Trusted Atlanta Family Law Firm Since 1980

Maya Klapper joined Stern Edlin Graham Family Law as a Law Clerk following her graduation from the Emory University School of Law in 2026. In this role, she provides essential litigation support and case preparation for the firm’s complex family law and domestic relations matters.

During her time at Emory Law, Maya developed a strong foundation in family law and child welfare. She was heavily involved in the university’s child advocacy program and gained critical courtroom insight serving as an extern for the juvenile public defender. These experiences allowed her to build advanced legal research skills and a nuanced understanding of the unique challenges families face when navigating the legal system.

As a Law Clerk, Maya works closely with the firm’s senior attorneys to draft legal pleadings, conduct detailed case analysis, and support client communications. Her background in child advocacy brings a valuable perspective to the firm’s custody and parenting matters, ensuring that the needs of children remain a primary focus in case preparation.

Dedicated to professional excellence, Maya focuses on maintaining clear communication, meticulous organization, and a highly responsive approach to client needs. Her day-to-day work ensures that cases move forward efficiently while she prepares for her upcoming admission to the State Bar of Georgia.

Jennifer Ellis serves as Firm Administrator at Stern Edlin Graham, where she oversees the day-to-day operations that keep the firm running with efficiency, precision, and professionalism. From case management and compliance to client coordination and staff support, Jennifer ensures that attorneys can focus on delivering the caliber of representation the firm is known for.

Jennifer brings a broad and accomplished background in operations, management, and organizational development across the legal, healthcare, and wellness industries. Before joining the firm, she spent nearly five years as a Firm Director at a boutique legal practice, where she managed administrative operations and directed support staff. Her earlier career includes roles in office management, marketing, and client services – experience that gave her a strong command of both the operational and client-facing dimensions of professional services.

She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Organizational Leadership from the University of West Georgia and combines her management expertise with a genuine commitment to the clients and team she supports every day.

Cassie Cantrell has worked as a paralegal since 2021, bringing years of experience to her role at Stern Edlin Graham, where she supports the firm’s attorneys with the preparation, precision, and professionalism that complex legal matters demand.

Cassie holds a Certified Paralegal designation from the University of Georgia and has completed elite specialist training for family law support staff through the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers – a credential that reflects both her commitment to the field and her depth of understanding in family law practice. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Valdosta State University, a foundation that informs her ability to approach sensitive client matters with both analytical clarity and genuine empathy.

Before joining the firm, Cassie served as a Paralegal at a well-regarded Marietta-based law firm for two years, and prior to that gained litigation experience at an Atlanta personal injury practice. Her earlier career in social services – including case management work with the Georgia Department of Family and Children Services – further shaped her understanding of family dynamics, advocacy, and the human stakes involved in legal proceedings.

At Stern Edlin Graham, Cassie applies that broad experience to support clients and attorneys at every stage of the process, with care, discretion, and a steady commitment to getting it right.

Having worked as a paralegal since 2005, Lisa Alloway brings decades of experience to her role as Senior Paralegal at Stern Edlin Graham, where she supports the firm’s attorneys with precision, professionalism, and a deep familiarity with the demands of family law practice.

Before joining the firm, Lisa spent two years as a Senior Paralegal at a prominent divorce and family law practice in Roswell, Georgia, where she developed a strong command of complex family law matters. Prior to that, she served as a Paralegal at two well-regarded Atlanta-area firms, building experience across legal research, document preparation, case management, and client support.

Her background reflects a consistent commitment to the kind of careful, detail-driven work that complex family law cases require. At Stern Edlin Graham, Lisa applies that experience to support clients and attorneys alike through every stage of the legal process – with steadiness, discretion, and care.

Zoe Carageannis brings a detail-oriented and client-focused approach to her role as Family Law Paralegal at Stern Edlin Graham. She supports the firm’s attorneys across all stages of a matter, including discovery, legal research, document preparation, filing, and case management — ensuring that every file is handled with accuracy and care.

Zoe holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice, a foundation that informs both her understanding of legal process and her instinct for careful, thorough case support. Before joining the firm, she gained experience as a Legal Assistant and Law Clerk in Birmingham, Alabama, where she assisted attorneys with trial preparation, depositions, motions, and discovery across family law and civil matters. Her earlier work as a Victim Advocate Assistant with the City of Wichita further shaped her understanding of how the legal process affects real people at some of the most difficult moments in their lives.

Darshan Pappu brings a focused and client-centered approach to his role as Family Law legal assistant at Stern Edlin Graham, supporting attorneys with case management, legal research, and the careful preparation that complex family law matters demand.

Darshan brings several years of dedicated family law experience to the firm, having previously served as a Family Law Paralegal at a well-regarded DeKalb County practice, and prior to that as a Legal Assistant at a Fulton County family law firm. That foundation – built entirely within family law – means he arrives with a strong understanding of the procedural, documentary, and client-facing dimensions of the work from day one.

He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Business and Commerce from Bob Jones University, a background that complements his legal experience with a disciplined, organized approach to complex matters.

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