Mary Bevins is a senior associate at Amaro Baldwin LLP. She has extensive jury trial experience taking cases to verdict. Her practice is focused on defending civil litigation actions, in areas including general liability, products liability, premises liability, medical and professional negligence, business disputes, insurance coverage, construction defect, real estate and environmental law, employment and discrimination law, workers' compensation, Fair Housing laws, habitability issues and claimed violations under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Ms. Bevins has served as a Judge Pro Tem with the Orange County Superior Court Mandatory Settlement Conference, personal injury, and business panels. Ms. Bevins attended San Diego State University and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Kinesiology. She studied law at Western State University College of Law and earned her Juris Doctor degree in 1992. She previously competed as a professional triathlete and was employed by the State of California as a San Diego Coast Supervisor. While attending San Diego State, she was the recipient of student athlete academic awards in Division I women's swimming. She and her family remain highly active in aquatics, as well as beachside and local community service. She is admitted to practice in all United States District Courts of California and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.​

Kristie M. Kawakami Wong is a Senior Associate at Amaro Baldwin LLP, based out of the firm's Hawaii office. Ms. Kawakami Wong graduated cum laude from the University of California, Irvine in 1995 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science. She received her Juris Doctorate degree from Southwestern University School of Law in 1998, where she served on the Southwestern Law Review and graduated magna cum laude. Admitted to the California State Bar in 1998, and the Hawaii State Bar in 2003, Ms. Kawakami Wong's legal career spans over two decades and two states. Her practice is primarily based in the firm's Hawaii office, where she advocates for a diverse clientele, including recreational operators involved in health studio facilities, trampoline parks, surfing, parasailing, jet skiing, horseback riding, and bicycling. She is also experienced in complex law and motion and California Appellate practice. Her commitment to the legal community is further demonstrated by her service as an arbitrator in Hawaii's Court Annexed Arbitration Program. When she is not practicing law, Ms. Kawakami Wong enjoys hiking, traveling, volunteering at her twins' school, and supporting her twins varied co-curricular activities, such as her daughter's swim meets, and her son's Science Olympiad team. Ms. Kawakami Wong and her husband are also long-time Season Subscribers of Diamond Head Theater and 20+ years season ticket holders to University of Hawaii Men's Basketball.

Stefanie Hardy is a Senior Associate at Amaro Baldwin LLP. Prior to joining Amaro Baldwin, she was a court staff attorney with the Superior Court of San Mateo for nine years. Ms. Hardy has extensive experience handling pre-trial motions stemming from a variety of civil actions, including general liability, personal injury, products liability, and employment law. Ms. Hardy graduated cum laude from the University of San Francisco in 1995 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and a Minor in English. She obtained her Juris Doctorate in 1999 from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law. While at McGeorge, Ms. Hardy studied Fundamental Human Rights in Europe and the United States under Associate Justice Anthony M. Kennedy in Salzburg, Austria. Ms. Hardy is admitted to practice in all California State Courts.

Carshena Culmer serves as "of counsel" at Amaro Baldwin LLP, specializing in the adept defense of workers' compensation claims, 132a petitions, serious and willful misconduct petitions, and related matters presented before the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board. Admitted to the California State Bar in 2017, Ms. Culmer brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her legal practice. A distinguished alumna of The Pennsylvania State University, Ms. Culmer holds undergraduate degrees in Psychology and Communications, Arts, and Sciences. She furthered her legal education at Southwestern Law School, where she earned her Juris Doctor. During her time in law school, Ms. Culmer served as the competition chair of the Negotiations Honors Program, showcasing her exceptional skills in negotiating complex cases—an attribute that continues to be a valuable asset to our firm. With a focus on the litigation of workers' compensation claims, Ms. Culmer has garnered extensive experience appearing before the WCAB for Trials and Conferences. She also has substantial experience defending workers' compensation claims in Alternative Dispute Resolution Carve-Out programs. Her proficiency extends to taking and defending depositions, and she is known for her ability to secure favorable settlements for our clients through skilled negotiation. Beyond her legal pursuits, Ms. Culmer finds joy in travel, art, music, and cherishing moments with her family. Her multifaceted interests and commitment to excellence make her an integral part of the Amaro Baldwin team.

George M. Hill is an Associate at Amaro Baldwin LLP, where he focuses his practice on general liability defense, representing businesses, property owners, landlords, and recreational and fitness facilities in complex civil litigation. His practice includes personal injury, wrongful death, premises liability, residential habitability, toxic tort, and other general liability matters. Mr. Hill has more than 17 years of civil litigation experience representing both plaintiffs and defendants in state and federal courts, including appellate matters. Throughout his career, he has handled a broad range of cases involving real estate, employment, personal injury, business and corporate disputes, family law, and contract matters. He has successfully represented clients at both the trial and appellate levels. In 2019, Mr. Hill was selected to the Southern California Super Lawyers Rising Stars list. Mr. Hill earned his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Stanford University in 2006. He received his J.D. from Loyola Law School, Los Angeles in 2009, where he was involved in several student organizations, including the Black Law Students Association and Young Lawyers Association. Mr. Hill is admitted to practice in California and is a member of the John M. Langston Bar Association.

Kameron Riley is an associate attorney at Amaro Baldwin LLP specializing in employment and workers' compensation defense matters. She graduated from the University of California at Berkeley in 2003 with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and went on to receive her Juris Doctorate from the University of Oregon School of Law in 2007. During her time in law school, Ms. Riley interned with the criminal division of the United States Attorney's Office for the District of Oregon and the Lane County District Attorney's Office. After graduation, she completed a judicial clerkship with the Lane County Circuit Court, working under the Honorable Charles M. Zennache. Ms. Riley is licensed to practice law in California and Washington and has worked for multiple prominent workers' compensation defense firms in both states. She previously worked for a leading workers' compensation defense firm in the Pacific Northwest, where she provided legal counsel to Washington self-insured employers in all areas of workers' compensation defense. Upon her return to California, Ms. Riley worked at two Southern California workers' compensation defense firms, handling all stages of workers' compensation litigation. Ms. Riley is an active member of the Junior League of Long Beach, having recently served on the Board of Directors. She enjoys writing, hiking, practicing yoga, cycling, and volunteering in her local community.

Lisa Sue Brown is an associate attorney at Amaro Baldwin LLP, where her practice focuses on civil litigation, including general liability, personal injury, and employment law. Ms. Brown earned her Bachelor of Arts in English from Arizona State University and her Juris Doctor from Pacific Coast University School of Law in Long Beach, California. She attended law school in the evenings while working full time as a paralegal at Steel & Eisner and serving as a special assistant to Republican National Committeeman Shawn Steel. During law school, Ms. Brown was elected twice to the Associated Student Bar, founded and led the Graduation Committee, and graduated as Valedictorian of her class. Lisa is passionate about advocacy and is committed to building a long and rewarding career representing her clients. Outside of the office, she enjoys escape rooms, kickboxing, traveling, and cheering on the LA Dodgers.

Tiffany Howard is an associate at Amaro Baldwin LLP. Before joining the firm, she advised several members of the U.S. House of Representatives on legislative and oversight matters and subsequently represented nonprofit clients in the government-relations sphere, focusing on complex policy and regulatory issues. Earlier in her career she practiced civil litigation in federal and state courts, managing products-liability and catastrophic personal-injury matters. Ms. Howard earned her LL.M. in National Security & U.S. Foreign Relations Law from George Washington University Law School and her J.D. from University of San Francisco School of Law. She holds a B.A. in History and Political Science from Wellesley College. Outside the office, she is committed to public service, enjoys creative projects and travel, and cherishes time with her rescue chihuahua.

Justin Ostrosky is an Associate Attorney at Amaro Baldwin LLP. He was admitted to the California State Bar in 2025. Mr. Ostrosky earned his Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and his Juris Doctor from California Western School of Law. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Ostrosky served for ten years in the United States Army as a Civil Affairs Team Sergeant in an Airborne unit, including a twelve-month deployment to Afghanistan where he worked closely with local government officials to support district-level governance. His military service provided a strong foundation in leadership, strategic coordination, and problem-solving in high-pressure environments. Outside of the office, Mr. Ostrosky enjoys outdoor recreation, volunteers teaching firearm safety, and spends time gardening and cooking with homegrown herbs and vegetables.

Patrick Gangitano is an associate attorney at Amaro Baldwin LLP, where he represents businesses and individuals in employment and business disputes throughout California. He advises clients on a broad range of employment law and commercial matters, guiding them through all stages of litigation while providing practical counsel on compliance, workplace investigations, and risk management. Prior to joining Amaro Baldwin, Mr. Gangitano operated his own law practice, where he advised and defended small and mid-sized businesses in employment and business-related matters. He has extensive experience representing clients before administrative agencies, including Cal/OSHA, the Employment Development Department, and the California Labor Commissioner's Office. His practice also includes significant experience handling public-sector employment issues and disciplinary proceedings. Mr. Gangitano has long been active in the Long Beach legal and business communities, serving in leadership roles with the Long Beach Chamber of Commerce, the Seal Beach Chamber of Commerce, and the Long Beach Bar Association. Outside of his legal practice, Mr. Gangitano enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters and playing guitar whenever he has the opportunity.

Drashti M. Patel is an associate attorney at Amaro Baldwin LLP, where she practices civil litigation, including general liability and employment law.

Ms. Patel earned her Juris Doctor, with concentrations in Business Law and Tax Law, from McGeorge School of Law in Sacramento, California. She went on to earn her Legum Magister (LLM) in Tax Law from the University of California, Irvine. During her J.D. and L.L.M., she broadened her experience and expanded her legal knowledge in her capacity as a law clerk at the Department of Parks and Recreation and Edwards LifeSciences. Ms. Patel also interned at the Bankruptcy clinic where she expanded her commitment to advocacy.

Prior to attending law school, Ms. Patel earned her Masters in Hospitality and Tourism, focusing on management within the hospitality industry. Her 10 years of experience inspires her to serve her clients with the same commitment and conviction.

Theodore "Ted" Zinger is a senior associate at Amaro Baldwin LLP. Prior to joining the firm, he spent eight years in private practice and more than 26 years representing public entities, including serving as a Deputy Attorney General in the Torts and Condemnation Section of the Civil Division of the California Office of the Attorney General in Los Angeles and as a Deputy City Attorney in the Long Beach City Attorney's Office, Litigation Department. In these roles, Mr. Zinger represented the State, the City, and their employees in high-exposure, complex personal injury matters, as well as state and federal civil rights litigation. Mr. Zinger's practice encompasses all aspects of civil litigation, including case evaluation, discovery, motion practice, trial, settlement, and appeal in both state and federal courts. Mr. Zinger is admitted to practice before all California State Courts, the United States District Courts for the Central and Southern Districts of California, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, and the United States Supreme Court. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from California State University, Long Beach, and his Juris Doctor from Southwestern University School of Law.