Refior Law Office Staff

Michelle Elder – Probate/Trust Administration/General

Michelle joined Refior Law Office in 1999. She has advanced to be the Probate/Trust Administration Assistant. She graduated from Warsaw Community High School and attended Ivy Tech where she studied office administration. Michelle loves spending time with her husband, four boys, daughters-in-law and her grandchildren. She and her family attend Warsaw Community Church. She enjoys volunteering her time at the Elks for benefits, needy family programs, and children's programs. Michelle also enjoys traveling, scrapbooking, hanging out with friends, and weekly family dinner and game nights.

Shelley Ahlersmeyer – Estate Planning/Corporate/Real Estate

Shelley joined the staff at RLO in May of 2004 as a paralegal working primarily in the areas of estate planning, corporations, and real estate. She has a teaching degree from Ball State University and did her paralegal training at Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis. Shelley began her legal experience at a small law firm in Lafayette, and later worked in Indianapolis as a paralegal in the areas of bankruptcy, litigation, and foreclosure. Shelley and her husband, David, have five children, ranging in ages from 14 to 26. Shelley is the Vice President of Kosciusko County Right to Life and a national coordinator for Gov. Mike Huckabee's political action committee (Huck PAC).

Pamela Refior – Bookkeeping  (see Introducing Pam Refior) 

Pam earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Iowa Wesleyan College in 1972 with a teaching certificate for K-12. When Refior Law Office opened in 1981 Pam was the secretary and bookkeeper. She continues to be the bookkeeper. Pam loves her family - 2 daughters and 8 grandchildren. She enjoys her Bible Study, family activities and games, travel, watching sports with her husband, walking, biking, entertaining and reading. Pam and Rafe are active members of Faith Baptist Church in Lafayette, Indiana. Pam and Rafe live in two hometowns each week - half in Warsaw, Indiana, and half in Lafayette, Indiana.

Jenny Conway – Legal Assistant

Jenny joined the staff at RLO in April of 2011 as a Legal Assistant. She graduated from Tippecanoe Valley High school in 1996. She is currently attending Ivy Tech Community College to obtain an Associate Degree in Business. She gained office and personnel skills as an Office Manager/Dispatcher for trucking companies. She also furthered her office skills working in the orthopedic industry for such companies as Biomet and Zimmer. Jenny’s favorite past time is photography, she takes wedding photos, senior pictures, and family photos. She enjoys sports and the lake life that Kosciusko County has to offer. Jenny and her boyfriend love entertaining and spending quality time with their family and friends.

Susan Leckrone – Paralegal

Susan is a paralegal working primarily in the area of litigation. She has a Bachelor's Degree in History from Elmhurst College and received her Certificate in Paralegal Studies from Elgin Community College in Illinois. Susan began her legal experience at a small family law firm in Illinois, and later worked in Indianapolis as a litigation paralegal for the City of Indianapolis. Susan and her husband, Garrett, have two children, ages 11 and 15. When she is not at work, she enjoys her family, fishing, archery and cooking.