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Laurie S. Poole, Esq. CCAL
Co-Managing Partner, Adams | Stirling
Laurie has been representing California community associations since 1993. The majority of her practice involves interpreting, amending, and enforcing governing documents; advising boards on compliance matters; addressing insurance issues; negotiating and drafting contracts and other agreements; and resolving disputes.
Laurie has long been an active volunteer and leader within the CAI and other industry organizations. She is a Fellow of the prestigious College of Community Association Lawyers (CCAL) and proudly served as its President in 2022. During her presidency, one of Laurie’s primary initiatives was attorney wellness. She recognized that attorneys often devote themselves to solving the problems of others while neglecting their own well-being. Through her leadership, Laurie sought to foster a safe and supportive environment where community association attorneys could openly address mental health concerns and personal challenges, while helping to eliminate the stigma often associated with seeking support.
David Graf, Esq., CCAL
Shareholder, Moeller Graf
David is a nationally recognized community association attorney, educator, and coach with more than 25 years of legal experience and over two decades dedicated exclusively to community association law. A past President of the College of Community Association Lawyers (CCAL) and recipient of CAI’s National Educator of the Year award, David is one of the industry’s most sought-after trainers and speakers, regularly educating community managers and association leaders across the country.
In 2013, David’s life changed when he suffered a stroke following a freak accident. After relearning basic daily skills and navigating a lengthy recovery, he developed a deep passion for resilience, mindfulness, mental toughness, and finding balance in both life and work. Today, in addition to practicing law, David is a double Certified Professional Coach and Energy Leadership Index Master Practitioner who helps professionals navigate challenges, prevent burnout, and lead with greater purpose and perspective. An avid outdoor enthusiast, David combines his professional expertise with powerful personal experiences to inspire audiences to build resilience, embrace change, and thrive through adversity.