Our Mediators

EMILY MCFARLING, ESQ.

Managing Partner

Emily opened a solo law practice in Las Vegas in 2003 with the primary focus of family law. Since that time Emily has worked diligently to establish a reputation as a knowledgeable and aggressive attorney, gaining the respect of both her peers and Judges. Emily has grown her practice over the years and in 2010 gained the credential of Certified Family Law Specialist by the State Bar of Nevada. This is the top Family Law credential an attorney can obtain in Nevada.

While her practice is primarily focused on representing clients in the Nevada Supreme Court, Nevada Court of Appeals, and Clark County District Court Family Division, Emily is also licensed to practice in the United States Supreme Court, 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, United States District Court – District of Nevada, as well as all state courts in Arizona and California and she represents clients in those courts in cases related to her primary practice.

Emily is a fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and Past President of the Nevada Chapter. She is a fellow of the International Academy of Family Lawyers and an AV Preeminent Rated Attorney by Martindale Hubbell. Emily is a member of the Hague Convention Attorney Network for the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Consular Affairs / U.S. Central Authority for the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction. Emily was appointed by the Nevada Supreme Court and served on the Commission on Nevada Rules of Appellate Procedure. Emily is also a certified parenting coordinator, arbitrator, and mediator. She currently serves on the Nevada Family Law Specialization Board and is on the Board of Directors of Our Nevada Judges, Inc.

As an attorney, Emily is particularly knowledgeable in handling complex property division and financial issues, international child custody issues, parental kidnapping, and high conflict child custody cases, although her primary focus is representing clients in family law appeals.

Prior to becoming an attorney, Emily worked for three years at the Tobacco Control Resource Center and Tobacco Products Liability Project in Boston, Massachusetts doing research projects on legal issues relating to tobacco. Emily has worked for the New Hampshire Department of Justice Consumer Protection Division and three law firms in Massachusetts in the areas of family law, tobacco litigation, real estate, business transactions and estate planning.

Emily has written several children’s books. She is a country and jazz singer. She loves to travel internationally and has lived in Budapest, London, Berlin, and Rhodes. She has a real estate company in Budapest, Hungary. She is mom to two teen boys and two Boston terriers.

Lesley Cohen, ESQ.

Partner Mediator

Lesley Cohen was raised in Southern Nevada, and graduated from the University of Nevada, Reno, and DePaul University College of Law in Chicago, Illinois. Ms. Cohen is licensed to practice in both Nevada and Utah (inactive), and she has practiced law in Southern Nevada for more than twenty years.  During that time, Ms. Cohen has worked almost exclusively in the family law field as she enjoys assisting families to navigate what can often be a stressful time for them.  

Ms. Cohen is also a National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Law Uniform Law Commissioner who has participated in drafting law that has been utilized by states throughout the country, including the Uniform Parentage Act.  In Southern Nevada, Ms. Cohen received the Clark County Bar Association Circle of Support Award in recognition of her work on the Continuing Legal Education Committee, which educates attorneys on the latest trends in the law so that they can best represent their own clients.  Every year, Ms. Cohen volunteers with the Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada to ensure that all people have access to legal advice and representation, regardless of income. 

Ms. Cohen served five sessions as a member of the Nevada State Assembly in the Nevada Legislature. For her work as a member of the Legislature, Ms. Cohen received the National Federation of the Blind Nevada Chapter Outstanding Legislator Award, Hillel of Northern Nevada Landon Rosen Memorial Award, and the Henderson Democratic Club Richard Bryan Award for Outstanding Community Service.

When she is not working, Ms. Cohen volunteers as a guide with Achilles Track Group for the blind, guiding blind and visually impaired walkers for their weekly training.

Holly Fic, ESQ.

Partner Mediator

Holly Fic was born and raised in New Jersey and came out west to attend UNLV just in time to celebrate the Rebels basketball national championship win in 1990. She loved UNLV and Las Vegas and was happy to be able to stay and attend the Charter Class at the UNLV Boyd School of Law where she graduated in the top third of her class. During her last year in law school, Holly was admitted as a student attorney to assist with and appear in Family Court for Children’s Attorney Project Cases for which she developed a love for assisting families in family law matters. Holly participated in the Child Welfare Clinic as a student, has presented to the Family Court Community Legal Education classes, represented children in the Children’s Attorney Project Cases and has participated in the Clark County Family Court “Ask-A-Lawyer” program. Over the years, Holly has taken many Family Law pro bono cases, most especially with respect to guardianship and family law cases. Holly works in conjunction with Legal Aid to represent many Protected Persons to have a voice in their guardianship proceedings and has helped many guardians along the way. Further, Holly has served as a Pro Tem Hearing Master, for minor guardianships and mental court, as well as for Family Court Discovery and Domestic Violence. Holly obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, in 1997, her Juris Doctor from UNLV School of Law in 2001, and she has been a member of the State Bar of Nevada since 2001 and licensed to practice law in Nevada and the U.S. District Court of Nevada. She has been a member of the Family Law Section from 2008; member of the Clark County Bar Association from 2002; Member of the Associated General Contractors from 2003-2004; Member of the Women’s Chamber of Commerce from 2003-2004; member of the American Bar Association from 2002-2004; and member of the Young Lawyer’s Section in 2001. With over 20 years as a practicing litigator, Holly is a committed and caring attorney and has just joined the McFarling Law Group where she will continue to grow and assist others in need. During her spare time, Holly, who is an animal lover and has many animals of her own, advocates for and volunteers at the Henderson Animal Shelter where adoption is the best option!

Summer Xiaoxue Squires, ESQ.

Partner Mediator (讲普通话)

Summer was born and raised in Beijing, the capital of the People’s Republic of China. She came to the United States as an international student in 2010 and went on to earn her degrees from Indiana University Bloomington and DePaul University College of Law in Chicago. Summer is licensed to practice law in the States of Nevada and Illinois, as well as in the United States District Courts. After 13 years in the Midwest, she relocated to Nevada with her young family.

Summer’s passion for family law began in law school, where she clerked for the Honorable Mark J. Lopez (retired) in the Domestic Relations Division of the Circuit Court of Cook County. She also worked in the DePaul Domestic Violence Project, advocating for survivors in need of immediate legal protection. From her first year in law school, Summer volunteered at the Chicago Chinatown Pro Bono Clinic as a Mandarin-English interpreter. Her work earned her both the DePaul Dean’s Certificate of Service and the Chancellor’s Award for Service.

Professionally, Summer has built a strong foundation in civil litigation, including significant experience in matrimonial law. Her career includes positions at a Fortune 500 company, a municipal law department, and a prominent family law firm in Chicago before joining as an associate and becoming a partner in 2025. She is a certified Child’s Representative through Chicago Volunteer Legal Services, appointed by the court to represent the best interests of minor children in contentious custody and parenting cases. Her courtroom advocacy is complemented by her calm, strategic approach to resolving deeply personal and emotionally charged disputes. Currently, Summer’s family law practice concentrates on appeals, high-asset property division, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, as well as matters involving international and cross-border issues.

Summer is also a dedicated advocate for the Asian American community. She serves as Co-Director of Communications for the Asian Bar Association of Nevada and has been a regular participant in the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association’s Lobby Day in Washington, D.C.

As both a new mother and a recent immigrant, Summer brings personal insight into the unique challenges families face during times of transition and conflict. Her clients value her tenacity, cultural awareness, and unwavering commitment to their well-being and goals—both in and out of the courtroom.

Summer is a voracious reader, a love instilled by her father, a small business owner who was her primary caregiver. From him, she inherited her passion for sports and politics. But it was her mother who gave her the best parenting advice she had ever received: “Be the role model.” That philosophy continues to guide both her personal and professional life.

Dominika Washington, ESQ.

Attorney Mediator

Dominika Washington was born and raised in Las Vegas, NV. She is licensed to practice in Nevada and brings a diverse legal background to her clients. While in law school Dominika was an extern with the Clark County Public Defender’s Office and shortly thereafter externed in family law.

Dominika began her career in criminal law, gaining valuable courtroom experience. Her commitment to personalized service and effective advocacy led her to expand her practice areas to include estate planning and personal injury, allowing her to assist clients in protecting their futures and recovering from unexpected hardships. She is known from her empathetic approach, clear communication, and dedication to achieving favorable outcomes for her clients. She believes in empowering clients through education and collaboration, ensuring they are informed and involved throughout the legal process. In her spare time, Dominika enjoys reading, traveling, and spending quality time with family and friends.