Murphy, Bilak & Homiller

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Staff

Laura Wade

Docketing & Quality Manager

Meet Laura

Laura Wade is MBH’s Docket and Quality Manager. She is recognized as a North Carolina Certified Paralegal, and has worked for most of her professional career in the intellectual property field. She has considerable experience in patent and trademark filing and prosecution, both US and foreign. In her current role, she is responsible for docketing, process automation, and risk management. She played an integral role in creating a paperless office for MBH, and authored the firm's Protocol and Procedure Manual, establishing firmwide standards for how filing and prosecution tasks are managed. Laura serves as a member of the Software Innovation Board for Foundation IP, MBH’s Intellectual Property Management System.

Brittany Wage

Office Operations Manager

Meet Brittany

Brittany Wage joined the firm in 2013 as a legal assistant after graduating from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with Bachelor of the Arts degrees in English and Public Policy. She is currently working towards obtaining her Masters in Human Resources through Western Carolina University. Outside of work, Brittany enjoys spending time with her husband and their dog, baking, cake decorating, traveling, and distance running.

Christina Ciaburri

Paralegal

Meet Christina

Christina, a New Jersey native, relocated to North Carolina in 2016.  She has a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from East Carolina University and an ABA paralegal certification from Fairleigh Dickinson University.  She has worked as an intellectual property paralegal for 4 years, and previously worked for the Prosecutor’s Office in New Jersey.  Outside of work, Christina enjoys spending time with her husband and son, visiting National Parks, hiking, baking, and crafting in her she-shed.

Kathy McDermott

Paralegal

Meet Kathy

Kathy was born and raised in Long Island, NY, and has spent the last 20 years in Apex, NC.  She has a Paralegal Certificate from the University of Colorado and is North Carolina Certified Paralegal.  She has worked as an intellectual property paralegal for over 20 years.  Outside of work, Kathy enjoys spending time with her daughter and working on her skincare and coaching businesses.

Tiffany Miller

Paralegal

Meet Tiffany

Tiffany Miller is from Greensboro, North Carolina and lives in Cary, North Carolina with her husband and two children.  Tiffany graduated from North Carolina State University with a BA in English: Language, Writing, and Rhetoric, and with an MA in Intercultural Studies from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Outside of work, Tiffany enjoys reading, spending time with family and friends, and rewatching “The Office.”

Robin Nunalee

Paralegal

Meet Robin

Robin Nunalee earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from North Carolina State University and later received her paralegal certificate from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Originally from North Carolina, she currently lives in Yorktown, Virginia. Outside of work, Robin enjoys exploring new places with her family, reading and playing tennis.

Aleesia Sarabia

Paralegal

Meet Aleesia

Aleesia Sarabia was born & raised in Houston, Texas and now lives in Cary, North Carolina with her husband. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice with a minor in Business, and a paralegal certificate from Rice University. Outside of work, Aleesia likes to read, workout, and hang out with friends and family.

Lindsey Fowler

Legal Assistant

Meet Lindsey

Lindsey attended North Carolina State University majoring in Psychology. She embraced the opportunity to work in intellectual property and patent law because she likes to be challenged. Being part of the MBH team, Lindsey hopes to learn and expand her knowledge in the legal field. Outside of work Lindsey enjoys biking, camping, and spending time with friends and family. Go Pack!