Don Keenan
Painting a subject without their knowing it, a surprise portrait, is always fraught with danger… and in the case of Don Keenan, doubly so. A larger than life character, electrifying, the trial lawyer community with his “Reptile Theory” of practice, a TV personality, renowned children’s advocate, often to be found unshaved wearing shorts, T-shirt, and always those sunglasses. An ex-marine of Irish blood and creator of the Kids Foundation and Bono aficionado. All this and more went into this painting. It was with relief that I saw it was warmly and enthusiastically received at its unveiling in Houston. Kudos to the courage of the man brave enough to commission this painting!
Painting a subject without their knowing it, a surprise portrait, is always fraught with danger… and in the case of Don Keenan, doubly so. A larger than life character, electrifying, the trial lawyer community with his “Reptile Theory” of practice, a TV personality, renowned children’s advocate, often to be found unshaved wearing shorts, T-shirt, and always those sunglasses. An ex-marine of Irish blood and creator of the Kids Foundation and Bono aficionado. All this and more went into this painting. It was with relief that I saw it was warmly and enthusiastically received at its unveiling in Houston. Kudos to the courage of the man brave enough to commission this painting!
Don Keenan
Keenan, Don. 16" x 20". 2015. Collection of Keenan Law Firm. Atlanta, GA. Portrait on canvas. Commissioned by HMR Funding, Dean Chase.
Keenan, Don. 16" x 20". 2015. Collection of Keenan Law Firm. Atlanta, GA. Portrait on canvas. Commissioned by HMR Funding, Dean Chase.
Mirena Umizaj
Founder and Chief Executive Officer of MIRENA AND CO., Mirena Umizaj's tactical expertise, extensive experience, and compassionate commitment to social welfare have established her reputation in the American legal industry today. At the young age of 17, Mirena immigrated to the United States from Albania. She earned her degree with honors in International Relations and Communications from Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida. She is fluent in three languages and frequently travels between the US and Europe. Respected as a pioneer in the field of Litigation Finance, Mirena provides institutional and venture capital to law firms to enhance business operations and steadily grow their inventory to provide balanced cash flow through diversification. Over the past decade, Mirena has successfully deployed over half a billion dollars to law firms worldwide. She has worked on some of the largest class action lawsuits and mass tort settlements in the U.S., such as those related to the BP oil spill, IVC filters, mesothelioma, transvaginal mesh, RoundUp, hernia mesh, the Boy Scouts, opioids, human trafficking, the Route 91 Las Vegas shooting, military earplugs, talcum powder, and JUUL, among others.
In the collection of Mirena & Co. Orlando, FL. https://www.mirenaandco.com/
Mirena is also a Settlement Planning Specialist who goes beyond standard legal conventions by infusing thoughtful and flexible options for clients who receive compensation.Whether working with plaintiffs or firms, she improves their bottom lines, helping them achieve financial goals that enhance their livelihoods. Most importantly, her compassion for those impacted setsher apart, as she fearlessly ensures their well-being throughout the entire litigation process. With her aptitude for finance and commitment to service, Mirena provides holistic, intuitive, and integrated planning solutions to create cutting-edge portfolios for firms and plaintiffs alike.To bring it all full circle, Mirena supplies comprehensive legal concierge services by providing plaintiffs and attorneys a way to secure medical treatment and funding through streamlined processes and detailed reports. Mirena began her career with UNICEF, working as a translator forAmerican troops who assisted Kosovo's genocide victims.Subsequently, she found her way into the U.S. Department of Justice and Immigration, paving the way for her respected reputation today.Currently, Mirena resides in Orlando, Florida with her husband, Phil, and their two children.