Spaghetti on the Wall

Rusty Messer is an attorney and is the founder of Big River Trial Attorneys. He has handled multiple jury trials and regularly handles cases in both state and federal courts. He is licensed in both Louisiana and Texas and is the author of Surviving the Louisiana Criminal Justice System which was written to help people understand the various parts of a criminal case in Louisiana and how to prepare for each.

He obtained his undergraduate degree from Louisiana State University and my Juris Doctorate from Southern University Law Center.

He is married and has three wonderful children and when not focusing on his clients he enjoys reading, exercising, traveling, and coaching soccer.

Lupe j Valdiviez Jr, has been a professional musician since the age of 14. He has traveled the world with his gifts and talents. He has offered his drumming skills for many bands and has performed over hundreds of thousands of concerts / live events. Lupe, has been in the music industry his whole life and has acquired through the years of hard life, many skill sets that has made him one of today successful leading business men. His business and accomplishments speak simply for themselves, but his love and passion to better himself as a man of God, a Husband, Father and business leader is what keeps him grounded and grateful for each and every opportunity. His entrepreneurial mindset has set him apart in the business. He is a life coach, speaker, business owner and much much more!  “We are as strong as we are together” says Lupe Valdiviez. God bless to all! 

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Max Ciolino is an attorney and environmental activist in New Orleans. He founded his law firm, Ciolino & Onstott in 2015, the day after he was sworn in as an attorney. Max also founded a zero-waste advocacy non-profit and served as the President for four years. He is also a current board member of the Alliance for Affordable Energy. When he's not advocating for his clients or for a sustainable future, Max enjoys spending time with his wife and friends, running, learning to cook vegetarian meals, or reading as much fiction as his weary eyes will allow.

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Born and raised in New Orleans, Justin is thoroughly familiar with the legal challenges that individuals and businesses face along the Gulf Coast. Licensed to practice in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas, Justin Chopin is the owner and managing attorney of The Chopin Law Firm LLC. The firm represents individuals who have suffered personal injury, as well as small businesses, and ensures their gradual return to stability

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Whitney Lee is a marketing and PR strategy expert, the founder of True Story Public Relations - a 7-figure, award-winning agency, helping companies in the hospitality, products, and service industries thrive. Her superpower is her ability to help frustrated business owners who’ve tried it all, cut through all the noise and develop a custom strategy that actually moves the needle.    With a master's degree in integrated marketing communications from Florida State University, an Accreditation in Public Relations (APR), and a Certification as a Public Relations Counselor (CPRC), Whitney has grown her PR agency from the small beach town of Destin, Florida, to the international agency it is today. She was named Scarlett Magazine’s "Woman of the Year" in PR, one of the "Five Most Dynamic Women Leaders Ruling the PR Industry" in the CIO Times and one of United Way’s 40 under 40. Her insights are regularly featured in well-known media outlets like 850 Business Magazine, Emerald Coast Magazine, and the She Who Wins podcast with Renee Bauer to name a few.     Whitney is also a keynote speaker and the host of True Story: The PR Podcast where she shares tangible ways to market your business and simple strategies to connect with your ideal customers through social media, email marketing, and so much more. 

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Enelin Toneva is the CEO & Founder of Vivian Agency, an influencer and affiliate marketing agency. Since 2018, they have launched 40+ affiliate programs, onboarded 8k affiliates, and generated over $12 million in revenue for their clients.

She is a speaker & consultant on ​​growing businesses with affiliate programs and influencer marketing

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Sara Williams currently practices at Alexander Shunnarah Trial Attorneys headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, where she handles primarily trucking, wrongful death and catastrophic injury litigation. Sara has collected over $30 million in verdicts and settlements on behalf of her clients, including a $12 million dollar verdict against the Birmingham Max Bus system arising out of a collision caused by that transit system’s failure to properly monitor the health of its drivers resulting in a driver passing out while driving a bus.

From 2017 through the close of 2021 she served as the managing attorney for the firm. During that time the firm would grow to include over 100 attorneys and over 400 staff members in offices in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas and Massachusetts.

Prior to joining the Alexander Shunnarah firm, Sara spent the first half of her career defending trucking companies and drivers. She has recently returned to a more active practice after spending the last three years as the firm’s managing attorney, during which time the firm grew to over 65 lawyers and over 300 employees with offices in nine states.

In 2021 Sara decided to step away from her role as managing attorney to re-focus on her litigation practice and developing a social media campaign focused on empowering women lawyers.

Sara is an adjunct professor of Trial Advocacy at Cumberland School of Law where she teaches Advanced Skills in Trial Advocacy-Civil and Depositions and Technology. She is a 2003 graduate of Florida State University and a 2006 graduate of Cumberland School of Law.

Andrew Reichert is the CEO and founder of Birgo, a Pittsburgh-based private equity real estate firm, with $315 million in assets under management across 3,300+ multifamily units.

Through Birgo, he oversees a team of over 90 employees, as they raise capital from investors and purchase and manage multifamily residential real estate.

A passionate entrepreneur, Andrew has founded four companies and been part of several other start-ups. Additionally, he launched a nonprofit focused on financial literacy and is active in local nonprofits, including his church

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Bernadette Catalana is one of seven children--six of them daughters. A lawyer, mentor, cooking enthusiast, and avid yogi, she identifies most with the role of mother/nurturer. Raised in Endicott, New York, she raised her children in Rochester, NY, and eventually followed them to NYC, relocating her law practice and her life. Her recently published book, "Daughter Lessons," is a collection of essays written over the years, many of which were published on the Daughter Lessons website. Dedicated to her daughters personally, she has professionally focused on sending the ladder down and supporting other women in the profession. She has given a series of talks across the country called "Candid Talk Women," designed to help women opt-in, rather than opt-out, of the practice of law.

Richard's reputation as a formidable trial attorney grew from his pioneering work in personal injury cases, particularly those involving lead paint poisoning. Over his two-decade career, he's secured numerous multi-million dollar verdicts and earned membership in prestigious legal circles like the Million Dollar Advocates Forum.

Beyond the courtroom, Richard is deeply involved in community service, supporting organizations like the Patriot Guard and serving on the board of The Center for Developmental Disabilities. With a strong work ethic instilled by his New York upbringing, Richard paid his own way through college and law school, graduating with fluency in Spanish and experience advocating for the Hispanic community's rights.

Partnered with Stephen Cohen since 1993, Richard has built a successful practice at Cohen & Jaffe, focusing on securing justice for victims of accidents and discrimination. Despite his professional achievements, he remains grounded in his blue-collar roots, driven by a commitment to fight for his clients against powerful insurance companies. Whether it's a car accident or workplace discrimination, Richard understands the personal stakes involved and is dedicated to rebuilding lives.