MLG - Key Persons
Andrew Ampil currently serves as a Case Manager at MLG Attorneys at Law. Ampil graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice at California State University of Fullerton . He found his calling after interning at the California State University of Fullerton's College Legal Clinic, where the organization assisted the community with free legal advice. Soon after, he gained his Paralegal Certificate from Coastline Community College. After obtaining his certificate, he worked in property law and specialized in judicial foreclosures, title issues, and evictions. He understands how the court system works for the states of California, Washington, Oregon, Arizona, and Nevada. After 7 years in real estate law, he decided to join MLG.
Outside of work, Ampil enjoys being an advocate for Pit Bulls adoption and fostering. He is a big comic book fan, especially Spider-man. Ampil loves basketball, watching big blockbuster movies the night before they come out, boba/coffee any time of the day, hanging out with his peers, and has a natural talent for dancing and singing. Give him a mic, and he will sing. His go to song: Dream On by Areosmith. Karaoke anyone?
Education
2013 - California State University of Fullerton - (B.A. in Criminal Justice)
2015 - Coastline Community College - (Paralegal Certificate)
Brian Petri was inspired to pursue the practice of law from an early age by the desire to stand up for the defenseless. Petri graduated from Washington State University in 2012 with a Bacherlor of Arts degree in History and Political Science. Furthermore, in 2015 he earned his Juris Doctor from Charlotte School of Law, graduating with academic and Pro Bono honors awards. In the process of earning his Juris Doctor, Petri interned with a number of firms and had the opportunity to learn from some of the brightest rising stars in the field
Petri has a wealth of experience in the legal industry in a variety of disciplines, including insurance subrogation, civil personal injury, property foreclosure, family law, criminal defense, and business litigation. Prior to joining MLG, Petri spent multiple years working as the senior paralegal for the staff counsel of a national auto-insurance carrier, aiding to oversee all California-based cases for the company. This variety of legal experience has helped to instill a drive to provide nothing short of excellence in every situation.
In addition to his professional interests, Petri enjoys reading, hiking, puzzles, comedy and spending time with family and two Australian Shepherds, Bailey and Boomer
Job Titles:
- Director With the J Foundation
- Senior Trial Attorney
Chris Henderson has over 25 years of legal and business experience, having enjoyed a long and distinguished career at one of Southern California's most prestigious intellectual property law firms. At MLG, Henderson uses his substantial project management experience to oversee the firm's robust litigation roster, ensuring that every case detail is perfectly aligned with the firm's litigation strategy.
Henderson's business acumen was forged at UCLA, where he graduated in 1995 with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. He later obtained a Certification in Internet Technologies from Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, and in 2009 earned his Juris Doctor degree from the Pacific Coast University School of Law.
Believing that giving back is one of the most fulfilling activities in life, Henderson is a volunteer director with the J Foundation, a non-profit organization that provides STEM opportunities through sports to underprivileged children in Los Angeles and Orange County.
Education
University of California Los Angeles (B.A. 1995)
Loyola Maymount University, Los Angeles - Certification in Internet Technologies
Pacific Coast University School of Law (J.D. 2009)
Dallas Diogostine has been a legal professional since 2015 and currently serves as a Paralegal for MLG Attorneys at Law. Growing up a huge Bruin fan, Dallas studied at his dream school, UCLA, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy. With aspirations of joining the legal profession, he thereafter attended UCI Law School, where he earned his Juris Doctorate degree.
Prior to joining MLG, Dallas gained experience in several areas of the legal profession. Most recently, he was the lone Paralegal at a solo practitioner's law office, where he worked on all aspects of family law, civil litigation, and personal injury matters. Dallas has also spent time in compliance for a small start up and he assisted an award winning business litigation boutique in pending litigation.
While in law school, in addition to maintaining a full course load, Dallas spent time assisting low income individuals with their immigration status as a Pro Bono Volunteer and was a Legal Representative for UCI School of Law's Criminal Justice Clinic. He also spent his summers externing for a Judge in the Los Angeles Superior Court and interning for a nonprofit organization.
In addition to his professional career, Dallas is a passionate fan of sports and music. He enjoys spending time with his two dogs, playing basketball regularly, watching good movies/shows, and getting food with friends.
Deirdra Barrios is a seasoned executive assistant with over 15 years in the field. She has proven to be indispensable with all administrative tasks, including scheduling and correspondence. Having held positions in the legal, financial and medical fields, Barrios is able to tailor her skills to meet the needs of various clients with a proven talent for aligning business objectives with comprehensive administrative knowledge. She has increased efficiency in several of her assigned roles and is very effective at creating processes and project management. As a strategic assistant, she also has developed many employee development programs as well as planned several staff events. Barrios can interact directly with potential and existing clients, and the ability to facilitate all aspects of internal and external communication.
Barrios graduated from Western Governors University with a Master of Business Administration. During her college years, she served as an administrative assistant for top Fortune 500 companies throughout Southern California. In addition to her duties as an executive assistant, Barrios is also active in many organizations in her community and church. She is a part of the Lions Club, which focuses on serving the communities, meeting humanitarian needs that encourage peace.
Education
Western Governors University - (M.B.A.)
Professional Organizations
The National Society Of Leadership And Success
Lions Club International
Joy In The Journey Nonprofit
American Society of Administrative Professionals
California Association of Marriage & Family Therapist
Jacquelin Davis comes to MLG with over thirty (30) years of experience as a Litigation Paralegal specializing in complex litigation. In her thirty plus years as a Litigation Paralegal, Jacquelin has had the opportunity to work very closely with some of the best defense litigators in America on numerous high-profile cases.
In Jacquelin's spare time she enjoys listening to music, hiking at the most beautiful places in Los Angeles, any outdoor activity, and shopping. Her philosophy is to live life each day to the fullest and laugh a lot!!
Job Titles:
- Principal
- Member of the California
- Tracy Pastor
Jonathan Michaels has been in practice since 1995, and during that time has created an exemplary law firm. By challenging some of the largest companies in the world, Michaels has gained national recognition as the "go to" attorney for high stakes litigation, when everything is on the line.
Michaels has developed a unique practice in the automotive industry, where he has litigated cases against nearly every major automotive manufacturer in the world. This includes cases against GM, Audi, Maserati, Mitsubishi, FCA, Kia, Nissan, Honda, AM General, Isuzu, Toyota, Hyundai, Harley-Davidson, Ford, Acura, Tesla, Volvo, Volkswagen, Aston Martin, Land Rover, Mercedes and Porsche.
Michaels is a member of the California, Colorado and Michigan state bars, and is actively involved in the Southern California community. He is the proud father of two sons, Jake and Dean.
Jorge Alvarado is a highly skilled and educated professional who has experience in the realm of law and politics. He has spent a great portion of his legal career as a paralegal working in immigration & criminal law, and most recently, in civil litigation.
Jorge earned his Master of Legal Studies degree from the Sandra Day O' Connor College of Law at Arizona State University. Prior to earning his master's degree, he worked with multiple political campaigns which included the race for the 39 th Congressional District of California and the Orange County District Attorney's Office. Additionally, he spent several months as an intern at the Orange County Board of Supervisors in which he was recognized by the State of California and the County of Orange.
In his spare time, he loves to travel and spend time with his friends and family. He is heavily involved in his community and is part of several community organizations including the Orangewood Foundation, Journey House of Pasadena, and Project Rebound.
Overall, Jorge is a charismatic, ambitious, and caring individual who will fight relentlessly until justice is served. With plans of becoming an attorney one day, he is truly grateful to be part of the MLG Family where he will gain the skills and experience to become one of the best there is.
Education
Master of Legal Studies- Arizona State University- Class of 2021
B.A., Philosophy- California State University of Fullerton- Class of 2020
A.S, Administration of Justice- El Camino College- Class of 2017
Job Titles:
- Member of California
- Senior Trial Attorney
Stupak is a member of California state bar and is actively involved in Southern California state courts and the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. Stupak is a proud mother of three children: a thirteen-year-old son DJ and two-year-old twins Alexandra and Dominic.
Lia Mohammadi graduated from National University in 2007, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and a minor in Criminal Justice. This was coupled with a Litigation Paralegal Certificate from the University of San Diego in 2006 and a Master of Arts degree in Health Law from University of California San Diego and California Western School of Law in 2011.
Ms. Mohammadi has over 20 years of experience in the legal industry supporting mass tort and personal injury practices, including case management of the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Litigation. She began her legal career at the age of 17, at a highly respected plaintiff's law firm in her hometown of San Diego, CA.
Before joining the MLG family, Ms. Mohammadi worked for an Orange County plaintiff's personal injury firm for seven years, where she gained a higher sensitivity and in-depth understanding to the practice of law.
In addition to her professional work, Ms. Mohammadi is bilingual speaking, reading and writing in English and Spanish. She enjoys going to the beach, comedy, dancing, volunteer work and spending time with her loved ones.
Education
University of California, San Diego & California Western School of Law - (M.A. 2011)
National University - (B.A. 2007)
University of San Diego - (Paralegal Certification 2006)
Luis Rojas graduated from Cal State Fullerton with a Bachelor in English and a Minor in Latin American Studies. Later he also earned his Paralegal Certification from Fullerton College. Currently, he is in process of earning his Juris Doctor and has an expected graduation in 2025.
Rojas began his legal career volunteering with a grassroots organization providing legal advocacy to less fortunate people in low-income areas of Orange County. Later he joined a prestigious firm and worked on high profile personal injury and police misconduct cases. Rojas prides himself for always having a positive attitude and great energy.
Rojas has extensive experience in several different industries which include research, legal document drafting, discovery preparation, loan document preparation, proofreading, clerical work, client acquisition, client retention, and well-founded interpersonal skills.
Rojas is passionate about Football (Soccer) and loves to watch the English Premier League. Being outdoors, hiking, running, playing soccer and lounging at the beach are his other passions in life. His favorite beaches in Orange County are Laguna or Crystal Cove.
Mandy Haeberle joins MLG with more than 15 years of Office Administration experience specializing in a broad range of services and resources that help organizations function efficiently. Prior to joining MLG, Ms. Haeberle was an Office Manger for Student Housing at the University of California- Irvine focusing on Residential Curriculum within Student Housing. Mandy has also managed multiple administrative responsibilities within the Real Estate and Management industries.
In addition to her duties as an Office Manager, Ms. Haeberle is active in many community organizations and currently serves as her local Pop Warner Football and Cheer Athletic Director. Her most challenging community volunteer work involves serving as Treasurer, managing a $200,000 annual budget, for the Rancho Canada Elementary Parents and Teachers Association.
Ms. Haeberle enjoys spending her time with her Partner of 15 years and her 4 children as they actively participate in their local NJB, and Pop Warner Football and Cheer.
Job Titles:
- Controller
- Controller for MLG Attorneys at Law
Marcy Finch serves as Controller for MLG Attorneys at Law. Prior to this position, Marcy served as an operations and finance professional with over 20 years analytical accounting experience. Recognized as a results-oriented leader, Marcy is a key contributor to MLG's future success by advising on financial performance to achieve and exceed MLG's business objectives. At MLG, she has already proved to be a valued company asset with a hands-on approach to accounting and strategic management.
Job Titles:
- President - Video Game Development / Secretary - Digital Art Animation Club
Randy Shrewsberry is responsible for MLG's strategic formulation, management, and internal processes, including developing the firm's vision and strategy, overseeing planning, and leading initiatives, business development and partnerships.
Randy's leadership experience in the justice system includes roles such as Founder and CEO at a forensic investigations firm, Director of Forensic Services at a forensic engineering firm, as well as Executive Director at a national criminal justice reform-focused non-profit.
Randy has spent more than 30 years in both the public and private sector investigating thousands of auto crashes and hundreds of automobile and structural fires. Randy has been a lecturer on criminal justice matters and has been admitted as an expert on several occasions in the State of South Carolina and the State of California in both criminal and civil court.
Randy began his career working in numerous law enforcement agencies across three states in capacities including patrol officer, supervisor, traffic officer and investigator. Randy is an expert qualified Crash Reconstruction Investigator and Fire & Explosion Investigator. He is also a Certified Event Data Recorder Technician I & II, a Certified Event Data Recorder Analyst as well as a Forensic Animator.
In Randy's work as a criminal justice reform advocate, he has contributed to PBS's Frontline, MSNBC, USA Today, the New York Times, the Washington Post and more. He is regularly sought out opining his expertise in police training and procedure.
Randy spends his free time with his partner Ivy, his son Alex, daughter-in-law Victoria, his grandchildren Venice and Andre and his dog Hank. Randy is a private pilot and enjoys traveling and astrophotography.
Education
Ohio Peace Officers Training Council - Cincinnati, OH (1990, Basic Law Enforcement Training Certification)
South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy - Columbia, SC (1994, Basic Law Enforcement Training Certification)
Marion County Sheriff's Office - Indianapolis, IN (2004, Basic Law Enforcement Training Certification)
Northwestern University - Chicago, IL (Advanced Automobile Crash Reconstruction Certifications)
Texas A & M - College Station, TX (Advanced Automobile Crash Reconstruction Certifications)
Job Titles:
- Technician
- Operations Specialist
Harpartaap Sidhu, also known as Sid, comes to MLG with over 5 years of experience in the IT industry. Sid started as a Data Analyst in the Medical Industry where he worked his way up into an IT Manager and then IT Director for Clinical Operations. Prior to Joining MLG, Sid has served as a Data Analyst, Help Desk Technician, VOIP Administrator, Network Administrator, IT Manager and IT Project Manager for Multiple Organizations.
Sid enjoys spending time with Family, Working on Cars with his friends, Racing on the track (Global Time Attack and Open Track days), training in Martial Arts such as Judo and Wrestling, and watching anything Sci Fi.
Job Titles:
- Compliance Manager
- Manager
Stacy Enciso joins MLG as a Case Manager. Enciso graduated from UCI in 2019 with a bachelor's degree in international studies and political science. Before MLG, she worked as a Paralegal for a firm that practiced construction, employment, and personal injury law. Stacy brings four years of experience working in the legal industry, but a lifetime passion of helping those in need in any way she can.
In her spare time, Enciso enjoy reading Sci-if novels that evoke so much imagery that they serve as a movie for the mind. She lives to be in nature whether that's being surrounded by the tallest trees or hiking to get to the end of Angels Landing in Zion. Enciso loves to get artsy by watercolor painting because it's a median that's not meant to be controlled or manipulated; you simply have to let it be. And finally, spending time with family and friends by playing board games, eating good food, and watching movies together is the most important love of all.
Job Titles:
- Marketing Director
- Marketing Director at MLG Attorneys
Stefanie Annis currently serves as the Marketing Director at MLG Attorneys at Law. Driven by her creative eye and passion to learn, she takes pride in helping to plan and implement the company's marketing and advertising activities.
Stefanie is dedicated to identifying optimal engagement strategy, campaign structure, and learning new and innovative ways to market MLG's brand identity, essence, vision, mission, and core values to drive firm growth. She has unique marketing experience as a self-published children's book author, and 10 years of experience working as a Chiropractic Assistant with personal injury cases.
Stefanie is highly involved in her community, dedicating much of her free time to reading her children's book, Coco the Chameleon, to little ones at Pretend City, CHOC Children's Hospital, Bowers Museum, craft markets, and elementary schools around the world. When she isn't working, you can find her designing handmade jewelry, making memories with her family, and spending time hiking and camping outdoors.
Tracy Pastor is the Chief Operating Officer for MLG, she is responsible for designing and implementing business operations that promote the company culture. She brings with her experience and expertise in order to improve efficiency and communication across all parts of the organization. Tracy is dedicated to supporting the CEO, his vision and initiatives across the organization.
Her career spans more than 20 years of varied experience in financial and operations management, human resources, business leadership and corporate strategy.
Tracy earned her Global Master of Business Administration from Thunderbird School of Global Management. She holds certifications from the Society for Human Resource Management and the Professional in Human Resources-California.
When not traveling, Tracy enjoys being active, attending sporting events and concerts, cooking, and planning for the next adventure with her daughter.
Education
Thunderbird School of Global Management, Glendale, AZ - (Global MBA 2014)
Certifications & Memberships
Vincent Ibarra is an experienced artist who began his career with traditional mediums
such as oil paint, charcoal, even briefly working as a tattoo artist. Eventually, Vincent became
drawn to digital art mediums and expressive storytelling. Vincent is extremely passionate about
all aspects of technology. Within the digital world, he has worked as a Videographer, Video