MEET OUR HLS TEAM
Attorneys and Client Advisors:
Lenore Horton, Esq. CEO & Managing Member
Ashley N. Cloud, Esq. Special Counsel
Poonam Gupta, Esq. Special Counsel
Ashley Sheldon Sr Paralegal & Investigator
Client Support Services:
Nella Bloom, Esq. Special Counsel
Sebastian Magana
Growth Strategist & Intake Specialist
Sebastian Magana brings a blend of business acumen and strategic thinking to Horton Legal Strategies. With a background in business development and marketing strategy, he excels at spotting market trends. Sebastian's experience includes roles at IOOGO Inc. and Teleperformance, where he honed skills in outbound sales and customer service. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Marketing from Universidad Centroamericana José Simeón Cañas and balances his professional life with interests in sports and travel.
Firm Administration and Advisors:
Charlene Torres
Operations and Accounting
Charlene brings 10+ years of experience across business operations, HR, payroll, accounting, billing, and inventory to Horton Legal Strategies. She specializes in stepping into complex operational environments, identifying process gaps, and building practical workflows that improve accuracy and efficiency. Rather than treating accounting, HR, payroll, and administration as separate problems, Charlene looks at how the processes connect — building systems that are easier to manage and scale.
Shannon Dugas
Accounts Management
Shannon brings over 20 years of experience in law office management and legal accounting to HLS. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, specializing in Human Resource Management, from Lamar University. Her background managing law firms and medical practices has strengthened her expertise in accounting, organization, and operational management. She is focused on creating efficient systems, maintaining financial accuracy, and supporting smooth day-to-day business operations.
Kelly Rohrs
Finance and Accounting
Kelly Rohrs, CPA, has over a decade of experience in public accounting, specializing in tax, accounting, and advisory services for small to medium-sized businesses. Named Top 40 Under 40 CPA by CPA Practice Advisor in 2024, she's also recognized among the Top 50 Women in Business on Long Island. Kelly is active in AICPA and NYSSCPA, serving on committees and running a mastermind group for firm owners. She co-hosts the podcast "From Zero to Millions: Accounting Edition" and has authored articles for prominent industry publications.
Abbi Novotny, Esq. Counsel
Francisco Garcia Paralegal & Case Manager
Michaele M. Esdale Special Advisor
Ignacio Gaillard
Growth & Marketing Specialist
Ignacio is a growth and performance marketing specialist who turns paid acquisition into predictable pipeline. He plans and optimizes campaigns across Meta Ads and Google Ads, builds high-converting landing pages, and designs AI-powered chatbots for lead qualification, integrated with CRM workflows — all backed by solid tracking, attribution, and reporting. He holds a post-graduate program in Data Science, Marketing and Business from the University of Texas at Austin and is fluent in English and Spanish.
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