Summary
Annabel helps clients navigate workplace challenges with both legal precision and practical insight. With experience representing both employers and employees, Annabel brings clients a well-rounded perspective on employment law and the practical judgment needed to navigate complex workplace matters. She regularly advises and represents clients in disputes involving the Fair Labor Standards Act, Title VII, and California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act, combining strategic counseling with litigation and dispute resolution.
Annabel’s work is grounded in a careful, detail-oriented approach to legal analysis and risk assessment. Her experience on both sides of employment disputes gives her a unique ability to anticipate opposing arguments, identify vulnerabilities early, and develop practical strategies that minimize risk while protecting her clients’ goals.
Before focusing on employment law, Annabel practiced commercial litigation and served as a law clerk with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. That experience sharpened her legal research, writing, and appellate strategy skills, enabling her to approach cases with both precision and long-term perspective. Fluent in Spanish, Annabel assists with internal investigations and witness interviews, helping clients effectively communicate with diverse workforces.
Annabel believes that employment law is ultimately about people. She values open communication, creative problem-solving, and collaboration—qualities that make her a trusted advisor to clients facing sensitive workplace issues. Clients appreciate her approachable style, clear guidance, and ability to translate complex legal issues into practical, sustainable solutions.
Education
- University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law (2021)
- J.D.
- CALI Excellence for the Future Award, Regulation of the Modern Family (2020)
- CALI Excellence for the Future Award, Legal Research, Analysis & Communication I (2018)
- Dean’s Achievement Award for Leadership
- Scripps College (2014)
- B.A., Latin American and Chicano Studies
- cum laude
- B.A., Latin American and Chicano Studies
Admissions
- State - Arizona
- Federal - Arizona District Court