A Whittier native, Liz knows the greater L.A. area well and appreciates being a local lawyer whose practice, background and ideals are woven into the fabric of the surrounding community. Prior to entering law school she honed her business experience – managing and facilitating projects for United Airlines and American Airlines. She was also a Corporate Operations Training Manager for one of Hawaii's premier regional hotel chains.

She earned her juris doctor with honors at the University of Hawaii's William S. Richardson School of Law while serving as Executive Editor of the University of Hawaii Law Review and a member of the Hispanic Moot Court team. Liz also earned a Master of Laws (LL.M.) from Southwestern Law School. 

Liz also wrote a winning essay as a participant in a national writing contest sponsored by The Recording Academy which issues the GRAMMY® awards.