She practices auto liability defense, insurance defense and general litigation. Originally from Oakland, California, Woods received her Bachelor of Arts from California State University, Sacramento in 2009 and her law degree from Florida Coastal School of Law in 2014. Woods is the current and first African American president of the Jacksonville Women Lawyers Association.
Mills is a seasoned litigation attorney specializing in construction law and business litigation. Before joining Cobb & Gonzalez, she resolved a diverse range of disputes including probate, landlord/tenant, commercial, foreclosure, consumer, construction, and general litigation. Additionally, she has a solid background in immigration law, handling various cases such as humanitarian, family-based, employer-based, and removal defense matters.
Alex Underkofler is a shareholder at Delegal Poindexter & Underkofler, P.A. Her practice focuses on advising and representing employees as they navigate employment questions and disputes. She is licensed to practice law in Florida and Washington D.C. She enjoys spending time with her husband, Andy; son, Noah; and dog, Hobie.
Sam Smart founded her career as a trial attorney. Starting off as an assistant public defender, to private criminal defense, insurance defense, and now personal injury, she loves being in the courtroom and fighting on behalf of her clients. She enjoys spending time with her husband, two kids, and listening to a good audiobook.
Lauren Purdy serves as Gunster’s Jacksonville office managing shareholder and co-chair of the firm’s 
Holly Howanitz leads Tyson & Mendes’ Jacksonville office, representing corporations and insurance carriers in premises liability, transportation, construction defect, professional malpractice, general and automobile negligence, and products liability defense. She is currently an ABOTA executive board member for the Jacksonville chapter. She is also recognized by Best Lawyers, Florida Trend’s Legal Elite, Attorney at Law Magazine, and Martindale-Hubbell. 
With almost 20 years of experience, Pollan’s practice spans every point along the corporate life cycle, from bankruptcy and commercial litigation to formation, governance, and transactions. Her background in Big Law, boutique firms, and solo practice affords her a unique capacity to advocate for business and individual clients in many contexts. 
Lyudmyla Kolyesnik is a distinguished attorney whose professional expertise encompasses the intricate realms of trust and estate litigation, complex business disputes, and construction-related conflicts. With an unwavering commitment to her Ukrainian roots and a fervent dedication to the Ukrainian community, Kolyesnik’s practice harmoniously blends a profound understanding of cultural nuances with a meticulous approach to legal advocacy.
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