Maria Elena Parada

Maria Elena Parada is an experienced attorney currently serving as an Associate Attorney at Haight Brown & Bonesteel since April 2022. Prior to this role, Maria Elena worked as an Associate Defense Attorney at Ford Walker Haggerty & Behar from April 2019 to April 2022 and held a position as an Associate Attorney at Solimon | Rodgers P.C. for a brief period in early 2019. Earlier legal experience includes serving as a Legal Assistant at the Law Offices of Michael M Felix, where Maria Elena prepared various non-immigrant visa applications, and as a Legal Volunteer with Southern California World Relief, assisting with DACA applications. Maria Elena's foundational experience as a Law Clerk spanned two firms, where responsibilities included drafting legal documents and conducting legal research. Educational qualifications include a Doctor of Law (JD) in International Law and Legal Studies from Whittier Law School and a Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biology from California State University, Fullerton.