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100 top 25 women of law DAWN ALLI Randall S. Miller & Associates - VP of Operations - Default Servicing ere's never a dull moment at a financial services law firm, according to Dawn Alli, VP of Operations at Randall S. Miller & Associates. Her unique perspective comes from years of work both within default services law firms and working directly with servicers, running operations for US Default Management. "My past experiences have assisted me in developing streamlined procedures that not only keep the law firm operating at peak performance but also assure our clients that we are a true and trusted partner," Alli said. Her unique experience has helped her to separate Randall S. Miller & Associates from the competition by focusing on the needs of clients while maintaining excellence in positive office culture, timeline management, and compliance. Looking ahead to 2019, Alli said she believed that efficiency and technology are the keys to maintaining excellence while staying on top of an ever-evolving industry. NUMBER OF YEARS PRACTICING LAW: 24 HEIDI B. CAREY Riley Pope & Laney, LLC - Managing Partner of Default Services To Heidi Carey, the most enriching part of her job is the interaction with clients and their customers, the judiciary, and employees. "I see my job as an attorney to bridge the gap between our client's business needs and how to get it done through the court system," Carey said. •ough at times her job can be challenging, Carey enjoys figuring out the puzzle of problem-solving through the court system. She's dedicated to improving her firm's internal processes for efficiency and accuracy. "Another great part of the job is being the face of our client in the courtroom. In default cases, I always try to talk to debtors prior to the hearing to explain what is happening and put them at ease in front of the judge. Most debtors have not been in a courtroom before and are appreciative of my respect and courtesy," Carey said. •ough Carey has worked her way up to being a partner in her firm—a feat that she counts as a career highlight—she didn't always set out to be an attorney. In college, Carey majored in cello performance with a minor in business. Once she decided that she did not want to be a cello teacher, she decided to give law school a try. "My first semester was a big wake-up call after being a musician! After I figured out the game of law school, I did well and ended up working for a mortgage- servicing company prior to entering private practice representing lenders in 2001," Carey shared. NUMBER OF YEARS PRACTICING LAW: 24 MAGALIE A. CREECH Finkel Law Firm LLC - Member - Civil Litigation, Bankruptcy, Lender Liability, Real Estate, Business Litigation Magalie A. Creech has been with Finkel Law Firm LLC for more than 10 years, first starting out as a summer law clerk. During those years, she not only learned about the practice of law but also came to discover how important it is to be part of a dedicated and reliable team. Given the sensitive nature of the information the firm handles, it is critical to have a team of dependable, conscientious employees. •is can be especially challenging in a field where the regulatory and policy landscape is constantly evolving. Creech is thankful to be part of a talented group of professionals whose collective experience handling a broad spectrum of regulatory and litigation issues qualifies them to offer comprehensive legal representation. "I consider them family, and that is what makes my legal practice so rewarding," Creech said. Creech practices in the litigation division of the Finkel Law Firm and manages the firm's creditor bankruptcy department. She represents national banking associations and loan servicers state-wide in commercial and real property- related litigation, with an emphasis in contested foreclosures, bankruptcies, debt collections, and real estate matters. She also handles a variety of civil litigation in both state and federal court. Creech received her Juris Doctorate from the Charleston School of Law in 2010, graduating cum laude, and was admitted to the South Carolina Bar the same year. NUMBER OF YEARS PRACTICING LAW: 8