Spanish-Speaking Attorneys

Michael C. Donis

Northfield, IL

Michael earned his Juris Doctor from The John Marshall Law School while simultaneously excelling as Vice President of Business Development. He co-founded Ferrentino, Donis & Associates alongside John F. Ferrentino, combining their shared vision of delivering exceptional legal services. Fluent in Spanish, Michael is dedicated to serving the Latino community with pride and commitment.

Karola Castaneda-Garcia

Syracuse, NY

Karola Castaneda-Garcia is an Intern studying International Relations with a minor in Spanish at Syracuse University, specializing in International Law and Organizations. She plans to attend law school and is passionate about immigration law and human rights.

Maria Hernandez

Syracuse, NY

Maria Hernandez is an Administrative Assistant with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from the University of Puerto Rico. She provides translation and interpretation services and previously worked for Catholic Charities.

Erika Chavez

Dallas, TX

Erika Chavez is an Administrative Assistant at The Button Law Firm. Fluent in Spanish, she supports the firm's operations and helps clients, bringing prior experience from an immigration law firm. She is passionate about helping others and ensuring smooth firm functioning.

Lorena Guerra

Denver, CO

As a Dormer Harpring legal assistant, Lorena finds satisfaction in solving complex questions through research and out-of-the-box thinking. Lorena was born and raised in Saltillo, Mexico, and earned her bachelor’s degree in law at the Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education in Monterrey, Mexico. While studying, Lorena had the opportunity to study at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore in Milan, Italy and Humboldt Universität zu Berlin in Germany, taking specialized courses in law and business. Lorena’s passion for analysis, conducting research and finding solutions to complex cases sparked her interest in a legal career from a young age.

Taylor Christensen is a full partner at Berger & Christensen, bringing years of experience helping thousands of personal injury clients in both English and Spanish.

Victor M. Arellano

Yorba Linda, CA

Victor M. Arellano is a bilingual lawyer.

Anjali Thottassery

Hoover, AL

Anjali Thottassery, born and raised in Hoover, Alabama, is the daughter of Indian immigrants. She graduated with honors from the University of Alabama at Birmingham with degrees in Political Science and World Language and Literature, with a concentration in Spanish. She served on the Undergraduate Student Government Association and is passionate about cultural exchange and human rights. She started at ACL as an intern in Spring 2023 and became a full-time immigration legal assistant in Spring 2024. She has also been selected to serve as a Peace Corps volunteer in Ecuador.

Danny O'Brien

Springfield, IL

Danny O'Brien is a paralegal at Haxel Law, known for his thoughtful, client-centered approach. He holds a B.S. in Political Science with minors in Legal Studies, Spanish, and Agricultural and Consumer Economics from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and is currently pursuing a Master’s in Public Administration at the University of Illinois at Springfield.

Jazmin Muñoz

Hoover, AL

Jazmin Muñoz graduated Cum Laude from Spring Hill in 2023 with a Bachelor's in Political Science. She enjoys reading, running, and learning new skills, and has been exposed to the world of law through her work at the firm.

Anthony Osuna

San Diego, CA

Anthony joined the firm in 2024 and works as a Closing Specialist, where he handles the post-settlement process to ensure the prompt retrieval of all settlement documents. Anthony negotiates with healthcare providers to discuss and settle liens to maximize recovery for our clients. Anthony is dedicated to delivering outstanding service to our clients by keeping them in the loop throughout the settlement process.

Nina Tarafa

Miami, FL

Nina Tarafa is the Senior Attorney at Corona Law Firm, practicing primarily in criminal defense, contested litigation, and trial work, with a focus on family law since 2016. She has served as lead counsel in over fifty jury trials. Prior to joining the firm, she was a prosecutor for the Miami-Dade County State Attorney’s Office for approximately five years, handling cases from misdemeanors to homicides and rising to Assistant Chief and Felony Division Chief. She interned at the Alachua County Public Defender’s Office during her time at the University of Florida College of Law.

Bernardo Gonzalez

San Antonio, TX

Bernardo Gonzalez graduated from Baylor University’s School of Law in Waco, Texas. As part of his academic preparation, he completed a master’s degree in Advanced European & International Studies at the European Instute in Nice, France. In May 2014, Bernardo earned his Bachelor of Arts in International Studies, Politics, and Diplomacy from Texas A&M University. Bernardo’s professional experience gained over several years led him to the International Center for European Training in Berlin, Germany. He later collaborated with the law firm Berry Appleman & Leiden, located in San Francisco, California. He has also worked at the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Del Rio, Texas, and at Mott, McChesney, Curtright and Armendáriz LLP in San Antonio, Texas.

Attorney Damoun Yazdi is described by clients as exceptionally knowledgeable, helpful, honest, and professional, consistently working in their best interest to secure favorable settlements.

Samantha A. Cedeno-Cassinelli

Cranston, RI

Samantha Cedeño-Cassinelli, Law Clerk (Class of 24'), to our labor and employment practice! Samantha was born and raised in Ecuador and speaks Spanish fluently. She earned her undergraduate degree from University of Maryland, College Park. She is currently a third-year student at New England Law | Boston, where she takes evening classes to complete her law degree. Samantha has several years of legal experience working as a labor and employment paralegal. She has handled wage and hour claims and various unlawful discrimination matters. Prior to joining our team, Samantha assisted a New York-based firm in restructuring its Wage & Hour process by creating guidelines and templates for its prospective client screening and intake systems. She also has worked on class action litigation for a Boston-based firm. Overall, Samantha has assisted attorneys with the completion of preparing, drafting, and e-filing complaints, motions, and other legal documents in Federal, State, and Appellate Courts in California, New York, New Jersey, Illinois, and the District of Columbia. We are extremely grateful that Samantha has decided to join our team, and our clients are lucky to have her on their side. After law school, Samantha will sit for the Uniform Bar Examination (UBE). Our firm has offered her continued employment as a Litigation Associate after she graduates and passes her examinations.

Katherine E. Cervantes

Fresno, CA

Katherine Cervantes is a litigation attorney who focuses her practice on real estate, business, and employment disputes. She is known for her clear communication, creative problem-solving, and strong courtroom presence. Katherine builds lasting relationships with clients by taking the time to understand their goals and tailoring strategies to achieve practical, effective results, whether through negotiation, mediation, arbitration, or trial. At Webb Law Group, Katherine has served as first chair in both jury and bench trials, including securing a six-figure punitive damages award in a property dispute. She played a key role in a two-week arbitration that resulted in a $1.5 million award with additional punitive damages. Her litigation experience includes managing an active docket of cases, conducting and defending depositions, and handling all aspects of motion work, discovery, and trial preparation. Katherine earned her Juris Doctor from Chapman University Dale E. Fowler School of Law. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Public Affairs from UCLA, where she was named on the Dean’s List and held several leadership and community roles. Prior to becoming an attorney, Katherine was a Graduate Fellow with JusticeCorps at the Los Angeles Superior Court, where she led bilingual workshops and assisted self-represented litigants. She continues to bring that same client-focused, accessible approach to her legal practice today. Katherine is bilingual in Spanish and an active member of the Fresno and San Diego Bar Associations and the La Raza Lawyers Association.

Anthony Morales

Calabasas, CA

Anthony Morales is a civil litigation attorney and Assistant Professor of Law with extensive experience in case management, litigation, and client advocacy. He began his legal journey at 19 as a file clerk. He earned his B.S. in Business Administration from California State University, Northridge, and his Juris Doctor from the University of West Los Angeles School of Law, where he now teaches. He is bilingual in English and Spanish.

Jamie L. Griffin

Granger, IN

Jamie L. Griffin is a Paralegal who received her Associates of Applied Science degree from ITT Technical Institute with a Paralegal degree. She assists attorneys in preparing for depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials, and handles discovery requests, client interaction, witness interviews, and medical record management. She is a member of the Michiana Paralegal Association.

Rashel Crey Prieto

Santa Ana, CA

Rashel Crey Prieto joined the team in January 2024 from Colombia, known for her caring and thoughtful approach. From a young age, she has had a strong sense of helping others, enhancing her communication and listening skills. Her commitment drives her to continually improve and build strong client connections. Her passion and unwavering commitment ensure high-quality service. Fluent in Spanish and English, she is studying Business Administration at Universidad del Atlántico. Outside work, she enjoys cooking with her mom, hiking, swimming, and studying personal marketing. She is also a member of 'Florecer en el Desierto,' supporting women with breast cancer.

Jennifer Montgomery

Granger, IN

Jennifer Montgomery is the Billing Administrator for Gardner & Rans P.C. She grew up in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, and moved to Berrien Springs, Michigan. She holds a Bachelor's degree from Coastal Carolina University with a major in Political Science and a minor in Philosophy, and a Paralegal Certificate from Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW). She previously worked as a full-time paralegal for the firm.

Sandra T. Parga

Aurora, IL

Sandra T. Parga came to the law firm from the Kane County Public Defender's Office. While at the Public Defender's Office, Ms. Parga represented persons charged in both criminal and civil proceedings. Ms. Parga spent a substantial amount of time dealing with both pre-trial felonies and domestic violence cases. In addition, Ms. Parga is very familiar with the juvenile court system in both delinquency and dependency cases. Ms Parga was also part of the defense team in serious felony and murder cases. Prior to her service with the Public Defender's Office, Ms Parga worked for Prairie State Legal Services. At Prairie State, Ms. Parga became familiar with civil litigation including all phases of divorce and family law. Ms. Parga also represented persons in claims for social security benefits and landlord/tenant disputes. Ms. Parga came to the practice of law from Cornell Law School, a nationally ranked law school, considered one of the top 10 law schools in the nation. At Cornell University, she served as secretary of the Latin American Law Student Association. Ms. Parga's practice is concentrated in criminal and civil litigation including family law. Ms. Parga is fluent in English, Spanish, and speaks some French and Italian.