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.
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…
The logistics of attending the FIFA World Cup 2026 are complex: securing flights, accommodations, local transportation, and match tickets. However, another obstacle is emerging for the 2026 games: the possible presence of immigration agents, Border Patrol operations, and strike threats from workers at SoFi Stadium. What Strike Threats…
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…
Every sports fan has, at some point, felt let down by the team they love. Maybe it was a heartbreaking playoff loss, a star player trade, or a finals defeat that still stings to think about. The point is, we all suffer a little for our team. Less common is…
The case of the baby who fell out of a car on a busy intersection has sparked controversy and questions. Any parent driving with a small child in the back seat has asked themselves: Is the car seat tight enough? Is it too tight? Is the child crying because of…
Fame, fortune, beauty, success … the Beckhams have it all, but sometimes fame and fortune increase the chances of family drama. FindLaw looks at the case and the legal implications of the Beckham family’s recent trademark dispute. What's Going On? The conflict centers specifically on Brooklyn, the Beckhams’ eldest son,…