LEGAL ASSISTANT — Karel Ortega

Where were you born and raised? Little Rock, Arkansas.

Family information: My mother is Gloria Norwood, and my late father was Floyd Nor wood. I am the youngest of three children.

My favorite meal: Mexican food or seafood.

When I’m not working: I like to paint, read and hangout with my family.

The accomplishments of which I am most proud: I am a proud mother of my two children, Victoria and Jarrett. They are the light of my life.

The hardest thing I have ever done is: Raising two children through teenage years.

At the top of my bucket list is: I would like to go on a trip to Hawaii.

You might be surprised to learn that: I have worked for Pulaski County Government and the State Government for approximately 18 years.

My pet peeve is: Depends on the situation. Motto or favorite quote: “There is no wrong way to perform an act of kindness.” — Catherine Ryan Hyde

When did you start at the AAC and what projects have you been working on? I started on Jan. 3. I am working on Statement of Indisputable Material Facts (SIMF) and chrono dating files for the Legal Department.

LAW CLERK — Madison Folsom

Where were you born and raised? I was born in Birmingham, Alabama, and moved to Bentonville in 2009.

Family information: I come from a small family, most of which still live in Alabama. My dad, David, lives in Northwest Arkan sas with our three dogs: Copper, Dakota, and Meme. I also have a Treeing Walker Coonhound mix named Mabel that lives with me in Little Rock.

My favorite meal is: Fettuccine Alfredo with as many garlic bread sticks the waistband of my pants will allow for.

When I’m not working I’m: Likely exploring with my dog and finding hobbies that I’ll lose interest in right after I buy everything I need for them.

The accomplishments of which I am most proud: Paying off my car before I graduated college.

The hardest thing I have ever done is: Convincing myself to go to the grocery store on a weekly basis.

At the top of my bucket list is to: Learn how to sail and compete in a regatta.

You might be surprised to learn that: If law school doesn’t work out, my back up plan is to become a subpar comedian.

My pet peeve is: The drivers in Little Rock.

Motto or favorite quote: “To each there comes in their lifetime a special moment when they are figuratively tapped on the shoulder and offered the chance to do a very special thing, unique to them and fitted to their talents. What a tragedy if that moment finds them unprepared or unqualified for that which could have been their finest hour.” — Winston Churchill

When did you start at the AAC and what projects have you been working on? I started on Jan. 4, and I have been working on research projects and a County Lines article.