Mariana Petersen
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Experience
Since she was little, Mariana always felt the need to defend those who suffered from injustice and to say what she thought. In Buenos Aires, she worked as an advocate and litigator in criminal law cases after obtaining her law degree. Then, once in the United States, she defended pro bono immigrants who were imprisoned and separated from their families when they crossed the border. Her interest in writing led her to publish books and articles and work for FindLaw.com and Abogado.com. In addition to law, Mariana is passionate about singing and acting, having performed in different roles since she was 16 years old. Currently, she uses these skills as the host of several social media videos on Abogado.com and looks forward to continuing to integrate her legal and artistic knowledge in service to the team and community.
Education
Mariana received her law degree from the Law School of the University of Buenos Aires and music from the Conservatory of the City of Buenos Aires. In addition to these formal studies, Mariana is fully bilingual in Spanish and English and has completed various courses in communication, acting, writing, leadership, dance, and piano.
The headline comes from John Morgan of the well-known law firm Morgan & Morgan. In an interview, the lawyer described monitoring measures that include cameras, productivity metrics, and keystroke tracking. After saying where he'd put the cameras, he concluded that people don't want to work from…
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) may soon equip some officers with gloves capable of releasing up to 380 volts of electricity in short pulses. They are intended to overwhelm sensory nerves, cause immediate, intense pain, and disrupt coordinated muscle movement. The gloves are called G.L.O.V.E. (Generated Low Output Voltage…
Content Warning: This article includes content related to homicide, suicide, and violence, including details that some readers may find disturbing. Reader discretion is advised. If you or someone you know is going through an emotional crisis or experiencing suicidal thoughts, you can contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988,…
Those forms where you’re asked to select your race or ethnic group can trigger existential questions whose practical purpose isn’t always obvious. Should I categorize myself as Latino, Hispanic, Hispanic-White, Native American, some combination of these, or just select “prefer not to answer” rather than box in my identity? The…
We all know passion over a sports win can make people lose themselves in the moment. But for one neighbor in Canoga Park in Los Angeles, the celebration ended in tragedy. According to reports, a woman was loudly celebrating the Knicks’ victory, and a neighbor, believing something was wrong, called…
Actors dream of an Oscar, chefs of a Michelin star, and journalists of a Pulitzer. But there is one fantasy shared across all professions: telling your boss exactly what you think of them. Scott Pelley recently became the story, instead of reporting it, by unloading on his new bosses at…
A few notable recent immigration memorandums and an executive order could directly impact numerous immigrants in the U.S. The past two weeks have brought a wave of measures directly impacting the U.S. immigration system. It’s important for people in the U.S. seeking legal pathways to citizenship to be aware…
If you have had a baby recently, or are thinking about it, chances are you or your partner will be offered a non‑invasive prenatal test (NIPT). These blood tests, once reserved for “high‑risk” pregnancies and treated like a fancy add‑on, have quietly become common in prenatal care in…
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What the Case Reveals About Florida Beach Access and Assault Laws When celebrities look for privacy, few settings seem more ideal than an oceanfront home. But for Backstreet Boys singer Brian Littrell, that peace was disrupted after a confrontation with a beachgoer on what he described as his “private…