Gukeisen Law Group's Employee Profiles

Katie Thompson

Katie is the Chief Legal Analyst at Gukeisen Law Group, handling cases with last names starting with A through K. Her duties include completing, filing and reviewing petitions and schedules with clients. Katie understands the bankruptcy process is a very volatile time in client's lives, and ensures each client is provided the guidance and confidence they need to complete their case.

Born and raised in Covina, California, Katie came to Phoenix to work for Kroger Company (Fry's) in their corporate offices. She is expecting to graduate Kaplan University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Alternative Dispute Resolution in 2009. At Kaplan, Katie has learned valuable skills needed to assist each client in formulating the most appropriate and effective bankruptcy strategy. Katie is available by email.

Jennifer Newcomer

Jennifer is an Associate Legal Analyst at Gukeisen Law Group, handling cases with last names starting with L-Z. Her duties include completing, filing and reviewing petitions and schedules with clients. Jennifer is very compassionate about assisting each client with the utmost professionalism to ensure each is confident throughout the bankruptcy process.

A Navy veteran, Jennifer hails from Lemoove, California. Jennifer has an Associate's Degree in Legal Assisting and is currently working on a Bachelor's Degree. Prior to joining our firm, Jennifer spent 2 years as a legal assistant. Jennifer takes pride in utilizing the skills she has learned from her time in the Navy and studies in the legal field in each client's case. Discipline and commitment drive Jennifer as she formulates the most effective bankruptcy strategy.

Malorie Gonzalez

Malorie is an Administrative Assistant to Jennifer Newcomer, handling client cases with last names beginning with L-Z. Malorie ensures the disclosures in each client's petitions and schedules are accurate prior to filing. Clients can be confident that Jennifer and Malorie will diligently prepare their documents with the utmost care. Malorie consults with clients throughout the bankruptcy process to ensure each client is fully informed each step of the way.

Malorie is a Phoenix native and is currently attending Mesa Community College, pursuing an Associate's Degree in Music Business.

Chelsea Aguilar

Chelsea is an Administrative Assistant to Katie Thompson, handling client cases with last names beginning with L-Z. Chelsea protects each client, ensuring all petitions and schedules are precise prior to filing. Chelsea takes pride in ensuring each case is prepared and completed with the utmost diligence and professionalism. Chelsea is available to her clients throughout the bankruptcy process for consultation to ensure each client is fully informed and comfortable at all times.

Chelsea is a native of Phoenix pursuing an Associate's Degree in Social Work from Mesa Community College. She began her education at Arizona State University as a Psychology major. Chelsea has been with the firm since December 2007, and works with clients whose last names begins with A-K alongside Katie.

Shantal Blum

Shantal is a Legal Assistant at Gukeisen Law Group. Her duties include inputting client information, reviewing petitions and schedules, and assisting the Attorney formulate the most aggressive bankruptcy strategy. At Gukeisen Law Group we pride ourselves on ensuring each client's file is completed with the utmost diligence and professionalism. Shantal helps ensure each file is properly completed prior to filing.

After spending most of her life in Reno, Nevada Shantal moved to Arizona to attend Arizona State University. Shantal's major focuses on Justice Studies. She takes pride in utilizing the skills she learned through her education in each client's case.

Craig Bowman

Craig is a Senior Paralegal at Gukeisen Law Group adding over 20 years of paralegal experience to the firm. He is a valuable resource, providing clients and other paralegals with knowledge and experience gained throughout his career. Craig's valuable skills are utilized to ensure each case is handled with the utmost diligence and professionalism. Clients can rest assured that Craig will complete their case with the utmost efficiency and accuracy.

A Whitewater, Arizona native, Craig received his Paralegal Certificate from the Texas Institute of Paralegal Studies in 1986. Since then, he has consistently worked as a paralegal handling thousands of cases.

Ashley Olsson

Ashley is a Client Support Liason at the Gukeisen Law Group. Her duties include consulting with clients throughout the bankruptcy process, fully informing each client to ensure confidence. Ashley works with our clients to identify their bankruptcy goals, and with the Attorney's, formulate the most effective strategy to meet these goals.

Ashley is from Mesa and is currently attending Mesa Community College in pursuit of her Nursing Degree. She utilizes her education to instill compassion and caring as she consults with each client.

Ricky Gonzales

Ricky is a Client Support Liason at the Gukeisen Law Group. His duties include consulting with clients throughout the bankruptcy process, fully informing each client to ensure confidence. Ricky works with our clients to identify their bankruptcy goals, and with the Attorney's, formulate the most effective strategy to meet these goals.

Ricky came to Phoenix from Natalia, Texas where he attended St. Phillip's College. Ricky began his career in the banking industry. After 2 years in banking Ricky moved on to the legal field, utilizing the personal customer relation skills he gained with each bankruptcy client.

Brittney Nomura

Brittney is a Client Support Liason at Gukeisen Law Group. Her duties include consulting with clients throughout the bankruptcy process, fully informing each client to ensure confidence. Brittney works with our clients to identify their bankruptcy goals, and with the Attorney's, formulate the most effective strategy to meet these goals.

The daughter of an attorney, Brittney is a valuable asset to the firm communicating client needs to the attorneys. Brittney prides herself on fully understanding the client's desires and ensuring the attorneys and paralegals complete the bankruptcy to meet those desires.

Susan Stewart

Susan is Gukeisen Law Group's Chief Client Support Liason and Assistant. Her duties include initial client consultations, interview scheduling and general office management. She aids all employees with their administrative needs to make certain each client's case is completed accurately.

Born in Ely, Nevada Susan moved to Gilbert to raise her family. She has a degree in Accounting and is very involved in her community as a leader of several advocacy groups. Susan's value in the firm is evident in every client consultation. She is truly compassionate with every client and ensures that all employees perform their duties with the utmost diligence, efficiency and professionalism.