Elina serves as a Paralegal at IJ’s Texas state office. Elina joined IJ in July 2024. Prior to joining the team, Elina worked in Personal Injury Law assisting attorneys and handling unique Litigation & Pre-Litigation caseloads. Elina is looking to expanding her legal knowledge and advancing her paralegal skills at IJ.
Elina was born in Ukraine but found her true home in Texas. Elina earned her B.A. degree in Journalism from Moscow University TV & Radio Broadcasting “Ostankino”.
Elina's Cases
Eminent Domain | Private Property
James Island Eminent Domain
Imagine a developer who thoughtfully deliberates about what type of business would be best suited for an area. He meets with residents to address their concerns. He painstakingly implements every suggestion, even if he doesn’t…
4th Amendment Project | Immunity and Accountability | Private Property
Mendenhall v. Denver
The Fourth Amendment requires that warrants be supported by "oath or affirmation" but that requirement means almost nothing today because of a decades old Supreme Court decision. Michael Mendenhall's case could revive the original meaning…
First Amendment | First Amendment Retaliation | Immunity and Accountability
Atmore, Alabama Retaliation
Four residents of a small Alabama county were targeted for retaliation by a district attorney and sheriff. Now, they are suing with IJ to protect their constitutional rights.