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Education

• Florida A&M University College of Law — Juris Doctor (2008)

• Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ — B.S., Administration of Justice; Minors in Sociology & Spanish; Criminology Certification 

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Admissions

• State of Florida (2009)

• U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida (2009)

• State of Colorado (2021)

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Certifications & Professional Training

• Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Law Mediator (2016)

• Florida Interdisciplinary Collaborative Law Practice — Family Law (2019)

• ​Florida Bar — Appointed Member, Diversity & Inclusion Committee (2021–2022)

• Diversity Awareness Training, North American Learning Institute (2021)

• Colorado Mediator (2023)

• Florida’s Family Trauma-Informed Courts Regional Training (2024)

• Extensive Domestic Violence Training – Government and Private Agencies 

• Train the Trainer: Training Managers to Train (EAF: Employers Association of Florida, Inc.)

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Awards & Recognition

• Vision Magazine & City of Orlando — 25 Most Influential Hispanics in Central Florida (2016)

• AVVO Client’s Choice Award (2015, 2017, 2018, 2023)

• Orlando Style Magazine — Attorney of the Year (2019)

• Elite Lawyer- Florida, (2025, 2026) 

• Best of the Best Attorneys — Florida, Family Law (2024)

• American Institute of Family Law Attorneys — 10 Best for Client Satisfaction (2015, 2016, 2018, 2019)

• Orlando Style Magazine — Legal Elite: Who’s Who Spotlight on the Law (2018)

• Lawyers of Distinction (2016, 2017)

• Florida A&M University College of Law — Public Service Alumni Honoree (2016)

• Girl Scouts of Citrus — Nominee, Women of Distinction Awards (2016)

• Women’s Executive Council of Orlando — Nominee, Women’s Achievement Award (2016)

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Leadership & Service

• Florida Association of Collaborative Professionals (FACP- Leadership Academy 2025-2026)

• Board Member, Young Fathers of Central Florida (2015-2016)

• Board Member, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro Orlando (2017-2021)

• Board Member, Vice President, Puerto Rican Bar Association of Florida, 4th DCA (2024-2025)

• Advisory Board Member, nonPareil Institute, Serving Adults with Autism (2019)

• Barrister, Central Florida Family Law American Inn of Court  (CFFLI) (2016- 2022)

• Pupilage Group Co-Chair (CFFLI) – Internet and Cybersecurity (2020)

• Florida Bar Appointed Committee Member, Diversity and Inclusion (2021-2022)

• Ambassador, Homeless Feed and Fortify Community Organization Inc. (2014-2016)

• Seminole County Sheriff’s Office Domestic Violence Task Force & Sexual Offenders Response Team (2002-2004)

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​Associations & Memberships

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• Florida Bar, Family Law Section and Alternative Dispute Resolution (2009- Present) 

• Florida Bar — Appointed Member, Family Law Section Rules & Forms Committee and Family Relocation Cases Sub-Committee (2024–2025)

• Central Florida Collaborative Divorce (Present) 

• United States Hispanic Business Council -USHBC (2025-Present)

• Puerto Rican Bar Association of Florida (2023–2025)

• Orange County Bar Association (OCBA) —  Family Law Section (2007–2025)

• Central Florida Family Law American Inn of Court — Barrister (2012–2022)

• Broward County Bar Association (2024–2025)

• Broward Hispanic Bar Association  (2024–2025)

• Hispanic Bar Association of Central Florida (2016–2020)

• Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro Orlando  (2013–2021)

• Young Fathers of Central Florida — Board Member (2015–2016)

• Christian Legal Society, Central Florida — Member (2012–2014)

• Colorado W.O.L.F. (Women Owned Law Firms)  (2023–Present)

• Colorado Hispanic Bar Association — Member (2021–Present)

• Colorado Bar Association — Family Law Section & ADR Section, Member (2021–2024)

• Denver Bar Association (2021–2024)

• Colorado Defense Lawyers Association (2021–2022)

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 Speaking, Media, & Community Engagement

• Legal Analyst/Commentator, “New Custody Exchange Law effective July 1, 2024,” Noticias Univision Orlando, 6/10/2024.

• Legal Analyst/Commentator, “Senate Bill 1416 and its effect on Florida Alimony law,” Noticias Univision Orlando, 7/10/2023.

• Legal Analyst/Commentator, “Puerto Rico Declares State of Emergency: The Rise in Violence Against Women,” Nosotras Radio News/Mega TV, 5/5/2021.

• Legal Analyst/Commentator, “Child Support and Parental Rights amid COVID Crises,”  Despierta Orlando-Noticias Univision Orlando, 4/29/2020.

• Legal Analyst/Commentator, “Valentine's Effect on Divorce,”  Noticias Univision Orlando, 02/17/2020.

• Co-host, Interview with Tiffany Russel, Orange County Clerk of Court, “Our Court System,” Speak Out TV WNHA/Spectrum Cable Channel 194, 2018.

• Co-host, Interview with Kelvin Soto, Osceola School Board Member, “Puerto Rico & Hurricane Maria’s Effects on Central Florida’s School System,” Speak Out TV WNHA/Spectrum Cable, 2018.

• Co-host, Interview with Marcos Peres, Florida Abolitionist Demand Prevention Coordinator, “Human Trafficking,” Speak Out TV WNHA/Spectrum Cable Channel 194, 2017.

• Legal Analyst/Commentator, “Domestic Violence,” Mundo Fox 2015.

• Legal Analyst/Commentator, “Cyberbullying: A Nightmare in the Schools with renowned journalist Olga Aymat,” Telemundo Orlando/NBC, 4/27/2013.

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• Workshop Speaker, “You Can’t Lead on Empty,” Young Fathers of Central Florida, Inc., non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization serving young fathers, (2025).

• ​Speaker/Moderator for Florida’s 17th Judicial Circuit Judiciary Panel, “Nurturing the Next Generation of Legal Minds: Professional Journey, Ethical Conduct, and Integrity In the Law,” Puerto Rican Bar Association of Florida, 2024.

• Lecturer/CLE — Domesticating Foreign Judgments (Puerto Rico) in Florida (UIFSA, UCCJEA, PKPA), National Puerto Rican Bar Association Conference (2024)

• Speaker/Workshop Facilitator of Pre-Law Academic Cluster, “The Journey Into the Legal Profession: The Next Generation,” Florida State University Center for Academic Retention and Enhancement (CARE), 2021

• Panel Speaker — Women: Know Your Rights (Domestic Violence/COVID), Mujer Emprende Latina (2020)

• Speaker — National Teen & Young Fatherhood Conference (Child Support, DOR processes, Paternity vs. Dissolution), Young Fathers of Central Florida (2013, 2014, 2016, 2019, 2020)

• Panel Speaker — Latinos in the Law, HALSA, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) -College of Law (2020)

• Panel Speaker — Growing Your Business: Leads & Relationships, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Central Florida (2019)

• Co-Host — Stand Your Ground with Attorney Alexis Carter, Speak Out TV WNHA/Spectrum 194 (2019)

 

This is not an exhaustive listing.

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