Meet the TLC Board of Directors
The Trial Lawyers College Board of Directors is composed of true warriors - attorneys from across the country who bring decades of experience in trial law, education, and leadership. Each member has completed the TLC's core training and remains committed to supporting its mission: training trial lawyers who advocate with integrity, skill, and compassion.
Board Bios
Maren Chaloupka, President, TLC Alum, TLC Faculty
A civil rights and criminal defense attorney based in Nebraska, Maren brings more than 70 trials and 80 appeals to her name. She is the first woman to serve as President of TLC.
Ron Estefan, Vice President, TLC Alum, TLC Faculty
Ron Estefan is a skilled attorney with a focus on personal injury law in Houston, Texas, and the surrounding areas. He is dedicated to representing injured individuals against the person or organization that caused their injury.
Laura O’Sullivan, Secretary, TLC Alum, TLC Faculty
Laura is a veteran trial lawyer and former Missouri Public Defender with over 110 jury trials. She teaches nationally and brings a strong background in wrongful convictions and public defense training.
Francisco "Paco" Duarte, Treasurer, TLC Alum, TLC Faculty
Paco is a Washington-based criminal defense and personal injury attorney with over three decades of practice. A frequent lecturer and published writer, he is also Managing Partner at Fury Duarte PS.
Eric Davis, Board Member, TLC Alum, TLC Faculty
Eric serves as Trial Bureau Chief and Chief of the Felony Trial Division at the Harris County Public Defender’s Office in Texas. With over 100 trials tried to verdict, he is known for high-profile acquittals and supervising over 70 lawyers and fourteen investigators.
Ann Johnson, Board Member, TLC Alum, TLC Faculty
Ann Johnson is an accomplished attorney, focusing on personal injury cases. She has extensive experience advocating for clients in civil litigation, particularly those affected by human trafficking and personal injury issues.
Colby Vokey, Board Member, TLC Alum, TLC Faculty
A retired Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel and military defense attorney, Colby has handled virtually every kind of military case – from murder to AWOL; sexual assault to sexual harassment; national security cases to security clearance hearings; drug distribution to drug use, even bank fraud and treason.
Meet Our Admin Team
As Executive Director of the TLC, Becky Barlow (center) works tirelessly to bring visibility, efficiency, and excellence to the organization’s daily operations. She plays a key role in advancing TLC’s mission—supporting its programs, its people, and its impact on trial lawyers across the country.
Molly Fjell (far right) joined TLC over two years ago as our Event Director and is proud to be part of a team making a lasting impact. A Montana native with a degree in Hotel Administration, Molly has lived and worked across the country but is happiest back home with her son—especially near water, where she finds peace and inspiration. She has a deep love for stories, history, and the connections that bind us all.
Upcoming Events
Graduate Course II
Mastering the Art of Storytelling in Trial
A week-long, in-person immersion that takes TLC alumni beyond performance and into a deeper connection. Through intensive, story-d...
Daubert is not Just a Shield - Webinar with Andy Delaney
Special TLC 1-hour Webinar (lecture-format) by Andy Delaney. Daubert is not just a shield; it is a sword. TLC-eligible plaintiff and criminal defense lawyers do not have ...
3 Week College
For over 30 years, TLC has helped trial lawyers uncover their most powerful tool: the truth, told through story. At the 3-Week College, you'll step away from routine and dive deep ...