Hanan Shifa, an accounting assistant with Litner + Deganian, was born in Ethiopia and moved to the United States in 2007. She graduates this summer from Kennesaw State with a degree in Finance, and she worked previously for a money transfer business. After the company she worked with was bought out by a larger firm,
Taylor Payne, a legal assistant with Litner + Deganian, was born in Las Vegas and moved to Fort Stewart, Ga., as a child. She attended Georgia Southern University, where she studied criminal justice and sociology while also working as a server. After graduating in 2019, Taylor knew she wanted to work in the field of
Leah Hahn, a case manager with Litner + Deganian, was born and raised in Atlanta. After earning her degree in reproductive health policies from Hampshire College in Massachusetts in 2018, she made her way back home. She’d worked in restaurants and as a research assistant at Emory, but she felt like law could be a
Ramon Diaz is a legal assistant with Litner + Deganian, helping the attorneys and paralegals manage the needs of each client’s case. Originally from Mexico City, Ramon has lived in Atlanta for 19 years, growing up here and graduating from North Atlanta High School. Ramon also attends Oglethorpe University, where he studies Biopsychology. While working
Megan Gornto is an Operations Coordinator with Litner + Deganian. She works on a variety of projects during the day, including researching and implementing efficiencies, improving internal programs and platforms, and making sure that everything is going smoothly with the law firm’s vendors and event coordinators. Megan is an Atlanta native; she grew up a
Brittany Egolum is a litigation paralegal with Litner + Deganian. She helps manage the firm’s active lawsuit cases from start to finish, and also assists the attorneys with whatever they need related to research, drafting, and court filings. Brittany works closely with Litner + Deganian’s clients, collecting information and updating them about their case status.
Imelda Mondragon is a Case Manager with Litner + Deganian. She organizes client documents, helps coordinate client treatment plans, communicates with the insurance companies, and also assists with demand letters and settlement. Imelda is an Atlanta native and grew up not far from the Litner + Deganian law office in Druid Hills. Imelda’s parents are
Dave Rohwedder is Of Counsel at Litner + Deganian, handling cases both in Atlanta and from his home in Columbus, Georgia. Born in Cedar Falls, Iowa, Dave spent his childhood crisscrossing the country with his family, living in California, Utah, Missouri, Florida, and Wisconsin, before finally settling in Birmingham, Alabama, where he finished high school
Ashley Bailey is Litner + Deganian’s medical records specialist. She’s in charge of tracking down and organizing the medical records for every single one of the law firm’s clients. An Atlanta native, Ashley attended Albany State University, where she studied business administration. There, she also developed the skills and tools needed to be a top-notch
Josephine Threat is a Litigation Paralegal with Litner + Deganian. On a day-to-day basis she works with the attorneys and other law firm employees to draft pleadings, file documents with the court, and organize exhibits and other important case materials. Originally from Dothan, Alabama, Josephine developed an interest in personal injury law after being involved
Chuly Phanthadara is a Case Manager with Litner + Deganian. She organizes the attorneys’ schedules and makes sure that the law firm’s cases are moving forward by coordinating with the court, doctors’ offices, and insurance companies. She also checks on clients to see how they are recovering and keeps them updated about the status of
Kimberly Cobb was born in Heidelberg, Germany, where her mom was stationed in the military. While still a baby, she moved to Brunswick, Ga., and relocated again to Tifton, Ga., at age 5. After graduating from Tift County High School, she headed to Atlanta to attend Georgia State University, earning a bachelor’s degree in business
