Our Staff

Legal Investigator

Lisa Powers joined Thompson, Guildner & Associates, Inc., P.S. as a Legal Investigator in September 2022. She is an experienced investigator that has led investigations into bank robberies, sexual assaults, burglaries, thefts, assaults, fraud, crimes involving children, and homicides. Lisa forensically interviewed over 80 children in six years as a detective. She is a creative problem-solver with excellent conflict resolution and communication skills. Lisa works with our attorneys and clients directly and brings her expertise from a career in law enforcement to sensitive matters that require the highest levels of professionalism, confidentiality, and detail.

Law Clerk

Mara Powers joined Thompson, Guildner & Associates, Inc., P.S. in September 2021 as a Paralegal. In January 2024, she became a Law Clerk under Washington State Bar Association’s Law Clerk Program that is authorized by Washington Supreme Court’s Admission and Practice Rule 6. As part of the Law Clerk Program, Managing Partner Emily Guildner is mentoring Mara for four years, after which, she can become a licensed attorney. Mara has a B.A. from Western Washington University and a Post-Graduate Certificate in Paralegal Studies from Rasmussen University. Mara assists our attorneys in litigation matters, estate planning, probate, real estate, fulfilling public records requests, and more.

Billing Specialist

Karen joined the firm in 2002. She is a Legal Assistant with over 30 years’ experience in the legal field. Karen serves as our Billing Specialist and works closely with clients and the attorneys to ensure accurate and timely billing. Karen also assists our attorneys with municipal and private client paralegal work.

Business Development Coordinator

Lisa F. joined Thompson, Guildner & Associates, Inc., P.S. in November 2021 as the Firm’s Business Development Coordinator. She previously worked in the community association management industry and in municipal government. Lisa manages the Firm’s marketing and business operations and handles new client intake. She also assists attorneys with municipal, real estate, litigation, and estate planning paralegal work. Lisa works fully remotely from Idaho.

Outside of work, Lisa volunteers at Black’s Creek Public Shooting Range, which is the largest and most visited shooting range in Idaho. Lisa serves as a Range Safety Officer and on the RSO Committee.