HLF, PLLC focuses on families - helping to bring them together, to heal and reunite, and to resolve their differences - through adoptions, serving as Guardian ad Litem for the children, and working with parties to reach amicable resolutions to their legal disputes.

Courses:* LAT115 Intro to Paralegal Studies (online)* LAT220 Intro to Legal Research & Writing* LAT370 Domestic Relations* LAT400 Advanced Legal Research* Supervise senior students on in-depth analysis of a convicted person’s case submitted through the Midwest Innocence Project, with classroom instruction on innocence theories and advanced research methods,* Instruct mid- and upper-level students on library research techniques, using hands-on instruction methods* Develop and implement course curriculum, assignments and examinations for online and in-class courses* Prepare and deliver lectures, accompanied by PowerPoint and audio/visual presentations, introducing students to legal reasoning, analytical thinking, advocacy, professionalism and on-line research sources* Provide students with individualized instruction outside scheduled classes to ensure understanding of practical concepts and practices* Develop courses in and utilize WebCT and Moodle learning systems for online instruction and assessment

(Firm now Ritchie & Soper, PC)

Served as the Legal Services Representative on the Safe House Community Response Task Force and with the local chapter of the Missouri Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence.