Support Staff

Laura Tripp is a seasoned professional with more than three decades of experience in accounting, human resources, customer service, and project management. She oversees crucial day-to-day functions and strategic initiatives while continuously fostering a culture of collaboration and growth. She leverages her strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills to oversee daily operations, make strategic decisions, supervise staff, evaluate and refine business procedures, and manage procurement processes, ensuring the firm’s core functions align seamlessly with its broader objectives.

Stephenie is a paralegal with over 28 years of experience in the legal field. She supports the firm in various aspects of law, including matters involving civil litigation, personal injury, real estate, business law, and family law. After graduating from Sentinel High School, she attended Missoula College – University of Montana. There, she completed the Legal Secretary and Legal Assisting programs and graduated in 1992. Afterwards, she earned her Certified Legal Assistant (CLA) designation in 1995.

Dawn is a seasoned paralegal with over two decades of industry experience. With an extensive background in civil litigation, personal injury, insurance litigation (including bad faith), medical malpractice, employment law, business formation and transactions, bankruptcy, and creditor’s rights, she is well-versed in various aspects of law and is considered an expert in her field. Dawn provides advanced litigation support to Laird Cowley’s attorneys and clients and is a critical asset to our team.

Amber Carlson is an accomplished paralegal who possesses over seventeen years of legal experience. With extensive expertise in various aspects of law, including divorce and custody disputes, estate planning, probate, and real estate law, Amber utilizes her deep legal knowledge to provide critical support to Laird Cowley’s attorneys and clients on Family Law matters. She is a valued member of our team and plays a vital role in contributing to the success of our Helena office in support of Partner & Attorney, Sara Berg and Associate Attorney Sarah McClain.

Deb is an accomplished professional with over two decades of administrative experience. She works with skill and dedication to support our attorneys and is adept in handling special projects for the firm. Her superb organization and communication skills allow her to consistently meet deadlines and perform her work with exceptional accuracy and proficiency.

McKenna Gonzalez is a skilled paralegal on the Laird Cowley team. Utilizing her background in client management and administrative services, McKenna assists our attorneys in daily task execution, case management, and file organization. A graduate of the University of Montana, she brings a strong focus on client services and project management to her role.

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With nearly two decades of experience in the hospitality and food service industries, Margaret Warren brings a unique blend of warmth, professionalism, and efficiency to her role as receptionist. Known for her calm demeanor, quick multitasking skills, and ability to make everyone feel welcome, Margaret is often the first friendly face our clients see—and the reassuring voice that helps guide them.

Lisa Dickson is an accomplished professional with three decades of experience in project management, team leadership, and client relations. In her role as Administrative Assistant at Laird Cowley, she provides essential operational support, managing schedules, coordinating correspondence, and ensuring the firm’s administrative functions are conducted with professionalism and excellence.

Laird Cowley has a rich tradition of mentoring the next generation of lawyers through the employment of legal interns. We believe professional excellence in lawyering begins in law school. Legal interns provide a variety of support in furthering our client’s cases and achieve a rewarding experience for themselves, our attorneys, and clients.