Company Name: Orange County District Attorney's Office

 Recent Professional Accomplishment: I created the IPV (interpersonal violence) Task Force in Orange   County to properly address the investigation and potential prosecution of strangulation-related assaults.

 Fun Fact About Me: I am running for Judge in the next election cycle. I love kickboxing, I have 3 children and I   like to bake.

 Philanthropic Interests: Veteran Affairs, Gang Reduction Intervention, Poverty Prevention Project

 What is your favorite part about OCWLA?: Mixers, Wine Events, Judges Reception, Networking!

 Is there anything else you would like the OCWLA Members to know about you?: I have a long history in   the field of sexual assault prosecution and train for CDAA on related issues. I would love to provide any support   or guidance to the membership in this arena as it is where my passion lies.

Practice Area: Criminal Law

Company Name: Minyard Morris

Recent Professional Accomplishment:  I was selected for Best Lawyers One To Watch 2024.

Fun Fact About Me: I am a proud mom to a 4 and 3 year old.

What is your favorite part about OCWLA?: Mixers, Wine Events, Judges Reception, Networking!

  University Name: Western State

  Recent Professional Accomplishment: Finishing my first year of law school and completing a summer clerkship at an immigration litigation firm in Fullerton. 

  Fun Fact About Me: I have a doberman named Storm and taking her to the dog beach is my favorite thing to do.

Philanthropic Interests: Indigenous rights, animal and land conservation

Is there anything else you would like the OCWLA Members to know about you?: Find me on instagram @ashleyaceves!

Company Name: Pagter and Perry Isaacson, APLC

Recent Professional Accomplishment:  Hon. Peter M. Elliott Memorial Award Recipient (12/2022) - This award was established to honor the contributions of Bankruptcy Judge Elliott and to honor those who have served the Orange County community with distinction during their careers; Current Chair for the Ninth Circuit Lawyer Representatives (2022-2023)

Fun Fact About Me: I was named after the son "Misty" by Johnny Mathis

Philanthropic Interests: Access to Justice organizations such as Public Law Center and Veterans Legal Institute; OC Bar Association Community Outreach Committee

Practice Area: Bankruptcy Law

What is Your Favorite Part About OCWLA: MCLE's, Mixers, Networking

Company Name: Isyanova Law PC

Recent Professional Accomplishment: Law Insider e-book contributor

Fun Fact About Me: I have 3 daughters and one super-wrinkly Shar Pei dog

Philanthropic Interests: I am all about helping small businesses grow and succeed!

What is your favorite part about OCWLA?: Mixers, Wine Events, Networking!

Is there anything else you would like the OCWLA Members to know about you?: I recently joined the OCWLA and look forward to meeting all the intelligent, accomplished and fascinating members of this superb organization.

Company Name: Cox, Castle & Nicholson LLP

Recent Professional Accomplishment: I graduated UCI Law in 2022 and became a barred attorney on December 1, 2022!

Fun Fact About Me: I have a rescue terrier-chihuahua mix named Poppins. I collect bow ties for him to wear, and my goal is to have 365 bow ties (one for every day!)

Philanthropic Interests: I am a first-time member of the OCWLA Foundation Board. I volunteered as a scorer at the 2022-2023 high school mock trial competition organized by the Constitutional Rights Foundation Orange County (CRF-OC), an organization I plan to become more involved in.

What is your favorite part about OCWLA?: Networking!

Practice Area: Land Use and Transactional Real Estate

Company Name: Bowman & Brooke

Recent Professional Accomplishment: I have recently become the Firm Chair of Women's Committee and I was also awarded 2022 Lawyer of Distinction!

Fun Fact About Me: I was the youngest to learn how to water ski at the age of 6; I love the outdoors - water skiing, snow skiing, hiking and the beach.

What is your favorite part about OCWLA?: Mixers, Wine Events, Networking

Practice Area: Product Liability Civil Litigation Defense

Company Name: Veterans Legal Institute

Recent Professional Accomplishment:  Promotion to Deputy Executive Director

Fun Fact About Me: When I'm not working you can find me on a spin bike at Wellbee fitness!

Philanthropic Interests: Veterans issues and access to justice.

Practice Area: Public Interest

Company Name: Allen Flatt Ballidis & Leslie

Recent Professional Accomplishment: Having started my career with the same firm as a law clerk while attending law school, as of October 2022 I became the sole owner of Allen Flatt Ballidis & Leslie.

Fun Fact About Me: I love all things sports and enjoy working out, playing golf, pickleball and cycling.

Philanthropic Interests: I volunteer for Ronald McDonald House, Veterans Legal Institute, and Second Harvest Food Bank, as it gives me great satisfaction and a privilege to give back to those in need in our community.

Practice Area: Personal Injury

Is there anything else you would like the OCWLA Members to know about you? I love practicing personal injury law because it allows me to help people during a difficult time in their lives.

Company Name: Buchalter

Recent Professional Accomplishment: I spoke at the ABA TIPS Motor Vehicle Product Liability Conference last year on ADS/ADAS vehicles.

Fun Fact About Me: I used to compete in CrossFit competitions. I have 3 kids and my youngest is 6 months old.

Philanthropic Interests: Education on nutrition and healthy diets for kids.

Practice Area: Intellectual Property and Product Liability Litigation

What is your favorite part about OCWLA? Wine Events, Judges Reception, Networking!