PROFESSIONAL
PASSIONATE
PROBLEM SOLVERS
SAMANTHA JOHNSON
Chief Financial Officer
Born and raised in Marietta, Samantha has strong ties to the community. Samantha joined Johnson & Alday as the Office Manager and is now the company’s Chief Financial Officer. She works directly alongside both Partners and the staff in assisting them with their daily tasks and all financial needs of the firm. She is a graduate of Marietta High School and received a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Georgia in Marketing and Public Relations with a minor in Communication.
Following college, Samantha worked for a boutique public relations firm in Kennesaw, GA, and later joined the Atlanta-based hedge fund Chi-Rho Financial, LLC as their Director of Investor Relations. She worked for Chi-Rho for nine years before taking several years off to stay home and raise her children. Before joining Johnson & Alday, she worked for the local non-profit Communities In Schools of Marietta/Cobb County as their Communications Coordinator.
Samantha is very involved in the community as a sustaining member of the Junior League of Atlanta. She has also served as a board member of the Junior League, the Center for Children and Young Adults, Communities In Schools, and her sorority alumni chapter of Zeta Tau Alpha. Her true passion is raising her two children and spending time with her family and three dogs, Hine, Lucy, and Kirby.
Anna Margaret Dunlap
Office Manager
Anna Margaret was born and raised in Roswell, Georgia. She trained in ballet from the age of 4 up to the age of 18. Throughout her years in ballet training she performed in many ballets including The Nutcracker, Swan Lake, Sleeping Beauty, and Coppelia. Her ballet career ended when she graduated from Roswell High School. Anna Margaret continued her education at Georgia Southern University where she earned a bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary studies. Her areas of study included a major in criminal justice and criminology, a minor in sociology, and an individual emphasis in nursing studies.
Before working as the Office Manager at Johnson & Alday, she was the receptionist and dance teacher at The Academy of Ballet in Peachtree Corners.
Tiffany Sterling
Case Manager
Tiffany was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. As a proud alumna of California State University, Northridge, she received a Bachelor of Science in Business Management and learned she had a love for student affairs. However, after years in the student affairs realm, Tiffany began to pursue her childhood dream of becoming an attorney. She obtained her law degree from Whittier Law School in Costa Mesa, California, and recently earned a Master's in Business Administration from Capella University. In her free time, she enjoys listening to vinyl records, reading, and spending time with family.
Lizbeth Alvarez
Legal Assistant
Lizbeth was born in Mexico and raised in Marietta. She received her bachelor’s degree in political science and a minor in legal studies from Kennesaw State University. Lizbeth aspires of attending law school in the future and becoming an immigration attorney. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her family, cooking, and visiting new places.
Vanessa Rangel-Cardenas
Workers' Compensation Legal Assistant
Originally from New York and raised in Colombia and Venezuela, Vanessa returned to the United States in 1986, bringing a diverse cultural background that enriches her work in the legal field. Fluent in Spanish, she combines her multicultural insight with adaptability in her role at Johnson & Alday.
Vanessa brings a unique background to her Worker's Compensation Legal Assistant role. With a career that began in the legal field from 1994 to 2004, Vanessa has developed a strong foundation in legal principles and practices. In 2007, she transitioned to the commercial real estate sector, focusing on insurance compliance and later managing short-term rental properties in the beautiful Panhandle region.
Outside of work, Vanessa has a passion for diverse activities that keep her life vibrant and fulfilling. She picked up salt-water fishing in 1996, which has not only taught her patience and perseverance but also gave her countless unforgettable experiences along the coast. She also enjoys cooking and exploring ethnic cuisines—whether it's experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen or seeking out hidden culinary gems around town. Additionally, she enjoys letting loose with some karaoke and soaking up live music.
Vanessa's blend of legal expertise, real estate knowledge, and personal passions makes her a dynamic asset to our team.
Lindsey Mashburn
Litigation Legal Assistant
Born and raised in East Cobb, Lindsey graduated from Walton High School and The University of West Georgia, earning her B.S. in Film & Video Production with a double minor in Film Studies & Film Theory/History.
On weekends, she often hikes with her dog Miller, attends Daughters of the American Revolution meetings and events, or plans fun activities for herself and her friends, like seeing Rock City.
Lindsey’s ambitions include attending law school with the ultimate goal of becoming an attorney. She aims to combine her creative background with legal expertise to advocate effectively for others, driven by a commitment to helping those around her.
Before working with Johnson & Alday, she was a collections paralegal at a boutique law firm in Atlanta.
Alexis Malone
Pre Litigation Legal Assistant
Alexis, born in Kennesaw, GA, began her professional journey at the age of fourteen as a part-time file clerk at a law firm. This early experience ignited her passion for the legal field, leading her to work with the firm during several summers. Later, she transitioned to the medical field, where she served as an emergency room tech. Although the medical field offered excitement and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients, she recognized that her true calling was still in law. Determined to follow her passion, Alexis shifted her focus to earn her paralegal certificate. When she's not immersed in work, Alexis enjoys experimenting with new recipes, reading books, and weekend staycations with her family.
