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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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One of the most dangerous consequences of inadequate supervision is wandering.
For many nursing home residents, catheters are medically necessary devices used to assist with bladder function and other health conditions. While catheters can improve comfort and medical management when properly maintained, they also require careful monitoring, hygiene, and professional handling.
When nursing homes fail to provide appropriate catheter care, residents can suffer painful infections and severe complications that may have been preventable.
Bed alarms are commonly used in nursing homes to help protect residents who are at risk of falling or wandering. These systems are designed to alert staff when a resident attempts to leave a bed without assistance, allowing caregivers to respond quickly before an accident occurs.
However, when bed alarms are improperly managed — or ignored altogether — the very systems meant to improve safety can become ineffective.
For many nursing home residents, moving from a bed to a wheelchair, standing up, or using the restroom is not something they can safely do alone. These movements — known as resident transfers — require proper assistance, training, and attention from caregivers.
When transfers are handled incorrectly, the results can be devastating.
