Originally from the San Fernando Valley, Kathleen has lived in Palm Springs since 1990 with her husband, Tom. Kathleen has served in the legal profession for 34 years and earned a Paralegal Studies Certificate from UC Davis.  She is the Probate Paralegal at Slovak Baron Empey Murphy & Pinkney and has been an active member of the Desert Palm Legal Professionals Association since 2011.  A member of the Palm Springs Film Society and the Palm Springs Air Museum. Kathleen has served DPLPA in the following capacities:  Parliamentarian, Education and Training Chair, Bylaws Committee member, Program Chair, Conference Co-Chair, and as President.

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In 2021, Brenda embraced an opportunity to enter the legal field, working under the mentorship of a Coachella Valley trust and estate planning attorney while earning her Certified Paralegal credential through the UC Riverside Paralegal Studies Program – a rigorous curriculum certified by the American Bar Association.  Brenda works for Slovak Baron Empey Murphy & Pinkney, as a paralegal. She has been a member of the Desert Palm Legal Professionals Association since 2022.  Brenda has served DPLPA in the following capacities: Nominations & Election Chair, and as Secretary.

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Luz Davis was born and raised in the Coachella Valley and began her legal career in 2010 with a strong focus on family law. She started as an intern and worked her way up to paralegal, gaining experience with several family law attorneys throughout the Coachella Valley. She holds an Associate of Science degree in Paralegal Studies.

Since 2015, Luz has owned and operated her own business, Blythe Legal Support. She is a registered and bonded Legal Document Assistant with the County of Riverside and provides paralegal services under contract with a licensed California attorney, in accordance with California Business and Professions Code Section 6450(c)(2).

Luz has been a member of the Desert Palm Legal Professionals Association since 2017, where she has actively contributed in various roles, including Historian, Social Media Chair, Website Manager, Bulletin Newsletter Editor, Treasurer, and Governor.