Spanish-Speaking Attorneys

Natividad Orozco

Pasadena, CA

Natividad Orozco is a dedicated and detail-oriented Legal Assistant who plays an integral role in supporting the litigation team at the Law Offices of Paul P. Cheng & Associates. Known for her strong organizational skills, calm professionalism, and commitment to client service, Natividad helps ensure that each case is handled with care and precision. With hands-on experience working on the plaintiff side of employment law cases, Natividad brings valuable insight into matters such as wrongful termination, workplace harassment, and wage and hour disputes. She assists in preparing discovery, drafting correspondence, coordinating depositions, and ensuring timely communication with clients and opposing parties-all with a focus on protecting employee rights. Prior to joining the firm, Natividad worked at the Stanley Mosk Courthouse, where she provided direct support to the public, triaged inquiries, and reviewed court documents for accuracy. Her firsthand knowledge of court procedures and document management gives her a unique advantage in navigating the legal system and assisting attorneys throughout the litigation process. Bilingual in English and Spanish, Natividad helps bridge communication with clients from diverse backgrounds. Her passion for justice, combined with her problem-solving mindset and strong work ethic, makes her a valuable asset to both clients and colleagues. Currently furthering her education at East Los Angeles College, Natividad continues to bring energy, precision, and professionalism to every task she undertakes.

Michael G. Earl

Moses Lake, WA

Michael G. Earl is a third-generation attorney from Moses Lake, Washington, fluent in Spanish. He is passionate about assisting families with adoption and is actively involved in his community, including teaching Business Law at a local community college. He is an Eagle Scout and enjoys various hobbies such as traveling, golf, reading, PC gaming, and woodworking.

Ismael Pelayo

Los Angeles, CA

Ismael Pelayo leads the Spanish-speaking cases for the team and assists Aden Babakhanian with cases. Ismael strives to always do everything to the best of his ability and values people’s “go for it” attitude. He believes that people who go for it by being unconventional in constructive or innovative ways are the very ones who get the most out of life. This is exactly why the ways that Pirnia Law Group does things appeal so much to him.

Maria Mencos

Henderson, NV

Maria is an Associate Attorney at Lagomarsino Law. She joined the firm as a Law Clerk in May 2022 after completing her first year of law school. She has a particular interest in civil rights litigation and employment law, as well as a passion for serving the Las Vegas community. Born and raised in Guatemala, Maria moved to Las Vegas at the age of 17, bringing with her a rich cultural background and fluency in Spanish. Maria began her higher education at a local community college, where she was recognized as the Outstanding Student for the Social Sciences Department. She then transferred to the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), graduating summa cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in sociology and a minor in philosophy. During her time at UNLV, Maria interned with the Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada, volunteered as an educational surrogate, and was selected to participate in the prestigious NEW Leadership program, which empowers women through leadership and civic engagement training. Maria continued her education at the William S. Boyd School of Law, earning her Juris Doctor with a concentration in dispute resolution. During law school, she served as secretary of the Workplace Law Club, was an active member of La Voz and the Immigrants’ Rights Coalition and was recognized as a Community Service Program Outstanding Student. Through these organizations, she volunteered her time assisting Spanish-speaking families with their legal needs.

Estefany Buitrago

Houston, TX

Estefany Buitrago is a graduate of the National University of Colombia. In her professional journey, Estefany has accumulated three years of valuable experience in the legal and customer service fields, showcasing her unwavering dedication to assisting and facilitating seamless communication with Spanish-speaking clients. She takes pride in being a part of the Firouzbakht Law Firm team. During her leisure time, she relishes spending quality moments with her family and her beloved cat. Estefany is an avid reader, painter, ceramic artist, and a dedicated plant enthusiast.

I was born in Cuba in 2001 and migrated to the U.S when I was 7 years old with my mom. Coming to a whole new country without any family was scary but thankfully I adapted well, and I feel like I really began to thrive. I came here into 3rd grade and my mom along with teachers thought I would probably have to get held back but I learned English very fast, and I was able to stay in my correct grade. It helped a lot that my mom was an English professor in Cuba and did her best in teaching me the language at home as well. We lived in Cape Coral for a couple of years and then we moved to Lehigh where I met my now fiancée and graduated from Lehigh Senior High School in 2019. My first job was being a cashier at Home Depot, where I learned how to provide customer service for the first time. I was a sophomore at the time so I would go to school during the day and work part time after school. After 3 years of being there and starting college soon, I felt like I needed something with better hours, and I became a technical support agent for a company called Alorica where I troubleshooted computers and TVs over the phone and then set them up for repairs if needed. This was my first call center job, and I gained a ton of experience handling calls in a very busy call center. COVID hit while I was working there so I was sent to work from home. After about almost 2 years of being there, the company unfortunately shut down due to COVID. I then used my cashiering experience and became a head cashier at Lowe’s. It was more responsibly than before as I was responsible for sending all cashiers to their breaks and had to deescalate a lot of situations with customers. After about a year, I found out I was pregnant, and I was terrified as it wasn’t planned but looking back it’s the best thing that could have happened to me. I decided to step down from a full-time position and took a part time position at Rack Room Shoes as a Key Holder which was similar to what I was doing at Lowe’s. On July 20th, 2022, I gave birth to my beautiful baby girl Layla. I knew I wanted to dedicate everything to her, and I was fortunate enough to be able to stay home with her for a year and a half. After some time, I decided it was time for me to jump back into the work force and was lucky enough to find you guys! I wont lie I was intimidated to work at a Law Group as I have never done anything like this before, however I’m happy to say it was a good decision. Helping people in their time of need fulfills me every day. I strive to be the person that handles the intake process with kindness as I would like to have done for me if I was ever in their positions. During my time off, my priority is spending time with my little family. My fiancée and I have been together for 5 years now and aside from raising our daughter, the goal is to buy a house for our family that we can create memories in for a lifetime.

Veronica

Indio, CA

Veronica joined the David Gray Law Group in March 2023 as the Firm’s Receptionist. With a diverse background working in various professional environments, she has found this office to be an exceptional workplace where teamwork and dedication truly define the culture. As the first point of contact for clients, she takes pride in ensuring that every individual who enters the office feels welcomed, supported, and confident that their needs will be addressed. The entire team collaborates with one shared purpose-to provide clients with the highest level of service, ensuring each and every one receives the personal care and attention they deserve.

Randi Johansen

Boise, ID

Randi has been with Parke Gordon since 2016 and works as a client liaison. She communicates with clients periodically to get treatment status updates, answer any questions, and make sure they have all the tools they need to get better. She understands that being in an accident is a scary and stressful experience, and she strives to alleviate as much of that difficulty as possible. Before joining our team, Randi worked for Catholic Charities teaching English to Spanish-speaking adults in Boston, MA. She also worked several years as a pastry sous chef for Tom Douglas in Seattle, where she honed her already solid pie-making skills. Originally from Seattle, Randi has also lived in Oregon, Massachusetts, Utah, England, Bolivia, and Perú. She has a B.A. in English Literature from Brigham Young University. In her free time, Randi enjoys baking, crafting, playing board games, traveling, and collecting passport stamps from the National Parks. Joining in on all of her adventures are her husband, Saúl, and children, Diego and Lila.

Greg White is an attorney at White and White P.C., specializing in real estate law and estate planning. He is highly recommended by clients for his expertise and clear communication.

Annabel M. Halloran

Boston, MA

Paralegal knowledgeable in preparing exhibits, discovery production and organization, and witness preparation. Gained familiarity with criminal litigation through internships with the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office. Maintains a working proficiency in Spanish.

Mariela de Loera Figueroa

Sherman Oaks, CA

Mariela de Loera Figueroa is a workers’ rights attorney at Moss Bollinger LLP. Motivated by her immigrant parents' exploitative work conditions, she is dedicated to fighting for workers' rights. Mariela represents individuals who have been deprived of wages, discriminated against, or subjected to unfair work conditions. She aims to make legal protections accessible to those who need them most, ensuring fair and dignified treatment for workers of all backgrounds. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Political Science from California State University, Fresno, and a Juris Doctorate from Loyola Law School.

Victor M. Arellano

Bozeman, MT

bilingual lawyer

Erika Franco joined Rosenberg & Rodriguez, PLLC in January of 2023. She graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science and Sociology from Stony Brook University in 2022. She previously served as a Public Speaking and Debate Instructor. She is fluent in English and Spanish.

Mr. Grossman is a graduate of the University of South Florida and Nova Southeastern University. He is a Fort Lauderdale, Florida Immigration Lawyer who has devoted his entire legal career to helping foreign nationals enter and remain in the U.S. legally. Not only does he have a Juris Doctorate in Law, but he also graduated with a Dual Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration & Mass Communication and Journalism & Marketing. Mr. Grossman brings forward more than 13+ years of immigration law experience. He has used his strong grasp of the English language, as well as his business acumen, to help his clients in any way possible. Bennett Grossman is dedicated to helping his clients win their cases and have a deep understanding of the process throughout. Bennett aims to simplify the complexity of their cases and to always be available to address questions and concerns. Knowing how different and unique each client and case is, he is committed to personalizing each client’s service and focusing on their needs and rights. Mr. Grossman serves as Of Counsel to Martinez Law, PLLC since 2022.