Executive Board
Mary Panzu
1st Vice President
Tiffany Daniels
2nd Vice President
Ndidi Gbulie
Parliamentarian
Leon Reed
At Large Director
Ethan Schoop
Texas A&M BLSA Representative
Executive Board
Partner Jordan Stimpson provides exemplary legal representation for our government clients in property tax collections and litigation from our Fort Worth office.
Mrs. Stimpson began her legal career at the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office as a prosecutor where she prosecuted in both Felony and Misdemeanor courts, as well as the Felony Family Violence Unit. While with Dallas County, Mrs. Stimpson was named Prosecutor of the Year. Prior to joining Linebarger, Jordan worked in the Civil Division of the Tarrant County Criminal District Attorney’s Office where she handled an array of tasks including litigation, labor and employment matters, public information requests and reviewing and drafting contracts involving Tarrant County. Before transitioning to the Civil Division, Jordan served as the Deputy Chief of a District Court and in the Special Victims Unit.
Jordan is an active member in the Tarrant County Bar Association, Mahon Inn of Courts, L. Clifford Davis Legal Association, and Texas Bar College. She is also deeply involved in her community and serves on the Board of Directors for various non-profit organizations. Ms. Stimpson is also a member of the Junior League of Fort Worth and the Junior Women’s Club of Fort Worth.
Mrs. Stimpson received a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism with honors from Southern Methodist University and went on to earn her Juris Doctor from the University of Houston Law Center.
Attorney Khanay Turner is the managing attorney and owner of the K.Y. Turner Law Firm, PLLC. She is a native of Fort Worth, Texas, and a proud graduate of two HBCUs, Prairie View A&M University and Thurgood Marshall School of Law at Texas Southern University Attorney Khanay has always been an activist and a social engineer since her time at Prairie View A&M University and throughout law school. Prior to launching the K.Y. Turner Law Firm, Attorney Khanay had an extensive career within government and public affairs. She has served as Chief of Staff for Texas State Representative Toni Rose, Executive Director for the Texas Legislative Black Caucus, and the Political Outreach Director for the Beto O'Rourke Senatorial Campaign. Attorney Khanay is still heavily involved with community grassroots outreach, as she serves as the Executive Director for the Barbara Jordan Leadership Institute. During both undergraduate and law school, Attorney Khanay has interned for Congresswoman Marcia Fudge, Congressman Marc Veasey’s campaign, National Parks Service, Wendy Davis’ gubernatorial campaign, Earl Carl Institute for Legal and Social Justice, and the U.S. Attorney Office of the Southern District of Texas. Attorney Khanay aspires to be the voice for the voiceless of all disenfranchised people. Attorney Khanay is an active member of the following organizations:
-Fort Worth Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
-L Clifford Davis Legal Association
-Leadership Fort Worth
-Every Body Texas, Board of Directors
-Black Women Lawyers Association-Tarrant County
khanay@kyturnerlawfirm.com
Sheena Winkfield is a Senior Associate in Varghese Summersett’s Criminal Defense Division, where her primary focus is defending clients facing serious felony charges. Before transitioning to private practice, Sheena served as a felony prosecutor in Tarrant and Dallas Counties, bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience in criminal law, high-stakes trials, and case strategy.
During her legal career, Sheena has handled virtually every type of criminal case, ranging from DWI to capital murder, as well as federal offenses. She is a formidable trial attorney known for her strong presence, persuasive arguments, and ability to handle complex cases under pressure.
Outside the courtroom, Sheena is a dedicated advocate for her clients, offering clear guidance and support during what is often a difficult and uncertain time in their lives. She takes the time to understand each client’s unique situation, ensuring they are well informed and prepared at every stage of their criminal case.
Sheena grew up in Arlington, where she graduated from Martin High School. She attended Texas A&M University, where she graduated in 2007 with a political science degree. After college, she worked as a substitute teacher for Fort Worth ISD before pursuing a law degree at Texas A&M University School of Law.
After excelling in law school, Sheena served as a prosecutor at the Tarrant County District Attorney’s Office for nearly five years before joining the Dallas District Attorney’s Office. As a felony prosecutor, she handled every type of homicide and violent crime, including aggravated assaults, robberies, and sexual assaults.
Now applying that experience and insider knowledge to criminal defense, Sheena zealously represents her clients, working tirelessly to achieve the best possible outcome in each case.
In her free time, Sheena enjoys working out, traveling, and attending sporting events.
Nicholas J. Coward is a personal injury attorney at one of the premier personal injury firms in the DFW area. Before graduating from the Texas A&M University School of Law, he served as the president of the school’s Black Law Students Association (BLSA).
Nic also participated in a team that successfully petitioned for an executive grant of clemency, while working at Texas A&M’s Criminal Defense Clinic. Additionally, during law school he served as a law clerk for the Honorable Judge Eric Moyè.
Prior to enrolling in law school, Nic worked in business development for Fortune 50 companies, AT&T and UPS. After 12 years of assisting small businesses with their growth, Nic decided to begin working toward achieving his lifelong goal of becoming a lawyer. He attended the University of Texas at Arlington, where he obtained a Bachelors of Arts in Communications and an MBA.
Nic is a proud husband and father of two boys. He loves cooking, sports, and german shepherds.
Chris Tolbert is a native of Austin, Texas. Attorney Tolbert received his undergraduate degree from Huston-Tillotson University and J.D. from Texas Tech University School of Law. Mr. Tolbert also holds an LLM in Trial Advocacy from Temple University School of Law.
Licensed in 2012 Attorney Tolbert started his legal career as public defender in the State of New Mexico. Attorney Tolbert then launched The Chris Tolbert Law Firm, a boutique general practice law firm. Attorney Tolbert has had considerable success as a civil and criminal defense attorney. Attorney Tolbert had the accomplishment of winning five consecutive not-guilty verdicts in criminal trials. He has had success in handling a few high-profile cases, to include police shootings and homicides, some of which gained significant local and national media coverage.
Attorney Tolbert is a member of the Texas Bar College, is an honorary society of qualified lawyers who maintain the highest ethical standards. He is also a graduate of Leadership Fort Worth. Attorney Tolbert enjoys giving back to the community through various endeavors including training and mentoring aspiring lawyers and paralegals, teaching as a guest lecturer through Huston-Tillotson University, his alma mater and volunteering through his local church One Community.
Tiffany Burks is a highly-regarded, universally respected criminal lawyer with more than 24 years of trial experience. When she walks into the courtroom, she brings her A-game — and the other side knows it. High-profile clients, including current NFL players, have chosen Tiffany to represent them for good reason.
Prior to becoming a Partner at Varghese Summersett, Tiffany served as a prosecutor for 24 years, earning a reputation as a tough but fair lawyer. She is driven, dedicated, and passionate about the law and justice.
Tiffany started her legal career as an Assistant District Attorney in Fort Bend County shortly after graduating from Thurgood Marshall School of Law at Texas Southern University in 1997. Faith and family later drew her back to North Texas, where she served as a prosecutor in the Tarrant County District Attorney’s Office for 22 years. She rose through the ranks, retiring in 2021 as a Deputy Chief prosecutor over the criminal division.
Over the past two decades, Tiffany has handled thousands of cases, ranging from misdemeanors to murders – and everything in between, including juvenile, gang, and gun crimes. She is at home in the courtroom but also enjoys sharing her knowledge and experience with associate attorneys, a supervisory role she fills at Varghese Summersett.
Tiffany has also served on numerous boards, including the Board of Regents of Midwestern State University and as former president of the L. Clifford Davis Legal Association. She has also won numerous awards, including the L.Clifford Davis Legal Excellence Award, the Trailblazer Award, and Extraordinary Minorities in Texas Law from Texas Lawyer Magazine.
When she is not in the courtroom, Tiffany enjoys teaching, giving back to her community, and spending time with her family.
Arielle M. Williams is from Tyler, Texas. She graduated from the University of Texas at Tyler in 2017 obtaining a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science. She is also a 2021 graduate of THE Texas A&M University School of Law with a Juris Doctorate Degree with a concentration in Workplace Law. While matriculating at Texas A&M, Arielle was involved with the National Lawyers Guild, the Women of Color Collective, and the Diversity Council, and she served as a Student Ambassador in the Admissions Office. She is also a member of the National Order of Barristers. She also served as the Citation Editor for the Journal of Property Law and was a two-time national qualifier for the Thurgood Marshall Moot Court Competition. Arielle’s greatest honor while in law school was serving as the President of the Black Law Students Association and as the Chair and Founder of the
U.N.I.T.Y. Council. After graduation, Arielle worked in the Office of Admissions at Texas A&M School of Law as a Seasonal Legal Recruiter.
Arielle is now an Associate at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius, LLP in Dallas Texas and her practice includes counseling clients in complex litigation issues regarding Mass Tort, Toxic Tort, and Product Liability. She represents Premises Owners in Toxic Tort Litigation, including claims of exposure to asbestos.
Arielle is the President Elect and Banquet Chair for the L. Clifford Davis Legal Association.