Karen Tosoni
Founder & CEO After Awareness
Karen Tosoni, the inspiring founder of After Awareness. Karen brings a unique and powerful perspective to the fight against legal abuse, having personally navigated the intricate and often devastating landscape of this under-recognized form of harm. Driven by her own journey and a profound commitment to systemic change, she established After Awareness to create a coordinated network of support, education, and resources – spanning legal, emotional, and financial pillars – for survivors. Karen's work is not just about helping individuals; it's about building an evidence base and empowering communities to recognize and combat legal abuse effectively. She is here today to share her insights and champion a future free from this insidious form of control
Jennifer Garcia
Attorney, Garcia Law
Jennifer Garcia is a licensed attorney in Colorado and Michigan, concentrating her practice on family law and complex domestic relations matters. She advises and represents clients in custody disputes, parenting time, child support, divorce, and post-judgment litigation, offering strategic counsel tailored to each client’s needs.
Ms. Garcia is respected for her professionalism, meticulous preparation, and strong advocacy in and out of the courtroom. She has developed particular experience in matters involving parental alienation, parenting time disputes, and high-conflict custody cases, where sensitivity, legal knowledge, and strategic advocacy are essential.
In addition to her private practice, Ms. Garcia is committed to public service and regularly provides pro bono representation to individuals and families in need. Through this work, she ensures that access to justice is available to those who might otherwise be left without legal support.
With multi-jurisdictional licensure, Ms. Garcia is uniquely positioned to handle cases with interstate considerations, providing her clients with informed guidance across state lines. She is dedicated to delivering effective, ethical, and results-oriented representation that empowers clients during some of life’s most challenging transitions.
Teresa Johnson
LegalShield Independent Associate & Co-Chair Ladies of Justice Initiative
Teresa Johnson has been an Independent Associate with LegalShield for 27years and serves as Co-Chair for the Ladies of Justice Initiative, which empowers women through education and access to legal resources. With a strong passion for advocacy, Teresa partners with nonprofits to provide essential resources to underserved communities and supports initiatives like the Innocence Project. She is committed to helping women understand their rights and how LegalShield can protect and empower them, especially those navigating the challenges of legal abuse.
Teresa Sneed
CEO and advocate
Teresa Sneed stands as the Founder, President, and Chief Executive Officer of National Family Justice (NFJ). This transformative nonprofit organization is dedicated to safeguarding children, revolutionizing family courts, and fortifying families across the United States. With an unyielding commitment to justice, child welfare, and constitutional parental rights, Teresa passionately leads NFJ's mission to create trauma-informed systems that prioritize safe shared parenting and enhance the well-being of families.
