Meet Our Firm

Founder & Managing Partner

Steven Roseman, Esq.

Steven A. Roseman is the founder and managing partner of Roseman Law, APC, a full-service real estate and business law firm specializing in Common Interest Developments with offices throughout California.

Mr. Roseman has more than 30 years of experience in representing common interest developments, including homeowners’ associations and co-operatives in a variety of legal matters. He serves as general counsel, dealing with both transactional and litigation matters. Mr. Roseman has significant trial experience, trying more than forty-three jury trials, bench trials and arbitration proceedings on behalf of his clients and attended countless mediations.

Mr. Roseman has unique real estate experience. In addition to representing common interest developments and property owners in all facets of real estate matters, he also has substantial knowledge in dealing with local governments, including City, County, Coastal Commission, and State agencies on behalf of his clients. He has also served as a commissioner on the Planning Commission and chaired the Historic Preservation Commission for the City of Calabasas. Mr. Roseman has lectured extensively in this and other areas of the law both locally and at a national level. He is actively involved in legislative action at a State Level, addressing issues that directly impact common interest developments and real estate.

Mr. Roseman also handles diverse real estate matters, ranging from easement issues and eminent domain disputes, and has drafted and negotiated all forms of transactional documents, including construction agreements, loan documents, finance legal opinions, and governing document restatements. In addition, Mr. Roseman has structured numerous business and real estate deals and acquisitions/sales, providing legal guidance in entity formation, drafting and negotiating buy-sell/shareholders agreements, operating agreements, and other corporate and transactional-related documents.

Mr. Roseman is actively involved in numerous leadership organizations. He is a member of the California and Nevada State Bar Associations and is an active member of the two most prominent trade groups in the common interest development arena—California Association of Community Managers (CACM) and the Community Associations Institute (CAI). Mr. Roseman serves on the faculty of CACM and lectures extensively all over California teaching CACM‘s C-CAM manager certification, which includes the large-scale management certification, high-rise management certification, legal, ethics, and accounting sections of the certification programs. Mr. Roseman has served on the Board and was a Past President for CAI Channel Islands Chapter. In addition, he has served as the chair of the Mediation Steering Committee for CAI Greater Los Angeles. He also serves as the co-chair for the membership committee for CAI Coachella Valley chapter. His involvement in the Legislative Action Committee (CLAC) earned him Emeritus status for CLAC.

Mr. Roseman has received numerous awards during his career. A few of those awards include “Speaker of the Year” Awards from various organizations both. In 2016, Mr. Roseman was the recipient of the “William S. Dunlevy” Award for his article published in the CAI Channels of Communication, and the 2013 “Speaker of the Year” Award by the CAI-Channel Islands Chapter. Mr. Roseman has been nominated consecutively since 2014 to present as “Speaker of the Year” by the CAI-Orange County Chapter and in 2016 was selected as “Speaker of the Year” by CAI National submitted by the Greater Los Angeles Chapter. In 2021, he also received an “Excellence in Community Associations Leadership” Award from CAI for his significant contribution to the industry. In 2024, Mr. Roseman was the recipient of the CACM “Educational Excellence” Vision Award for his exceptional commitment to providing outstanding educational opportunities to the members and managers of CACM. In 2023, he spoke at a national level at the Clio-Con conference in Nashville, Tennessee, to over 5000 attendees, speaking on “growth management” and transitioning businesses, both technologically and culturally to the new world of virtual and hybrid working environments.

Mr. Roseman has also been retained on a number of occasions as an expert witness on behalf of Board of Directors and Owners concerning matters pertaining to Common Interest Developments and has testified in depositions and as an expert witness in trial.

Mr. Roseman has been selected each year since 2015 as a California “Super Lawyer”. Super Lawyer is a rating for outstanding lawyers, selected by their peers for professional achievement, and less than 5% of attorneys achieve this recognition.

Mr. Roseman served on the Board of Directors of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF), an organization striving to find a cure for children and adults suffering from Type 1 diabetes. In addition to other sports activities, Mr. Roseman is an avid runner, tennis player, and “Tough Mudder” competitor and participated in the annual “Mudd Run” runs at Camp Pendleton together with the Marines and other members of Roseman Law, APC, benefiting the Armed Forces Services and Wounded Warrior Project. He has completed a number of half-marathon races.

Admissions:
State Bar of California, 1992
State Bar of Nevada, 2001
U.S District Court, Central District
Previously Licensed to practice law in South Africa

Education:
Witwatersrand University

Partner

Jacqueline Pagano, Esq.

Jacqueline Pagano, Esq., is a Partner with Roseman Law, APC and oversees the firm’s Orange County Office.

Ms. Pagano is a community association attorney with litigation, appellate, and transactional experience. She has fifteen years of experience representing community associations, developers, and property owners within common interest developments and extensive knowledge of the issues impacting community associations.

As corporate counsel to residential and commercial community associations, Ms. Pagano regularly advises boards of directors on compliance with current laws, assessment collections, interpretation and enforcement of governing documents, negotiating and drafting contracts, covenants, and easements, and drafting amendments and restatements of governing documents. She also represents her community association clients in alternative dispute resolution.

What Ms. Pagano enjoys most about being a member of Roseman Law is having the ability to work with and get to know clients from all over Southern California and being a part of a team whose members truly put each other and their clients first.

Ms. Pagano received her Juris Doctor from the University of Southern California, Gould School of Law in 2009, where she received an academic merit scholarship. She received her B.A. from the University of Southern California in 2006 and graduated Cum Laude. She has been a member of the California Bar since 2009 and is licensed to practice before all courts in the State of California.

Ms. Pagano is an active member of the Community Association Institute (CAI), where she has served on the Publications Committee for the Orange County Chapter since 2016. She has authored a number of articles pertaining to common interest development law and is a frequent contributor to OC View. Ms. Pagano is also a member of the California Association of Community Managers (CACM) and is active in various USC Alumni Associations.

Admissions:
State Bar of California, 2009
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit

Education:
J.D., University of Southern California, Gould School of Law
B.A., University of Southern California

Partner

Patrick M. Malone, Esq.

Patrick M. Malone is a partner with Roseman Law, APC. Prior to joining the team, Mr. Malone accrued significant civil litigation experience, specifically with general liability and real estate/property disputes, including construction matters. In addition to that experience, Mr. Malone has litigated within a variety of other legal specialties, including but not limited to family law, landlord-tenant, probate, employment, and civil rights contexts. He has tried cases to verdict and is particularly well versed in motion practice of all relevant types, having successfully argued many dispositive or otherwise highly contentious applications and petitions. He has acted on behalf of both individuals and entities, as plaintiffs and defendants.

Mr. Malone graduated with honors from Antioch University with a degree in Liberal Studies and cum laude from the University of West Los Angeles, where he obtained is Juris Doctor, finishing at the top of his class. While in law school, Mr. Malone earned a spot on the Dean’s List each semester of his attendance in addition to a Witkin Award for academic excellence in Constitutional Law and participated in the Moot Court Honors Program.

Mr. Malone spends most of his personal time with his family, including his wife and three children.

Admissions:
State Bar of California
United States District Court for the Central District of California

Education:
J.D., University of West Los Angeles
B.A., Antioch University

Partner

Jennifer James, Esq.

Jennifer L. James, Esq. received her law degree from Washburn University School of Law in 2001 and completed a comparative legal study program in London, England. She began her undergraduate studies at Vanderbilt University, participated in a selective study abroad program in Sweden, where she quickly learned Swedish to excel in what was supposed to be an English-speaking program, and graduated Magna Cum Laude from Utah State University with a Bachelor of Science in Education and emphasis in Mathematics. Ms. James is licensed to practice law in California, Nevada, and Utah.

Before practicing law, Ms. James taught U.S. and World History in the Clark County School District. Her background in education equips her with the unique ability to simplify and clearly explain complex concepts to her clients. In 2004, she began her legal career with a law firm in Las Vegas, Nevada, where she focused on representing community associations. In 2006, she relocated to the Coachella Valley and served as in-house counsel for a residential developer, where she managed development issues and forward planning. 

In 2008, Ms. James took on the role of establishing and managing the Palm Desert satellite office for one of the largest community association law firms in Southern California. There, she supervised staff and managed community association matters, including assessment collections, for Coachella Valley clients. Mrs. James also began providing voluntary legal guidance to the Desert Cities HOA Council in 2008, regularly attending monthly meetings to assist with legal questions. She continued this involvement for many years, demonstrating her commitment to supporting community associations. Additionally, Ms. James has been an active participant in the Desert Bar Association, where she notably serves as the choreographer and dancer in the annual Bird Award Show. In 2023, she was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award for her selfless hours of service and dedication to the legal community.

Continuing to provide exceptional legal services with a hands-on approach, Ms. James established her own law practice in 2014. In August 2024, she joined Roseman Law, bringing her extensive experience and deep commitment to community association law. 

Ms. James has been an active member of the Community Association Institute (CAI) chapters in Nevada and California since 2004, having served on the Board of Directors for CAI Coachella Valley and participating in various committees. She regularly contributes articles to the HOA Living magazine and has served as an instructor for the CAI California Law Course.

In her personal time, Ms. James enjoys quality time with her family (which includes several fur babies), hiking, salsa dancing, and volunteering in her community. She has been her daughter’s Girl Scout troop leader since 2015 and was one of the very first Zumba instructors in Coachella Valley, even being featured in one of the original Zumba infomercials. Her volunteer work includes contributions to Big Brothers/Big Sisters of America, the Special Olympics, and a 24-hour mobile crisis team. Ms. James is also a former licensed Emergency Medical Technician and was recognized for her service as a Court Appointed Special Advocate during law school, as well as for her efforts in providing legal education to students in Las Vegas, Nevada. She continues to mentor law students from Washburn school of Law.

Admissions: 
State Bar of Utah, 2003
U.S. District Central District of Utah, 2003
State Bar of Nevada, 2004
U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada, 2005
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth District, 2005
State Bar of California, 2008

Senior Attorney

Sophie Haimof, Esq.

Sophie Haimof is a Senior Attorney with Roseman Law, APC. At Roseman Law, Ms. Haimof’s main work has been with the firm’s HOA, Real Estate and Business departments. As corporate counsel to residential community associations, Ms. Haimof advises volunteer board members on compliance with applicable law, interpretation, and enforcement of governing documents, negotiating, and drafting contracts, licenses, and easements, and drafting amendments and restatements of governing documents. As corporate counsel to business clients and real estate development companies, she works closely with her clients to understand their legal and business objectives and uses those objectives to provide practical advice on issues regarding enforcement of contracts, contract negotiation, risk assessment and avoidance.

Ms. Haimof believes that the success of her client is also her success. One of her favorite success stories as a member of Team Roseman is she was able to successfully assist in reaching an agreement with the developer of a large project in a mixed association that was slated to cause many logistical, public health and safety problems for the members of the association. In order to do so, Ms. Haimof spent many months working closely with the Board and appeared at several planning commission hearings.

Ms. Haimof is an active member of the Community Associations Institute (CAI) and serves on the Programs Committee of the Greater Los Angeles Chapter of CAI. She earned her Juris Doctor from Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, where she was selected as a Scholarship Recipient. Ms. Haimof earned her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, with a concentration in Business Law and a minor in Management at California State University, Northridge, where she received the Department of Business Law Outstanding Scholastic Achievement Award and was on the Dean’s Honors List in recognition of her academic achievements. Ms. Haimof combines her knowledge of the law with her backgrounds in real estate, business, and management to successfully advance her client’s interests.

As a law student, she was appointed to be a Loyola Ambassador and served to facilitate communication among faculty, administration, alumni, and students as an elected member of the Student Bar Association.

Prior to joining our team, Ms. Haimof worked for a boutique law firm where she developed and drafted estate plans and advised clients on protection of their assets, including retirement plans, life insurance policies, business interests and real property. In addition, she represented clients in general civil litigation matters, including personal injury and premises liability claims. She has experience negotiating claims with insurance carriers and drafting various pleadings in connection with general civil litigation matters.

Prior to practicing law, Ms. Haimof gained experience in real estate while working at a commercial real estate firm. She currently holds a real estate salesperson license.

Admissions:
State Bar of California, 2016

Education:
J.D., Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
B.S., California State University, Northridge

Senior Attorney

Karina Babikian, Esq.

Karina Babikian, Esq. is an attorney with Roseman Law, APC. At Roseman Law, Ms. Babikian works on litigation and transactional matters for our clients. She regularly advises boards of directors on interpretation and enforcement of governing documents, drafting and negotiating contracts, licenses and easements, and drafting amendments and restatements of governing documents.

Prior to joining our firm, Ms. Babikian worked at a boutique law firm practicing real estate and business law. She has gained experience in all areas of real estate law – including transactional and litigation matters. She provided general counsel services for business and corporate clients as well as advising on transactional, regulatory, and insurance matters. Ms. Babikian believes that the collaborative style and the client-focused approach of Roseman Law are key in providing exceptional service to our clients.

Ms. Babikian earned her Bachelor of Arts in English, with a minor in Politics, from La Sierra University where she was on the Dean’s List in recognition of her academic achievements and graduated Cum Laude. She earned her Juris Doctor from Chapman University School of Law where she was part of the Mediation Clinic, a member of the Public Interest Law Foundation, and received a Commitment to Service Award for Pro Bono Legal Work in Government Service.

Ms. Babikian is an active member of Community Association Institute (CAI) where she has served on the Education Committee for the Orange County Chapter since 2019. In her free time, she enjoys reading, writing and trying new restaurants.

Admissions:
State Bar of California, 2016

Education:
J.D., Chapman University School of Law
B.A., La Sierra University, Cum Laude

Senior Attorney

Ryan Stubbe, Esq.

Ryan A. Stubbe is a Senior Attorney at Roseman Law, APC. Mr. Stubbe has over a decade of experience in real estate transactional and litigation matters. Mr. Stubbe also has experience representing common interest developments throughout California.

Mr. Stubbe was selected as a California “Super Lawyers Rising Star” in 2020 and 2021, a distinction reserved for the top 2.5% of attorneys, as selected by their peers for professional achievement.

Mr. Stubbe earned his Bachelor of Science, Summa Cum Laude, in Philosophy from Minnesota State University, Mankato. He received his Juris Doctor for the University of California, Los Angeles School of Law.

Admissions:
State Bar of California, 2013
U.S. District and Bankruptcy Courts for the Northern, Eastern, Central, and Southern Districts of California
U.S. Court of Appeals, 9th Circuit Bankruptcy Appellate Panel
U.S. Tax Court

Education:
Juris Doctor, UCLA School of Law
Bachelor of Science, Minnesota State University, Mankato

Senior Attorney

Michael D. Poole, Esq.

Michael D. Poole is a senior attorney with Roseman Law, APC. Prior to joining the team, Mr. Poole first gained civil litigation experience involving consumer protection, partnership disputes, labor, personal injury, and intellectual property matters. Long maintaining an interest in civil liberties and constitutional law, Mr. Poole also expanded his legal knowledge and skillset through the incorporation of criminal defense into his practice. Through regular and intensive criminal court appearances in both state and federal court, Mr. Poole acquired additional legal experience and skills,
particularly with respect to oral arguments and negotiation. Subsequently, using this broad legal foundation, Mr. Poole decided to focus his practice of law on homeowners associations and other common interest developments, where he is experienced with corporate counsel, association specific litigation, and assessment collection.

Mr. Poole graduated cum laude from the University of Southern California in 2008. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the Marshall School of Business where he was on the Dean’s List each semester. Mr. Poole continued at the University of Southern California, attending the Gould School of Law. A member of the Hale Moot Court Honors Program, he earned his Juris Doctor in 2011 and has been a member in good standing of the California State Bar since 2011.

When not representing his clients, Mr. Poole enjoys spending time with his family, playing basketball, and cooking.

Admissions
California State Bar, 2011
U.S. District Court Central District of California
U.S. District Court Southern District of California

Senior Attorney

David Kline, Esq.

David Kline is a seasoned attorney with over 20 years of experience advising homeowners associations and common interest developments on a wide spectrum of legal issues. His areas of expertise include enforcement of governing documents, corporate governance, contract negotiation, and dispute resolution. David also brings a strong foundation in civil rights law, having previously served as counsel for a nonprofit civil rights advocacy organization. Known for his collaborative approach and deep industry insight, he is a trusted mentor and go-to resource for colleagues across the field.

He earned his J.D. from the University of Houston Law Center and holds a B.A. in Political Science from San Diego State University. Outside of work, David enjoys spending time with his family and his two dogs, Biscuit and Cupcake.

Admissions:
State Bar of California, 2006
U.S. District Court, Southern District of California

Education:
J.D. University of Houston Law Center
B.A. San Diego State University

Senior Attorney

Carrie Heieck, Esq.

Carrie Heieck is an accomplished litigator who has zealously and effectively represented community associations, corporations, individuals, and small businesses throughout her career. Over the last ten years, Ms. Heieck has almost exclusively represented California homeowners associations and enjoys the strong relationships she has built with the communities she represents.

As a problem solver who seeks out practical solutions for her clients on often complex issues in an ever-changing legal landscape, community association law is a practice area for which Carrie has a special affinity.

In her early career, Ms. Heieck practiced in a variety of practice areas including family law, probate, and civil litigation, where she found herself in court on a nearly daily basis arguing at motions, evidentiary hearings, and trials. There, she discovered her flair not just for litigating, but for winning cases even before trial with her well-researched and drafted motions and briefs and through targeted discovery. Settling cases is also her strong suit, as it is often the best route to avoiding a costly jury trial. But she will aggressively litigate if such a strategy is in her client’s best interest.

She has garnered some notable victories in her career. She won a large settlement against a national grocery store chain, an appellate case for her client, a lender, in a wrongful foreclosure case which was published (Calvo v. HSBC Bank, 199 Cal.App.4th 118 (2011)), and a multi-million-dollar case at a week-long probate trial. In the homeowners’ association context, she has helped her clients purchase and sell golf courses, won a hoarding case resulting in a forced sale through probate and a $400,000 attorney fee award, including prevailing at the appeal, numerous motions for summary judgment, and breach of governing document cases dealing with issues including maintenance obligations and architectural violations.

Carrie currently serves as the Chair of the CAI San Diego Publications Committee, which publishes a quarterly magazine, Community Insider, for the community association industry. Her published article, “Collection and Enforcement Against Deceased Homeowners,” won the 2024 Author of the Year award. Carrie has spoken at numerous community association educational seminars and trainings and is passionate about education, as educated boards and homeowners result in the strongest and most well-run communities.

On a personal level, Carrie is a devoted wife and mom of four children living in North County San Diego, where she is embracing the empty-nester life as an avid hiker, traveler, foodie, and amateur photographer. She loudly cheers for her daughters’ schools, Vanderbilt and UC San Diego, and is also a proud military mom.

Managing Collections Attorney

Robert Velasquez, Esq.

Robert M. Velasquez is an Attorney with Roseman Law, APC. Mr. Velasquez’s prior experience includes work for a tax resolution company where he negotiated the resolution of tax issues with the Internal Revenue Service and state tax entities on behalf of individuals and businesses, as well as work in the areas of workers’ compensation defense, employment law litigation, and counseling for employers. Mr. Velasquez also served as Corporate Counsel for a global provider of electronic test and measurement equipment.

At Roseman Law, Mr. Velasquez’s main work is as the Managing Collection’s Attorney in the firm’s Assessment Collections Department, assisting community associations with the collection of delinquent association assessments and foreclosures. Mr. Velasquez and his team have successfully collected in excess of $1,000,000.00 in delinquent assessments, with community association’s recovering most or all of the fees and costs incurred for the collection of the delinquent assessments. Mr. Velasquez also assists community association boards of directors with a wide range of other issues including compliance with current laws, dispute resolution, interpretation and enforcement of governing documents, amendments to governing documents, preparation of contracts, and negotiation of secured loan documents.

When reflecting upon his time here at Roseman Law, Mr. Velasquez has stated that the family nature of the firm and collaborative approach to advising on legal issues has contributed to the firm’s clients receiving superior service and work products.

Prior to practicing law, Mr. Velasquez had more than a decade of experience working with companies ranging from small family-owned businesses to large multi-national corporations. During that time, his focus was mainly on accounting, successfully performing a wide variety of functions within that sphere.

Mr. Velasquez graduated from the University of California at Irvine with a bachelor’s degree in political science, making multiple appearances on the Dean’s list. He earned his Juris Doctor with a concentration in corporate law from Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, where he was a member of the Business Law Society and participated on the Loyola Law School Transactional Negotiation Team and Loyola’s International Commercial Arbitration Moot.

Admissions:
State Bar of California, 2016
U.S. District Court, Central District of California

Education:
J.D., Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
B.A., University of California, Irvine

Attorney

Philip Wahlquist, Esq.

Phil Wahlquist is an associate attorney with Roseman Law, APC. Phil previously worked for Deloitte Tax, LLP where he advised and consulted clients in California state tax matters, including tax planning and tax controversy. Mr. Wahlquist was also a Real Estate Associate at Ervin Cohen & Jessup, LLP, where his practice involved a wide range of real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, and leases of office, retail, residential, and other classes of real estate assets.

Phil earned his Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of California, Berkeley and his Juris Doctor from the University of California, Davis. Outside of his legal practice, you can find Phil on the golf course, the tennis court, or on a trail run.

Admissions:
State Bar of California, 2021

Education:
J.D., University of California, Davis
B.A., University of California, Berkeley

Attorney

Vivian Tran, Esq.

Vivian Tran brings over a decade of legal expertise to Roseman Law, APC. Her practice is defined by a sophisticated background in HOA, complex business, real estate, and employment law. Notably, she served as the handling attorney for a world-renowned tech company in a high-stakes breach of contract dispute with damages exceeding nine figures.

As corporate counsel, Ms. Tran provides strategic guidance to residential and commercial boards on statutory compliance, employment-related disputes, and the administration of governing documents. Her comprehensive advisory services include interpreting, enforcing, and amending governing documents, negotiating and drafting complex contracts, covenants, and easements, implementing proactive, preventative litigation measures designed to mitigate legal exposure, and representing clients in alternative dispute resolution (ADR), high-stakes settlement negotiations, and third-party vendor conflicts.

A licensed mediator, Ms. Tran has refined her negotiation skills through the Program on Negotiation (PON). She also served under Chief Judge Ronald H. Sargis at the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of California as a judicial extern and co-mediated 1983 Civil Rights cases alongside Magistrate Judges Kendall J. Newman and Craig M. Kellison.

She has a long-standing commitment to community service and academic research:

• CAI-San Diego Publications Committee: Authors legal articles, coordinates with experts to author industry-related articles, and attends and presents at CAI-SD events
• CAI-Coachella Valley: Attends and presents at CAI-CV events on relevant industry topics
• Capital Commendation for Public Service: Received this prestigious award in recognition of her extensive volunteer efforts.
• Nepal Treaty Negotiation BLA Project: Served as a research assistant, contributing to international legal frameworks.
• Professional Mentorship: Past participant in the Anthony M. Kennedy American Inn of Court.

Ms. Tran is fluent in Vietnamese and is currently learning Spanish, French, and Italian. She enjoys making gourmet meals for her 14-year-old lab-mix.

Admissions:
State Bar of California, 2018
Federal Courts of California

Education:
J.D., University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
B.S.|B.A., University of California, Davis

Attorney

Ian Braschler, Esq.

Ian V. Braschler, Esq., is an Associate Attorney with Roseman Law, APC. Prior to joining the firm, he gained experience at an international law firm in San Francisco, focusing on corporate counsel and complex commercial transactions. Mr. Braschler now applies this transactional and advisory background to his practice representing homeowners associations and other common interest developments.

Mr. Braschler earned his Juris Doctor from Vanderbilt University School of Law in 2023 and holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Washington. He has been a member of the California State Bar since 2023.

In his free time, Mr. Braschler enjoys spending time with his fiancée, watching movies, and caring for his pet rabbits.

Admissions:
State Bar of California, 2023

Education:
J.D., Vanderbilt Law School, Nashville
B.S., University of Washington, Seattle

Attorney

Kelly McCullaugh, Esq.

Kelly Mary O’Bryan McCullaugh, Esq., is an Associate Attorney with Roseman Law. Kelly has specialized in all aspects of litigation for the past 8 years. She is a former college athlete who knows the value of commitment and a long-term work ethic.

Kelly’s personal interests include fitness, traveling, attending any and all sporting events, movies, and spending time with her family. Her professional interests include finding a better way to aid and promote the well-being of our country’s veterans.

Admissions:
Ca Bar – 2017
Eastern District – 2019

Education:
University of Washington, B.A., Class of 2013
Thomas Jefferson School of Law, J.D., Class of 2016

Attorney

Leena Gurnick, Esq.

Leena Gurnick is an attorney with the law firm Roseman Law, APC. In her role at Roseman Law, Ms. Gurnick provides comprehensive legal assistance to community associations. Serving as corporate counsel, she focuses on transactional matters including drafting and reviewing governing documents, contracts, and compliance policies. Additionally, Ms. Gurnick advises volunteer board members on the interpretation, enforcement, and application of governing documents and relevant laws.

Ms. Gurnick’s active involvement in public affairs further enhances her ability to serve community associations. She is an engaged member of the Legislative Support Committee of the California Legislative Action Committee for Coachella Valley, where she reviews legislation and national initiatives affecting homeowner associations.

Prior to joining practicing law, Ms. Gurnick gained valuable experience as a White House Intern in Washington, DC. While working in the Office of Public Liaison, she coordinated and participated in events focused on economic strategy, taxation, and healthcare. Ms. Gurnick earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Southern California in 2017 and her law degree from Loyola Law School in 2020. She was admitted to the California Bar in 2021.

Outside of her professional work, Ms. Gurnick enjoys playing tennis, competing in Backgammon, and swimming.

Admissions:
State Bar of California, 2021

Education:
J.D., Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
B.A., University of Southern California

Director of Firm Growth & Development

Kristen Roseman

Kristen Rosmean has been in the community association industry for 14 years and currently serves as The Director of Growth and Development for Roseman Law, APC. Prior to joining our team, Kristen worked in the industry as a General Manager at one of the most renowned high amenity, active adult communities in the nation, leading a staff of 80 team members. She was trusted with managing the community’s $4 million/year dining services contract as well as annually budgeted spending of more than $12 million. Kristen then went on to become a Regional Director overseeing both staff and communities in Orange and San Diego Counties. Kristen was promoted to Vice President of Culture and Development with PMP Management and worked creatively to attract, engage and retain both clients and staff in an industry that commonly experience high levels of turnover.

Kristen has been a member of the Community Associations Institute (CAI) for 12 years and has served on several committees over the years. She holds both her CMCA and AMS designations. Kristen describes herself as a life-long student, committed to growth in her areas of expertise. She is an experienced speaker and has written various curriculum and training courses focusing on Personal and Professional Development in the Work Environment. Kristen is currently finishing her Masters in Education with a specialization in Developmental Psychology. In addition, Kristen loves staying busy with her two boys and travelling with her husband, Steve. She is also a country music fan, does not miss an Episode of Dateline and given the choice, will always choose a day at the beach!

Director of Business Development

Emma Zaboth

Emma Zaboth is the Director of Business Development for Roseman Law, APC, overseeing the firm’s growth and client engagement efforts across Orange County and San Diego. Since joining Roseman Law in 2019, she has played a key role in fostering meaningful relationships and coordinating impactful educational programs that bring value to both clients and industry partners.

With a strong foundation in marketing and client relations, Emma’s career spans the HOA, construction, real estate, and insurance industries. Prior to joining Roseman Law, she served as Marketing Manager for a Southern California general contractor specializing in homeowner’s associations, where she managed client accounts, led projects from concept to completion, and cultivated new business opportunities. Her earlier roles in real estate marketing and insurance provided her with a deep understanding of customer service and operational excellence.

Emma is passionate about helping clients succeed and takes pride in delivering professional, personalized service with integrity and care. She is an active member of the Community Associations Institute (CAI), where she currently serves as Chair of the Orange County Chapter’s Membership Committee, Chair of the San Diego Membership Committee, and a dedicated member of several social committees. Emma also serves on the Board of Directors of the Orange County Chapter.

Outside of work, Emma enjoys spending time with her family, seeking out new adventures, and starting her mornings with a great workout.

Business Development and Marketing Manager

Tatiana Jae

Tatiana Jae joined Roseman Law, APC in 2021 and serves as the firm’s Business Development and Marketing Manager. She leads both business development and regional marketing efforts across multiple markets, including Los Angeles County and Ventura County, with a focus on relationship-driven growth, brand visibility and long-term client engagement. Tatiana is responsible for cultivating and maintaining strong relationships with prospective and current clients, overseeing region-specific marketing initiatives, coordinating educational and networking events, and serving as a key client relations liaison for the regions she represents.

In addition, Ms. Jae leads the firm’s digital marketing strategy across Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn platforms. As a creative digital storyteller, Tatiana develops engaging content that showcases
the firm’s expertise, thought leadership, events, and culture, while fostering authentic connection with the communities Roseman Law serves. She is passionate about creating meaningful, visually compelling messaging and thrives in a collaborative, creative work environment. Tatiana values her role at Roseman Law for the opportunity to connect with people, think creatively, and contribute to the firm’s continued growth and visibility.

Tatiana is an active member of the Community Associations Institute (CAI) and is involved with both the Channel Islands and Greater Los Angeles Chapters. With the CAI-Channel Islands Chapter, she serves on the Board of Directors and is the Chair of the Social Media Committee. With the CAI-Greater Los Angeles Chapter, she serves as Chair of the Marketing and PR Committee and is an active volunteer on the Outreach Committee.

Prior to joining our team, Ms. Jae graduated Magna Cum Laude from Loyola Marymount University in May of 2020 with a bachelor’s degree in communication studies. In Ms. Jae’s free time, she loves to hit the gym and spend time with family and friends.

Business Development Manager

Gina Roldan

Gina Roldan has joined Roseman Law, APC, as part of our Business Development Team. Gina has over 20 years of experience in the CID industry and has been a very active member of the Community Associations Institute (CAI) Chapters in Southern California and Nevada.

Before joining Roseman Law, APC, Gina held various positions that advanced her career in the common interest development industry. Her leadership is evident through her long-standing involvement with CAI, where she has chaired multiple committees, served on the CAI National Business Partner Council, and served on the CAI-GRIE board of directors as Treasurer and Chapter President in 2022.

Outside of work, Gina enjoys spending time with her family, watching movies, crocheting, and teaching four different fitness formats as an instructor.

Senior Paralegal & Director of Collections

Amanda DeVaul

Amanda De Vaul is a licensed paralegal with a background in assessment collections. Ms. De Vaul has worked with multiple homeowners associations in California and has provided both non-judicial and judicial foreclosure collection services for over 15 years.

Prior to joining our team, Ms. De Vaul supervised the collections department for a law firm that exclusively represented homeowners associations throughout California. Ms. De Vaul and her team recouped over $5,000,000.00 for their clients. She has also worked in the areas of loan modification and debt settlement.At Roseman Law, Ms. De Vaul manages our Asset Collection Enforcement Services (ACES) department while supporting our attorneys with the collection of delinquent assessments. During her time at our firm, she has stated that she values the team aspect of the firm and believes working and collaborating as a team provides quality service to its clients and an opportunity to learn from your colleagues.

Outside of the office, Ms. De Vaul enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and cooking.

Senior Paralegal

Christian Soria

Christian Soria is a licensed paralegal with a strong understanding of bankruptcy, collections, mortgage/foreclosure litigation, and evictions. His legal career spans nearly a decade, and prior to joining our team, Christian assisted the collection department for another law firm that exclusively represented homeowner’s associations. Christian is able to assist in all facets related to the recovery of homeowner association assessments.

At Roseman Law, Christian supports our attorneys with the collection of delinquent assessments and supports our Assessment Collection Enforcement Services (ACES) department. During his time at Roseman Law, Christian has stated he values the collegial aspect of the firm and believes working and collaborating as a team provides a quality service to its clients.

Outside of the office, Christian enjoys spending time with his family, trying new recipes, and riding BMX bikes.

Senior Paralegal

Nuria Hernandez

Nuria Hernandez is a licensed paralegal and joined Roseman Law in 2018. At Roseman Law, Ms. Hernandez has primarily worked on general litigation and construction defect matters, performing legal research, as well as assisting in the drafting of a variety of legal documents, including pleadings, discovery, motions, notices, and subpoenas. In addition, she performs administrative duties such as calendaring hearings and deadlines, organizing case files, and maintaining pleading and discovery indexes.

Ms. Hernandez values Roseman Law’s firm culture and principles and the growth and success she has experienced since joining our firm. Prior to joining Roseman Law, Ms. Hernandez provided legal and administrative support to attorneys at a firm focused on the protection of tenants’ rights against substandard living conditions.

In her free time, she loves catching sunsets and spending time with her family. Ms. Hernandez graduated from San Diego State University with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and a minor in Political Science. She obtained her Paralegal Certificate from the University of California, Los Angeles, Extension, where she graduated with honors.

Paralegal

Natasha Cousins

Natasha Cousins is a Paralegal at Roseman Law, APC, in the Assessment Collections Division. At Roseman Law, APC, Natasha works with our attorneys on the collection of delinquent assessments for our clients. She also provides support within the Assessment Collection Enforcement Services (ACES) department.

Prior to joining our team, Natasha worked at a law firm that exclusively represented homeowners’ associations, where she focused on transactional matters. She has also worked in the areas of insurance and wealth management. Natasha obtained her paralegal certificate from the University of California, Los Angeles, Extension. Her goals at Roseman Law, APC include providing exceptional customer service to our clients and developing strong professional relationships. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, reading, and spending time with her family.

Paralegal

Ivan Reyes

Ivan Reyes is an experienced Paralegal with over 15 years of dedicated service in the legal field, currently working in the area of Homeowners Association (HOA) law. Known for his attention to detail and comprehensive understanding of legal procedures, Ivan brings a depth of practical knowledge to his role, supporting attorneys and clients with diligence and professionalism.

He completed the Paralegal Program at Irvine Valley College, where he gained a strong foundation in legal research, writing, and litigation support. Ivan is also a commissioned Notary Public, further expanding the scope of services he is able to provide in legal practice.

Outside of his professional life, Ivan enjoys spending quality time with his wife and two daughters, staying active through regular workouts, and expressing his creativity in the kitchen.

Paralegal

Karla Cespedes

Karla Cespedes is a Licensed Paralegal with extensive experience in legal matters related to Homeowners Associations (HOAs). She began her legal career in 2016 as an Intake Specialist at a workers’ compensation law firm in Costa Mesa, where she was responsible for collecting critical information and initiating claims on behalf of injured workers.

In 2019, Mrs. Cespedes expanded her expertise in HOA law as a Legal Assistant at a law firm in Lake Forest that focused on serving homeowners’ associations. Her strong work ethic and performance led to a promotion to Paralegal following her completion of the Paralegal Certificate Program at the University of California, Irvine, in 2022. Throughout her career, she has supported a broad range of general counsel and litigation matters for homeowners associations across California.

Before joining Roseman Law, Mrs. Cespedes supervised the Collections Department at a law firm exclusively representing HOAs. In addition to overseeing collections, she played an integral role in client development and firm operations.

At Roseman Law, Mrs. Cespedes supports the firm’s attorneys in both General Counsel and Real Estate matters. She values the collaborative environment of the firm, believing that teamwork enhances client service and fosters ongoing professional development.

Outside the office, Mrs. Cespedes enjoys spending quality time with her family, traveling, and volunteering at her children’s school.

Paralegal

Joia Smith

Joia Smith has nearly two decades of legal experience, almost all of which has been spent in support roles for attorneys in the common interest development industry. Starting as a Legal Assistant and eventually being promoted to Paralegal after earning her Paralegal Certificate from Irvine Valley College in 2014. Prior to joining Roseman Law in 2023, Joia worked as a Lead Paralegal, both providing service to attorneys as well as managing a team of Paralegals.

She has a strong background in both Transactional work as well as Litigation. Joia is a Transactional Paralegal at Roseman Law and helps with the training and onboarding of new staff, as well as processes and procedures.

In her time outside of work, Joia volunteers with a local program for the financially vulnerable pet owners, ensuring that these animal companions have proper food, grooming and medical care. She is an avid animal welfare activist and enjoys spending time with her family.

Paralegal

Scott Muniz

Scott Muniz is a paralegal with the law firm of Roseman Law, APC. Prior to joining Roseman Law, Scott served as an in-house paralegal for a title insurance group, concentrating in real estate litigation and title defense and has experience as a paralegal specializing in homeowners associations and common interest developments. In addition to firm and corporate law experiences, Scott also served as a court clerk in the Orange County Superior Court.

Scott obtained his bachelor’s degree from California State University Sacramento and Paralegal Certificate from San Diego State University. Outside of the office, Scott enjoys spending time with his wife and four children at the beach, in Del Mar, and at sporting events.

Legal Assistant

Allison Ybarra

At Roseman Law, Allison is a legal assistant who supports our attorneys with the collection of delinquent assessments and supports our Assessment Collection Enforcement Services (ACES) department.

She received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration: Management from California State University, Chico. Prior to joining Roseman Law, Allison worked as an Underwriter for an insurance company where she wrote various types of Court, Contract and Probate Surety Bonds. She also has a strong background in insurance, customer service and risk management.

Outside of the office, Allison enjoys spending time outdoors, going to the beach, cooking and staying active.

Legal Assistant

Marissa Ybarra

Marissa earned her Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from California State University, Fullerton in 2019. After graduation, she began a professional career in the Music Industry. She served in a variety of roles, including label management, social media development, and merchandise management, including product development, e-commerce optimization, and brand strategy.

Homing in on her talent for management processes and operations, she transitioned to the role of Meeting Coordinator for a large event coordinating company, where she specialized in staging design, developing event orders, and coordinating all vendors and staff needed for each event. She was the primary point of contact with both clients and attendees and developed a liking for developing and maintaining positive relationships with those on the front line of planning and executing events.

In 2024, Marissa joined Roseman Law as a Legal Assistant in the Collections Department, where she has excelled in optimizing efficient workflows and developed relationships that make her successful in her role. In her free time, Marissa loves music, going to concerts and festivals with friends and, like most Californians, spending time at the beach!

Legal Assistant

Emily Wood

Emily Wood is a legal assistant with the law firm of Roseman Law, APC. Prior to joining Roseman Law, Emily obtained her bachelor’s degree while gaining hands-on experience as a legal assistant to an attorney specializing in the general representation and judicial collection matters of Homeowners Associations. Through this role, Emily quickly expanded her knowledge in civil procedure, dispute resolution, lien enforcement, and foreclosure processes.

Emily graduated summa cum laude from Liberty University with a Bachelor of Science in Law and Policy: Pre-Law. During her studies, Emily most enjoyed her contracts class, where she developed contractual skills that she often utilizes to proactively enforce an Association’s governing documents.

Outside of Roseman Law, Emily serves as a Guardian ad Litem volunteer for child welfare cases. Emily enjoys gaining in-court experience from these cases in hopes of one day becoming a practicing attorney. When she is not working or volunteering, Emily can be found walking her Saint Bernard-Lab mix along the beach.

Education:
B.A., Liberty University

Legal Assistant

Kendal Waters

Kendal Waters is a Legal Assistant in the Transactional Department at Roseman Law. She provides comprehensive support to the firm’s attorneys across a broad range of transactional matters. In addition to assisting with general legal matters, Ms. Waters serves as the primary legal assistant for all governing document restatements, working closely with homeowners’ associations’ boards of directors to ensure compliance with current California law.

Ms. Waters joined Roseman Law in 2021 as an Executive Assistant to a Partner, where she developed a strong foundation in legal administration and client relations.

Education:
Ms. Waters graduated from Santa Barbara City College in May 2020 with an Associate of Arts degree in Psychology. During her studies, she also completed her real estate education, earning her certificate in March 2021. Her combined background in legal administration and real estate provides valuable insight into the firm’s real estate and community association practice.

Accounts Receivable Coordinator

Nicki Crowther-Townsend

Nicki graduated from Welsh College of Music and Drama with a Bachelor of Arts in Stage Management in 2005. She quickly developed a professional expertise in operations and project management, spending almost 20 years managing events, projects and services for a variety of U.K.-based corporations.

After relocating from England to California in 2023, Nicki spent time helping her family, including her three kids, to get acclimated to their new schools, activities, and community. She quickly joined the P.T.A. at the local elementary, middle, and high school and began utilizing her professional expertise in a volunteer capacity.

In early 2025, Nicki joined Roseman Law as the Accounts Receivable Coordinator, helping to maximize efficiency and utilize the firm’s AR software to its maximum capability. Outside of work, spending time with her husband, three kids and three dogs, Nicki is an avid Disney enthusiast, life-long runner, and dedicated Angels baseball fan!

Administration Manager

Hannah Harpole

Hannah got her start in the community interest development industry with PMP Management in 2022 as an Executive Assistant, where she quickly demonstrated her professional dedication and capabilities. Prior to her 1-year anniversary with PMP, she was promoted to Operations Manager, where she oversaw the inner-office administrative operations for a variety of division offices. In 2023, she was promoted again to Business Relations Manager, where she assisted top executives with contract writing, B2B relationship building, maintaining active vendor relationships and event planning. In December of 2023, Hannah joined the Roseman Law team as a Legal Assistant in the Transactional Department, where she was relied on heavily by firm Partners and top clients.

In 2025, Hannah was promoted to Administrative Manager for the firm, where she oversees the Accounts Receivable team, assists the Business Development team, and continues to work directly with firm Partners and the Director of Growth and Development on a variety of firm initiatives. Outside of the firm, Hannah’s interests include reading, fitness and spending time with her rescue Pup, Otto.