Meet our leadership team

JoAnne brings more than 30 years of experience in real estate and title to the firm. She began her career as a paralegal with several of the region’s leading law firms, where she managed title agencies within each practice.  

Prior to joining the firm, JoAnne served in a leadership position at a large national title agency. She  has extensive knowledge of every stage of residential real estate transactions and is widely regarded in the industry for her expertise in fraud prevention and mitigation strategies.

JoAnne holds a B.S. from the University of Pittsburgh and is a licensed title agent in multiple states. 

Kristin leads the firm’s Legal and Compliance group, overseeing enterprise‑wide legal operations, regulatory compliance, and risk management strategy.  Kristin’s background includes extensive experience in underwriting, compliance programs, and operational governance, enabling her to align legal strategy with business objectives and support the firm’s long‑term growth.

Kristin earned her B. A. from the University of Maryland and her J.D. from Duquesne University.

She is admitted to practice law in the District of Columbia, Georgia, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Washington, and

West Virginia and holds title agent licenses in multiple states.

Lauren joined the firm in 2015, bringing a strong background in legal research and real estate practice.  She oversees the firm’s document preparation and title opinion operations, playing a key role in ensuring that all work product meets the highest standards of accuracy, consistency, and compliance. Her attention to detail and thorough understanding of real estate processes help support the firm’s efficient handling of complex matters.

She received her B.A. from the University of Pittsburgh and her J.D. from Duquesne University. 

Lauren is admitted to practice law in New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, and South Carolina.

Wendy is responsible for the daily operations of the firm’s Closing department, as well as facilitating all aspects of compliance for both pre-close and post-close activities. 

With over 20 years of industry experience, Wendy previously held Scheduling, Recruiting, Post-Closing, and Customer Relations positions at a leading national title agency, and brings a unique breadth of knowledge to her role.  

Wendy is active in multiple Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs, and works hard to identify ways to support and encourage a vibrant work environment.

Noah oversees all operations within the firm's disbursement department, ensuring accuracy and exceptional service throughout the process. Since joining the firm in 2019, he has developed deep expertise in the procedures and nuance unique to attorney funding.

With a strong focus on efficiency and client experience, Noah leads the department with an emphasis on streamlined workflows, responsive communication, and reliable execution.

Noah holds a B.A. in Economics from the University of Arizona. 

Heather leads the firm’s attorney recruiting and support initiatives, bringing nearly 15 years of experience in logistics and operations management, including several years focused on vendor management. She has extensive expertise overseeing the full vendor lifecycle—from onboarding and compliance to ongoing performance management—while fostering strong, collaborative relationships. 

She supports the firm’s network attorneys by managing back-office administration, and streamlines the attorney recruiting and onboarding processes. Her approach ensures a seamless, efficient, and positive experience for attorneys at every stage of their engagement with the firm.

Rome serves as the firm’s Information Technology Director, bringing more than 25 years of industry experience to his role. He leads the firm’s technology strategy with a strong emphasis on cybersecurity, systems optimization, and secure, seamless client integrations.

Rome is known for taking a multi‑layered approach to protecting the firm’s infrastructure while implementing practical, high‑performance solutions that enhance internal functionality and support client needs.

He holds an Associate of Science degree in Networking Technology and Security from Pittsburgh Technical College.

Mohamed has over 20 years of experience in corporate and public accounting in the real estate mortgage closing and title insurance industry.  Mohamed ensures that generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) are implemented and provides the firm with his expertise in providing audit support, control structure implementation, and overseeing accounts payable and receivable departments.

Mohamed earned his Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration in Accounting   

from Ain Shams University in Cairo, and is a licensed Certified Public Accounting (CPA).