Carlson & Work Team

Home » Team

MATHEW A. WORK | FOUNDER & EQUITY PARTNER

Attorney Mathew Work founded Work Law, now Carlson & Work in 2016 with the mission of making the practice of law more approachable. Mathew is a nationally recognized trial attorney, professor of law, political advisor. Mathew is the President of the Reno Charter Committee where he represents Mayor Hillary Schieve. Mathew also serves on the boards of Montreux, Axiom Group LLP., Nevada Moot Court, and Lakeridge Shores.

REBECCA J. CARLSON | CO-FOUNDER & EQUITY PARTNER

Attorney Rebecca Carlson is widely considered one of the state’s premier family law attorneys. Her early success has earned her recognition as one of Nevada’s youngest attorneys to have ever obtained partnership status. Since becoming the firm’s managing partner, her drive and abilities as a trial attorney have earned her a reputation second

KENTON KARRASCH | ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

Associate Attorney Kenton Karrasch joins Carlson & Work with unmatched family law experience. Kenton is a former Judicial Assistant at the Washoe County Family Court. He also holds an MBA and JD, providing specialized insight in contract drafting and negotiations.

PHIL KOCI | ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

Associate attorney Phil Koci has joined Carlson and work and will be practicing civil litigation, family law and estate planning.

LAUREN DRISCOLL | ATTORNEY & GENERAL MANAGER

Lauren was born and raised in Northern California and moved to Reno in 2017 upon receiving her Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Nevada. Lauren accepted a position at Carlson & Work in the Fall of 2017 as an unpaid intern.

Within a month, Lauren was promoted to Legal Assistant and within six months, she was the General Manager of the firm.

JARED C. CLARK | OF COUNSEL

C. Jared Clark earned his Juris Doctor degree from Thomas Jefferson School of Law (“TJSL”) in San Diego, California, where he graduated cum laude, and his Bachelor of Science, Pre-Professional Biology, from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. During his studies at TJSL, Jared also attended TJSL’s international studies through the Faculté de Droit de I’Universiteé de Nice located in Nice, France.

TAYLOR SHOWERS | OPERATIONS MANAGER

Taylor was born and raised in Reno, Nevada. Taylor began her career as a receptionist for a local education firm, specializing in business law. In 2019, Taylor continued her education by completing the paralegal certificate course at University of Reno, Nevada. After completing the course she was promoted to a senior paralegal. In 2020, Taylor was offered a position as a

NICOLE MILTON | SENIOR PARALEGAL

Nicole was born in California, but was raised in Reno, Nevada since she was a year old. Upon completing high school, Nicole joined the United States Navy where she served for four years as a Master-at-Arms (military police officer). After her time in the service, Nicole attended TMCC in the evenings and obtained her Associates Degree in paralegal studies.

GABRIELA DORADO | PARALEGAL

Gabriela was born and raised in Reno, Nevada. She graduated from UNR in 2020 with dual bachelor’s degrees in Criminal Justice and Psychology. She has over three years of legal
experience in Immigration Law, Family Law, and Personal Injury.

MACKENZIE GRAY | LAW CLERK

Ms. Gray joins Carlson and Work as a law clerk. She is brilliantly capable, energetic, and passionate about the work she performs. As a Nevada native, she is currently attending the University of Nevada, Reno on an academic scholarship. Fun Fact: Ms. Gray is a national champion equestrian rider.

KELLIE WESTBROOK | LEGAL ASSISTANT

Kellie was born and raised in Reno, Nevada where she grew up spending time with her family
skiing on Mt. Rose and competing in skiing competitions.
Prior to joining Carlson and Work Law Firm, Kellie spent over 10 years in Customer Service
where she received multiple awards for her problem solving and communication skills.

DERRICK TULALI | MARKETING DIRECTOR

Mr. Tulali is the owner of Acute SEO and has also assumed the role of director of marketing.

FIDEL SALAS | CONTENT DIRECTOR

Fidel Salas is Carlson & Work’s content director and owner of Eighty8 Studios.

MICHAEL LUCIDO | CREATIVE DIRECTOR

Michael Lucido is Carlson & Work’s creative director and owner of Eighty8 Studios.

Carlson & Work Team

CONTACT US FOR A CONSULTATION

OUR OFFICE