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  Christina Marcial

  Chief Financial Officer

  Bio:

  Christina Marcial serves as the Chief Financial Officer for Milberg.

   

  Ms. Marcial graduated from Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico in 2005 with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a major in Accounting.

   

  In 2007, she joined the Puerto Rico-based Certified Public Accounting Firm, Zayas Morazzani & Company, as an Auditor. Ms. Marcial supervised and performed compliance audits of private entities that received federal funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. For four years, she performed single audits of entities receiving federal funds, audit engagements of governmental entities, audits of various non-profit institutions, and non-public companies. This job served as a strong foundation for her next position at one of the largest accounting firms in the world, BDO.

   

  In 2011, Ms. Marcial joined BDO Puerto Rico as a Senior Auditor. Her prior work experience allowed her to handle more complex audits of larger entities. Ms. Marcial supervised or performed audits of private and public educational institutions, not-for-profit organizations, large retail and distribution companies, as well as international Puerto Rico real estate entities. BDO recognized Ms. Marcial’s superior auditing skills and encouraged her to become a Certified Public Accountant.

   

  In 2013, while working as a Senior Auditor for BDO, Ms. Marcial became a Certified Public Accountant. BDO promoted Ms. Marcial shortly thereafter to the role of Audit Manager. Ms. Marcial continued in that position for one year. While looking to grow beyond auditing, she pursued other opportunities.

   

  In 2014, Ms. Marcial accepted the position as the Controller for the Mech Tech College located in Puerto Rico and Orlando, Florida. Ms. Marcial assumed a role that required her to supervise and run the accounting operations of seven branches. As its Controller, she oversaw an organization that retained over three hundred (300) employees and had gross revenues of over twenty-three million dollars ($23,000,000).

   

  In 2015, Ms. Marcial joined an organization where she could serve as the Chief Financial Officer and engage in audits, management, as well as tax planning management. She joined Sanders Phillips Grossman, LLC. For six years, she managed the firm’s international and Puerto Rico accounts while assisting in human resources. She performed audits and served as the primary liaison between the law firm and accounting firms.

   

  Recognized for her strong performance, Ms. Marcial retained her position as the Chief Financial Officer for Milberg Coleman Bryson Phillips Grossman, LLC. Today, she continues to focus on its Puerto Rico office and international accounting for a much larger enterprise, with several hundred employees and offices worldwide. Ms. Marcial facilitates the tax strategy, oversees audits, and ensures that Milberg runs properly in all financial aspects.

  Contact Info:

  

  cmarcial@milberg.com

  

  1311 Avenida Juan Ponce de León, San Juan, Puerto Rico, 00907

  

  Christina Marcial

  Chief Financial Officer

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  Daniel Levine

  Financial Controller

  Bio:

  Daniel Levine serves as the Financial Controller for Milberg.

   

  Mr. Levine handles the financial processing, accounting, and audits for all domestic operations. He also serves as the primary liaison between the domestic and international operations for Milberg’s Puerto Rico, United Kingdom, and European branches and affiliates. In his day-to-day responsibilities, he reports directly to the Executive Committee while working hand-in-hand with the Chief Financial Officer to ensure proper financial processing and streamlining of all critical components within the organization. Mr. Levine also maintains an active role in facilitating all funding required to run Milberg’s various litigations and operations.

   

  Mr. Levine graduated from Central Washington University in 2006 with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, with a major in Accounting and a minor in Marketing.

   

  While attending Central Washington University, he worked at Steve Williams Custom Homes as a Staff Accountant. The company built multi-million dollar custom homes in the Seattle area with gross revenues of more than twenty-million dollars ($20,000,000). Mr. Williams recognized a rising star and promoted Mr. Levine to the position of Controller prior to his graduating. For four years, Mr. Levine worked as the company’s controller and helped sustain its cashflow and growth rate. His duties consisted of managing the day-to-day accounting functions, cash flow management, and financial statement preparation.

   

  From 2009-2011, Mr. Levine worked for Robert Levine, Certified Public Accountants. Working alongside his father taught Mr. Levine the discipline and perspective that he would eventually bring to Milberg. Mr. Levine learned corporate and individual taxation but yearned to get back to helping a company grow and prosper.

   

  In 2011, Mr. Levine joined Managing Partner’s R. Glenn Phillips’s Washington based law firm, Phillips Law Firm, PLLC as its Controller. Mr. Levine was responsible for managing the full accounting cycle, while developing and implementing internal controls for all facets of the Washington based practice. He managed the day-to-day accounting practices, financial statements, and tax preparations as well as the federal, state, and local tax filings for the Phillips Law Firm.

   

  In 2013, Mr. Levine joined Phillips Grossman, PLLC as its Controller which later became Sanders Phillips Grossman, PLLC, one of the four firms now part of Milberg. From 2013 to present, Mr. Levine applies his success from his prior endeavors towards Milberg, helping to grow a startup with only a handful of employees into a multinational law firm with offices all over the world. Mr. Levine continues to assist in all facets of operation as Controller and liaison for all offices, financial institutions, and partners that are now a part of Milberg.

   

  Outside of work, Mr. Levine enjoys spending time with his wife and two boys. He volunteers at the YMCA and is the head coach for both of his sons’ football and basketball teams. If he’s not at practice, coaching his boys, you can find him out on the golf course or working on some sort of project around the house.

  Contact Info:

  

  dlevine@milberg.com

  

  

  Daniel Levine

  Financial Controller

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  Austin Camp

  VP of Global Operations

  Bio:

  Austin Camp serves as the Vice President of Global Operations for Milberg.

   

  He has been operating in the legal industry for the past 15 years, working for a specific cohort of law firms that span the globe. He is responsible for identifying and implementing technology and other solutions to help raise the firm’s visibility in the community, increase operational efficiency, and improve the client experience.

   

  During his tenure, Mr. Camp has completely transformed numerous firms’ client intake processes by consolidating efforts into unified departments, establishing training protocols, building workflows, and streamlining operations with technology and automation.

   

  In a past project, he led the firm’s effort to convert to a paperless office and overhauled the case management system by custom tailoring and implementing a Salesforce solution to manage client relationships from their first exposure to firm advertising, all the way through to case resolution and payout. The system he has implemented is groundbreaking, utilizing automation features that dramatically reduce the staff burden during all stages of the client relationship.

   

  Many of the standard business practices that were previously done by hand, are now automated and more cost-effective, as a result of Mr. Camp’s commitment to functional efficiency and vision for leveraging technology to improve operations. He has turned these successes into standardized, easy-to-implement solutions for the growing number of associated firms nationally, and internationally.

   

  He played a lead role in helping open multiple new law firms in the United Kingdom, providing his expertise in technology, marketing, operations, system administration and workflow development to get the firms up and running. These solutions are now deployed in support of a European based justice foundation.

   

  Mr. Camp is also responsible for various marketing functions of the firms, including creative content development, project management and ad placement. He oversees a number of internal and external marketing resources in support of the firm’s lead generation and brand reputation needs. His expertise in digital platforms and analytics has helped dramatically improve the firm’s advertising ROI.

   

  Mr. Camp credits much of his professional success to his time in the military. Following the events of 9-11, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. He served in the infantry as an LAV Crewman with numerous combat deployments in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. He was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for more than 100 combat missions in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Citing, “his ability to rapidly organize and supervise preparations for combat operations and his skill in maintaining tactical communications were instrumental to company readiness.”

   

  Outside of work, Mr. Camp enjoys spending his time at the racetrack with his family. He is the team owner and semi-pro driver for a NASCAR Street Stock racing car, and his daughter is the driver in four different Quarter Midget racing car classes.

   

  His volunteer work includes his sitting role on the board of directors as Past President of Washington Quarter Midget Association, a non-profit car racing club for children.

  Contact Info:

  

  acamp@milberg.com

  

  1420 Fifth Ave, Suite 2200, Seattle, Washington, 98101

  

  Austin Camp

  VP of Global Operations

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  Chris Taylor

  Human Resources Director

  Bio:

  Chris Taylor has humbly served as the Human Resources Director for Milberg since September 2021.

   

  Prior to joining MCBPG, Mr. Taylor served as both the Assistant and Human Resources Director for the City of Hendersonville, Tennessee since September 2015. After graduating college from the University of Southern Indiana, he began his professional career in his hometown of Madisonville, Kentucky as the Director of Parks and Recreation for almost seven years before moving to the Nashville, Tennessee area and beginning a new career in human resources.

   

  In August 2017, Mr. Taylor obtained his IPMA-SCP certification (International Personnel Management Association – Senior Certified Professional) which is one of the highest credentials held by senior-level HR professionals. He continues to grow, learn, network, and challenge himself to make sure he is providing the highest level of HR knowledge and experience to our employees.

   

  He considers himself a positive person who is highly motivated and organized. His passion for problem-solving and helping others serves Milberg employees in a perfect professional capacity as Mr. Taylor takes his role and title as a ‘human resource’ very literally.

   

  “My role is to support and guide our employees, or their family members in some cases, when they might have questions or items that impact both their professional and personal lives. We are all employees for this firm who are trying to achieve the same common goals through professionalism and good communication. My job is to help make their lives easier.” -Mr. Taylor

   

  On a personal level, Mr. Taylor and his wife, Caroline Taylor (who is a Partner with the firm and currently serves as the liaison between the US and European offices), currently live in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Living abroad has been an incredible opportunity and life experience that they are both taking advantage of by traveling, meeting new people, and experiencing new cultures.

  Contact Info:

  

  christaylor@milberg.com

  

  800 S. Gay Street, Suite 1100, Knoxville, Tennessee, 37929

  

  Chris Taylor

  Human Resources Director

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  Tina Martin

  IT Director

  Bio:

  Tina Martin is the IT Director for Milberg.

   

  Ms. Martin is an IT leader with over 25 years focused on leading teams with a diverse background in public sector IT operations. She has extensive experience in systems engineering, network design, server operations, and business process management. At Milberg, Ms. Martin sets IT direction and coordinates infrastructure and service delivery across the firm. She is responsible for enterprise data management, availability and disaster recovery, user support, infrastructure, communications, and information security.

   

  Previously, Ms. Martin served as the CIO at the City of Hendersonville, Tennessee, where she had a similar portfolio of responsibility. At the City, she was ultimately responsible for IT infrastructure supporting all departments including Public Safety. She led many innovations to the City’s infrastructure and citizen services through the deployment of an ERP system, a redesigned network built for speed and agility, and modernized the mobile platforms for public safety and code enforcement personnel. Always a champion for open and transparent government, she streamlined the City’s platform for public records requests.

   

  Prior to the City of Hendersonville, she served as the CIO at Charter Schools Association, a public/private school district comprised of 27 schools geographically scattered across Florida. She is also the former Technology and Information Systems Director for the City of Davie, Florida where she earned her Certified Government CIO designation from Florida State University’s Institute of Government. She started her career in Hernando County, Florida as a support technician for the County Commissioners, eventually working her way up to Network Administrator serving the Commissioners, Supervisor of Elections, Property Appraiser, and Clerk of the Courts.

   

  Throughout the same 25 years, Ms. Martin has also been involved in real estate. She is a licensed Broker in both Florida and Tennessee and has been an active member with the National Association of Realtors serving on various boards/committees over the years including Grievance, Ethics, Professional Standards, MLS & Technology, and the local Board of Directors. She is currently serving on the State of Tennessee Professional Standards Committee.

   

  Prior to her work in government IT, Ms. Martin served in the US Air Force as an Intelligence Operations Specialist during Operation Desert Shield in the Gulf War. She continues her support of fellow veterans through a lifetime membership with the VFW and service through VFW leadership positions.

   

  Ms. Martin has always had a passion for law and was enrolled at Saint Leo University with a major in Criminology/Pre-Law before IT became her primary focus. She then transferred to Pass Christian University where she earned her bachelor’s in Computer Information Science.

  Contact Info:

  

  tmartin@milberg.com

  

  800 S. Gay Street, Suite 1100, Knoxville, Tennessee, 37929

  

  Tina Martin

  IT Director

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  Kay Bakemeier

  Firm Administrator

  Bio:

  Kay Bakemeier is the Firm Administrator for Milberg.

   

  Although she originally majored in music at Ball State University, Ms. Bakemeier chose a different career path. She obtained her paralegal certificate in 1984 and joined Tipton Cohen & Koch, a law firm specializing in medical malpractice defense, in Indianapolis, Indiana.

   

  In 1989, Ms. Bakemeier moved to Dallas, Texas where she accepted a paralegal position at Passman & Jones. During her 13 years at Passman & Jones, she worked in multiple areas of law including bankruptcy, civil litigation, estate planning, entertainment law, corporate law, and domestic relations. She particularly enjoyed working in family law, as she helped numerous people navigate difficult times in their lives.

   

  In 2000, she visited a friend in Raleigh, North Carolina, and took to the area. A year later, she moved to the state. She interviewed with Dan Bryson and was hired as his paralegal, working with Mr. Bryson on construction defect cases and product liability cases. In 2011, Ms. Bakemeier began transitioning into the administrative side of the law firm’s practice, as she managed the Raleigh office of Whitfield Bryson & Mason.

   

  In 2013, the need for human resources, accounting, and general firm administration became apparent. Given her 30 years of experience working in law firms and her deep understanding of firm operations, Ms. Bakemeier was a good fit for the position. She took a certification course for bookkeeping at night school and attended numerous seminars and online classes in human resources and law firm administration. She became a member of the Society for Human Resource Management and the Association of Legal Administrators and joined the Raleigh/Durham Chapter of ALA.

   

  Today, Ms. Bakemeier works closely with Milberg’s Management Team to implement procedures and processes so Milberg employees maintain a positive and productive work environment. She enjoys problem-solving and working with employees to ensure they have all of the resources needed to be successful.

  Contact Info:

  

  kbakemeier@milberg.com

  

  900 West Morgan Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27603

  

  Kay Bakemeier

  Firm Administrator

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  Diana Gundry

  Human Resources Manager

  Bio:

  Diana Gundry is the Human Resources Manager of Milberg.

   

  Mrs. Gundry has vast experience in creating, maintaining, and enhancing Human Resources Departments and preparing employee handbooks in compliance with state and federal laws. She has over twenty years of experience in administering retirement and group health insurance plans, as well as working with payroll platforms.

   

  Over the years, she has maintained a healthy work environment through Milberg and has instilled the values of a positive working culture.

   

  Before working at Milberg, Mrs. Gundry was the Human Resources Manager of BDO Puerto Rico, where she worked for over 13 years. She started with the company as their Office Manager when they only had 16 employees. As the company grew, she was promoted to Human Resources and Collections Manager. During this time, she created a Human Resources department and helped implement their employee retirement plan, workplace wellness program, and continued education program. She also provided the firm’s clients with set up orientation, revised their employee handbooks to comply with state and federal laws, and audited their employee files.

   

  During her time at BDO, Mrs. Gundry worked directly with the top executives during a merger process, a task she successfully maneuvered with transparency and reliability. By this point, she was overseeing a company that retained around two hundred and sixty (260) employees as its Human Resources Manager. She was also a member of the company’s #BDOCares committee, a team created to provide community service through contributions and activities.

   

  Throughout her career, Mrs. Gundry has worked with a computer technology corporation, a financial and investment firm, and a global professional services firm whose principal lines of business involved risk management and human resources consulting. She also possesses vast experience in the finance arena, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, billing, collections, reconciliations, and the preparation of financial reports.

   

  Mrs. Gundry studied at the University of Puerto Rico, Carolina campus, and has a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration.

  Contact Info:

  

  dgundry@milberg.com

  

  1311 Avenida Juan Ponce de León, San Juan, Puerto Rico, 00907

  

  Diana Gundry

  Human Resources Manager

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  Amanda Mkamanga

  Paralegal Manager

  Bio:

  Amanda Mkamanga is the Paralegal Manager of Milberg.

   

  Ms. Mkamanga was born and raised in Sylva, North Carolina. She graduated from Southwestern Community College in 2000 with an Associate degree in Paralegal Technologies. She immediately began working with Legal Aid of North Carolina, assisting attorneys in representing domestic violence victims and related custody issues in the western counties of North Carolina and the Cherokee Indian Reservation. In 2004, Ms. Mkamanga moved to Raleigh and worked with the North Carolina Department of Justice in Chapel Hill on collection efforts on behalf of the State.

   

  In 2006, Ms. Mkamanga began working with legacy attorneys of Milberg. She possesses 22 years of legal experience and a vast knowledge of complex civil litigation cases, mass torts, class actions, and multi-district litigations. Her experience and dedication have assisted Milberg attorneys in securing justice for the clients.

   

  She is married to Godwin Mkamanga and has one son, Temwa. In her time off, she enjoys baking, traveling, and spending time with her family, both in America and in Malawi, Africa.

  Contact Info:

  

  amkamanga@milberg.com

  

  900 West Morgan Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27603

  

  Amanda Mkamanga

  Paralegal Manager

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  Amanda Berry

  Office Manager

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  Kim Long

  Office Manager

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  Naomi Fantauzzi

  Campaign Manager

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  Diana Velasco

  Floor Manager

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  Dawn Holt

  Senior Litigation Specialist

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  Cathy Bryant

  Litigation Paralegal

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  Jackie Frasure

  Litigation Paralegal

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  Joan Tyson

  Litigation Paralegal

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  Kim Welch

  Litigation Paralegal

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  Shannon Bishop

  Paralegal

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  Amber Brashear

  Paralegal

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  Maria Brown

  Paralegal

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  Jordon Crowe

  Paralegal

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  Sarah Davis

  Paralegal

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  Lisa Foreman

  Paralegal

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  Amy L. Fox

  Paralegal

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  Nita Gorman

  Paralegal

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  Celia Hastings

  Paralegal

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  Scott Heldman

  Paralegal

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  Sherry Helminiak

  Paralegal

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  Stefanie Holley

  Paralegal

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  Vicki Jaghab

  Paralegal

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  Alvin Jaramillo

  Paralegal

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  Tiffany Kuiper

  Paralegal

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  Aleida Lanza

  Paralegal

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  Lisa Maxwell

  Paralegal

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  Megan Moore

  Paralegal

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  Sandra Passanisi

  Paralegal

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  Gina Pickett

  Paralegal

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  Danielle Satterfield

  Paralegal

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  Heather Sheflin

  Paralegal

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  Jeffery Steen

  Paralegal

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  Omar Canals

  Law Clerk (Pending Admission)

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  Camilo J. Hernandez

  Law Clerk (Pending Admission)

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  Leysa Medina

  Law Clerk (Pending Admission)

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  Tanner Martin

  Law Clerk

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  Renee Pothier

  Law Clerk

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  Nick Vanderberg

  Law Clerk

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  Sashabell Flores

  Data Analyst

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  Andrew Ogugua

  Data Analyst

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