Elena focuses her practice on asylum and humanitarian petitions, bringing a global perspective shaped by her work with refugees and international human rights organizations.
Prior to joining the firm, she worked with the Jesuit Refugee Service in Malta and in human rights and immigration clinics in California, assisting with asylum applications, appeals, and trauma-informed client representation. Elena is committed to serving immigrant communities with care, precision, and respect, and is fluent in multiple languages, including Spanish and Portuguese.