Alyssa Schlafstein
Associate Attorney
Alyssa was born and raised in Montgomery County, Maryland and received her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Maryland. After working as a paralegal at a prominent firm in Rockville, Alyssa returned to school to obtain her J.D. from the University of Maryland School of Law, where she graduated cum laude and received five prestigious "CALI" awards for earning the top grade in her class. In 2016, Alyssa began working for Ruben Law Firm as a family law paralegal and is now the supervising attorney of our Clarksville Office where she focuses on family law matters and Will preparation. Alyssa resides in Howard County where she enjoys spending time with family and friends and exploring new restaurants and coffee shops. Philosophy and Approach
Good judgement and facts will always prevail.
Never give up on a client.
No matter how big or small a case is, always work as hard as possible.
Clear and open communication between an attorney and client is key in every case.
Cali awards
Trademarks and Unfair Competition, Fall 2015
Consumer Protection, Fall 2016
Domestic Violence and the Law Seminar, Fall 2016
Marital Property and Divorce Litigation, Spring 2017
Drafting Negotiated Agreements, Fall 2017
Memberships
• America Academy of Attorneys Top 40 under 40
Education
University of Maryland, BA – Graduated in 2010
University of Maryland School of Law, Cum Laude – Graduated in 2017