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Meet the YM&C Team

Our 40 attorneys are dedicated to serving the needs of educational institutions, nonprofit corporations, and public agencies throughout California.

Experience, Knowledge, & Representation

For over thirty years, YM&C has provided the highest level of service to educational organizations, nonprofit corporations, and public agencies. With a team of 40 attorneys at four locations statewide, our firm works tirelessly to provide cost-effective expert legal guidance, technical assistance, and representation. Explore our YM&C team roster below to learn more about our dedicated attorneys and staff members.

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Founder / Partner

James E. Young, in a purple blazer and white shirt, smiles warmly at the camera against a pristine white background.

Founder / Partner

Lisa A. Corr, a smiling woman with wavy brown hair, is elegantly dressed in a dark blazer and a necklace. She stands against a plain background, radiating confidence and poise.

Smiling man in a suit and red tie, facing forward, exuding the confidence of Jerry W. Simmons.

Jerry W. Simmons

A woman with long dark hair, resembling Chastin H. Pierman, wears a navy blazer and white blouse, smiling against a dark background.

Chastin H. Pierman

Janelle A. Ruley, with short hair and glasses, beams at the camera wearing a patterned top under a dark blazer.

Janelle A. Ruley

Sarah J. Kollman, a person with curly hair, stands confidently in a dark blazer and light top, gazing into the camera with a neutral expression.

Sarah J. Kollman

Kevin M. Troy, a man in a suit and purple tie, with short brown hair, looks directly at the camera.

John C. Lemmo, with short gray hair, dons a dark blazer and light shirt as he smiles warmly at the camera against a plain background.

Drew K. Rymer, in a navy suit with a light blue shirt and tie, smiles warmly at the camera.

Anthony Serrao, with short brown hair, smiles warmly at the camera. Dressed in a black suit, crisp white shirt, and a patterned tie, he exudes confidence and charm that make him instantly approachable.

A smiling woman with long, wavy brown hair and a white blouse under a dark jacket.

Douglas K. Wood, a distinguished man with glasses and a beard, sports a dark suit, striped shirt, and colorful tie.

Douglas K. Wood

William J. Trinkle, an elderly man with gray hair, smiles warmly at the camera. He is dressed in a dark pinstripe suit paired with a crisp white shirt, set against a simple white background.

William J. Trinkle

Brinkley E. Ruggiero, a woman with long, straight auburn hair, smiles while wearing a sleek black blazer over a rust-colored top.

Brinkley E. Ruggiero

Smiling man with glasses, bald head, and grey beard, wearing a dark suit, light blue shirt, and patterned tie.

Smiling person with short light brown hair wears a black and white houndstooth blazer, lavender blouse, and a Star of David necklace, standing against a plain white background.

Debra K. Ferdman

Kimberly Rodriguez, with short gray hair, dons a black blazer and white shirt, flashing a warm smile at the camera.

Kimberly Rodriguez

S. Edward Slabach, in a blue suit with a patterned tie, is smiling against a plain background.

S. Edward Slabach

Mariam Babayan smiling for a picture.

Erica Shubin, a woman with long brown hair, smiles warmly while wearing a white shirt and beige sweater against a plain white background.

Brittnee Gillespie beams with a radiant smile, her braided hair perfectly complementing the chic black blazer and light-colored top she wears.

Brittnee Gillespie Malone

Julio N. Colomba, a man with a beard, smiles warmly while wearing a gray suit, white shirt, and red tie against a gradient background.

Julio N. Colomba

Stacy H. Tolkin, a woman with long, curly brown hair, is smiling brightly. She's wearing a blue top beneath her black blazer.

Stacy H. Tolkin

Paul S. Thies, in a dark suit, light blue shirt, and green patterned tie, beams with a warm smile against a plain background.

A smiling Adam D. Afshar stands confidently in a suit and tie against a plain background.

Haley A. Dumas, a person with long blonde hair, is wearing a beige blazer and a white top, smiling slightly against a plain background.

A person with short hair and glasses wearing a suit jacket and vest smiles at the camera, standing in front of a colorful, abstract background.

Erin G. Simonitch

The image features Ellen N. Doty, a person with short red hair, wearing a gray suit and white shirt, smiling warmly at the camera against an abstract background.

Ellen N. Doty, a woman with wavy, shoulder-length hair, wears a patterned black-and-white zippered top and smiles in front of a light gray background.

Janille Chambers

Sarah Bancroft, a woman with curly dark hair and glasses, smiles while wearing a maroon textured jacket over a white top against a plain white background.

Sarah Kalas Bancroft

Cassandra Bridge

Christy M. Feldman, with shoulder-length blonde hair, smiles warmly in a gray blazer over a patterned shirt.

Christy M. Feldman

Ashley De Vance, with long braided hair and a bright smile, dons a black blazer and blue top against a plain background.

Ashley De Vance

Smiling woman with long blonde hair, reminiscent of a Tellis muse, wearing a white shirt and light-colored jacket, facing forward.

Annabella Yousif, Esq., is a woman with long wavy dark hair and glasses, wearing a blue sweater, poses in front of a white background.

Annabella K. Yousif

Joseph B. Young, with his signature curly hair, stands confidently in a suit and patterned tie, smiling warmly against a plain background.

Joseph B. Young

Francia Orduno

Man with short brown hair and beard wearing a navy blue suit, white dress shirt, and striped tie, standing against a plain white background, facing the camera and smiling.

Daniel A. Britt

Hiba Baloch, with long dark hair, wearing a dark blazer and a white top, smiles at the camera against a plain white background.

Elizabeth Valldejuli, a smiling woman with long black hair, wears a navy blazer, black top, gold necklace, and hoop earrings, posed confidently against a plain white background.

Elizabeth Valldejuli

Carmen McCoy, with long wavy brown hair, wearing a dark blazer and green top, poses against a plain white background.

A smiling woman with wavy brown hair and gold hoop earrings is wearing a light pink blazer. She is looking directly at the camera against a plain background.

Blonde woman in a black blazer over a beige top, smiling against a dark blue patterned background.

Elan Ilfeld, dressed in a dark suit, white shirt, and blue tie, is smiling at the camera against a plain white background.

Isabel Garcia

Firm Administrator

Farrell Scott, a smiling woman with long brown hair, wearing a patterned scarf and a light pink top, poses against a plain background.

Farrell Scott

Director of Marketing

Ashton Holland

IT Director

Jessica Alm

Client Account Manager

Mishele Richards

Client Account Specialist

Lisa Yount

Legal Assistant

Melanie McAlpine

Legal Assistant

Lindsey Anderson

Legal Assistant

Janelle Jennings

Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Claudia Gomez

Legal Office Assistant

Vanessa Littlejohn

Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Katy Byrne

Legal Assistant

Jill Vinsonhaler

Legal Assistant

Bethany Hooks-Ponder, with shoulder-length hair, smiles warmly in a sleeveless red top. The background showcases blurred, colorful artwork.

Bethany Hooks-Ponder

Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Toni Cisneros

Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Margarita Jakovas

Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Jordan Fowler

Marketing Associate

Mia Jones

Office Assistant