Our Staff
Daniela Pena-Guzman, Senior Paralegal
Biography
Daniela was born in Mexico and moved to North Carolina when she was around 6 years old. She is a native Spanish speaker. Daniela Graduated from UNC-Charlotte (Go Niners!) in 2021 where she majored in criminal justice. Since graduating, Daniela has worked as a paralegal handling matters in criminal justice, civil litigation, and family law. Daniela enjoys reading, traveling, and country music concerts. Daniela currently lives with her feline friend, Oliver.
Education
- University of North Carolina, Charlotte, North Carolina
- B.A., Bachelor of Art
- Major: Criminal Justice
- Minors: Legal Studies and Spanish
- Concentration in Crime Analysis
Past Positions
- Dobson Law Firm, PLLC, Paralegal
- Guirguis Law, Paralegal
- Gibson Law, Paralegal
Marissa Alford, Client Specialist
Biography
Marissa was born in Four Oaks, North Carolina and has lived in North Carolina her entire life. Marissa graduated in 2014 from Fayetteville State University with a Bachelor of Science in Education. Marissa plans to pursue her masters in the coming months.
Marissa is the first person you will see or speak to when calling the firm. Her outgoing and sunny personality makes her presence at the firm a welcome comfort to many of the clients involved in litigation.
Marissa is passionate about sports. She loves cheering on the Panthers, even in rough seasons. She has recently started to enjoy playing flag football and attending various sporting events. Marissa loves to read and spend time with her family.
Education
- Fayetteville State University, Fayetteville, North Carolina
- B.S., Bachelor of Science
- Major: Education
Past Positions
- Dobson Law Firm, Receptionist
- All State, Insurance in-take specialist
Fitzgerald Pawsgraf Pedersen
Biography
Fitzgerald Pawsgraf was born in December 2023 in South Carolina. He was soon rescued by Pawfect Match and sent to the Raleigh, North Carolina area to live with a foster family. On April 10, 2024, Fitzgerald was officially adopted by founding partner of Vasilko & Pedersen, Chris Pedersen. Since being adopted, Fitz has been accepted by the entire office as VP Law’s official law pup!
Fitz spends his days in the office enjoying lots of love and attention from everyone he meets. In the evenings, you can find him at the softball field or enjoying an evening watching sports on the couch with dad.
Currently, Fitzgerald is pursuing his puppy training and mastering the art of giving the best puppy eyes and kisses.
Fitzgerald has ambitions of becoming “legal counsel” for influencer pups across Instagram and TikTok.
You can follow Fitz on Instagram @fitzgeraldpawsgraf.