Elena Hernandez PARALEGAL (505) 340-3487 EHernandez@sclawnm.com experience PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Elena Hernandez was born and raised in New Mexico. She previously completed the Administrative Assistant Program at New Mexico’s Technical Vocational Institute. She has worked as an office manager for various law firms located in New Mexico, as well as a paralegal and legal assistant. She joined Saiz, Chanez, Sherrell + Kaemper, PC , in March, 2025. Elena brings over 20 years of experience. She provides legal assistant and paralegal assistance to the lawyers at the firm. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family and especially her grandson.

Kateri G. West is an associate at Saiz Chanez Sherrell + Kaemper. She focuses her practice on General Liability and Health Law Litigation. Prior to joining SCLaw, Kateri worked as an associate at two civil defense firms in NM, in the practice of General Liability, Health Law, and Public Finance. Angelica M. Lopez ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY Angelica M. Lopez ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY Kateri G. West ASSOCIATE AT TORNEY (505) 340-3438 KWest@sclawnm.com AREAS of PRACTICE: General Liability Health Law EXPERIENCE EDUCATION experience PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Kateri G. West is an associate at Saiz Chanez Sherrell + Kaemper . She focuses her practice on General Liability and Health Law Litigation. Prior to joining SC Law , Kateri worked as an associate at two of the largest civil defense firms in New Mexico, in the practice of General Liability, Health Law and Public Finance. Kateri has experience with large and small clients, in both government and private sectors. She has litigated a wide range of legal matters including professional liability, consumer fraud, contract breach, premises liability, wrongful death, personal injury, land use, and employment law matters. Kateri has successfully defended clients in suits in state and federal court and has obtained favorable outcomes for her clients. She was recognized as a Rising Star by SuperLawyers in 2024. Kateri is passionate about serving her local community and improving the lives of all New Mexicans. While attending the University of New Mexico School of Law, Kateri was a W.K. Kellogg Child and Family Justice Advocate and a 2019 Marshall-Brennan Constitutional Literacy Fellow. Ms. West developed oral and written advocacy skills by competing on the American Bar Association National Appellate Advocacy Competition moot court team. She also served as a teaching assistant, a research assistant, and the student representative to the Curriculum Committee. Kateri received the Ann C. Scales Jurisprudence Award for her “demonstrated commitment to moving the law forward in the service of humanity” through innovative legal work with the Moms of Law student group, which she co-founded. After law school, Kateri co-coached the Hispanic National Bar Association’s Moot Court Team for the University of New Mexico School of Law, serving as an adjunct faculty. Kateri was born and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Prior to law school, Kateri started her career as a mechanical engineer and spent a decade in medical device sales for several Fortune 500 companies. When she is not at work, Kateri enjoys skiing, hiking and mountain biking in the beautiful mountains of her native New Mexico with her family. She is an Edge Core member, ministering to middle school youth at Prince of Peace Catholic Church and a member of the PoP choir. Up education EDUCATION University of New Mexico, School of Law (J.D. 2021, summa cum laude) University of New Mexico, Anderson School of Business (M.B.A. Finance, 2012) Massachusetts Institute of Technology (B.S. Mechanical Engineering, 2003) Up

Angelica Lopez is an associate at Saiz Chanez Sherrell + Kaemper. Her practice focuses primarily on Products Liability, General Liability, and Health Law litigation. Before joining SC Law, Ms. Lopez worked as an associate at a large civil defense firm for several years.  Angelica M. Lopez ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY Angelica M. Lopez ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY Angelica M. Lopez ASSOCIATE AT TORNEY (505) 340-3494 AREAS of PRACTICE: Medical Malpractice Defense Long-Term Care Defense Product and General Liability EXPERIENCE MEMBERSHIPS EDUCATION experience PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Angelica Lopez is an associate at Saiz Chanez Sherrell + Kaemper . Her practice focuses primarily on Products Liability, General Liability, and Health Law litigation. Before joining SC Law , Ms. Lopez worked as an associate at a large civil defense firm for several years. Ms. Lopez has broad experience defending against a variety of civil claims and cases for a wide range of clients from large corporations and hospitals to individual medical and mental health providers. Her work has resulted in the dismissal of administrative claims brought before a disciplinary hearing board as well as successful rulings and dismissals in both state and federal court for her clients. During law school, Ms. Lopez served as Editor-in-Chief of the New Mexico Law Review and was selected to serve as an extern in the chambers of the Honorable Justice Barbara J. Vigil of the New Mexico Supreme Court. Upon graduation, Ms. Lopez was among the top students of her graduating class and received a LexisNexis Award for Top Academic Achievement, the UNM School of Law’s Faculty Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Law School, and the West Academic Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement in the Third Year. She also graduated with the distinction of summa cum laude and is a member of the Order of the Coif honor society. In addition to her legal expertise, Ms. Lopez brings over twelve years of work experience with the State of New Mexico. She has worked in both executive and judicial branches of state government and developed an insider's knowledge of administrative processes and procurement law that creates an invaluable edge that further serves her clients. Ms. Lopez is a member of the New Mexico Hispanic Bar Association, the National Hispanic Bar Association, the New Mexico Women's Bar Association, and the New Mexico Defense Lawyer's Association. She and her husband have a wonderful new son and they are enjoying their role as new parents. Up memberships PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS State Bar of New Mexico Up education EDUCATION University of New Mexico School of Law (J.D. 2019, summa cum laude, Order of the Coif) University of New Mexico (B.A. 2011, cum laude) Up

Saiz Chanez Sherrell + Kaemper PC brings over 50 years of combined experience defending healthcare providers, small businesses, insurers, manufacturers, and other corporations in the community. The SC Law team has extensive trial experience, both in state and federal courts. The SC Law Team Our Attorneys Saiz Chanez Sherrell + Kaemper PC brings over 50 years of combined experience defending health care providers, small businesses, insurers, manufacturers, and other corporations in the community. The SC Law team has extensive trial experience, both in state and federal courts. Front row, left to right: Attorneys Angelica Lopez, Michael Kaemper, Denise Chanez, Brenda Saiz, Patrick Coronel, and Shannon Sherrell, Back row, left to right: Support Team Isabel Blea, Louise Phillips, Cheryl Reich , Christine Christy, and Sandra Gallegos. You may read about our attorneys individually by clicking their photos below. Brenda M. Saiz Denise M. Cha nez Shannon M. Sherrell Michael E. Kaemper Patrick A. Coronel Angelica M. Lopez Kateri G. West Our Support Team You may read about our support team members individually by clicking their photos below. Cheryl D. Reich Isabel E. Blea Louise Phillips Christine Christy Sandra Gallegos Elena Hernandez

Isabel Blea was born in New Mexico and served in the United States Air Force from 1998-2002 as a Signals Intelligence Analyst. Ms. Blea joined SC Law in March 2023, where she works as a legal assistant, paralegal, and office manager.  Isabel E. Blea (505) 340-3427 OFFICE MANAGER experience PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Isabel Blea was born in New Mexico and served in the United States Air Force from 1998-2002 as a Signals Intelligence Analyst. After the military, in 2003, she started working in the legal field as a runner, receptionist, title analyst, and legal assistant. Ms. Blea worked at some small law firms for a few years, then joined a large law firm in 2008. She remained there working as a legal assistant until she joined SC Law in March 2023, where she works as a legal assistant, paralegal, and office manager. She and her husband have two children and in their spare time, enjoy fishing, camping, and spending time with family.

Ms. Christy earned a Certificate in Paralegal Studies in 1991. She worked for a variety of law firms in Santa Fe, until 2000. She now works at both a small appeals law firm, and joined Saiz, Chanez, Sherrell + Kaemper in August 2023, where she supports both firms as a paralegal. Sandra Gallegos LEGAL ASSISTANT, PARALEGAL (505) 340-3437 experience PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Sandra Gallegos was born and raised in Santa Fe, New Mexico. She received a paralegal certificate from the Albuquerque Career Institution in 1986. She has worked for numerous law firms in Santa Fe and brings over 40 years as a legal assistant and paralegal to the firm. Sandra joined Saiz, Chanez, Sherrell + Kaemper earlier this year after working for a large Albuquerque law firm and provides ongoing assistance to the lawyers at the firm. In her spare time, Sandra enjoys spending time with her grandchildren, enjoying the outdoors, and riding her Harley Davidson motorcycle.

SC Law's experience in Medical Device Liability extends throughout all personal injury products liability and unfair trade practices. Our team works collaboratively with corporate and national counsel in cases involving contraceptive devices, cardiac implants, breast implants, and others. SC Law | Medical Device Liability Our litigation experience in Medical Device Liablility extends throughout all personal injury products liability concepts, as well unfair trade practice areas. We have worked both as local defense counsel and lead counsel in many cases involving medical devices, such as contraceptive devices, cardiac implants, breast implants, and others. Our team works collaboratively with corporate and national counsel to achieve the best possible result in each case. Legal Nurse Consult ant SC Law is one of only a few law firms to employ a full-time Legal Nurse Consultant. Cheryl Reich is a registered nurse with a Master’s Degree in nursing. Ms. Reich has extensive clinical and legal experience. Ms. Reich’s expertise includes the preparation of medical chronologies, medical literature research, and analyzing the need for specific experts. Ms. Reich is an invaluable part of the legal team on all medical cases. Having a full-time legal nurse consultant allows the SC Law team to offer cost-effective, efficient legal work for our clients.

Shannon Sherrell is a director in the SC Law Albuquerque office. She practices in the Litigation Department with an emphasis on health law and medical malpractice defense, products and general liability litigation, and trucking defense. Shannon M. Sherrell DIRECTOR AREAS of PRACTICE: Medical Malpractice Defense Product and General Liability Trucking Defense (505) 340-3496 EXPERIENCE MEMBERSHIPS EDUCATION PUBLICATIONS experience PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Shannon M. Sherrell is a director and co-founder of Saiz Chanez Sherrell + Kaemper . Her practice is focused on medical malpractice, products and general liability litigation, and trucking defense. Shannon is a native of Albuquerque, New Mexico. She attended California Lutheran University and graduated summa cum laude in 2007 with a bachelor’s degree in Political Science, with an emphasis on International Studies. Shannon attended UNM School of Law, graduating summa cum laude in 2010. Shannon served as co-Managing Editor for the New Mexico Law Review during law school . Upon her graduation from law school, Shannon received a LexisNexis Award for Highest Academic Achievement, a Tort Scholar Award, and a Clinical Honors Award for her outstanding representation of clients in the Law Clinic. After she graduated from law school, Shannon served as a law clerk for the Honorable James O. Browning, United States District Court Judge for the District of New Mexico. From 2016-2019, Shannon was named a Rising Star by Southwest Super Lawyers for her experience and expertise in civil defense litigation. This designation is bestowed upon less than 3% of attorneys in New Mexico for excellence in practice. Before joining SC Law , Ms. Sherrell was a director at a large law firm in Albuquerque, NM. Up memberships PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS State Bar of New Mexico United States District Court for the District of New Mexico New Mexico Defense Lawyers Association Up education EDUCATION University of New Mexico School of Law (J.D. 2010, summa cum laude) California Lutheran University (B.A. Political Science 2007, summa cum laude) Up publications PUBLICATIONS “GPS, the Fourth Amendment, and the New Mexico Constitution,” 39 N.M. L. Rev. 667 (2009) Up

Michael Kaemper is a director and co-founder of Saiz Chanez Sherrell + Kaemper. Before establishing SC Law, Mr. Kaemper was a director and shareholder at a large New Mexico law firm. His practice is focused on medical malpractice and general liability litigation.  Michael E. Kaemper DIRECTOR AREAS of PRACTICE: Product and General Liability Trucking Defense Railroad Defense Medical Malpractice (505) 340-3445 EXPERIENCE MEMBERSHIPS EDUCATION experience PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Michael Kaemper is a director and co-founder of Saiz Chanez Sherrell + Kaemper . Before establishing SC Law , Mr. Kaemper was a director and shareholder at a large New Mexico law firm. His practice is focused on medical malpractice and general liability litigation. Mr. Kaemper began his law practice in 1999 after graduating from the UNM School of Law where he was the first recipient of the Foundation for Open Government Fellowship. Before law school, he was an award-winning journalist and editor at a Northern New Mexico newspaper. Mr. Kaemper has achieved the highest Martindale-Hubbell rating and has been listed in Best Lawyers in America since 2007 for his experience and expertise in litigation defense. Mr. Kaemper is a third-generation New Mexican who enjoys skiing, fly fishing, and photography. Up memberships PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS Admitted to practice in New Mexico state and federal courts State Bar of New Mexico American Bar Association Federal Bar Association New Mexico Defense Lawyers Association National Association of Railroad Trial Counsel New Mexico Supreme Court Code of Professional Conduct Committee (2008-2014) Up education EDUCATION University of New Mexico (J.D., 1999) University of New Mexico (B.A, 1989) Up

SC Law has defended medical malpractice cases in NM’s federal and state courts, including wrongful death and complex cases involving multiple plaintiffs and defendants, as well as class actions. SC Law | Medical Malpractice Defense The lawyers at SC Law have defended hospitals, both large and small, and healthcare providers around the state of New Mexico for over 20 years. Our team has defended medical malpractice cases in New Mexico’s federal and state courts, including wrongful death and complex cases involving multiple plaintiffs and defendants, as well as class actions. Many of our cases involve complex causation and damages issues. Our team has won defense verdicts in medical malpractice jury trials across New Mexico, including in Santa Fe County and Bernalillo County, among others. For each medical malpractice case, SC Law assembles a collaborative team of well-qualified experts with unique expertise. Because of the comprehensive selection of experts, our clients often have an advantage both at mediation, pre-trial, and trial. Le gal Nurse Consult ant SC Law is one of only a few law firms to employ a full-time Legal Nurse Consultant. Cheryl Reich is a registered nurse with a Master’s Degree in nursing. Ms. Reich has extensive clinical and legal experience. Ms. Reich’s expertise includes the preparation of medical chronologies, medical literature research, and analyzing the need for specific experts. Ms. Reich is an invaluable part of the legal team on all medical cases. Having a full-time legal nurse consultant allows the SC Law team to offer cost-effective, efficient legal work for our clients.

SC Law has over 50 years of trial experience with medical malpractice cases, trucking cases, wrongful death other professional liability lawsuits. We are experienced, compassionate, and professional. We win cases! Innovative legal counsel from accomplished local attorneys. Compassionate. Experienced. Professional. Innovative legal counsel from local attorneys. ABOUT SC LAW OUR TEAM AREAS of PRACTICE SC LAW News As long-time residents and trial lawyers, Saiz Chanez Sherrell + Kaemper understands the courts, jurisdictions, and juries around New Mexico. SC Law has over 50 years of trial experience in both federal and state courts with medical malpractice cases, trucking cases, wrongful death, and other professional liability lawsuits. SC Law News Saiz Chanez Sherrell + Kaemper is awarded a 2025 Tier One Ranking by Best Law Firms Saiz Chanez Sherrell + Kaemper has been ranked Tier 1 in the 15th edition of Best Law Firms® Sep 2, 2024 The partners at SC Law have been awarded the highest level of professional excellence by Martindale-Hubbell®: — AV Preeminent® — AV Preeminent® is the highest peer rating standard that Martindale-Hubbell gives. This rating is awarded to attorneys who are ranked at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal expertise, communication skills, and ethical standards by their peers. Connect with SC Law ... To send us a message, complete the form below and click the submit button. Thank you for connecting! Submit

Ms. Christy earned a Certificate in Paralegal Studies in 1991. She worked for a variety of law firms in Santa Fe, until 2000. She now works at both a small appeals law firm, and joined Saiz, Chanez, Sherrell + Kaemper in August 2023, where she supports both firms as a paralegal. Christine Christy LEGAL ASSISTANT, PARALEGAL (505) 340-3437 experience PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Although Christine Christy had been in the legal field as both a legal assistant and paralegal for 10 years prior, Ms. Christy earned a Certificate in Paralegal Studies through the Santa Fe Community College in 1991. She worked for a variety of law firms in Santa Fe, New Mexico until 2000. Ms. Christy’s career took her to Washington, DC where she was employed as the Paralegal Coordinator at former Ross, Dixon & Bell until mid-2003. After a year at a law firm in New Jersey to create their paralegal program, she returned to New Mexico. Christine worked for the PNM Legal Department in 2005-2007 with a focus on rate case litigation. In 2008, Christine joined a large law firm in Albuquerque, New Mexico, primarily focusing on defense litigation, with an emphasis on medical malpractice and nursing home litigation. Ms. Christy retired in March 2022; however, it was a short-lived retirement. She began work at a small appeals law firm in August 2022, and joined Saiz, Chanez, Sherrell + Kaemper in August 2023, where she supports both firms as a paralegal. At Saiz, Chanez, Sherrell + Kaemper , she currently provides support by reviewing medical records and business documents, including drafting discovery responses.