30 p.m. on June 16. His position as administrative judge became official as of July 25, which is Judge Jakubowski’s 70 birthday. Judge Jakubowski will be sitting in settlement court on Thursdays after her retirement.

Circuit Court Administrator Stephanie Medina advised that the jury selection room is coming along and echoed comments of Judge Jakubowski in stating that it should be completed by September.

Circuit Court Clerk Julie Ensor reported that her office still has several vacancies that need to be filled that are being advertised as we speak.

The magistrate’s report was provided by Magistrate Dilip Paliath, who advised that requests to obtain Department of Social Services (DSS) records are being reviewed by magistrates; therefore, due to the lengthy process that needs to be followed in handling such requests, the request needs to be made as soon as possible since it takes at least 60 to 90 days from the time of the request to the redaction and production of the DSS records. Magistrate Paliath also advised that once the additional magistrate is appointed, there will be nine acting full-time magistrates.

Judge Dorothy Wilson provided the District Court bench report and advised that the volume of filings of landlord-tenant failure to pay rent cases are so high that they are now scheduling a second day of court. These cases are currently being held in courtroom #4 on both Thursdays and Fridays, which has caused a full day’s docket of minor traffic cases to be eliminated. With regard to daily bail reviews which are scheduled at 1:00 pm, the Towson District Court is experiencing too many technological glitches with the Zoom links; thus, they will be eliminated starting June 12. While the inmates will still be appearing remotely, counsel for the defendant must appear in person. Additionally, the bail review numbers have been increasing at a rate which will now require there to be two bail review dockets every Monday (and Tuesdays following a Monday holiday), seemingly due to the uptick in crimes committed over the weekends. The Court is also considering adding a second docket on Tuesdays, but Public Defender Jim Dills expressed some concern about staffing issues with the Public Defender’s office, so that will be tabled for the time being. Lastly, in the relatively near future, the District Court will be short three administrative staff members. As everyone who can retire is retiring and the District Court administrative offices are asking for everyone to be patient with the process.

District Court administrator Maria Fields advised that the court is catching up on its backlog, and despite the imminent loss of three judicial administrative staff members, they are otherwise almost fully staffed. If anyone needs to get in touch with one of the judge’s administrative staff, and can’t get through, feel free to contact Maria Fields.

Incoming president of the Baltimore County Bar Association Lisa Settles as well as Executive Director Rachel Ruocco reported for the BCBA Executive Council and advised that the year-end Stated Annual Meeting was to take place Thursday, June 15 at 4:30 p.m. with a reception at Barley’s Backyard Uptown to follow. There was also an advertisement for the baseball game, crabs and fireworks event at Ripken stadium on July 15. Lastly, current chairs of the BCBA subcommittees scheduled their organizational meetings for the near future.

States Attorney Scott Schellenberger advised that they continue to be very busy and are averaging roughly one murder trial per week. He commented on Judge Wilson’s observation that there was an uptick in bail reviews following the weekends and stated that he was aware that law enforcement was making an effort to make arrests on the weekend for outstanding warrants. He believes that policy has ended for the time being, which may have an effect on leveling off the number of bail reviews following the weekends. He was happy to report that the County Council has approved the budget of the office of the State’s Attorney that allows for three new prosecutors. In addition, three current vacancies will be filled on July 1 which will increase his staff of Assistant State’s Attorneys to a total of 62. In addition, the County Council approved a pay increase of $13,000.00 per year for incoming assistant state’s attorneys.

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Baltimore County Public Defender James Dills reported that they are still short staffed and have multiple vacancies.

Lenny Shapiro began his report by thanking Judge Jakubowski for her service as a Circuit Court judge and in particular as the administrative judge the past several years and commented on the wonderful and effective trial judge she has been over the years, which prompted the panel to commend Judge Jakubowski with applause. He then reported on behalf of the criminal defense bar and commented that he is experiencing a problem with the production of Body Worn Camera (BWC) footage from the Office of the State’s Attorney. Scott Schellenberger advised that he would look into the issue and commented that the leader of the BWC unit has been on leave and they still have two new positions to be filled in that department, so hopefully the problem will be corrected once they are back to full staff. He also commented that because of the state of affairs, it seems as if more officers are reporting to the scene to investigate the reports of criminal activity; therefore, there are several more clips of footage that need to be processed than in the past.

Kerri Cohen reported on behalf of the Family Law Committee and advised that Martha White will be the incoming chair and they expect to schedule a planning meeting by Zoom in the relatively near future.

Alex Walsh reported on behalf of the Young Lawyers’ Committee and advised that the Field Day that they held on June 3 was successful, despite some complaints that the location was a little bit of a trek. They will strive to find a venue a little closer to Towson when they plan next year’s event.

Judge Robinson reported that the summer scholar program is up and running and is in its third year. There was a Happy Hour orientation for the summer scholars who have been placed with several local law firms. They have events planned throughout the summer including the scavenger hunt checklist.

Those that provided no report were the Orphans Court, the Register of Wills, Office of Administrative Hearings, the Baltimore County Office of Law, the Baltimore City Liaison, the Portrait Committee, and the Harford County Liaison.

– Stuart Schadt, Esq.