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Elaine Osteen brings order, warmth, and 30+ years of classroom management to Unified Law as our trusted administrative wrangler. A former schoolteacher turned legal admin pro, she keeps our U.S. attorneys organized and on time. From coordinating calendars to triple-checking to-do lists, Elaine applies her teacher’s eye and calm presence to everything she touches—reminding us that “don’t forget” is not a strategy.
Core Areas of Focus
• Executive Support & Calendar Management
• Workflow Organization & Administrative Coordination
• First Impressions & Internal Communication Support
Career Highlights
• Spent over three decades as a public school teacher, expertly managing high-energy personalities (which translates surprisingly well to lawyers)
• Served as the front desk receptionist and client liaison at Rug Doctor, where she was the first face you saw and the calm voice on the line
• Supports multiple U.S. attorneys across Unified Law with day-to-day scheduling, email wrangling, and back-end coordination
Education
B.A., Illinois State University
Beyond the Bar
• Former Doc Bar Quarter Horses enthusiast—so wrangling strong-willed professionals comes naturally
• Avid bird watcher who can spot a Yellow-Bellied Sapsucker in a pine tree—or a passive voice in a contract—from 100 yards away
• Regular volunteer with Operation Christmas Child, bringing joy (and great logistics) to children around the world
• Mom to Unified’s CEO, but proud of everyone on the team
