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.

Open Position

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.

Open Position

Luz Davis was born and raised in the Coachella Valley. Luz started her legal career in 2010 with a passion for family law. Luz interned and worked her way up to Paralegal working for several family law attorneys in the Coachella Valley. Earned an Associates of Science in Paralegal Studies Degree.  Since 2015 Luz has owned her business. She is a registered and bonded legal document assistant through the County of Riverside. She owns and operates Blythe Legal Support. She has been a member of the Desert Palm Legal Professionals Association since 2017.  Luz has served in the following capacities: Historian, Social Media Chair, Website, Bulletin Newsletter, Treasurer, and as Governor.