Our Team

Roxanne Behrens

Chief Operating Officer

Roxanne holds over 15 years of experience in leadership roles and brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to our team. She has a proven track record of driving business growth and operational excellence and is committed to fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration. Her diplomatic leadership builds a team-centric atmosphere that extends to our excellent client experience. Roxanne remains on a pursuit for personal growth and development. She also enjoys camping and is a novice astronomer.

Education:

• B.A. – UNLV

  • Business Administration

Beatriz Reyes

Office Manager

With over a decade of experience working in a law firm, Beatriz started her career working in one of the busiest bankruptcy firms in Los Angeles. If a case requires her attention to stay after hours she does it. Her passion and dedication are shown every day and clients consistently give positive feedback about their experience with her.

Experienced in both Bankruptcy Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Beatriz shines as the office manager at Gomez Law, APC, ensuring various tasks and deadlines are followed up with. She is also especially skilled at communicating with clients and staff.

Beatriz speaks, reads, and writes Spanish Fluently. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking, spending time with her family, and reading.

Cesar Lossi

Intake Manager

Cesar Lossi is our client relationship specialist here at Gomez Law, APC. Cesar’s role is to be the face of Gomez Law, APC when new clients call or come into the office.

Cesar has worked at numerous law firms prior to Gomez Law, APC, and was a manager with Wells Fargo with experience in the loan servicing department. His experience in helping clients with Bankruptcy, Real Estate, and Estate Planning allows him to communicate how Gomez Law, APC can help their clients. Cesar is fluent in Spanish and always professional.

Shayla Chavez, J.D.

Law Clerk

With a longtime passion for public service and interest in the practice of law, Shayla began pursuing a legal career at a young age in hopes of bringing meaningful change to the lives of California residents. Shayla grew up in Orange County, California prior to enrolling in Grand Canyon University’s pre-law program in Phoenix, AZ. Upon completion, Shayla graduated Magna Cum Laude and received her B.A. in Political Science with an emphasis in Legal Studies and minor in Communications. Returning to California to study law thereafter, Shayla pursued her Juris Doctor degree at Pepperdine’s School of Law. Since earning her J.D., Shayla has worked in employment law, personal injury law, and is currently assisting the attorneys at Gomez Law, APC on various real estate and probate matters.

In her downtime, Shayla enjoys playing acoustic guitar, researching current environmental affairs, and spending time with her family.

Education:

• B.A. – Grand Canyon University

  • Major: Political Science

  • Minor: Communications

• J.D. – Pepperdine Law

Drew S. Hennigan, J.D.

Law Clerk

Drew S. Hennigan is a law clerk at Gomez Law, APC. Drew holds a J.D. from the University of Oregon School of Law and a LL.M. in Bankruptcy from St. John’s University School of Law. He is licensed to practice law in the State of New York.

Following law school, Drew served as the judicial clerk for the Honorable Robert D. Drain in the Bankruptcy Court of the Southern District of New York. As a judicial clerk, the matters he worked on ran the spectrum from complex chapter 11 reorganizations to individual chapter 7 and 13 bankruptcies.

At the conclusion of his clerkship, Drew was hired by an international law firm where he contributed to the firm’s representation of the Official Committee of the Unsecured Creditors in the bankruptcy proceedings of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the largest governmental bankruptcy in United States history. His contributions included writing a key memorandum on Puerto Rico’s constitutional debt limit and drafting substantial portions of the Creditor’s Committee objection to Puerto Rico’s Government Development Bank’s debt adjustment plan, which sought to modify billions of dollars in bonds and deposit accounts.

Outside of the office, Drew enjoys reading plays and novels, drinking coffee, taking walks by the beach, and watching Notre Dame football.

Kelly Larios

Law Clerk

Kelly Larios is a law clerk at Gomez Law’s Los Angeles office. She holds a B.A. from La Sierra University and a J.D. from USC’s Gould School of Law. Kelly fell into the legal profession by serendipity, when a clerical error forced her to enroll in a pre-law class during her freshman year of college. She enjoyed the class so much that she enrolled in her university’s pre-law program, and ultimately decided to pursue becoming a lawyer.  

Kelly has worked in a variety of legal fields, including immigration, workers’ compensation, entertainment, and intellectual property. In her spare time, Kelly enjoys learning new languages, spending time with friends and family, and competing in weekly trivia nights. 

Education:  

• B.A. – La Sierra University 

  • Major: History 

  • Minor: Marketing 

• J.D. – USC Gould School of Law 

Alexandra Blair

Property Manager & Executive Assistant

Alexandra Blair is the Executive Assistant for Mark A. Gomez, Esq. at Gomez Law’s Los Angeles office. Alexandra holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in communications from the College of Charleston, possessing real estate, sales, public relations, and marketing backgrounds.

Alexandra runs her consignment boutique, Retro Mod Consignment in her spare time. She also enjoys scuba diving, rollerblading, photography-related side projects, puzzles, and word games.

Education:

• B.A. – College of Charleston

  • Communications

Jeffrey Diamond, J.D.

Senior Paralegal

Jeffrey Diamond is a lifelong Southern California resident and comes from a long line of attorneys in his family. While attending college, law school and beyond, Jeff was a top producing real estate agent selling all types of properties throughout Southern California. Jeff has been a California licensed real estate agent for over 27 years.

Jeff has been married for over 20 years and is a proud parent of a three-year-old daughter along with his spouse. Jeff's hobbies include all types of photography, drones, vegetable gardening and spending time with his family.

Education:

• California State University at Northridge: Pre-Law/Political Science degree

• J.D. - University of LaVerne

Carina Ochoa

Paralegal

Carina has years of customer service experience and is always going out of her way to help clients. She attended California State University of Northridge and Cerritos College pursuing a degree in Paralegal. It is her job to make sure clients understand the business side of legal representation and to coordinate with the attorneys and clients in order to provide effective and efficient legal representation. Her goal is to always accommodate people who need help and guidance with any issue she might be able to assist with.

During her free time Carina enjoys backpacking, gardening, and hiking.

Education:

• California State University of Northridge

• Paralegal Certificate: Cerritos College

Susana Perez

Paralegal

Susana entered the legal field when she became interested in her husband’s journey through law school. She previously worked as an immigration legal assistant for five years and has knowledge of family law. Prior to that, she worked as a marketing specialist for a real estate agent. Her priority is to get to know clients and make them feel welcome.

She officiates weddings on the weekends and loves to spend time with her family, especially her daughter. Her hobbies include cooking, gardening, and hiking with her family.

Education:

• A.A. – Cerritos College

  • Marketing
    

Guadalupe Marin

Paralegal

Guadalupe began her role as a Legal Assistant in 2015 with Susan Murphy at Advocate Legal by working on foreclosure matters. That is where she gained her vast experience in foreclosure litigation. She took time to care for her family in 2017. In 2018 she began working in immigration law drafting petitions, embassy documents, and declarations for interviews in the citizenship application process. She had a lot of interactions with clients at the immigration office for the purposes of interviews, intakes, and case management. Customer service was always a priority, and she continues to expand on her knowledge in paralegal work while still in school. She is on track to transfer to Cal State Los Angeles and complete her bachelor's degree in English and Paralegal Studies.

She is a mom to two boys, loves spending time with her kids and husband, and enjoys camping and off-roading.

Education:

• A.A. – East Los Angeles College

  • English

Britney Trujillo

Receptionist

Britney is a front desk receptionist at Gomez Law, APC. In the past, she dedicated her time to working at an animal rescue center. In the last year, she volunteered to feed the community of skid row and spent her time caregiving for a child. Her empathy & patience makes her incredible with people and an asset. 

Britney enjoys studying ancient mythology, traveling and experiencing different cultures, regenerating her garden, and refining her culinary skills. 

Jake Lugo

Receptionist

With an extensive background spanning over six years in the field of hospitality and customer service, Jake is a seasoned professional who is committed to ensuring the highest level of customer satisfaction. His experience working in diverse settings has equipped him with invaluable knowledge and expertise in delivering impeccable luxury service, catering to the unique needs of guests and clients alike.

Hailing from San Francisco, California, Jake possesses a well-rounded skill set, including proficiency in computer technology, software, marketing, and content creation. He has collaborated with numerous businesses in the past, aiding them in elevating customer intake and retention, thereby enhancing their overall performance.

Apart from his professional pursuits, Jake is a passionate music producer, credited with producing several songs that have amassed a total of 800,000 listens.

Jorge Camilo Zepeda

Intake Team/Client Care Specialist

Jorge Camilo Zepeda is our intake specialist at Gomez Law, APC. He is the first point of contact for individuals seeking services from our firm. He is responsible for scheduling appointments, maintaining records, and providing referrals to other services or resources. He is passionate about his role and leaves a great impression on our team and clients.

Jorge enjoys spending time with his family on the weekends, running, riding bikes, grilling, and is an avid beachgoer.

Education:

• Business Administration Degree -Central American University, Managua, Nicaragua

• English degree - Keiser University, San Marcos, Nicaragua

Elen Orleans

Content Creator

Elen Orleans is a refined social media influencer, manager, and content creator with over four years of experience in the field. Her unparalleled expertise in creating and managing social media content has helped her clients achieve remarkable growth in their online presence and engagement on various platforms. Fluent in Portuguese and English, Elen is a prominent Brazilian influencer with over 30k loyal followers who has successfully showcased the American lifestyle to her audience. 

Apart from her career in social media management, Elen is also an accomplished actress and dancer. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Advertising and Marketing. Her diverse range of hobbies includes running marathons, traveling, and hiking. Her passion for storytelling, creativity, and hard work is evident in the engaging and informative content she produces for her followers.