About Eileen
Eileen has over twenty years of legal experience—in private practice, as an assistant city attorney, and as an assistant professor, working in business law, government law, and now as an estate planning attorney. Throughout her legal career, Eileen has worked to find ways to improve people’s lives. As an estate planning lawyer, she gets to help people every day by providing peace of mind for them and their families.
Eileen graduated from the Liberal Arts Academy (now LASA) in Austin, earned a bachelor’s degree in music from Southwestern University in Georgetown, and earned her law degree from Southern Methodist University, where she served as the Editor-in-Chief of the SMU Law Review. In her free time, Eileen enjoys spending time with her husband Dave, her two kids, and their three cats; giving mom hugs at Pride events (or to anyone who needs one!); volunteering; advocating for mental health; teaching; and writing poetry. Eileen’s first poetry book, How to Escape a Burning House, was published by Finishing Line Press in 2025.
Speaking Engagements
Eileen is an engaging and thought-provoking speaker, with experience in live and online teaching. If you’d like to invite her to speak at your next event, contact her here.
Representative Topics
End-of-Life Planning
Estate Planning for LGBTQ+ families
Making Ethical Decisions
Effective Writing
Working With Your Lawyer
Why You Need A Will
Representative Audiences
Mother Attorneys Mentoring Association of Austin
Williamson County Bar Association
Dallas Bar Association
City of University Park Leadership Academy
Texas Public Purchasing Association
National Institute of Governmental Purchasing
North Carolina Bar Association
Meet the team
Emily Stassevitch, Billing coordinator
Emily is our Washington branch!
Emily grew up in Vancouver, Washington, and went to the University of Washington in Seattle. In her free time, she enjoys podcasts, reading, and building mini plywood models. Her favorite TV show is Ted Lasso, and her favorite concert was Hozier.
Emily enjoys traveling and took a solo trip in 2022 to Italy, Greece, and Ireland. She has a dog named Moda.
Angela Johnson, Paralegal
Angela is a proud University of Texas School of Journalism alumni who spent a season working in the publishing industry, followed by a season as a SAHM, and another working in nonprofit Marketing & Communications, before returning to UT for her paralegal certificate. Angela LOVES working part-time, which allows her time to spend with her husband and 20-something-year-old kids, and to take walks and naps with her Goldendoodle, "Moose" (pictured below).
Angela has been on stage with, and had her picture taken with, L.L. Cool J. (evidence above). Spelling and grammar are her superpowers and her all-time favorite book is "To Kill a Mockingbird."
Lexys Atcheson, Administrative Assistant
Lexys grew up on the beach in Oxnard, California, and attended The University of Texas at Austin, where she graduated with a B.S. in Public Relations. Lexys bartends on the weekends, and, in her free time, she loves cooking and trying new restaurants. Her favorite casual restaurant around Austin is Jack Allen's Kitchen and her favorite occasion/celebratory place is Uchiko.
Lexys has two cats, Cinnamon and Pinecone (pictured below). Her favorite vacation was a trip to Scotland with her mom. It was both of their first times outside of the United States!
