With over 10 years’ experience at ERISA Law Center, first as a paralegal, then as attorney, Raquel has crafted her practice to focus on helping individuals obtain the disability, health, and life insurance benefits they are entitled to under their employer-sponsored plans.
Honors
John Loomis Legacy Medal of Distinction, 2018
San Joaquin College of Law Founders' Scholarship, 2018
Leon S. Peters Foundation Leadership Award, 2017
1st Place Best Brief- George Hopper Moot Court/ 3rd place Best Brief Traynor Moot Court, 2015-2016
Witkin Awards for Academic Excellence in 9 subjects, 2014-2018
Classes & Seminars
Panelist: LGBTQ+ Awareness and Advocacy Staff Seminar, San Joaquin College of Law
Between Two Worlds: "Dalya's Other Country", POV-PBS /LSCA/SJCL, 2017
Between Two Worlds:"No Le Digas a Nadie", POV-PBS /LSCA/SJCL, 2018
Lunch & Learn: A Discussion on Pro Bono Services, LSCA, 2018
Pro-Bono Activities
SJCL Senior Law Day/CCLS Senior Law Clinic, 2017 to Present
CVIIC Free Naturalization Application Completion Workshop, 2017 to Present
Co-Director, Fresno Reel Pride LGBTQ+ Film Festival, 01/2019 to Present
Community Activities
Board Member, Fresno Reel Pride LGBTQ+ Film Festival , January 1, 2019 – Present
Board of Directors, Fresno Metropolitan Flood Control District , May 20, 2020 – Present
Current Employment Position
Attorney