The firm’s administrative team is a strong asset for the firm’s clients and staff. Our administrators work to create an environment in which high quality legal services are provided and in which all employees can work with a sense of personal integrity, collegiality, and well-being. Our management team strives to recruit, train, and develop exceptional individuals who will thrive in such an environment. Among other contributions supporting the firm’s attorneys and staff, the administrative team provides cutting-edge information systems technology, billing and financial systems, records management, practice development support, human resources services, and facilities management. Our administrative team includes: Jeff Caudill, IT Operations Manager Jeff served Gallagher as an outside networking consultant for 6 years before joining our team full time. His substantial experience as a networking service provider to local, national and international organizations is a great asset to both our clients and the firm. A graduate of Towson State University, Jeff has earned many networking credentials including certification as a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer. Diane L. Dongarra, Firm Administrator Diane earned her AA degree in paralegal studies from Villa Julie College, her BA degree in political science from Towson University, and her MA in management from the College of Notre Dame of Maryland. Diane has been with the firm since 1999, and has been an administrator for more than fifteen years. She is a former president of the Maryland Chapter of the Association of Legal Administrators, and held a regional officer position from 2002 - 2004. Diane currently serves as a member of the Paralegal Advisory Board of Stevenson University in Stevenson, Maryland. Jeanmarie McGlynn, Director of Information Technology Jeanmarie earned her BA degree in economics with a minor in communications from Douglass College, at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, and her MBA degree from Loyola College in Maryland. Jeanmarie has headed our information technology department since 1996. She also works closely with our finance department on various matters. She is a member of the International Legal Technology Association. Michael E. Nolan, Facilities Manager Mike started his career with the US Navy where he served for five years in venues throughout the world. He joined our firm in 1996, and oversees our facilities and records management operations. Mike is currently attending Johns Hopkins University School of Professional Studies in Business and Education to complete his business management degree. He is a member of ARMA International. Linda C. Wilson, Support Staff Coordinator Linda earned her AA degree in secretarial studies from Villa Julie College. She joined the firm in 1985, and has been a legal secretary since 1977. Linda works as the assistant to our managing partner and assists with the hiring and management of our support staff.