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Our interns assist attorneys and case managers in areas of workers' compensation claims, employee rights, social security disability, personal injuries, at work accidents, construction laws, real estate, car accident injuries, foreclosure defense,estate planning, USERRA discrimination, and many more.

Bryan Cazenavette, 20, was born in Pensacola, Florida where his mother worked for one of the leading law firms in the area. The middle of five children, Bryan grew up spending the majority of his time in the outdoors and has played piano since the age of 5.  Bryan attended Trinitas Christian School where he excelled at Music and Drama and graduated Magna Cum Laude in 2006.  Bryan is currently attending the University of Central Florida where he is majoring in Political Science and minoring in Music.  In addition to his studies at UCF, Bryan serves on the leadership of Reformed University Fellowship at UCF. After his graduation in the summer of 2010, Bryan plans on attending law school. For fun, Bryan enjoys reading, fishing, and doing anything out on the water. 

Nona Tyler, 21, has been an intern at the Coye Law Firm since April 2008. She is from the northwest suburbs of Chicago, Illinois and has now been a Florida resident for seven years. She graduated from Satellite High School in 2006 with honors. Nona took part in her high school's Technological Student Association and newspaper as a photographer and layout design. She also did several community service projects, including the organization and conduction of a week long summer art camp for kids. Nona currently attends the University of Central Florida, where she is a senior majoring in Political Science. She is a member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars and participates in several extracurricular activities at UCF. She plans to attend graduate school upon her graduation in the summer of 2010. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family, playing soccer, and drawing. 

Valeria Coll, 21, was born in Venezuela and moved to the United States when she was five years old. Valeria attended Fort Myers High where she obtained an International Baccalaureate degree, as well as being Producer of the school's morning news show and an active member of National Honor Society and Rho Kappa. She currently attends the University of Central Florida and is majoring in Human Resources Management. She is involved with the National Society of Collegiate Scholars, as well as the National Society of Leadership and Success. Valeria has future plans of going to law school after her graduation in the Spring of 2010, and is debating between top schools in California and Texas.

Sanessa Griffiths, 19, is originally from New Jersey. She moved to Florida when she was eight years old with her family, who have roots in Kingston, Jamaica. During her high school years at Forest Lake Academy, she was her class treasurer and secretary as well as a member of the National Honor Society. After graduating with an honors diploma, she began college at the University of Central Florida. She is currently a sophomore double-majoring in legal studies and political science with a minor in business. She is very active in extracurricular activities on campus, most notably as secretary for UCF's chapter of National Society of Collegiate Scholars. Sanessa has ambitions to be a corporate lawyer when she establishes herself in the legal field.    

Bryan Dangler, 22, is originally from Croydon, Pennsylvania. He lived in Hollywood, Florida from age four until moving Orlando for college at the age of 18. A student at the University of Central Florida, Bryan is a legal studies major with a minor in history. He is a member of the on-campus professional pre-law fraternity Phi Alpha Delta. He will graduate from UCF in the spring of 2010 and has hopes for law school at the University of Pennsylvania or Suffolk University. After law school, he aspires to become a successful litigator and possibly a professor in the field. He enjoys health and exercise, and competes in triathlons. Bryan has a talent for music, playing both the guitar and piano, as well as an interest in languages; he has been learning Italian since his junior year in high school. 

Ryan DiGuglielmo, 21, was born in Champaign, Illinois and moved to Florida at the age of two. He attended Durant High School where he was a managing editor on the yearbook staff and graduated with honors. Ryan currently attends the University of Central Florida where he is majoring in political science with a minor in legal studies. He was a member of the LEAD Scholars program and is also involved with the National Society of Collegiate Scholars. He has previously interned with United States Senator Bill Nelson. He plans on attending law school upon graduating in the spring of 2011. In his spare time, Ryan enjoys running, golf, movies, and spending time with friends and family.

Jourdan Weltman, 21, was born and raised in Sugar Land, Texas. She credits her family as being her biggest supporters and shaping the person she is today. Jourdan attended high school at William P. Clements, where she was on the varsity soccer team. Her academic pursuits in high school led to memberships in the student council, National Honor Society, and the role as president of Business Co-op. After high school, Jourdan moved on to the University of Central Florida where she majors in legal studies. She is a member and vice president of philanthropy for the Alpha Epsilon Phi sorority. After graduating from UCF, Jourdan wants to attend the Levin College of Law at the University of Florida. Ultimately, she would like to run a non-profit organization to benefit the children of incarcerated parents and become a prominent lawyer in Miami.

Ivelis Quinones, 19, is from Orlando, Florida. She attended the Orlando Lutheran Academy, where her achievements were both academic and athletic. Ivelis was on the varsity basketball, volleyball, and softball teams in addition to her membership in the National Honor Society. Upon her graduation in 2008, she was named class valedictorian and given an honors diploma. Ivelis attends the University of Central Florida and majors in Legal Studies. Her plans for the future include graduating with her undergraduate degree in 2012 and attending law school at New York University. Ivelis would like to specialize in criminal law. She likes to spend quality time with her friends and family when she can.

Steven Raymond, 19, is originally from the New England area, namely New Hampshire and Vermont. He moved to Orlando to attend the University of Central Florida. Although Steven spent a lot of time working during his high school years, he was a member of the wrestling and soccer teams and ran cross country. Steven graduated 6th in his class and received an AA degree at the same time as his high school diploma. At UCF, he majors in Political Science with a concentration in pre-law and a minor in legal studies. He is a member of the scuba diving club and Phi Alpha Delta. After he graduates in May 2011, his dream is to attend Harvard Law School, although he says that being at any top 25 law school would be amazing. Steven isn't sure which area of the law he would like to pursue, although criminal law interests him now. In his spare time, Steven likes to cook, go bowling, watch movies, and work on projects with his roommate. 

Erin Garlow, 23, was born in Los Angeles, California. She moved to Florida in 1994, where she has remained since then. She attended Spanish River High School in Boca Raton and had numerous accomplishments with academic clubs. A member of FBLA and DECA, she competed and won high honors in some of the regional, state, and international competitions. Erin went on to the University of Central Florida after graduating from high school. She chose the school for its central location and what Orlando has to offer. At UCF, she majors in accounting, minors in political science/pre law, and plans to graduate in may 2010. She is a member of Beta Alpha Psi, an honorary accounting organization, and a special advisor to the software workshop committee. She also plays intramural soccer. After she graduates, Erin is continuing her studies at UCF in the MBA graduate degree program and plans to stay in the Orlando area unless opportunities present themselves in other locations. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking and baking.

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