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
KATHLEEN MANGAN
FAMILY LAW ATTORNEY
Kathleen Cooke Mangan is a distinguished attorney hailing from a lineage of accomplished legal professionals stretching back four generations in Northern Nevada. Born and raised in Reno, she is deeply rooted in the community.
CHRISTI DUPONT
FAMILY LAW ATTORNEY
Attorney Christi Dupont is a dedicated and passionate attorney specializing in family, custody, and divorce law. She graduated summa cum laude from Arizona State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology in 2017. During law school, Christi’s exceptional skills earned her a place on the Nevada Law Journal, the Board of Indigent Defense, and the Student Wellness Committee.
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.
NICHOLE VALDEZ
SENIOR PARALEGAL
Nichole’s legal career began at the age of 18, when she joined a boutique family law firm in her hometown of Bakersfield, CA. Her innate curiosity and self-motivation led her to master the intricacies of the legal world, paving her way to becoming a seasoned paralegal. In 2007, Nichole embraced a new chapter in Northern Nevada, where she has continued to thrive both personally and professionally.
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.
MIRA JOHNSON
LEGAL ASSISTANT
Mira, a proud Reno native, is a dedicated paralegal with over two years of experience in family law. Coming from a family of lawyers, she has a deep-rooted understanding of the legal field and an unwavering commitment to justice.
LEXXIE HALL
LAW CLERK
Lexxie is a third-year law student at Willamette University College of Law. Before law school, she worked for over three years as a paralegal at a boutique family law firm in Reno, Nevada. A proud Reno native, Lexxie earned dual degrees in Political Science and Philosophy from the University of Nevada, Reno in 2022.
MICHAEL LUCIDO
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Michael Lucido is Carlson & Work’s creative director and owner of Eighty8 Studios.
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