Deyanira Parra Lugo
Kansas City,KS
Summary
Foreign-Licensed Attorney with an LL.M. from UMKC and an academic background in Chemical Engineering. Combines legal analysis with structured, systems-based thinking to approach complex legal and technical disputes. Experienced in strategic reasoning and rigorous research. Diverse professional experience across legal, technical, and regulatory environments reflects strong adaptability and interdisciplinary problem-solving.
Mexico – Licensed Attorney | Active
Missouri Bar Exam – February 2026 (Results Pending)
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Immigration document preparer
Self-Employed
Kansas City, MO
03.2025 - Current
- Prepare and organize immigration filings.
- Assist clients in gathering evidence for family-based petitions and adjustment of status applications.
- Translate immigration questionnaires and supporting documents between Spanish and English.
- Assemble USCIS filing packages with cover letters, exhibits, and evidence indexes.
Legal Intern
Unified Government of Wyandotte County
Kansas City, KS
05.2024 - 10.2024
- Conducted legal research and regulatory analysis for municipal matters.
- Reviewed legal documents for statutory compliance.
- Prepared legal memoranda and research reports.
Payroll Specialist
365 Personnel
Kansas City, MO
10.2021 - 10.2023
- Prepared quarterly reports for government agencies.
- Maintained and updated database for invoicing and accounting reconciliation.
- Processed payroll for over 500 employees bi-weekly.
Legal and Policy Advisor
Hidalgo del Parral Mayor's Office
Hidalgo del Parral, CHH
08.2020 - 09.2021
- Conducted legal research and policy analysis on regulatory matters.
- Assisted in drafting official reports and policy communications.
- Analyzed legal frameworks affecting government programs.
Legal Assistant
Larsa Legal
Chihuahua, CHH
07.2019 - 06.2020
- Researched case law and statutory frameworks.
- Drafted legal documents and internal memoranda.
- Assisted with case preparation.
Education
LL.M -
University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO12-2024
LL.B -
Universidad Autonoma De Chihuahua
Mexico06-2022
Chemical Engineering Studies -
Instituto Tecnologico De Chihuahua
Mexico06-2017
Skills
- Data analysis proficiency
- Document development
- Analytical problem-solving abilities
- Legal case preparation
- Strategic Case Assessment
- Case law investigation
- Legal Drafting
- Pattern Recognition in Complex Systems
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Accomplishments
- Achieved Championship titles in chess tournaments across various categories.
- Recipient of the Academic Excellence Award for all 10 semesters of my career.
Timeline
Immigration document preparer
Self-Employed
03.2025 - Current
Legal Intern
Unified Government of Wyandotte County
05.2024 - 10.2024
Payroll Specialist
365 Personnel
10.2021 - 10.2023
Legal and Policy Advisor
Hidalgo del Parral Mayor's Office
08.2020 - 09.2021
Legal Assistant
Larsa Legal
07.2019 - 06.2020
LL.M -
University of Missouri-Kansas City
LL.B -
Universidad Autonoma De Chihuahua
Chemical Engineering Studies -
Instituto Tecnologico De Chihuahua