Children’s Law Center of California (CLC) employs nearly 600 lawyers, paralegals, investigators, and support staff. Our team includes individuals with expertise in mental health, human trafficking, juvenile justice, education and expectant and parenting youth. A number of CLC attorneys are also Child Welfare Law Specialists, recognized by the State Bar of California, with an enhanced level of knowledge, skill, and experience in juvenile law.

Learn more about our Executive Staff, Board of Directors, and CLC Child Welfare Law Specialists.

NameTitle
Stacie HendrixFirm Director
Lloyd BedellAttorney Supervisor
Elaine BradshawAttorney Supervisor
Robin Kovalsky Investigator Supervisor
Kelly Parker Attorney Supervisor
Sabrina Pumphrey Investigator Supervisor
Jacqueline PhillipsAttorney Supervisor
Margaret Lee Attorney Supervisor
Jose RamirezInvestigator Supervisor
Ann-Marissa CookAttorney Supervisor
Natasha SparksInvestigator Supervisor
Christopher Taylor Attorney Supervisor
Juan Valles Attorney Supervisor
Robin White Investigator Supervisor
Monica AlfaroOffice Manager

Name Title
Brian ThompsonFirm Director
Leah Cohen-Mays Attorney Supervisor
Karin CollinsAttorney Supervisor
Marisa EzeoluAttorney Supervisor
Matthew FelderAttorney Supervisor
Mary KeenanAttorney Supervisor
Renee O’NeillAttorney Supervisor
Heather WilsonAttorney Supervisor
Stanley WuAttorney Supervisor
Elizabeth RamirezInvestigator Supervisor
Crystal RodriguezInvestigator Supervisor
Elsie Van Clief Investigator Supervisor
Valeria ChavezInvestigator Supervisor
Haydee CarmenOffice Manager
Name Title
Nancy SarinanaFirm Director
Maggie BrandowAttorney Supervisor
Crystal LaraAttorney Supervisor
Ken IchirokuAttorney Supervisor
Robert VasquezAttorney Supervisor
Sasha SternAttorney Supervisor
Patsy MooreAttorney Supervisor
Laura GuerreroAttorney Supervisor
Sylvia LopezInvestigator Supervisor
Cidney DoyleInvestigator Supervisor
Elysia FigueroaInvestigator Supervisor
Carmella EchavesteInvestigator Supervisor
Marie RomeroOffice Manager
Name Title
Princess V.F. RameyFirm Director
Tiffany CortezAttorney Supervisor
Barbara Duey Attorney Supervisor & Crossover Director
Charles InadaAttorney Supervisor
Christopher CastilloHousing Program Manager
Kevin JervikMental Health Clinician
Cherokee Perez RogersCARE Program Supervisor
Patricia SaraviaCSEC Program Supervisor
Kimberly WatsonTAY Program Supervisor
Elvia VargasOffice Manager
Name Title
Jennifer McCartneyFirm Director
Meredith AlexanderAttorney Supervisor
Alyse Bloomfield Attorney Supervisor
Lucila ChairezAttorney Supervisor
Edward TsangAttorney Supervisor
Scott IseriAttorney Supervisor
Christina AlcarazInvestigator Supervisor
Rory JacksonInvestigator Supervisor
Sonia CardenasInvestigator Supervisor
Enrique MiramontesOffice Manager
Name Title
Duane VickManaging Attorney
Philip LaymanAttorney Supervisor
Alberto RochaInvestigator Supervisor
Cynthia RamirezCARE Team Supervisor

NameTitle
Nicole RouseManaging Attorney
Javier BarrazaAttorney Supervisor
Rosa MorenoInvestigator Supervisor
Desiree EwingCARE Team Supervisor
NameTitle
Leslie HeimovExecutive Director
Susan AbramsDeputy Director
David EstepSouthern California Regional Director
Brenda DabneyNorthern California Regional Director
John MollDirector of Operations
Rosalee VillalobosAssociate Director of Operations
Phyllis StricklanDirector of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Lakai HamptonHR Manager
Angela Galgocz-DeakAssociate HR Manager
Guang GuanIT Director
Pansy AuDirector of Finance
Dean Conklin Managing Attorney of Workforce Development
Maria Griglio Directing Attorney, FSAC
Jody Leibman Green Director of Strategic Initiatives
Sonia MartinezDirector of Special Programs
Stephanie TalaveraDevelopment Manager
Ryann VargasCommunications Manager
Patricia Salcido Conflict Panel Administrator
Luciana SvidlerDirector of Policy and Training
Hannah DavichGrants Manager
Julie McCormickSr. Policy Associate
Odessa Berry-PowersImmigration Attorney
Kari White Immigration Attorney
Catherine ZeppNorthern California Operations Manager
Rebecca IngermanSupervising Training Attorney

To find a CLC staff member, please click on the appropriate office listed above.  All CLC employees can be reached via e-mail using their last name followed by their first initial @clccal.org.