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Veronica Gordillo Valdez

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Intern

Centro Legal de La Raza
San Francisco, CA
08.2024 - 12.2024
  • Conducted client interviews for asylum cases to gather detailed personal histories and case information.
  • Drafted persuasive asylum declarations based on client narratives, and supporting documentation.
  • Researched and analyzed country-specific human rights conditions and government policies to support asylum applications, and ensure alignment with legal claims.
  • Prepared U visa (crime victim visa) applications, including gathering supporting evidence, and drafting declarations.

Law Clerk

Emerzian Shankar Legal Inc.
Fresno, CA. -- 1L Summer And 2L Summer
03.2023 - 08.2024
  • Performed detailed case preparation for investigations, including reviewing and summarizing hundreds of pages of transcript evidence.
  • Drafted a motion to dismiss for failure to state a claim in one case; in a separate matter, developed a legal strategy for a client, and assisted an attorney in preparing a brief based on that strategy.
  • Conducted bilingual tenant intakes and provided Spanish-English translation for calls, documents, and in-person attorney-client meetings.
  • Prepared court filings and assisted clients with small claims matters; coordinated hearing schedules, and supported procedural tasks.
  • Conducted legal research in business law, nonprofit corporations, and education law; drafted memoranda and client advisories.

Farm Assistant and Cashier

Leticia's Family Farm
Kingsburg, CA
05.2014 - Current
  • Executed seven successful compliance monitoring and audits on production practices for organic certification purposes.
  • Evaluate physical and digital records to determine potential risk, and check compliance with guidelines.
  • Greeted customers and answered questions regarding product uses and farming practices.
  • Processed sales transactions for shorter customer wait times at farmers' markets.

Accounting Intern

Campos Family Farms, LLC
Fresno, CA
07.2021 - 07.2022
  • Used Microsoft productivity software such as Excel and Word to create tracking spreadsheets
  • Processed payments, credits, and other transactions using company software applications (FAMOUS) under the guidance of a bookkeeper
  • Supported special projects by coordinating files, preparing deliverables, and updating tracking spreadsheets
  • Communicated between office management and other team members to ensure a flow of information.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Palm Village Retirement Community
Reedley, CA
06.2019 - 05.2021
  • Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status
  • Volunteered to work additional shifts and overtime during busy periods to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage
  • Consulted with nurses to develop patient care plans and evaluate treatment options
  • Handled emergency situations in which patients required immediate care.

Education

J.D. -

University of California College of The Law San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
05.2025

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

California State University- Fresno
Fresno, CA
05.2022

Skills

  • Fluent in Spanish
  • Cooking & Farming

Timeline

Intern

Centro Legal de La Raza
08.2024 - 12.2024

Law Clerk

Emerzian Shankar Legal Inc.
03.2023 - 08.2024

Accounting Intern

Campos Family Farms, LLC
07.2021 - 07.2022

Certified Nursing Assistant

Palm Village Retirement Community
06.2019 - 05.2021

Farm Assistant and Cashier

Leticia's Family Farm
05.2014 - Current

J.D. -

University of California College of The Law San Francisco

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

California State University- Fresno

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