Sandra Zegarra
About Sandra Zegarra
Sandra Zegarra is a Litigation Attorney with a strong background in non-profit organization management and mediation. She has a Doctor of Law degree from The George Washington University Law School and has worked in various legal roles, including at Cordell & Cordell and Kids in Need of Defense.
Work at Cordell & Cordell
Sandra Zegarra has been employed as a Litigation Attorney at Cordell & Cordell since 2022. She works in Falls Church, Virginia, where she focuses on family law matters. Her role involves representing clients in litigation and providing legal counsel on various issues related to family law.
Education and Expertise
Sandra Zegarra earned her Doctor of Law (JD) degree from The George Washington University Law School, completing her studies from 2012 to 2016. Prior to this, she obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Political Science, summa cum laude, from Arizona State University, where she studied from 2008 to 2011. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her legal practice.
Background in Non-Profit Organizations
Sandra Zegarra has a strong background in non-profit organization management, which enhances her legal practice. She has worked with various organizations, including Kids in Need of Defense (KIND) and the Tahirih Justice Center, where she gained experience in family law and direct representation.
Legal Experience and Skills
Sandra Zegarra has diverse legal experience, having served as a Law Clerk at The Nature Conservancy and participated in the Family Law Pro Bono Project at the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. She possesses skills in mediation, which aid in resolving disputes outside of court. Additionally, she is proficient in using Westlaw for legal research.
Previous Roles and Contributions
Before her current position, Sandra worked as a Direct Representation Attorney at Kids in Need of Defense (KIND) from 2017 to 2022. She also interned as a Family Law Intern at the Tahirih Justice Center in 2016. These roles contributed to her expertise in family law and her commitment to serving vulnerable populations.