is a shareholder with Cotton, Bledsoe, Tighe & Dawson, PC, in Midland. He focuses his practice in the areas of oil and gas litigation, federal and state appeals, commercial litigation and insurance defense, employment defense, estate and trusts fiduciary litigation and qui tam defense. Mr. Lauritzen is licensed in both Texas and New Mexico, and is admitted to practice before the U.S. District Courts for the Western, Northern and Southern districts of Texas; U.S. District Court for the District of New Mexico; U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals; U.S. Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals; U.S. States Federal Circuit Court of Appeals; and U.S. States Supreme Court. He is an adjunct professor at Midland College. Mr. Lauritzen is a member of State Bar of Texas (Disciplinary Grievance Panel 16-4), State Bar of New Mexico, Midland County Bar Association, Association of Defense Trial Attorneys, Texas Bar Foundation, Defense Research Institute, and Texas Association of Defense Counsel. He earned his B.A. degree, with honors, from Yale University and his J.D. degree from University Texas School of Law.

is a litigation attorney at Lewis Gianola PLLC in Morgantown, West Virginia, providing legal counsel and representation to clients for a range of issues and industries. In addition to his work in litigation and appeals, he assists clients with legal matters related to bankruptcy and restructuring, collections, and foreclosure. Mr. Gianola also serves as local counsel, providing valuable knowledge of the West Virginia judicial system to attorneys from other jurisdictions and those they represent. He earned his B.S. degree from West Virginia University and his J.D. degree from George Washington University Law School. Mr. Gianola is a member of The West Virginia State Bar, The West Virginia Bar Association and Monongalia County Bar Association. He is admitted to practice law before the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia, U.S. District Court for the Northern and Southern districts of West Virginia, U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern and Southern districts of West Virginia, and the District of Columbia Court of Appeals.

is a seasoned business transactional attorney with a rich tapestry of experience. Throughout her career, she has traversed diverse law firms and engaged with clients of all sizes, cultivating a profound expertise across a spectrum of practice areas. These practice areas include, cannabis/hemp law and regulations, corporate governance, intellectual property, real estate, transactions, regulatory compliance, and is overall well versed in the area of business law. Ms. Jimenez's professional journey has been a testament to her unwavering commitment to excellence and enduring passion for the intricate interplay between law and business. From guiding startups through uncharted terrain. to providing strategic counsel to established corporations, she has been privileged to contribute to their success stories. Her focus on cannabis and hemp law has positioned her to the forefront of one of the nation's most rapidly evolving industries. In this dynamic area, Ms. Jimenez has adeptly navigated the intricate web of regulations, enabling clients to not only remain in compliance, but to seize the myriad of opportunities that this burgeoning sector presents. Beyond the confines of the office, mentors hold a special place in her heart. She ardently believes in the transformative power of mentorship, especially for aspiring young women and Latinos in the legal profession, and those venturing into the corporate world. As a mentor, Ms. Jimenez is dedicated to empowering these individuals, sharing insights and fostering their growth. As her mentors have and continue to provide a guiding light through her career path, she aims to be that guiding light to others. Ms. Jimenez earned her B.A. degree from the University of Washington and her J.D. degree from Seattle University School of Law.

is senior counsel with Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete LLP, where she focuses her practice on employment litigation prevention & defense and workers' compensation defense. Ms. Woolley serves as an administrative hearing officer for one municipality, conducting hearings of appeals and of decisions rendered by its personnel board. She earned her B.S. degree from Auburn University and her J.D. degree from Birmingham School of Law. Ms. Woolley is a member of the American Bar Association, Alabama State Bar (Women's Section, Labor and Employment Section) and the Birmingham Bar Association (Women's Section).

is a solo practitioner at her firm McGaha-Murray Law, where she focuses on general practice. Ms. McGaha-Murray earned her a B.S. degree in criminal justice from Western Carolina University and her J.D. degree from Charlotte School of Law. She is a member of the North Carolina State Bar and is licensed to practice law in North Carolina and US District Court in the Western District of North Carolina.

is a shareholder/director in the law firm of Stelzner, Winter, Warburton, Flores & Dawes, P.A., where he focuses his practice on employment and labor law, and general civil litigation. Mr. Smith has successfully defended employers against a wide variety of lawsuits, such as discrimination and sexual harassment claims, retaliatory discharge claims, breach-of-contract claims, and whistleblower claims. He is a member of the State Bar of New Mexico, State Bar of Texas, Albuquerque and American bar associations, New Mexico Defense Lawyers Association, and Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). Mr. Smith is admitted to practice in New Mexico and Texas; and before the U.S. District Court District of New Mexico and U.S. Court of Appeals Tenth Circuit. He earned his B.A. degree, magna cum laude, from Texas Christian University and his J.D. degree, summa cum laude, from the University of New Mexico School of Law, Albuquerque, New Mexico.