is a senior partner with Collis, Griffor & Hendra PC. He practices in the areas of collections/creditor's rights, civil litigation, commercial litigation, family law, divorce, child custody, paternity, criminal law, driver's license restoration and DUI/OWI/drunk driving. Mr. Collis is a trained mediator and has extensive experience with case evaluation procedures. He has also served on a number of state and national organizations, including NABA, WCBA, MCBA, CLLA, and the Michigan Department of Agriculture's Companion Animal Committee. Mr. Collis has been published extensively, including several republications. He has created and presented numerous educational sessions for interested organizations. Mr. Collis earned his B.A. degree from the University of Michigan and his J.D. degree, cum laude, from M. Cooley Law School.

is a partner with Champlin & Associates, PLLC, where his main areas of practice are collections. He teaches at the University of Richmond School of Continuing and Professional Studies. Mr. Champlin has shared his legal knowledge with students as an adjunct professor at the University of Richmond for 35 years. He is a member of the Richmond, Henrico County and Chesterfield bar associations; and the Virginia State Bar. Mr. Champlin earned his B.A. degree from Wake Forest University and his J.D. degree from Cumberland School of Law, Samford University.

is an attorney with Greenberg Traurig, LLP where she is an experienced litigator in the field of commercial litigation. As a proactive professional, she is adept at client interaction and excels at crafting strategic case plans. Her areas of experience span across a vast array of sectors including financial services litigation, labor and employment, government contracts, and commercial disputes. Ms. Afsous proficiency extends beyond the borders of her home state, as she skillfully handles cases across the nation in both state and federal courts. Moreover, she is a frequent participant in administrative proceedings, often providing invaluable assistance to clients embroiled in governmental investigations. As a first chair attorney, she has taken the lead in numerous matters, showcasing her leadership and litigation skills. Ms. Afsous's deep experience encompasses a wide range of legal proceedings, from drafting and research to preparing witnesses for trial. She is skilled at conducting depositions and arguing dispositive motions, proving her versatility in different aspects of litigation. She earned her B.A. degree, cum laude from the University of Mary Washington and her J.D. degree, cum laude (Trial and Appellate Concentration, with distinction; comment editor, Suffolk Journal of Trial and Appellate Advocacy, member, Moot Court Honor Board) from Suffolk University School of Law. Ms. Afsous is a member of the President Emeritus, D.C. Chapter of the Iranian-American Bar Association (president, 2022-2024), contributing editor, ABA Litigation News, Northern Virginia Chapter, Virginia Women Attorneys Association, 2018-present, Fairfax Bar Association, 2017-present, board member, D.C. Chapter, Iranian-American Bar Association, 2017-present, membership chair, University of Mary Washington Legal Affinity Group, 2017-present and an attorney volunteer for the Fairfax Bar Association, Color of Justice Program, 2018-present. She is admitted to practice in Virginia, District of Columbia, Maryland, U.S. District Court for the Eastern and Western districts of Virginia, U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland, U.S. Court of Federal Claims and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.

is a shareholder with Greenberg Traurig, LLP focusing his practice on complex commercial litigation and business litigation, representing some of the nation's largest banks, credit card companies, student loan servicers, and other financial institutions. He has deep experience litigating and defending against a wide range of claims brought against his clients in the financial services industry, including but not limited to those brought under the Uniform Commercial Code, as well as federal claims brought under the Electronic Fund Transfer Act, Expedited Funds Availability Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act, and Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. With an active franchise litigation practice, Mr. Mair has represented some of the nation's largest commercial franchisors and automobile manufacturers in disputes across the country involving claims of breach of contract, breach of good faith and fair dealing, consumer fraud, tortious interference, and violation of various franchise and motor vehicle dealership laws. He also has experience handling franchise terminations, non-renewals, and the enforcement of in-term and post-termination covenants. In addition to his state and federal court experience, Mr. Mair has a wide-ranging experience litigating, mediating, and managing disputes before alternative dispute resolution panels administered by the American Arbitration Association, International Centre for Dispute Resolution, and JAMS. He earned his B.A. degree (Northwestern University Debate Society, Clarion DeWitt Hardy Debate Scholar) from Northwestern University and his J.D. degree (executive authorities editor, Vanderbilt Journal of Transnational Law; president, The International Legal Honor Society of Phi Delta Phi; summer fellow, Cecil D. Branstetter Litigation and Dispute Resolution Program). He is a member of the Associate Board Member, Working in the Schools (WITS), Liaison, The Chicago Committee on Minorities in Large Law Firms, 2018-2019, Co-chair, National Association for Urban Debate Leagues Young Professionals Board, 2018-2020 American Bar Association and the Chicago Bar Association. Mr. Mair is admitted to practice in Illinois, U.S. District Court for the Northern and Southern districts of Illinois and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit.

is a partner with CHDB Law LLP, where she practices in community association law. Her practice includes collections, general counsel, enforcement and insurance defense cases. She earned her J.D. degree from Quinnipiac University School of Law in Hamden, Connecticut and her Bachelor of Commerce in international business from the University of Victoria in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. Ms. Cruz is a member of the Community Associations Institute (CAI) and the Arizona Association of Community Managers (AACM). She is admitted to practice in Arizona and U.S. District Court, Arizona.

is a partner in the law firm of Strauss, Factor, Laing & Lyons in Providence, Rhode Island, where her practice concentrates in the areas of collections and litigation. Ms. Laing is a member of the State Bar of Michigan, Rhode Island and American bar associations, Commercial Law League of America, and American Bankruptcy Institute. She served as chairperson of the Bench Bar Committee for the Rhode Island Bar Association. Ms. Laing earned her A.B. degree from Albion College and her J.D. degree from Case Western Reserve University Law School.