Our Team

Heather A. CreeD
Executive Director

Ms. Creed joined the staff as LLI's first Chief Operating Officer in April 2014 and became LLI's Executive Director in February 2015. Ms. Creed brings to LLI her unique experience and insight from her tenure at Legal Outreach, a diversity pipeline program based in New York City, as well as experience in law school administration in Texas and as an algebra teacher in Miami.

Antonique flood Program Manager

Dr. Flood joined LLI in November 2024. With over 15 years of experience in curriculum development, advising, and teaching, she is deeply committed to expanding access and representation for underserved students. She holds a doctorate in Higher Education from Ohio University, where her research explored how instructors and students approach justice-centered learning. Having worked extensively with underrepresented populations, she brings a strong foundation in creating impactful educational programs that prepare students for academic and professional success. Through LLI, Dr. Flood is dedicated to empowering students to pursue compelling and meaningful careers.

Nikkie Thompson
Office Manager & Program Coordinator

Ms. Thompson joined LLI in July 2023. She is an alumna of The Ohio State University with a background in Paralegal Studies and Criminology. Having spent a decade as a litigation paralegal, Ms. Thompson developed a deep appreciation of the law and its impact on society. This experience has ignited her true passion for helping shape the next generation of legal professionals and inspired her to join LLI. As a first-generation college student she understands the value of representation and empowerment for underrepresented communities in legal capacities. She has actively engaged with various organizations that aim to inspire and support individuals who share similar backgrounds. Ms. Thompson is excited to embark on a new career path supporting LLI’s mission.

Honorable Jeffery P. Hopkins
President
United States Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Ohio

David Alexander
Senior Partner, Squire Patton Boggs

Karim A. Ali
Partner, Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLP

Neema Bell
Partner, Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP, Ret.

Tammy R. Bennett
Adjunct Faculty

Robert Solomon

Vice President office for Inclusion Diversity & Equal Opportunity at Case Western Reserve University

Frank DeSantis
Partner, Thompson Hine

Ronald V. Johnson, Jr.

Chief Ethics Officer at KeyBank National Association

Brandon Craig

Assistant Director, Office of Equal Opportunity & Access, University of Cincinnati

Kathy Northern
Associate Dean of Admissions, Director of Diversity and Inclusion, and the Jones Day/Robert M. Duncan Associate Professor of Law

Michael N. Ungar

Partner, Ulmer & Berne LLP

Jim Weiler

Chief Sustainability Officer, The Robert Weiler Company

Marcus L. Wainwright
Director at Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty

EJ Wunsch
Chief Legal Officer and Secretary, The Wendy’s Company

Brandon McClain

Former Recorder of Montgomery County