meet the owner

As the Founder of Papa Gelateria LLC, I developed a successful business focused on operational efficiency, strategic growth, and customer satisfaction.

I am a business professional with an MBA and undergraduate degrees in History and Political Science from Youngstown State University. I am proud to begin my legal education as a 1L evening program student at the Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University, following in the footsteps of my father and grandfather.

I currently serve as a Legal Assistant at Papa Attorneys LLC, where I manage scheduling for over 90 active clients and maintain Attorney Papa’s court appearances calendar. My responsibilities include proofreading legal documents related to divorce, custody, adoption, and dual citizenship cases for both Italian American and Croatian American clients. I also regularly file legal documents and coordinate with courthouse administration and legal staff to ensure efficient case management.

During my term as President of the Youngstown State University Student Government Association, I led initiatives to improve student-faculty relations, enhance campus life, and increase administrative transparency. I also served as President of the Sigma Chi Fraternity, emphasizing mentorship and values-driven leadership.

After surviving a severe car accident that resulted in a traumatic brain injury (TBI), I persevered through months of recovery, retaking the LSAT and significantly improving my score. My journey is defined by resilience, dedication, and a commitment to making a positive impact through my work and community engagement.