Alison Rogers

Donna Freedman

Donna Joined the firm in 2025 and she brings a strong foundation and passion for the legal field. Her dedication to pursuing a legal career began early — She obtained a work permit at just 14 years old and began working at a bankruptcy law firm by the age of 15. That formative experience sparked my interest in…

Nic Davis

Nicholas (“Nic”) Davis graduated from Gonzaga School of Law in 2023, where he actively participated in extracurricular activities. He mediated small claims cases in Spokane County District Court and received the “Best Client/Attorney Relationship” award at the 2022 International Mediation Competition in Florence, Italy. Nic also volunteered at the LGBTQ+ General Practice Clinic, providing pro…

Michele Haack

Michele Haack is a seasoned Paralegal with over 30 years of experience in the legal field. Michele embarked on her journey to become a Paralegal over three decades ago, starting with her enrollment in an ABA Approved Paralegal Program in Morehead City, North Carolina. Since then, she has honed her expertise across a wide spectrum…

Christina Beck

DeeAnne Cleary

DeeAnne Cleary is an expert Paralegal with a passion for the great outdoors. Her journey into the legal field began unexpectedly in 1981 when she saw a posting for a personal injury law firm seeking a legal assistant during her first year of college at Rock Valley College in Rockford, Illinois. Since then, DeeAnne has…

Sondra Kuehn

Sondra Kuehn is a seasoned Litigation Paralegal with over three decades of experience in personal injury firms. Her dedication to the legal profession is matched only by her passion for helping those in need and her love for the law. Sondra’s career is defined by her unwavering dedication to her clients, each of whom has…

Kelli Barham

Kelli Barham brings a wealth of experience and a compassionate touch to her role as a Work Compensation Paralegal and Intake Specialist. With a career spanning over a decade in the legal industry, Kelli’s journey is marked by her dedication to serving clients with empathy and professionalism. A graduate of Brown Mackie College, Moline, IL,…

Melissa Ernat

Melissa brings a ray of sunshine and a bundle of laughter to the VanDerGinst Law team. With her infectious fun-loving attitude, Melissa has a knack for brightening up even the busiest of days. Recently returning to VanDerGinst Law after a leave of absence, Melissa serves as a dedicated paralegal specializing in Mass Torts. Her extensive…