Editorial Staff

BrainandSpinalCord.org

Rich Newsome – Copywriter

A nationally known consumer attorney, Rich Newsome specializes in representing catastrophic brain and spinal cord injury survivors. Rich Newsome has written and spoken extensively on topics that include tire, airbag, seatbelt, and child safety seat defects as well as litigation strategy and catastrophic medical injuries.

A former defense lawyer – and at one point the youngest Assistant U.S. Attorney in the nation – Rich understands how the other side thinks because he’s been there and done that himself. Over the years he has won a number of multimillion-dollar verdicts and settlements for his clients, untangling ultra-complex litigation in the process. Along the way he has won a host of accolades including being named to The Best Lawyers in America list as well as Florida’s Legal Elite.  University of Florida J.D., Law

Rich currently practices law for Newsome Law, a growing law firm located in Orlando, Florida.

Kaya Hardin – Content Editor

Kaya Hardin serves as the general content editor and comment moderator for the Brainandspinalcord.org blog. She is a public relations and social media practitioner with more than 5 years of freelance and in-house work experience. Kaya has written and edited copy on a variety of subjects that span from real estate to education technology. Passionate about non-profit work, she is currently involved in a handful of organizations that are devoted to bettering the lives of groups less served.

Eric Higgins – Assistant Editor

Eric has been editing and reviewing medical content for over 3 years.  He has a background in Marketing and has written many articles for various medical blogs.  Eric is responsible for reviewing, editing, and starting research projects for all of the content on BrainandSpinalCord.org.  Eric brings a professionally diverse focus to the team and he is focused to help spread awareness for brain and spinal cord injury survivors.