Hannah Norton

As the receptionist and legal secretary, Hannah ensures that clients receive a warm and professional experience upon their contact with the firm. She has previously served as an office coordinator at a civil litigation firm, which has given her a strong background in legal administration and client service. Hannah is passionate about the role she plays from assisting the firm with a wide range of administrative tasks to making sure our clients feel supported. Her organization and efficiency allow the legal team to focus on delivering exceptional service and results for our clients. Her dedication to professionalism, compassion, and efficiency makes her an essential part of the Beringer Law Firm.

Jameela Suleiman 

Jameela Suleiman is a recent graduate of the Syracuse University College of Law and currently serves as a law clerk at Beringer Law Firm, APC. while she awaits admission to the State Bar of California as a fully-licensed attorney. As a law clerk, Ms. Suleiman works closely with clients and attorneys to provide support through every stage of a case, including by preparing legal documents, managing case timelines, and performing legal research on novel issues to ensure clients receive the best possible outcomes in their family law matters. 

Ms. Suleiman earned Bachelor of Arts degrees in political science and history from Cornell University in 2020 and was recognized on the Dean’s List for her academic performance. In her time at Cornell, she developed a strong background in advocacy by working with the LGBTQ+ Resource Center to provide resources, outreach and education to the campus community. Upon her graduation, Ms. Suleiman continued her academic career at the Syracuse University College of Law (SUCOL), where she obtained her Juris Doctor degree and continued to build her skills as an advocate. As a law student, Ms. Suleiman served as a student representative on the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion council to improve the campus environment for underrepresented students, faculty, and staff. She also worked as a Student Attorney in the SUCOL Children’s Rights and Family Law Clinic, providing legal assistance to self-represented and lower-income clients in their family and domestic violence matters, and participated in an internship with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. In her final year of law school, she was published in the Journal of Global Rights and Organizations for her research highlighting human rights abuses in Egypt and North Africa and served as a research assistant on multiple projects relating to prison reform and injustices in the criminal legal system. 

Ms. Suleiman is driven by a passion for justice and advocacy, and thrives on providing diligent, precise, and compassionate assistance to clients, making her a vital part of the Beringer Law Firm team. 

Michelle Torres 

Michelle Torres is a graduate of the University of California, San Diego, where she earned two Bachelor of Arts degrees in Political Science with a concentration in Public Law and in Spanish Literature.

Prior to joining the Beringer Law Firm, Michelle served as a JusticeCorps Intern at the San Diego Superior Court, interned with a United States Senator, and completed the University of California’s Washington Center Internship Program. These experiences strengthened Michelle’s communication, organizational, and administrative skills.

As the office receptionist, Michelle is the first to greet clients and helps support the firm’s daily operations and communications.  Michelle’s compassion and professionalism make her an essential part of the Beringer Law Firm team.