Laina earned her J.D. from The University of Alabama School of Law, where she was awarded the Judge Robert J. Wheeler Scholarship. During law school, she served as a Senior Editor of The Alabama Law Review and gained hands-on experience in the Civil Law Clinic, providing pro bono legal services to residents across the state of Alabama. Laina graduated summa cum laude from Auburn University, where she received a bachelor’s degree in Political Science with a minor in Psychology. Her professional interests span both civil and criminal litigation, with a particular focus on business torts, entertainment litigation, and contract disputes.
Caroline earned her J.D. from Belmont University College of Law. At Belmont, Caroline received full tuition as a Bruin Scholar, served as Managing Editor of the Belmont Law Journal, and worked as a Research Fellow for Professor Lucian Dervan and the National Plea Bargaining Institute. She graduated summa cum laude from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a minor in Child & Family Studies.
We could not be more excited about having Laina and Caroline join the firm,” noted Sam Funk. “They further strengthen our growing roster of talented attorneys and expand our ability to serve our clients.”