Our Staff

Zye Acuna, Paralegal

Zye graduated from University of California, Irvine where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a minor in Criminology, Law & Society. She obtained a certification in Paralegal Studies from California State University, Los Angeles in June 2014. She joined KJMLAW Partners in 2009 as a receptionist, but soon became a Legal Assistant then Paralegal. Currently, as Senior Paralegal, she assists the estate planning department with simple and complex estate planning cases, overlapping her knowledge of corporate formations and maintenance. Zye’s professional and personal skills are geared towards creating a seamless experience to allow clients to easily navigate the entire estate planning process.

Ashley Brown, Marketing Manager

Ashley Brown serves as Marketing Manager for KJMLAW Partners handling all aspects of marketing including managing social media, website maintenance, updates and content creation, blog writing, editing, event coordinating, and other various office administration duties. Ashley has over 10 years of experience in marketing and social media management beginning in hospitality and hotel administration while she lived in Las Vegas and spanning across several industries including health care and renewable energy.

Ashley is a graduate of UNLV, where she received her Bachelors degree in Communication and Media Studies in 2011. After several years of employment in the service industry she relocated to Southern California to advance her career in a new industry. Ashley joined KJMLAW Partners in 2018.

Eileen Encinas, Law Firm Administrator

Eileen Encinas is the Law Firm Administrator at KJMLAW Partners. Eileen supervises firm operations and functions, including human resources, managing the support staff, overseeing administrative and billing matters, and firm marketing. Eileen’s proven ability to lead various teams and her wide range of law firm experience allows for efficient and effective business operation. She works closely with senior management to create a supportive and focused work environment.

Eileen began her legal career with a civil litigation firm while enrolled at Pasadena City College’s paralegal program.  She then spent several years as a family law paralegal before joining the firm as a litigation paralegal in 2019. Eileen graduated from Mount Saint Mary’s University where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminology and obtained her Paralegal Certificate from Pasadena City College.

Sebastian Moore, Administrative Assistant

Sebastian serves as an Administrative Assistant for KJMLAW Partners. Before joining the firm in July 2024, Sebastian was a sports journalist for the Outlook Newsgroup. Sebastian graduated from Northern Arizona University in 2021 where he received degrees in journalism and communications.

Priscilla Ortez, Administrative Assistant

Priscilla Ortez joined KJMLAW Partners in September 2024 as an Administrative Assistant supporting with filing and reception. She currently serves as the legal assistant for trust administration and probate matters. Priscilla graduated in 2024 from the University of California, Fullerton with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and minor in Kinesiology while working in customer service in various roles gaining experience with assisting clientele.

Edgar Ramirez, Paralegal

Edgar serves as a Paralegal for KJMLAW Partners handling trust administration and probate matters. He obtained his certification in Paralegal Studies at CSULA in May 2023 before joining the firm in September 2023. Edgar holds a bachelor’s degree in Child Development from California State University, Los Angeles.

Valeriia Shaposhnykova, File Clerk

Valeriia Shaposhnykova joined KJMLAW Partners in August 2024 as a File Clerk. In this role she is responsible for organizing and maintaining physical and electronic documents, ensuring efficient record-keeping, and managing outboxes and the firm’s folder room. Prior to joining the firm, Valeriia Shaposhnykova worked as a manager in customer service, overseeing shipping operations, record management, and client communications. Later, she gained administrative experience with a focus on spreadsheets and document processing. Valeriia Shaposhnykova holds a degree in Chinese and English Philology from Oles Honchar Dnipro National University and is a native speaker of Russian and Ukrainian.

Alex Wagner, Legal Assistant

Alex Wagner serves as a Legal Assistant for KJMLAW Partners handling trust administration, estate planning, civil litigation, and probate litigation support as needed. In April 2022 Alex joined the firm as a file clerk, and moved to his current position a few months later.

After serving in the Marine Corps as a Combat Engineer from February 2016 to July 2020, he was honorably discharged at the rank of Sergeant. Alex’s law career began when serving as a legal assistant in the entertainment law industry in 2020. He graduated from Pasadena City College with two associates degrees, in Social and Behavioral Sciences and Law, Public Policy, and Society. He is currently attending California State University, Los Angeles, studying for a Pre-Legal Bachelor’s Degree and intends on going to law school in California.

Serinna Xu, Paralegal

Chao Serinna Xu joined KJMLAW Partners in November 2024 and serves as a Paralegal for litigation matters. Serinna is bilingual in English and Mandarin Chinese. She graduated from Waterford Institute of Technology, Ireland where she earned a master’s degree in education. In 2021, she obtained a Paralegal Certificate from the University of California, Los Angeles. With over four years of experience in probate and family law, Serinna plays an active role in assisting attorneys with a wide range of matters during all phases of the litigation process.