After working at Miller Nash LLP since 1977 (including 20 years as a paralegal for the trusts and estates department), she left with the partners at the initial formation of Thede Culpepper LLP. Lori assists the attorneys in the administration of estates, trusts, and conservatorships and works directly with the clients. She prepares court pleadings and handles asset accounting, transfer, and management matters. She also prepares tax returns, including estate tax, fiduciary income tax, and individual income tax returns.