Cailin O’Donnell is a legal assistant in the Firm’s Auburn office. She provides support for clients and attorneys, especially with respect to the client intake procedures, maintenance of electronic records, and preparation of evidence for use in special education hearings.
Cailin earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Media Arts Communication from Houghton College and attained certification as a nursing assistant (Florida). She has worked as a home health aide and in retail sales, and as a volunteer through Central New York Developmental Services Office. Her interests include photography and graphic design, and she uses these skills to manage her church’s website.
Shobna P. Cuddy is the firm wide office administrator and a senior paralegal in the Auburn office. Prior to joining the firm, Shobna worked as a medical insurance billing specialist in Modesto, California. Shobna coordinates and monitors all of the day-to-day activities within the firm to ensure the operation of the various offices runs smoothly.
She is responsible for managing accounts payable and receivables, scheduling attorney and client meetings, training, creating client files and supervising staff within the Auburn office.
In her role as a senior paralegal, she is responsible for preparing subpoenas, handling legal research, preparing memos and other correspondence. Shoby is also responsible for ensuring that all attorneys are fully supported in the management of their cases.
She is the mother of two children, one who is classified as a student with a disability. Her personal experience has allowed her to fully appreciate the challenges the clients face in navigating the special education system.
Shoby lives with her husband, Andy, and their two sons in Central New York.