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My practice focuses primarily on intellectual property law, specializing in life science technologies and startups. Before joining Whitaker Chalk, I cofounded and was General Counsel of a biotechnology company, GAP Peptides LLC, that commercializes a novel peptide synthesis method to provide peptides for the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries. My duties included building and managing the company’s growing IP portfolio and advising the company on all legal affairs, including contracts, operations, licensing, and governance. While my primary role at the company was General Counsel, I also actively managed company affairs and conducted peptide synthesis research in the company’s state-of-the-art laboratory.

I am a local resident who was educated in the public school system in Las Vegas, Nevada. I was involved in the boy scouts and rode horses at the old Day Dream ranch at Warm Springs and Eastern. I learned to swim at Sunset Park and climbed many local mountains in our valley with the Boy Scouts. My father was a professor at UNLV and my mother worked as a registered nurse at sunrise for 30 years. Las Vegas has provided a vibrant environment for me to thrive as a child.

During my college years...

As a Venezuelan-American immigration attorney, I bring a deeply personal understanding of the challenges faced by immigrants navigating the complex U.S. immigration system. My journey—from client relations to law school, and eventually to practicing law—has uniquely shaped my commitment to helping others achieve their American dream. Starting my legal career in 2017 as a client relations specialist in a family law firm, this helped me built a solid foundation of the American legal system. I honed my skills at this firm for three years before transitioning to a role as a paralegal at a probate, guardianship, and estate planning firm. Along...