Vanessa Diaz is an attorney at Jacoby & Meyers and has worked in the area of law for over 10 years. Vanessa finds job fulfilment in fighting for client’s justice and compensation after an accident. Vanessa was driven to a career as an attorney because she wanted to make a difference and help others. Vanessa attended undergraduate school at Florida Atlantic University where she received her bachelor’s degree in criminal justice. While at Florida Atlantic University, Vanessa worked in the university student government. Upon graduation Vanessa began working as a legal assistant.
After 3 years of working as a legal assistant, Vanessa attended Thomas Jefferson School of Law where she also continued her legal work as a law clerk. Vanessa earned the Jefferson Medal for introduction to Mediation, she was Justice of the 2016-2017 Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, and director of social events 2015-2016. Vanessa was also a member of Thomas Jeferson’s ADR competition team from 2014-2017. Vanessa worked as a small claims mediator from 2016-2017. She graduated law school and was admitted to the California Bar. Vanessa chose to continue her career working as a personal injury attorney.
Vanessa is most proud of her accomplishment of being a wonderful mother to her twins. She enjoys cooking, art with her kids, watching the LA lakers, and family poker nights.