Gisela Luna
Legal Assistant
Gisela Luna is the heartbeat of the firm. She has worked with McKinney & Namei for six years and oversees all administrative aspects of the firm, including staff, billing, and client retention. In her free time, she loves spending time with her children and attending FC Cincinnati games.
Nicholas Dennig
Legal Assistant
Nicholas Dennig joined McKinney & Namei as a legal assistant in 2019. He graduated from the University of Cincinnati in 2012 with degrees in history and political science. Prior to joining McKinney & Namei Nicholas worked all over town as Cincinnati’s finest bartender (or so he says). At the firm, he focuses on assisting clients with the National Visa Center and the 601A waiver process. Nicholas enjoys backpacking, exploring the city, and binge-watching vine compilations.
Iris Rodriguez
Legal Assistant
Iris Rodriguez is a part-time legal assistant and a full-time student at Xavier University. She is majoring in English and minoring in Sociology and Gender Studies. After her undergrad, she plans to attend the University of Cincinnati College of Law. She hopes to become an attorney specialized in immigration and civil rights.
Elsie Almodovar-Reyes
Legal Assistant
Elsie Almodovar-Reyes is a Bilingual Legal Assistant here at Mckinney & Namei. She is pursuing a degree in mental health counseling, and she is passionate about working with clients to connect them with resources in our community. She has a background in non-profit work, community services coordinating, and disability advocacy. In her free time, she enjoys cooking (but mostly eating), painting and sketching, and traveling.
Mel Reyes
Legal Assistant
Mel Reyes is a legal assistant. She has a background in social work, education, and community engagement. She is passionate about working with people, especially youths, and helping them become aware of the resources available for them to succeed. She loves cooking, working out, dancing, and spending time with her friends and loved ones.
Jose Sanchez
Legal Assistant
Jose Sanchez is a bilingual legal assistant and the newest member of the McKinney & Namei family. He assists with translations and client interviews.
