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Bill Hulsey

Principal Attorney Organization Hulsey PC Woodway, TX

Woodway, TX — Bill Hulsey, Patent Attorney, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Pinnacle Attorney for his outstanding career in the Law and Legal Services fields and in acknowledgment of his work as Principal Attorney with Hulsey PC.

Drawing on more than 35 years of expertise in his chosen field, Mr. Hulsey has earned distinction as the principal attorney at Hulsey PC. Established in 2003, the firm’s broad area of expertise encompasses intellectual property law and is singularly dedicated to protecting the commercial interests and innovations of its clients in the energy and power sectors, aerospace and transportation, electronics and computer technology, and the e-commerce marketplace.

Focusing much of his efforts on the southeast region of the United States, Mr. Hulsey is committed to fostering the kind of innovation and competitive evolution that has transformed small communities into bustling technological metropolises. His early innovation experience hails from Dallas and Austin, TX—innovative startups and tech companies; Northwest Arkansas—Bentonville (Walmart’s headquarters) and Memphis, TN—a global transportation hub (FEDEX, BNSF Rail, and the Mississippi Delta).

Among his career accomplishments, Mr. Hulsey is particularly proud to have obtained over 2,000 patents and 1,500 trademarks for a wide array of individuals and companies, including the Lockheed Martin Aerospace Corporation, Qualcomm, Texas Instruments, and the University of Texas, as well as hundreds of growing startup companies and inventors. He has also been instrumental in establishing the initial 100 patents required for disruptive technologies in single-crystal silicon solar cell fabrication technology and spearheading the U.S. Patent Office Pro Bono Inventor Assistance Program in Texas.

For his many accomplishments, Mr. Hulsey has received numerous accolades, such as a consistent AV Preeminent rating through Martindale-Hubbell, a 10 out of 10 superb rating via Justia Lawyer Directory, and an Intellectual Property Award from International Advisory Experts in 2022. Furthermore, he has been listed among the Top 1 Percent Most Honored Lawyers in America by the American Registry of Lawyers and Law Firms, Best Lawyers in America by Best Lawyers Magazine and Best Law Firms by U.S. News & World Report, and the best-rated patent lawyer in Austin and Memphis, among many other recognitions to his credit.

Outside of his primary endeavors, Mr. Hulsey serves as a Certified Economic Developer through the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) in Washington D.C. as co-founder of EconoVention LLC, established to be an IEDC Accredited Economic Development Organization (AEDO).

Before his work in these roles, Mr. Hulsey served as a senior partner in some of America’s most prestigious law firms (e.g., BakerBotts DLA Piper, and K&L Gates). Wellregarded for his scholarly prowess and vast contributions to the field, Mr. Hulsey notably authored Creating Managing and Licensing Intellectual Property Assets, which took the form of tens of hours of video training courses on behalf of Stanford University.

Throughout his career, Mr. Hulsey has credited much of his success to the solid technical foundation he established through many years of service to the U.S. Armed Forces. During that time, he distinguished himself as a nuclear-trained engineering officer aboard the U.S.S. Jacksonville, a Los Angeles Class Fast Attack submarine attaining Lieutenant Commander rank. In honor of his performance in this regard, he was bestowed with several medals and decorations, including the Navy Achievement Medal, the Armed Forces Reserve Medal, and the National Defense Service Medal, among others. Following the conclusion of his uniformed service, Hulsey worked in an engineering capacity on behalf of the U.S. Army, where he was responsible for developing various topsecret electronics intelligence projects.

Mr. Hulsey first sought an education at Rhodes College, where he received a Bachelor of Science in theoretical mathematics with distinction in 1977. He studied economics at the University of Virginia, graduating with a Master of Arts in 1983, and at Vanderbilt University Law School, from which he attained a Doctor of Jurisprudence in 1987 with honors. Mr. Hulsey has been admitted to practice law on behalf of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office as well as before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, the U.S. Federal District Court for the Northern and Western Districts of Texas, the Texas and Tennessee Supreme Courts and the Supreme Court of the United States. He is a member of the Texas Bar, Tennessee Bar, and Society of Professional Engineers. In addition, he is affiliated with the U.S. Patent Office and is a Certified Economic Developer.

Known for his contributions as a civic-minded citizen, Mr. Hulsey has earned distinction as a committed member of Rotary International, for which he served as a president of the Austin Westlake chapter and as a board director of the Waco Texas Rotary Club and Rotary International Economic Development Cadre. An avid supporter of the performing arts, he has been a member of the Grammy Award-winning Conspirare Symphonic Choir in Austin.

On a professional level, Mr. Hulsey has maintained his affiliation with numerous economic development councils and relevant associations, believing such memberships to be vital to how one seizes opportunities to advance in their field.

Following his graduation from law school in 1987, Mr. Hulsey believed that the future of America’s economic prosperity would be guided by emerging technologies and entrepreneurship. The laws governing the intellectual property rights of innovators would have to be strengthened and protected, and he steered his career efforts accordingly. Moving to Austin, he stood at the forefront of the technological wave in computer wireless and aerospace technology. Today he sees similar opportunities through technology-led entrepreneur-based economic development through local communities of the Cotton Belt—Delta Region and the IEDC. Looking toward the future Mr. Hulsey is excited by the possibilities that remain in emerging trends and continues to support the virtues of entrepreneurship, scientific endeavor, and education as well as prosperity-enabling democratic principles. Mr. Hulsey enjoys traveling in a recreational vehicle (RV) in his spare time.

In light of this recognition, Mr. Hulsey wishes to honor the loving memory of Bill Hulsey, his fourth great-grandfather, who started the Atlanta school system. He also wishes to thank his wife, Donna, and their three children for their love and support.

For more information, visit www.hulseyiplaw.com.

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Malcolm Chester

Attorney Capparelli and Chester Des Plaines, IL

Des Plaines, IL — Malcolm Chester is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Trusted Attorney for his outstanding career in the Law and Legal Services fields and in acknowledgment of his work with and ownership of the law firm Capparelli and Chester.

Committed to preserving and improving the environment, Mr. Chester has found success as a dedicated attorney and executive for more than 35 years. He has considerable expertise in representing clients on public policy and governmental affairs issues. His firm, Capparelli and Chester, specializes in government law.

To prepare for his law career, he earned a Bachelor of Arts in political science from Brown University in 1970 and a Master of Education from Tufts University in 1972. To further his expertise in law, he obtained a Juris Doctor from the Illinois Institute of Technology in 2004. He was admitted to the Illinois Bar Association and the United States District Court Bar Association. While pursuing his education, he began his career in various tutoring and teaching positions. In 1980 Mr. Chester continued his career at Pepsi-Cola General Bottlers, where he served as the director and vice president of public affairs.

In recognition of his expertise, Mr. Chester was honored with a Meditation Award from the Illinois Institute of Technology. He was presented with a Chairman’s Award while working for Pepsi-Cola General Bottlers in 1999, having served as the chairman of the state advisory task force for the National Soft Drink Association in 1992 and as the president of the Illinois Soft Drink Association in 1990. Mr. Chester served as a task force member of the Illinois Department of Energy and Natural Resources in 1992. For his commitment to improving his local environment, he was In addition to his primary career, Mr. Chester has also authored numerous books. Having led a long and distinguished career, his most integral skill has been learning how to listen effectively and adapting himself to other points of view.

Douglas Shayne

Brooklyn, NY — Douglas Shayne is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Pinnacle Attorney for his distinguished career in the Law and Legal Services fields and in acknowledgment of his work with Blumen & Shayne PLLC.

Drawing on over two decades of expertise in the legal field, Mr. Shayne has found much success as a trial attorney. He is the managing trial partner at Blumen & Shayne PLLC, serving clients in Brooklyn, NY. His areas of expertise are handling medical malpractice and personal injury matters. Dedicated to his profession, Mr. Shayne is a New York State Bar Association member.

Before embarking on his professional journey, Mr. Shayne pursued an education at Brooklyn College of the City University of New York (CUNY), where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree. He continued his academic efforts at the New York Law School, obtaining a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) in 2000. After his graduation, he served as an Associate Attorney for multiple law firms until he advanced as a Senior Trial Attorney for Brecher, Fishman, Pasternack, Walsh, Tilker, and Ziegler PC from 2008 to 2011. Mr. Shayne continued his career as a senior trial attorney with Cellino and Barnes between 2011 and 2013. He was later appointed Managing Trial Attorney at Khavinson and Associates PC from 2014 to 2018.

Mr. Shayne has received multiple awards, including the Top National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys award in 2022, the Top 100 National Trial Attorneys award in 2021, and the Power Lawyers of 2021 award by Lawyers of Distinction.

He is most proud of attaining justice for a client and his family in a multimilliondollar malpractice case among his career accomplishments. He is also proud of having over 20 individual verdict settlement cases worth much success due to his professional acumen, competitive nature, communication skills, and personality.

A dedicated civic advocate, Mr. Shayne contributes to organizations such as Saint Jude’s Children’s Hospital, Wounded Warriors, Valley Mission, and the Salvation Army.

Lloyd W. Gathings

Attorney Gathings Law Birmingham, AL

Birmingham, AL — Lloyd W. Gathings is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Pinnacle Achiever for his distinguished career in the Legal Services field and in acknowledgment of his exemplary work at the Gathings Law Firm. As the Founding Senior Partner at Gathings Law, Mr. Lloyd Gathings works with clients on individual cases and class-action lawsuits. He has provided legal services to the Birmingham, AL, area for the past 45 years.

Mr. Gathings began his college education at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry in 1972. He later graduated Juris Doctor Summa Cum Laude in 1976 from Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law. During his time at Samford University, he also served on the Cumberland Law Review. He is admitted to practice law in Alabama and Florida.

Today, Mr. Gathings practices before numerous Federal Trial and Appellate Courts, including the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the fifth, sixth, seventh, and eleventh Circuits and the U.S. District Courts for the Northern, Middle, and Southern Districts of Alabama.

In his daily work, Mr. Gathings works with clients who have been harmed as a result of negligence or other people, business tort litigation, product liability, injuries on the job, fraud, toxic tort, complex litigation, and more. He has experience as both the Lead and Co-Counsel in many trials, some of which have resulted in jury awards and negotiated settlements upwards of a million dollars. He says, “I founded Gathings Law more than 20 years ago on the basic concept that every person, regardless of social or economic status, is entitled to receive the best representation in court and a level playing field when they enter the litigation arena.”

Mr. Gathings is the Original Director and the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Alabama Lawyers for Children. The organization aims to prevent child abuse in the state of Alabama. Mr. Gathings was a crucial member of the formation of the Alabama Civil Justice Foundation, which fundraises for charitable organizations and legal funds in Alabama. He is a member of the Alabama Association for Justice. Mr. Gathings is actively involved in other local legal groups and community organizations.

Outside of his law work, Mr. Gathings often gives speaking engagements to Attorneys on topics in which he is knowledgeable. He has been published in numerous journals, including The Cumberland Law Review, The Alabama Lawyer, and The Alabama Trial Lawyers Association Journal. He continues to author the Recent Civil Decisions column in the Birmingham Bar Association Bulletin, which Mr. Gathings has written for many years.

Mr. Gathings has been awarded for his work with the AV Preeminent rating through Martindale-Hubbell, and an Excellent Peer Review rating through Avvo. He is a Lifetime Member of Strathmore’s Who’s Who, an Alabama Super Lawyer, and is among Birmingham Biz Magazine’s 2016 Top Lawyers. Mr. Gathings has been featured in national publications like Newsweek magazine and Fortune magazine. In addition, he has been featured on Sky Radio as one of America’s Premier Lawyers.

He would like to dedicate this honorable recognition to his wife of 42 years, Honorah Gathings.

For more information, visit www.gathingslaw.com.

Matthew E. Przywozny

East Brunswick, NJ— Matthew E. Przywozny is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Pinnacle Attorney for his excellence in the Legal Services field and in acknowledgment of his private practice accomplishments with Matthew E. Przywozny, Esq, LLC.

With 30 years of experience practicing law, Mr. Przywozny represents clients in legal matters, including litigation, real estate law, and business law, at his firm in East Brunswick, NJ. He provides outstanding professional legal advice in his practice. He takes the time to walk clients through every step of their legal case in a manner they can understand. Before starting his law firm in New Jersey, Mr. Przywozny worked at Rubin, Baum, Levin, Constant & Friedman in New York, specializing in general practice in the areas of corporate, securities, litigation, tax, real estate, trusts and estates, employee benefits, and intellectual property. Before taking that position, he was a law clerk to the Honorable Lawrence Lerner, New Jersey Superior Court Judge, from 1992 to 1993.

In pursuit of a legal career, Mr. Przywozny received his Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree from Penn State Dickenson Law in 1992 and his Bachelor of Arts from Fordham University in 1989. As a respected attorney, he is admitted to the New Jersey Bar, District Court, District of New Jersey. He is also a member of the Middlesex County Bar Association. Among his professional achievements, Mr. Przywozny is the author of “Alternative Treatment of Paraphiliacs; Biological Causes, Anti Androgenic Drugs and Related Legal/ Ethical Issues,” published in the Dickinson Law Review, Volume 96, Summer 1992.

Melanie L. Sarkis

Fairport, NY — Melanie L. Sarkis is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Pinnacle Attorney for her excellence in Personal Injury Law, acknowledging her work at the Sarkis Law Firm.

As an attorney whose primary focus is representing plaintiffs, Ms. Sarkis is equipped with the legal expertise, compassion, and caring that make her unique in personal injury law. She is an excellent litigator and has proven her ability to achieve tangible results in court via her concern for her clients. Ms. Sarkis also has substantial personal injury defense experience, which gives her an advantage when dealing with powerful insurance companies.

The Sarkis Law Firm was founded in 2010 after Ms. Sarkis had spent ten years at “big box law firms” practicing both plaintiff personal injury and defense cases and complex litigation all across New York State. In her private practice, she is devoted to helping clients resolve injury matters so that the injured persons and their families can move on with their lives. She cares about the people she serves, understands their difficulties, and knows how to get results.

Born in Rochester, NY, Ms. Sarkis has made a conscious effort to remain in the area to assist those who need legal services in her community. She attended high school locally and graduated from the State University of New York College at Brockport. To prepare for a career in law, she headed to Western Michigan University’s Thomas M. Cooley Law School, where she earned her Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree and was class Valedictorian. She was admitted to the New York State Bar In 2001 and has been practicing law ever since.

Ms. Sarkis is an active member of the New York State Bar Association, among her professional memberships and affiliations.

In light of this recognition, Ms. Sarkis would like to give special thanks to her husband, Stephen J. Carozza, and her children: Zachary, Alex, and Madison. She also wishes to acknowledge her mentor, Louis B. Cristo, Esq.

For more information, visit www.sarkislawfirm.com.

Tanisha N. Bostick

Managing Attorney Organizational Bostick Legal San Diego, CA

San Diego, CA — Tanisha N. Bostick is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Distinguished Attorney in the Law and Legal Services fields and in acknowledgment of her work as Managing Attorney at Bostick Legal.

With several years of experience, achievements, and leadership in personal injury litigation, Tanisha N. Bostick is the Managing Attorney at Bostick Legal, headquartered in San Diego.

After obtaining a Bachelor of Science in business management in 2009 from the University of Phoenix, Ms. Bostick continued her education with a Doctor of Jurisprudence (JD) from Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego in 2016.

She provided superior service as a paralegal from 1998 to 2008 with Grace Hollis; as a project manager with MC Consultants Inc. from 2007 to 2009; as an independent litigation paralegal in the San Diego area from 2009 to 2011; and as a legal assistant with Klinedinst Higgs Fletcher & Mack LLP and Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP from 2011 to 2015. Ms. Bostick also excelled as a paralegal and law clerk with Fredrickson Mazeika & Grant LLP from 2014 to 2015 and Contract Legal Services in 2016.

As a contract attorney with the Law Offices of Oden & Greene in San Diego in 2017, Ms. Bostick prepared for and attended trial as the second chair, including preparing exhibits, briefs, and motions. Later that year, she founded the Law Office of Tanisha N. Bostick, later called Bostick Legal LLC, in which she represents clients in personal injury and tort claims, including car accidents, slip and falls, and family law—including dissolution (divorce), child custody, spousal and child support modification, domestic violence cases, restraining orders, and move-away matters—as well as bankruptcies, including Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 debt relief.

Ms. Bostick was recognized by Super Lawyers as a Rising Star for 2020 and earned a Pro Bono Service Award from the Family Justice Center, a Jefferson Medal from Thomas Jefferson School of Law, the Witkin Award for Academic Excellence from Witkin Legal Institute, and the Richard D. Hailey Scholarship from the American Association of Justice.

Her memberships include the California State Bar Association, San Diego State Bar Association, San Diego Family Law Bar Association, Consumer Attorneys of San Diego, Phi Delta Phi, the Lawyers Club, and the San Diego County Bar.

Ms. Bostick attributes her success to the strong work ethic instilled in her, a lot of hard work, and truly caring about her clients because she has a passion for helping people. When she was younger, she knew she wanted to become a lawyer. Being a single mother, she had to work and provide for her children, and she worked as a paralegal for several law firms for almost 20 years. Later on, she finally had the drive and opportunity to fulfill her dreams, so she signed up to take the LSAT and went to law school to become a lawyer.

The greatest professional achievement so far in Ms. Bostick’s career is being able to establish and sustain a thriving law firm without any prior experience as an attorney because she started her firm right after she graduated from law school. Her greatest life achievement is raising four children as a single mother. In fact, one of her daughters is now a lawyer as well. In the coming years, Ms. Bostick would like to grow her law firm further and hopefully have several offices in different locations.

In her spare time, Ms. Bostick contributes to the San Diego Humane Society, Save The Children, and San Diego Rescue Mission. She also enjoys watching television to relax.

In light of this recognition, Ms. Bostick would like to thank her husband, Ricardo, and honor the loving memory of her mother, Kristine.

For more information, visit www.bosticklegal.com.

Paul R. Michel

Retired Judge Alexandria, VA

Alexandria, VA — The Hon. Paul R. Michel (Ret.) is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Pinnacle Achiever for his outstanding contributions to Public Law and in acknowledgment of his many years of dedicated service to the United States Judiciary.

Following more than 44 years of distinguished public service, Mr. Michel retired in 2010 after serving for 22 years on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. Nominated to this post on Dec. 19, 1987, by then-President Ronald Reagan, he was confirmed two months later by the U.S. Senate and received his commission on Mar. 4, 1988. In 2004, he became Chief Judge of the circuit and thus one of the 26 judges who serve on the Judicial Conference of the United States, the governing body of the federal judiciary. By appointment of the United States Chief Justice, he served on the Conference’s seven-judge Executive Committee. He held these three positions until his retirement on May 31, 2010.

Since retiring, Mr. Michel has continued to offer his expertise as an independent legal consultant. He has assisted lawyers in patent litigations in the federal circuit, federal trial courts, Patent Trial and Appeal Board, and International Trade Commission. In dozens of legal cases, the parties have also selected him to serve as mediator or arbitrator. He has testified as an expert on U.S. patent law in court cases in the United Kingdom and Norway and several international arbitrations. Finally, he has been invited to testify on patent reform before the intellectual property committees of the United States Senate and House of Representatives.

Until he became a Chief Judge, Judge Michel taught Appellate Practice and Procedure as an adjunct faculty member at George Washington University’s National Law Center and appellate advocacy at John Marshall Law School in addition to his judicial duties. He also authored numerous legal articles and co-authored a case book for West Publishing titled Patent Litigation and Strategy in 1999. Judge Michel was a highly sought speaker at legal conferences all around the country and abroad during his time on the bench. The international association of private practitioners of intellectual property law, FICPI, made him a Member of Honor.

In preparation for his legal career, he obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree (majoring in political science) from Williams College in 1963 (in 2013, receiving its Kellogg Award for Outstanding Leadership in Law and Public Service). In 1966, he earned his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Virginia Law School.

Before his appointment to the bench, Mr. Michel served for 22 years successively as an assistant district attorney in Philadelphia, Deputy District Attorney for Investigations, an Assistant Watergate Special Prosecutor, Assistant Counsel to the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence Activities, known as the Church committee, Korea-gate prosecutor at the Department of Justice, Associate Deputy Attorney General and just before the appointment to the court as Chief of Staff and Counsel to U.S. Senator Arlen Specter.

Since retiring, the judge has been even more active as a public speaker and has authored or co-authored dozens of articles. His articles have been featured in numerous publications, including the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, Newsweek magazine, the Boston Sunday Globe, Fortune, Thomson-Reuters, The Hill, Roll Call, Bloomberg Law, and the National Review. Judge Michel also coauthored scholarly articles in various journals with David J. Kappos, Matthew J. Dowd, and John T. Battaglia, including for the University of California’s Berkeley Law School, the Drake University Law School, and IPWatchdog. He has worked diligently to assist the media, members of Congress, and other policymakers to better understand intellectual property law, especially patent law. In addition to testifying before Congress, he has submitted amicus briefs to the U.S. Supreme Court, the Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, and the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.

In recognition of his expertise, he was named by Managing Intellectual Property magazine as one of the 50 most influential leaders in the world in patent law. He was inducted by Intellectual Asset Management magazine into its international Hall of Fame. Judge Michel was awarded the Jefferson Medal, Katz-Kiley Award, and Eli Whitney Award. He was awarded lifetime achievement recognition by many IP organizations, including the American Intellectual Property Law Association, Intellectual Property Owners Association, ABA-IP Section, Licensing Executive Society, and the Sedona Conference. He received honorary Doctor of Laws degrees from The Catholic University of America and John Marshall Law School.

Rhonda J. McCauley

Attorney The McCauley Law Firm PLLC Rogers, AR

Rogers, AR — Rhonda J. McCauley is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Pinnacle Attorney for her excellence in Immigration Law, acknowledging her work at The McCauley Law Firm PLLC.

The McCauley Law Firm, PLLC, is located in Rogers, AR. The firm represents clients in legal matters, including immigration, family law, and divorce. The firm’s founder, Rhonda J. McCauley, is an immigration attorney who has practiced law since 2000. She is admitted to the Arkansas State Bar.

Ms. McCauley’s primary focus is on the representation of immigrants in removal proceedings and assisting those who want to obtain United States citizenship or permanent resident status in the United States, as well as fiancé visas and applications for Temporary Protected Status. She has also done numerous pro bono cases and provides consultation to attorneys representing immigrants in family law and criminal matters. As a successful attorney, Ms. McCauley goes above and beyond for her clients, helping them get a favorable outcome in their cases.

Before starting her own law practice, Ms. McCauley worked as a legal assistant for Austin and Osborne and as a graphic attorney with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Ms. McCauley received a J.D. degree in immigration and public interest law from the University of Arkansas in 1998 and her B.A. in commercial art from Arkansas Tech University.

Ms. McCauley is an active member of the Arkansas State Bar Association, among her professional memberships and affiliations.

Ms. McCauley dedicates this special recognition to her son, Timothy McCauley.

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Thelma Wyatt Cummings Moore

Judge Thelma Wyatt Moore Personal Injury Law College Park, GA

College Park, GA — Hon. Thelma Wyatt Cummings Moore is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Pinnacle Attorney for her excellence in the Legal Services field, acknowledging her work at Thelma Wyatt Moore Personal Injury Law.

Judge Thelma Wyatt Cummings Moore served on the bench for more than 30 years before founding the law office of Moore Law LLC. She was appointed to the State Court of Georgia in 1985 and the Superior Court of Georgia in 1990. Based on her skills and dedicated service, she served as Chief Judge of the Superior Court, providing strategic leadership to serve justice to her state. She founded the Family Court in Fulton County, which is still a model for other counties and policies in Georgia and the nation.

In addition to her experience as a judge and ability to handle complex legal matters, Judge Wyatt Cummings Moore is also a certified neutral and has successfully mediated many complex cases in her career.

Judge Wyatt Cummings Moore graduated with honors in Pi Delta Phi from the University of California at Los Angeles and later with an Order of the Coif from the Emory University School of Law, where she received her Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree with distinction.

The judge is an active member of several bar associations, such as the CBA, NBA, and ABA. She has served as the Chair of the National Judicial Council and Chair of the Judges Ethics Advisory Committee.

Judge Wyatt Cummings Moore enjoys spending time with her family outside of work. She contributes to the American Cancer Society. The judge dedicates this special recognition to Ayanna, Khari, and to her brother, James Otis Wyatt, Jr., in loving memory.

For more information, visit www.moore-legal.com.

Veronica Darling

Attorney Cultiva Law Portland, OR

Portland, OR— Veronica Darling is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Pinnacle Attorney for her excellence in Business Litigation and Cannabis & Hemp Law, acknowledging her work at Cultiva Law.

Over the past 15 years, Ms. Darling has established herself as a prominent attorney in California and Oregon. Joining Cultiva Law in 2019, a boutique cannabis law firm in Portland, she serves as a compliance and regulatory counsel on behalf of a local cannabis processor. Long fascinated by the cannabis industry, Ms. Darling finds constant inspiration in her work as she concentrates on navigating the Oregon legal landscape and striving for stability, as well as changing perspectives on a burgeoning industry.

An award-winning law firm, Cultiva Law notably represents clients on various business, legal, and compliance needs throughout Washington, California, and Oregon. Providing expert counsel and serving as an advocate for the industry, Ms. Darling is among several pioneers at Cultiva Law to assist in garnering and maintaining compliance on behalf of entrepreneurs.

Ms. Darling began her legal career as a clerk to the Honorable Robert L. Hess and Honorable John Shephard Wiley Jr. of the Los Angeles Superior Court. She was hired as a litigation associate for Richards, Watson & Gershon in Los Angeles between 2008 and 2011 and Miller Barondess LLP in Century City, CA, from 2011 to 2012. Ms. Darling subsequently served as an attorney for Epps & Coulson LLP IN Los Angeles between 2012 and 2019 and as an inhouse counsel and chief compliance officer for Peak Extracts in Portland, a women-owned cannabis extract business, from 2015 to 2019. Gaining significant experience in corporate and regulatory compliance and litigation during her tenure, Ms. Darling enjoyed several significant wins in the courtroom, including defending a Southern California city against a $100 million lawsuit by a globally known developer. She also worked on several notable appellate cases as a junior associate, including a second amendment gun rights case that went before the Ninth Circuit of Appeals on three separate occasions.

Ms. Darling prepared for her career by obtaining a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science at Washington State University and a Doctor of Jurisprudence at UCLA School of Law. While pursuing her law degree, she served as an extern for the third division of the California Court of Appeals for the Second District. Well qualified in her field, she has been admitted to practice by the California, Washington, and Oregon Bar Associations.

For more information, visit www.cultivalaw.com.