Amiee Nwabuike Joins the Bigger Community

Amiee Nwabuike’s plan when she graduated from N.C. State with a Bachelor of Arts in political science was for a career in law, but she’s always been connected to the bigger community. “I know this is a lofty ideal, but truly, at my core, I would like to see society be a better place for […]
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Nic Edgson has big plans ahead

Attorney at Law Magazine sat down with Big Auto Accident Attorneys CEO and Managing Partner Nic Edgson to discuss his career and the “big” plans he has for his firm. AALM: Tell us about your experience playing football. How did that experience shape you? NE: I love sports. The lessons, skills and discipline learned as […]
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Yasmin Sim: From courtroom to candidate

AALM: When did you first know you wanted to become an attorney? YS: In 1992 you could spot my dorm room from across Vanderbilt’s campus because I had the only visible Clinton Gore ‘92 sign in my window. Being one of the very few Democrats in my classes and among my friends encouraged me to […]
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Jake Schickel: An Honorable Career

John J. “Jake” Schickel is one of only two Jacksonville attorneys to receive the Justice Harry Lee Anstead Board-Certified Lawyer of the Year award from the Florida Bar. Schickel was recognized in 2006. In the latest installation of the Legal Legend series, we sat down with Schickel to discuss his career. I had three careers,” […]
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Trevor Hawes: A New Challenge

Attorney at Law Magazine sat down with defense-turned-plaintiff’s attorney Trevor Hawes of Coker Law to discuss his career. He has more than 22 years of experience in personal injury claims and brings his decades of experience and knowledge as a defense attorney working with insurance companies to the benefit of his clients. AALM: When did […]
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Jill Felkins: Forward Together – Advancing Women’s Initiatives within the Legal Field

Attorney at Law Magazine sat down with Jill Felkins, the managing shareholder of the Segal McCambridge Chicago Office to discuss Forward Together, the firm’s women’s initiative. In addition to founding Forward Together, Felkins is a member of the firm’s executive committee and its diversity, equity & inclusion committee. AALM: Tell us about Forward Together. JF: […]
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Halim Dhanidina – A Journey through Law, Justice and Mediation

Attorney at Law Magazine sat down with former Justice Halim Dhanidina to delve into his transformative career spanning law enforcement, the judiciary, and his current role as a mediator. From his unexpected path into the legal profession, his impactful work as a deputy district attorney for Los Angeles County, to his tenure as a judge […]
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Two generations of litigators

Attorney at Law Magazine sat down with Lyudmyla Kolyesnik and Christopher J. Greene, attorneys with Purcell Flanagan Hay & Greene to discuss their careers and their outlook on the profession. Lyudmyla Kolyesnik Lyudmyla Kolyesnik is an associate. She focuses her practice on trust and estate litigation, complex business disputes, and construction-related conflicts. With her undergraduate […]
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Josef B. Hess, Rising Star

In its latest Rising Star spotlight, Attorney at Law Magazine sat down with Josef B. Hess, an associate in Rissman’s Jacksonville office, to discuss his career. Hess focuses his practice on liability defense matters. AALM: When did you first know you wanted to become an attorney? What drew you to this career? JBH: I became […]
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Cobb & Gonzalez, Board-Certified Lawyers: Building up Jacksonville

As a part of Attorney at Law Magazine First Coast’s board-certified issue, we were pleased to sit down with Cobb and Gonzalez’s board-certified lawyers, Christopher Cobb, Nick Elder and Hans Wahl, to discuss their careers and their outlook on the future of their practices. Christopher Cobb AALM: What attracted you to your practice in particular? […]
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Craig Goldenfarb, Community Champion

Attorney at Law Magazine sat down with Craig Goldenfarb, the founder of GOLDENLAW. Goldenfarb is a seasoned legal professional, transitioning from a successful litigator to a role overseeing client cases and major legal matters. He’s also a passionate advocate for community engagement, spearheading initiatives like the Emanuel McMiller Scholarship and Heart of the Game. AALM: […]
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Andrea J. Skolnick: Having it All

Attorney at Law Magazine had coffee and gluten free donuts with Andrea J. Skolnick, attorney at Skolnick & Bardwell, P.A., to discuss balancing career and family and the pressures facing women in the legal profession. For five years, Skolnick has practiced law alongside her father, William R. Skolnick. Her ability to zealously advocate for others […]
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