Alexis Welker, Paralegal
Motivated by her passion and empathy for those entangled within the legal system, Alexis aspires to serve as an advocate for individuals involved within the system. In her role as a Paralegal at Barnhill Family Law, Alexis provides compassionate assistance to our clients, always making sure she has left no stone unturned. She is often the first point of contact for our clients, providing the continuing essential support our clients need.
Alexis earned her bachelor’s degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice from the University of Nebraska at Omaha, and has been with Barnhill Family Law for over 2 years.
When she is not in the office, Alexis enjoys traveling, thrifting, watching true crime documentaries, and spending quality time with her family and friends. An avid animal lover, Alexis also loves spending time with her three cats!
Whitney Skutt, Paralegal and Office Manager
Whitney has over five years of experience in the legal field, including time working as a court reporter, before joining Barnhill Family Law. She has assisted families going through divorce and family law proceedings at each step in the process and understands the procedural, substantive, and emotional elements involved in each case. Whitney brings a wealth of experience, knowledge, and enthusiasm to the firm!
Outside of work, Whitney enjoys spending time with her partner, Alex, and their slightly chaotic household of three dogs, two cats, and a frog. When she’s not busy keeping up with her little zoo, you can usually find her enjoying some good cheese, watching documentaries, or listening to an audiobook.
Whitney loves learning new things, having a good laugh, and finding joy in the little things. She brings a positive attitude, a sense of humor, and good energy wherever she goes!