She represents and counsels domestic and international clients in different arenas, including litigation in State and Federal courts, alternative dispute resolution, and transactional and compliance matters. Maria primarily practices in the areas of commercial and aviation law, but has represented clients in a wide range of matters including construction law cases and arbitration proceedings before a Financial Industry Regulatory Authority panel. Maria graduated with honors from Emory University of School Law after receiving her B.A. in political science from Florida International University. She is now a Deputy Regional President for Region VIII of the Hispanic National Bar Association and Co-Chair of the Region’s Young Lawyers Division.