Valeria DeAngelis (Mena)

Valeria DeAngelis (Mena) is a Colombian attorney with a distinguished international legal background and a strong commitment to client advocacy, cross-border legal services, and community impact. She earned her law degree from Pontificia Universidad Javeriana in Bogota, Colombia, where she developed a solid foundation in legal analysis and public service. She further specialized in Health Law at Universidad del Rosario, gaining experience in regulatory compliance and healthcare oversight. Expanding her global legal perspective, Valeria obtained her Master of Laws (LL.M.) from Northeastern University School of Law in Boston, Massachusetts, where she strengthened her understanding of the U.S. legal system and international legal practice.

Since December 2021, Valeria has been an integral member of Rafael Tirado & Associates, PLC in Phoenix, Arizona. Valeria provides comprehensive legal and operational support in business immigration and personal injury matters. Her immigration experience includes working on a wide range of employment-based visa petitions, including E-1, E-2, H-1B, L-1, O, P, TN, and EB categories. She also contributes to legal research in removal defense and supports pre-litigation personal injury cases.

Prior to relocating to the United States, Valeria gained significant experience in Colombia’s legal sector. She served as a Judicial Assistant at the Supreme Court of Justice of Colombia, where she conducted legal research and assisted in the preparation of judicial decisions. She also worked as a Junior Attorney with the District Health Secretariat of Bogotá, contributing to regulatory enforcement and the development of administrative legal documents within the public health system. Additionally, she worked in the private sector as a Contract Management Analyst for Avianca Airlines, where she handled contract compliance and supplier relations.

Fluent in both English and Spanish, Valeria is dedicated to providing accessible and effective legal support to a diverse client base. Her multicultural background and international legal training allow her to approach cases with cultural sensitivity, precision, and a deep understanding of the challenges faced by individuals and businesses navigating complex legal systems.

Outside of her legal career, Valeria is deeply committed to animal welfare and community service.

Bar Admissions

• California, 2026

• Colombia, 2017

Education

• LL.M., Masters in Law, Northeastern University, 2024

• Master's in Health Law, Rosary University, Colombia, 2019

• Law Degree (J.D. Equivalent), Pontifical Xaverian University, Colombia, 2017

Languages

• English

• Spanish