executive director
Olivia C. Shifflett, MBA
Just as Leitner Law has grown over the years, so has our Executive Director, Olivia Shifflett. Olivia began her career working as an intern at Leitner Law when she was a student at Bridgewater College. After graduating magna cum laude from Bridgewater College with a BS in Business Administration, Olivia joined the firm as a legal assistant in 2017.
Always seeking ways to grow professionally, Olivia continued her education, receiving her Certificate of Paralegal Studies from James Madison University in 2018 and becoming a nationally certified paralegal. In addition to her paralegal duties, Olivia took on administrative and HR roles and soon became the firm’s office administrator and HR Director. Once again, Olivia continued her education, earning her Master of Business Administration from JMU in 2021. Upon receiving her MBA, Olivia began serving as Leitner Law's Executive Director.
Olivia is a Shenandoah Valley native, and when she’s not working, she enjoys spending time with her husband, Austin, and their son, Baker, taking in all our wonderful Valley has to offer her young family!
SENIOR Legal Assistant
Karen Shreckhise Lambert
Our legal assistant, Karen Shreckhise Lambert, is a Shenandoah Valley native, who was raised in Weyers Cave.
Karen has over 40 years of legal experience in the areas of estate planning, estate and trust administration, and real estate. Karen and Cathy began working together in 1999. After Cathy founded Leitner Law, Karen came on board as Cathy’s key assistant in 2004.
During her time at the firm, Karen has developed close personal relationships with our clients as she is their main point of contact in the office. Karen is also the office Yoda, and she has spent countless hours training new assistants, interns, and associates.
Her vast knowledge and legal experience combined with the care and compassion she has for our clients and our team make Karen an irreplaceable member of the Leitner Law family.
When she’s not at work, Karen enjoys camping and hiking with her husband, Nevin, spending time with her precious grandchildren, and singing. Karen has even recorded a CD with her trio called Harmony 4 Him. We’re grateful that she’s keeping her day job despite her singing success!
legal assistant
Kerri Fleming
Kerri Fleming is a Shenandoah Valley native who was raised in Woodstock. She graduated from James Madison University with a bachelor’s degree in English and a master’s in teaching with a concentration in secondary education.
Kerri has worked in the legal industry since 2012 and has experience in estate planning, family law, litigation, immigration, and education law.
In her free time, Kerri enjoys attending concerts, cooking, and spending time with her family and her cats, Raven and Grackle.
administrative assistant
Sarah S. Fuquay
Sarah grew up in Rockingham County and graduated from Broadway High School. Until joining the team at Leitner Law in 2022, she has had a variety of experiences working with the public. She spent 16 years in business for herself, working as a notary and loan signing agent. This work allowed her to stay home with her 2 children, Nadia and Alex, and homeschool them.
Her favorite part of the job here at Leitner Law is meeting and interacting with clients during their signing appointments.
She has been married to her husband Michael for over 24 years, and as a family, they have always been very involved with their church and enjoy working in a volunteer ministry work together. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, vacationing at the beach, being outdoors, and sipping on a glass of wine by the fire pit.
administrative assistant
Alyssa Pergrim
Born and raised in Loudoun County, Virginia, Alyssa found herself in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley as she attended James Madison University for her undergraduate studies. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in History with a Public History Concentration and Art History minor and chose to work a year after graduation before returning to JMU for Graduate School to earn a Master's Degree in History.
Alyssa has over ten years of experience with legal documents, including work in local government as a Deputy Clerk assisting researchers with deed and historical court records research and as a legal assistant in estate planning.
Outside work, Alyssa enjoys spending time with her husband, Evan, exploring new places, hiking, and being involved in their church community. She also enjoys gathering with family and friends and discovering new creative outlets, such as refinishing old furniture and gardening.