Biographies

Evon M. Spangler

Ms. Spangler graduated from William Mitchell College of Law in January 1998 cum laude.  She is the co-founder and managing partner of Spangler and de Stefano, PLLP.  Prior to her current position, she was the co-founder and managing partner of Huot and Spangler, PLLP.  She focuses her practice in representing small businesses, family law, civil litigation and appeals.  Ms. Spangler is active in the community.  She is Co-Chair of the Minnesota Women Lawyers Voter Outreach and Education Committee, a volunteer mediator with the Minnesota Department of Human Rights, and is involved in numerous other nonprofit and charitable organizations.

Perry M. de Stefano

Mr. de Stefano graduated from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in May 1992.  He is the co-founder and partner of Spangler and de Stefano, PLLP.  He has been a long-time Legal Aid attorney and practiced with the law firm of Davis and Dammeyer, PLLP where he focused in estate planning and guardianship/conservatorship.  He focuses his practice in civil litigation, business law, probate and estate planning.  Mr. de Stefano is often invited to be a Continuing Legal Education instructor on civil litigation and landlord/tenant matters.  In addition, he is a clinic supervisor for William Mitchell College of Law.  He is also active in the community as a youth football coach.

MiaLisa E. McFarland

Ms. McFarland graduated from William Mitchell College of Law in May 2007 cum laude. Prior to attending law school, she obtained her Masters Degree in History from East Stroudsburg University and her Masters Degree in International Educational Development from Columbia University, and worked as an educator in NYC. During law school, she worked to intertwine education and law by drafting curriculum for Minnesota Advocates for Human Rights, International Leadership Organization and Equal Justice Scholarship. She focuses her practice in family law and estate planning. Ms. McFarland is the Secretary and a Board Member of Conflict Resolution Minnesota, a member of the Steering Committee for Creative Conversations Film Series, and a volunteer mediator for Community Mediation Services.