Vanessa F. Chavez

Klein DeNatale Goldner

Director

Vanessa Franco Chavez earned her Juris Doctor from University of Arizona, James E. Rogers College of Law in 2009 and was admitted to the California State Bar that same year. Chavez holds a B.A. degree in political science from the University of California, Los Angeles. Prior to joining Klein DeNatale Goldner, Chavez litigated for The Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles and was also a staff attorney for the Eviction Defense Network in Los Angeles. Her practice at Klein DeNatale Goldner concentrates on employment and class action litigation.

Professional Associations and Memberships

Goodwill Industries of South Central California, 2017 – present

– Board Member

Greater Bakersfield Legal Assistance, Eviction Defense Panel, 2013

–Eviction Defense Panel, 2013

-Board Member, 2019 – Present

Los Angeles County Bar Association, 2010 – 2012

Kern County Bar Association, 2012 – Present

-Kern County Young Lawyers Section, 2012 – Present

-Kern County Women Lawyers Section, 2012 – Present

-Board Member, 2014

National Institute for Trial Advocacy, 2011 and 2015

– Participant

Eviction Defense Network, 2012

– Board Member, Treasurer

Latina Lawyers Bar Association, 2012 – Present

– Member

Languages

Spanish