I am a San Francisco-based Labor and Employment attorney. I represent private and public employers in litigation matters including claims of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wage and hour issues. I also assist California employers in navigating federal, state, and local employment laws to ensure compliance and minimize risk.
My journey to becoming an attorney is a testament to my perseverance and grit. Immigrating to this country at the age of five, I experienced significant hurdles as the first in my family to pursue higher education. Specifically, as an undocumented student, I was ineligible for federal funds, barring me from accessing critical financial assistance.
Despite my inability to finance a four-year institution for which I was qualified, I explored my passions at Santa Rosa Junior College. I received an Associate of Arts in Social and Behavioral Science and eventually transferred to the University of California, Berkeley.
While at UC Berkeley, funding my education continued to be a significant challenge. I eventually received Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, which allowed me to receive some state funding for my education. I successfully graduated from UC Berkeley with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology. Among my proudest moments is walking on stage at the William Randolph Hearst Greek Theatre to receive my diploma with my mother and aunt by my side.
I continued to explore funding options for undocumented students in my pursuit of a law degree. With the support of 10,000 degrees, I received substantial scholarships from organizations willing to support my dream. I graduated from UC Davis, School of Law in 2019.
While I eventually adjusted my immigration status, my commitment to support my immigrant community remains palpable. I currently lead as the Board Chair of the Sonoma County Secure Families Collaborative, an organization collaborating with community partners to provide legal and social services to Sonoma County immigrant families.