5 M ust -H ave T ech G ifts for C hristmas 2023
UV PHONE SANITIZER Did you know your smartphone is 10 times dirtier than a toilet seat? This year, grab a UV phone sanitizer for yourself and your loved ones that can remove 99.99% of bacteria. The PhoneSoap Pro can clean your phone and other small items with its sleek design. PET CAMERA WITH TREAT DISPENSER Do you know a tech lover who also dreads leaving their furry friend home alone? A pet camera strapped with a nifty treat dispenser might be their favorite gift of 2023! A small surveillance camera allows pet parents to keep an eye on their fur babies, and Petcube’s Bites 2 also lets them dispense a small treat to keep their pets happy.
SMART ALARM Give the gift of a good night’s rest and a peaceful morning! Smart alarms have been a popular gadget this year, with features like white noise sound, artificial sunrises, Bluetooth speakers, and gentle morning wake-up calls. For a sleek design, try the Loftie Clock with its all-black look. For a faux sunrise to fill the room, go for Philips HF3670/60 SmartSleep. SELF-CLEANING WATER BOTTLE These days, everyone is carrying around their oversized water bottles. Let your tech-lover be ahead of the curve with a self-cleaning water bottle! These innovative bottles use UV-C LED technology to sanitize the water and the inside of the bottle regularly. The LARQ Bottle PureVis is a popular choice as it also can keep beverages cold for 24 hours.
As Christmas shopping gets increasingly hectic, knowing what to get for the tech lovers in your life can feel impossible. New devices and gadgets hit the market daily, and following tech trends might not be part of your daily routine. Fortunately, 2023 has brought some standout innovations anyone would love to unwrap on Christmas Day. NOISE CANCELING HEADPHONES Considered a modern staple, noise- canceling headphones are the perfect gift for a special someone who needs a break from the chaos and a way to focus. You can find a variety of headphones in different price ranges, so staying within your budget is easier. However, if you want to splurge, Bose Noise Canceling Headphones 700 are an excellent choice with crystal clear sound and over 20 hours of battery life.
P utting the P ieces T ogether MEET ASHLYN LAYFIELD
supporting the attorneys and paralegals, scheduling meetings, talking with clients, taking notes, and, most of all, providing support to the general process with a can-do spirit. Ashlyn says, “The most rewarding part of what I do is seeing everything come together when things work out the way we want it to, and we win a case.” Those who have a chance to know and work with Ashlyn appreciate her knack for talking with clients and making them feel better. “It’s very rewarding to me when I hear people tell me they appreciate how I listen to them,” she says. “I love knowing that I helped them with their day.” She’s also mindful of her role with clients: “I try hard to bring peace to most situations. Some of the things we’re dealing with can be pretty stressful. Our clients know we are here to help them,” she says.
Ashlyn has a lot of gratitude for being part of the team. “It’s great here,” she says with a smile. “The people who work here are always willing to help out. It’s like one big family.” As Ashlyn looks ahead, she continues learning and growing, with her sights set on becoming a paralegal: “There’s a lot to learn, but I want to be the best version of myself that I can be.” Away from work, Ashlyn treasures time with her family, including her parents — Michelle and Brent. “They are a big part of my life and have done a lot for me,” Ashlyn emphasizes. In her free time, Ashlyn has a passion for music in all of its forms, with her favorite genre being electronic dance music.
When all of the moving pieces of a business have been assembled, and everything runs smoothly, you know someone is behind the scenes setting things up perfectly so everything works. Our valued team members, like Legal Assistant Ashlyn Layfield, excel in that area. She has a sense of commitment and care that goes beyond the expected. Ashlyn started with the firm in September 2022 as an Office Assistant. By January 2023, she had moved up and became a Legal Assistant.
We’re proud to introduce you to Ashlyn. Day by day, she makes all of the pieces fit together.
Today, she takes on a wide range of key roles to support the efforts of those around her, including
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