Trial & Litigation Attorney
After earning my J.D. from Chicago-Kent College of Law, I spent over a decade in private practice, representing clients in complex civil litigation and gaining extensive experience in trial and appellate courts. I have handled cases involving construction, transportation, public utilities, and FELA claims.
Today, I serve as the Deputy General Counsel for the Illinois Office of the Comptroller (IOC), as the office's Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Officer and provides legal counsel across a range of departments, including local government, municipal law, labor and employment, and the Pre-Need Licensing and Certification Enforcement (PLACE) division. ​
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Awards Earned:
Best Lawyers, Ones to Watch In America in 2023
Illinois Super Lawyers, Rising Star in 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
Hispanic National Bar Association, Top Lawyers Under 40 in 2021
Advocate
As a dedicated advocate for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), I served as Co-Chair of my former firm's DEI Committee. I led multiple Continuing Legal Education (CLE) presentations on DEI-related topics. I have continued this vital work in my current role at the Illinois Office of the Comptroller, where I have delivered presentations and contributed to DEI initiatives across the agency.
I have also participated in the Hispanic National Bar Association's Latina Executive Leadership Program and Latina Leadership Academy. Through these programs, I have sought ways to continue an equitable approach to the law to protect and promote public safety and fairness.
​Involvement:
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Just the Beginning Organization: Former President
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​Hispanic Lawyers Association of Illinois: Public Service Committee (Current)
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Hispanic National Bar Association: Chair of the Communications Committee, Awards Committee, and Latina Leadership Academy Committee, Region IX Deputy for the Latina Commission (Current)
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Community Leader
Being a Latina in Chicago, I am accustomed to building community everywhere. Whether it is founding a social and cultural organization at my undergraduate alma mater, coaching law students in trial advocacy, or serving as a member and president of Just the Beginning, a pipeline organization or member of the Hispanic National Bar Association's (HNBA) Latina Commission, I am always seeking opportunities to connect, contribute, and support.
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Most recently, as the Region IX Deputy for the Latina Commission of HNBA, I have been involved in the Hispanic National Bar Association. I am also the committee chair for the Public Service Committee of the Hispanic Lawyers Association and Board Director for the Charities Board of HLAI. I seek opportunities where I can help young adults seeking a path in law and those who need support and guidance in the law.
