I’ve been practicing law in big cities across the country for two decades, but I’m a small-town girl. I grew up in a sawmill town of about 750, tucked in Oklahoma’s southeastern corner and never knew a lawyer before going to law school. But I did know lots of hardworking people who struggled to make ends meet while raising their families. For them, an accident, an injury, or an unexpected loss was devastating and life-changing. Back then, I just thought those were the hard knocks of life until my high school English teacher, who wanted to be a lawyer, encouraged me to think about a career in law.

My high school journalism teacher lovingly labelled me a button-pusher. She wasn’t wrong. But today, I would amend that to say I’m a button-pusher with a purpose. I push the buttons of companies that think they can get away with endangering consumers to save their bottom line. I push the buttons of insurance companies that write-off the value of human life. I push the buttons of pharmaceutical corporations that lie to and endanger the public. I’m a proud button-pusher. And my clients give that button-pushing a purpose.

I’ve explored many aspects of the practice of law, spending time on both sides of the aisle, representing plaintiffs and defendants. My search for the truth – the correct application of
the law for the benefit of everyone – even led me to serve as an appellate court judge hearing civil, criminal, family, and other types of cases within the six counties I served.

As a Dallas native with deep roots in the community, I bring local insight and a personalized approach to every case. My passion for the legal field began in high school
through my participation in Mock Trial, which is an academic competition that focuses on exposure to the judicial process. During my participation as an attorney advocate on the
team, I was able to gain confidence in public speaking. Many of the local judges and attorneys volunteered for the competition, but very few looked like me, a Black woman. I was thus inspired to join the legal profession to expand representation for Black women.

As the daughter of hardworking Mexican immigrant parents, I was raised to believe that success isn’t given—it’s earned. But I also know that no one succeeds alone. The loving
support of my family and my faith have been my greatest source of strength, shaping me into the person I am today. I’ve learned the importance of always staying true to myself, standing up for others, and never backing down in the face of adversity.

My commitment to furthering my education and experience led me to receive my Paralegal Certification at Arlington Career Institute. I look forward to my future in Litigation, assisting attorneys, and serving clients.

My interest in the legal field began the summer of my freshman year attending Southern Methodist University. Even though I graduated, I attended SMU once again to receive my Paralegal certification with a specialty in Litigation. Since then, I have worked on both sides of the fence for plaintiff firms and defense firms. I have worked in corporate law, real estate, mass tort, and litigation.