Chantel Elkins

Registered Paralegal®

A woman with shoulder-length dark brown hair, blue eyes, wearing a purple blazer and light blue top, smiling with crossed arms against a textured outdoor wall.

​chantel@dempseyfoster.com

Chantel brings over thirteen years of experience as a paralegal in complex commercial litigation. As one of only two Registered Paralegals® in Idaho, Chantel has managed and directed discovery and trial preparation for litigation in both state and federal court.  She has expertise in document management and trial presentation programs. Chantel supports all phases of litigation, including drafting pleadings, managing written discovery, reviewing and analyzing document productions, overseeing ESI and database systems, conducting legal research, and contributing to overall case strategy.

After residing in various states across the U.S. and even spending time in the United Kingdom, Chantel, alongside her husband, an Air Force veteran and seasoned college baseball umpire, and two adult children decided to make Boise, Idaho their permanent home. Outside of work, Chantel is dedicated to training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, reading, and pursuing her passion for travel—particularly to coastal destinations.

EDUCATION 

  • National Federation of Paralegal Associations, Paralegal Advanced Competency Exam, Registered Paralegal, 2018

  • Brown Mackie College, Associate of Science Paralegal, 2012, magna cum laude

  • Saint Leo University, 2006, B.A., Criminology, cum laude

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

  • McConnell Wagner Sykes + Stacey PLLC, 2019-2021

  • Andersen Schwartzman Woodard Brailsford PLLC, 2012-2019, Litigation Paralegal

  • Department of Defense Education Activity, Royal Air Force Base Lakenheath, United Kingdom, Substitute Teacher

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

  • Idaho Association of Paralegals, Member, President (2016-2018), and Vice President of Education (2014-2016)

  • Idaho Legal History Society

  • Boise Gems, American Legion Baseball Team, Treasurer (2016-2018)