Carolyn S. DeWindt

Carolyn S. DeWindt

Carolyn Dewindt was born and raised in St. Thomas, USVI. Carolyn graduated from Alfred University in 2001, where she majored in Political Science with focus in both Public Administration and Psychology. After serving in the Army, Carolyn attended West Michigan Thomas Cooley Law School where she completed her Juris doctorate Degree. After passing the bar exam, Carolyn became a solo practitioner while teaching Business Law at Miami Dade College. Today she is excited to be a member of O’Kelly & Sorohan’s Litigation team.

Mariam N. Akbar

Mariam Naz Akbar was born in Atlanta and raised in Macon, Georgia. She graduated from Oxford College of Emory University with an Associate Degree in 2018 and from Emory University in 2020 with a Bachelor’s in Psychology and a minor in Sustainability Sciences. In 2023, she received her Juris Doctor from Nova Southeastern University with a concentration in Health Law and a Silver Pro Bono Honor Award for outstanding hours spent providing legal aid. She admitted to the State Bar of Georgia the following year. An active member of her community, she serves on the Oxford College Alumni Board as well as founding the Emory University APIDA Alumni Board. Now, Mariam is excited to be a practicing attorney in her home state and favorite city.

Jessica L. Larsen

Jessica Larsen was born and raised in Alpharetta, Georgia. Jessica graduated Cum Laude from Florida State University in 2019 where she majored in International Affairs with focuses in both Sociology and Political Science. In 2022, Jessica received her Juris Doctor from Georgia State University College of Law and was admitted to the State Bar of Georgia. After passing the Georgia Bar Exam, Jessica moved to Charleston, South Carolina where she worked in the Title Insurance Industry. Today, she is overjoyed to be back and practicing real estate law in her home state of Georgia.

Jared T. Stedman

Jared Stedman was born and raised in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Jared attended Georgia Gwinnett College, where he would receive his Bachelor’s in Political Science with a concentration in International Relations in 2019. In 2023, Jared received his Juris Doctor from Georgia State University’s College of Law and was admitted to the State Bar of Georgia. Jared previously worked with a Family Law Firm in Dunwoody, Georgia, however he is excited to be practicing Real Estate Law at O’Kelley & Sorohan.

David A. Richards

David Richards has practiced law for over 20 years with a broad spectrum of experience extending from complex litigation to corporate and transactional law. David’s practice is focused primarily on real estate and commercial litigation. An Atlanta native, David earned his bachelor’s degree in history at the University of Montana, Missoula and his Juris Doctorate at Tulane Law School in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Amy H. Bogartz

Amy Bogartz has over 25 years of experience as an attorney, spending much of that time as Associate General Counsel for a manufacturing company in Gainesville, Georgia. In that capacity, Amy’s practice focused on general corporate matters, drafting, and reviewing contracts, conducting product safety reviews, drafting operator’s manuals, and collaborating with the company’s litigation team in products liability litigation matters. In addition to her corporate work, Amy also handles Wills, Trusts, Estates, and Probate matters for the firm.

As a former associate at a large Atlanta-area law firm, an insurance defense firm and Fulton County Superior Court law clerk, Amy also has experience in civil and criminal litigation at the trial and appellate level, corporate formation, mergers and acquisitions and healthcare law. For over ten years, Amy has taught Advanced Legal Writing as an adjunct faculty member at Georgia State University College of Law.

Amy moved with her family from Lancaster, Pennsylvania to Marietta, Georgia in 1980 and has made Georgia her home ever since. She obtained her undergraduate degree at Emory University, her law degree at Georgia State University College of Law and lived with her husband and two sons in Peachtree Corners for over 20 years. Amy recently moved to Big Canoe and is enjoying mountain life!

Hannah N. Harris

Hannah Harris grew up in Woodstock, Georgia. Hannah earned a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and Religious Studies and a Minor in Spanish from Valdosta State University, graduating Magna Cum Laude in 2020. Hannah went on to earn her Juris Doctor from Mercer University School of Law, graduating Cum Laude in 2023. In law school, she was the president of the Real Estate Law Society. Hannah was admitted to the State Bar of Georgia in 2023.

John M. Wingate

John Wingate graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from Young Harris College in 2017. John went on to earn his Juris Doctorate from Georgia State University College of Law in 2020. John is apart of Atlanta Bar Association Dispute Resolution, Litigation, and Real Estate Sections. John was admitted to the State Bar of Georgia in 2020.

Brian T. Westbrook

Brian Westbrook joined O’Kelley & Sorohan as an attorney in 2018. He primarily focuses his practice in the areas of commercial real estate transactions and title insurance. Brian earned a Bachelor of Business Administration with a focus in Finance from The Terry College of Business at The University of Georgia, graduating in 2010. He then went on to earn his Juris Doctor from the University of Georgia School of Law in 2013. Brian was admitted to the State Bar of Georgia in 2013. He is a member of the State Bar of Georgia Real Property Section and has spent the majority of his legal career in real estate transactions, both commercial and residential.

Maxine Desir

Maxine Desir, originally from Elizabeth, New Jersey, is a distinguished attorney with a strong academic and professional background. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice, graduating Cum Laude from Florida International University in 2016. Following this, she pursued her Juris Doctor at Ave Maria School of Law, where she graduated in 2020. During law school, Maxine was an active member of the Latin Association and the Federalist Society, and she gained invaluable experience through pro bono externships with Dade Legal Aid and in private civil litigation. In 2021, Maxine was admitted to the State Bar of Georgia and has since become a respected member of the Gwinnett County Bar Association. Maxine works in the Snellville and Loganville offices.

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