GUIDANCE WITH
HEART & PURPOSE
CREATING a foundation for meaningful dialogue and lasting agreements that honor every family's unique journey
Families deserve more than legal battles and lingering resentment — they deserve resolution rooted in respect. Whether you’re a legal professional supporting your clients or an individual facing family transitions, my practice offers a compassionate alternative to the courtroom.
Through calm, cooperative mediation, I help parties find common ground and create lasting agreements that protect what matters most. With clarity and care, we work toward stability, mutual understanding, and a path forward that truly serves everyone involved.
A Peaceful Alternative to the Courtroom
Throughout my career representing families in divorce, custody matters, and domestic violence cases, I’ve recognized a profound truth: the legal system meant to help families often left them more fractured than before. I’ve witnessed families of strength and character gradually worn down by legal disputes - not by circumstance, but by process. Over time, I’ve noticed that my most meaningful victories were the ones where warring parties managed to become solution-oriented. This realization sparked an important question: What if families could find solutions that foster future stability, rather than deepening the divide between them?
This insight reshaped my calling. I began to use my extensive legal knowledge to guide families toward solutions that serve everyone's long-term interests. My mediation work is rooted in an elegant principle: that with thoughtful guidance and mutual respect, families can come to a resolution - one that honors their shared history while protecting their collective future, particularly the well-being of their children.
MY Core Values
Dignity for All
Fostering respectful resolutions that prioritize well-being and stability for all family members.
Solution-Oriented Guidance
Crafting practical agreements that endure over time.
Professionalism & Integrity
Maintaining the highest ethical standards through fair, neutral processes where all parties feel heard and respected.
Comprehensive Family-Unit Focus
Developing resolutions that serve the holistic well-being of the entire family during major life transitions.
MY LEGAL JOURNEY
EDUCATION & JURISDICTIONS
With more than a decade of experience, I’m proud to be licensed in three jurisdictions: Massachusetts, New York, and Florida. After earning my undergraduate degree in International Relations from Boston University, I graduated from Suffolk University Law School in 2014.
NEW YORK BEGINNINGS
My legal career began in the Bronx, New York, where I defended the rights of those facing criminal prosecution in one of the city’s toughest boroughs. It was there I learned how to be a tough negotiator from the very start.
PUBLIC DEFENSE
Eventually, I made my way to Tampa, Florida, and joined the Hillsborough County Public Defender’s Office, continuing to defend those who could not afford private legal counsel.
PRIVATE PRACTICE
Following my time in government law, I joined the private practice of Kenny Leigh & Associates, where I’ve successfully advocated for parents’ rights in divorce and paternity actions.
My work is a big part of my life, but so are the people and passions that keep me inspired.
BEYOND THE BRIEFCASE
WIFE + MOM OF TWO BOYS
LOVES COOKING + FOOD
AVID TRAVeLER + EXPLORER
LOVES READING
Credibility & Credentials
My distinguished legal career provides a solid foundation for my mediation practice, marked by a history of significant achievements and a profound understanding of family dynamics.
Proven Family Law Leadership
As a Branch Legal Director and Managing Attorney, I’ve led comprehensive family law representation, expertly navigating complex cases from dissolution of marriage and paternity to child support and alimony modifications. My track record includes winning full custody for fathers, successfully terminating alimony, and securing favorable outcomes in relocation, enforcement, and contempt actions.
Diverse Legal Acumen
My background encompasses vital roles as an Injunction Attorney for domestic violence survivors, a Public Defender handling numerous trials, and an Immigration Associate Attorney.
Exceptional Academic Foundation & Bar Admissions
A Juris Doctor from Suffolk University Law School (Pro Bono Honors) complements my Master of Arts from Florida State University and Bachelor of Arts from Boston University.
LICENSED IN THREE JURISDICTIONS
I am admitted to practice in Massachusetts, New York, and Florida.
Bilingual Proficiency
Fluent in Spanish and French, I can ensure clear and culturally sensitive communication, fostering trust and understanding for diverse clients.
achieve lasting harmony
for the entire family
