Alejandra’s parents, both of whom are attorneys themselves, ignited their daughter’s passion for advocating for those in need and being a catalyst for positive change. Alejandra prides herself on impacting the lives of her clients by fighting for their rights, and her unwavering belief in creating opportunities for others.
Alejandra is professionally and personally driven by her core values of integrity, compassion, and determination. Her personal motto, “Empowering through law,” solidifies her commitment to the highest ethical and professional standards and and to creating opportunities for a brighter future for her clients.
While earning her Master of Law at Emory University School of Law, Alejandra received the Best Oral Advocate award and was honored with the Probono Publico Award, highlighting her commitment to excellence and service.
Alejandra has gained significant experience through her involvement in various legal roles. At The Urbina Law Firm in Atlanta, Georgia, she served as a Law Clerk. During this role, Alejandra provided clients with legal advice and support on immigration, contracts, and other legal matters. She conducted thorough legal research, gathered facts, and prepared cases and clients for trial. Alejandra also drafted prosecutorial discretion motions, appeals, and memoranda for immigration cases.
She also worked as a Legal Intern at the District Attorney’s Office of DeKalb County in Atlanta, Georgia. Here, she represented the State of Georgia in bond recommendation hearings and presented various motions to the court. Alejandra collaborated with the Federal Bureau of Investigations on active investigations and evidence collection. Furthermore, she collaborated closely with prosecutors, refining her legal research and investigative skills.
Before her time at the District Attorney’s Office, Alejandra interned at the Superior Court of Fulton County in Atlanta, Georgia. As a Judicial Intern, she conducted legal research, investigated facts, and authored memoranda, and decisions in civil and contractual matters. Alejandra also provided proactive support to the Senior Staff Attorney.
Alejandra’s Ecuadorian heritage infuses her with a deep-seated passion for assisting clients across multiple languages, be it her native Spanish, English, or even German. When not advocating on behalf of her clients, you’ll often find Alejandra actively engaged in volunteering for community service projects, expressing her musical talents through playing the cello, or immersing herself in the diverse offerings of Atlanta—the city she and her husband proudly call home.