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Lina Girgis is a 2025 graduate of Cleveland State University College of Law. Prior to law school, Lina earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the Ohio State University. Between receiving her bachelor's degree and attending law school, Lina worked as a paralegal for Michael Hill, gaining invaluable experience working on nursing home abuse and neglect cases, developing, a comprehensive understanding of the legal system, and a deep passion for law.
During law school, Lina served as captain of the Mock Trial Team for two years, and made Cleveland State history by leading her team to victory in the regional finals of the American Association of Justice Student Trial Advocacy Competition. Lina's team of four first-year students proceeded to the national competition in Chicago, Illinois. After three days of back to back civil trials, Lina's team advanced to quarterfinals, and placed 8th in the nation.
Lina also participated in the Law Pretrial Justice Clinic, where she advocated for individuals charged with low-level offenses who lacked the ability to post bail during the pendency of their case. In between classes, mock trial, and work, Lina spent hours each week in the Cuyahoga County Jail with clients. She listened to their stories and drafted memorandums that would eventually be used by senior attorneys to argue reduced bail. Lina witnessed firsthand the positive impact of having an attorney that zealously advocates for her clients' interests. As a result of her efforts in the clinic, Lina received the CALI Excellence for the Future Award, an award given to the highest scoring student in each law school class.
Lina resides in Lakewood, Ohio with her two Russian Blue cats, Suki and Bambi. She enjoys taking walks near the lake, trying local coffee shops, traveling, and spending quality time with her family and close friends. Lina is eager to begin her career as an attorney at Michael Hill Trial Law, and looks forward to using her skills to seek justice for nursing home abuse and neglect victims and their families.
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Nursing homes exist to provide vulnerable elderly residents with the care, supervision, and support they need. Yet one of the most widespread and dangerous problems facing facilities across Ohio and the United States is chronic understaffing.
When a nursing home does not have enough qualified employees to meet residents’ needs, neglect becomes unavoidable. Staff become overwhelmed, tasks are rushed or skipped, and residents are left without essential care. Understaffing is not just a business problem—it is a safety crisis that endangers lives.
One of the most terrifying events a family can experience is receiving a call that their loved one is missing from a nursing home. Known as elopement, this occurs when a resident leaves the facility or wanders into unsafe areas without supervision.
Elopement is not a harmless “walk outside”—it is a life-threatening emergency. Elderly residents may face exposure to extreme weather, traffic accidents, drowning, falls, or encounters with dangerous environments. Tragically, elopement has led to severe injuries and death across Ohio and the United States.
Supervision is one of the most fundamental responsibilities of a nursing home. Elderly residents depend on staff to help them move safely, prevent falls, monitor medical needs, and ensure their overall well-being. Yet across Ohio and the United States, inadequate supervision has become one of the leading causes of nursing home injuries—many of which are entirely preventable.
When nursing homes fail to properly supervise residents, the consequences can be catastrophic:
Every day, nursing homes across the United States administer thousands of medications to vulnerable elderly residents. Because most seniors rely on multiple prescriptions to manage chronic illnesses, proper medication management is not just important—it is essential for survival.
Yet, despite strict federal and state regulations, medication errors remain one of the most common forms of nursing home negligence. These mistakes can cause dangerous reactions, hospitalizations, permanent disability, and even wrongful death.
