Chyara Smith-Stopp
Faculty and Program Coordinator
Department: Paralegal
Office: B-135
Phone: 651-450-3567
E-mail: chyara.stopp@inverhills.edu
Contact Ms. Smith-Stopp with your questions about classes, internships, or the paralegal field.
Bio
In addition to teaching, Ms. Smith-Stopp is a practicing attorney with experience as an in-house legal counsel and conducting neutral workplace investigations for large Fortune 500 companies. She sees herself a student of the law and loves the nuances of law. She is passionate about teaching, and enjoys bringing real-world technology experience to the program to develop the scope and skill of her students.
Education Credentials:
Juris Doctorate (JD) -
University Of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Master of Science (MS) -
Western Governors University
Master of Laws (LLM) -
Ruprecht-Karls Universitat
Bachelor of Arts (BA) -
Stanford University
Christopher Crutchfield
Paralegal Instructor
Department: Paralegal
Phone: 651-450-3925
E-mail: ccrutchfield@inverhills.edu
Bio
In addition to teaching, Mr. Crutchfield has 20 years of experience as a public and private attorney including serving as the Deputy Director of Community Relations and External Affairs Ramsey County Community Corrections, and is a Qualified Neutral Arbitrator. Mr. Crutchfield also established the Capitol Heights Law Group, PLLC as its founding attorney. Chris has taught Media Law and Ethics at St. Cloud State University.
Education Credentials:
Juris Doctorate (JD) -
University Of Minnesota Twin Cities
Bachelor of Arts (BA) -
Morehouse College
Gerald Swarsensky
Accounting and Paralegal Instructor
Departments: Accounting, Paralegal
Office: B141a
Phone: 651-450-3795
E-mail: GSwarsensky@inverhills.edu
Bio
In addition to teaching at IHCC, Mr. Swarsensky has over 20 years of experience teaching many basic and complex accounting classes, and has served as an accountant. Also, Jerry teaches law courses at the William Mitchell College of Law and accounting courses at Normandale Community College.
Education Credentials:
Juris Doctorate (JD) -
University Of Wisconsin-Madison
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) -
University Of Wisconsin-Madison
Jamy Barreau
Paralegal Instructor
Department: Paralegal
E-mail: jamy.barreau@inverhills.edu
Bio
Jamy Barreau is an adjunct professor for Inver Hills Community College teaching courses in probate law and legal writing. Mr. Barreau has served as an adjunct professor of law for Purdue Global Law School and as an adjunct professor teaching business law for Southern New Hampshire University.
Licensed in Florida, the District of Columbia, and the United States Tax Court, Mr. Barreau has dedicated his legal career to helping families transfer generational wealth while owning and operating his virtual law practice based in Florida through effective trusts and estates work. Namely, Mr. Barreau has had the honor of assisting his clients with specialized issues including business formation; contract drafting and negotiation; business litigation; landlord/tenant disputes; residential mortgage foreclosure; estate planning; estate administration; trust administration; tax planning; and Medicaid planning.
With a deep commitment to legal education, Mr. Barreau is a firm believer in every student’s potential to conquer the rigors of studying law.
Publications
Florida’s Contradiction and the Tipped Employees’ Plight: Why the Florida Civil Rights Act of 1992 Mandates that Florida Raise the Tipped Minimum Wage and the Necessary Standard of Review, 22 BARRY L. REV. 295 (2d ed. 2017).
Certifications and Bar Membership
Florida, District of Columbia, and United States Tax Court
Honors and Achievements
The National Black Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 (2020, 2021, 2022, & 2023)
3rd Edition, Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in AmericaTM
4th Edition, Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in AmericaTM
Memberships
Member, Association of Black Estate Planning Professionals
Member, Haitian Lawyers Association
Member, Caribbean Bar Association
Member, Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, International
Legal Focus
Trusts and Estates; Tax
Education Credentials:
Juris Doctorate (JD) -
Barry University School of Law
Master of Laws (LLM) -
Boston University School of Law
Bachelor of Science (BS) -
University Of Central Florida
Jennifer McGaffey
Paralegal Instructor
Department: Paralegal
E-mail: jennifer.mcgaffey@inverhills.edu
Education Credentials:
Certificate (CERT) -
Minnesota Paralegal Institute
Master of Jurisprudence (LLM) -
Drake University
Bachelor of Science (BS) -
University Of Minnesota Twin Cities
Marissa Wunderlich
Paralegal Instructor
Department: Paralegal
E-mail: marissa.wunderlich@inverhills.edu
Education Credentials:
Certificate (CERT) -
Alexandria Technical and Community College
Juris Doctorate (JD) -
Mitchell Hamline School of Law
Bachelor of Science (BS) -
Minors: Fraud Examination -
Bemidji State University
Associate in Applied Science (AAS) -
South Central College
Associate in Arts (AA) -
South Central College
Wayne Gilbert
Paralegal Instructor
Department: Paralegal
Office: B-141C
E-mail: wgilbert@inverhills.edu
Bio
In addition to teaching, Mr. Gilbert, of Lutter, Gilbert & Kvas, LLC, is certified as a Real Property Law Specialist by the Minnesota State Bar Association. He recently served as Vice President & General Counsel, River City Holdings, LLC, a holding company that owned a mortgage company, real estate company, title company, and commercial office buildings. Wayne’s private practice specialties include business organizations, regulatory compliance, business litigation, family law, and serves as a mediator.
Education Credentials:
Juris Doctorate (JD) -
University Of Minnesota Twin Cities