Meet The People
San Diego Business Lawyers, Tax Consultants and HR Professionals
The Team
Our Experts
Kelly DuFord Williams
Founder & Managing Partner
Kelly, founder of Slate Law Group, brings years of experience and a passion for making the law accessible for businesses large and small.
Bryan Blanco
Transactional Attorney & Intellectual Property Specialist
Bryan’s practice focuses on business and intellectual property transactional matters, business entity formations, and copyright issues.
Tony Mauriello
Lead Transactional Attorney & Head of Transactional Department
Tony Mauriello is long-time San Diego corporate transactional attorney and one of Slate Law Group’s newest and most storied transactional attorney.
Adrienne Couraud
Senior Attorney
Adrienne Couraud is a Senior Attorney at Slate Law Group. Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Couraud earned a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from Fordham University in New York City and a Juris Doctor from Brooklyn Law School. Ms. Couraud has experience in both civil litigation and transactional matters. She brings her passion for advocacy to Slate Law Group
Esmeralda Navarro
Director of operations
Esmeralda born and raised in Gridley, CA. She has worked in hospitality for several years now and she's looking forward to working with Slate Law Group and growing with the business. She enjoys working out, sunset at the beach and trying new food.
Marco Sarkovich
Associate Attorney
Marco was born and raised in Fair Oaks, a suburb outside of Sacramento. Before moving to San Diego, Marco graduated Cum Laude from the University of California
Diane Valentine
Litigation Paralegal
Diane brings over 15 years of paralegal experience to Slate Law Group. She received her paralegal certificate from University of Connecticut.
Ashley Torices
Administrative Assistant
Ashley is a vital member to the Administrative and Accounting department. She brings experience working in her family's business' accounting and client management. Ashley is a San Diego native, enjoys the outdoors, and spending time with her friends and family.
Alexis Wooldridge
Transactional Legal Secretary
Alexis Wooldridge is Legal Secretary at Slate Law Group, working primarily with Transaction Department. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Southern New Hampshire University with a Bachelors of Science in Criminal Justice.
Karla Sanchez
Administrative Assistant
Karla Sanchez is an administrative assistant at Slate Law Group. Karla joins us from Mexico, with a background experience as a business owner. Karla also manages our marketing and social media at our firm.