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MENTORSHIP PARTNER

Monica Hernandez-Santiago

Mónica Lisete Hernández Santiago is a trilingual legal professional and business strategist. She graduated with honors from the University of Puerto Rico with a Bachelor's Degree in Information and Journalism, followed by earning her Juris Doctorate with honors from the University of Puerto Rico School of Law. As a first-generation attorney, Mónica has built a career grounded in justice, empowerment, and strategic growth.

Her legal practice spans complex immigration matters before the NVC, USCIS and EOIR. Mónica provides comprehensive case management, develops tailored legal strategies, and remains current with evolving immigration law. She also leads and mentors legal teams, ensuring precision and excellence in all filings and proceedings.

In her role as Supervising Immigration Attorney, Mónica oversaw the operational advancement of multiple offices. As Junior Partner, Mónica implemented cost saving measures that drove sustainable growth. Her strategic leadership and business acumen enabled her to streamline workflows and enhance performance, ultimately earning her promotion to Partner.

Mónica has contributed over 500 hours of pro bono service, focusing on the rights and education of children, and youth in juvenile institutions. She has also developed educational resources for immigrant populations and published legal articles, such as “Discretion or Discrimination? Racial Profiling at Ports of Entry of the United States of America.”

In her free time, Mónica volunteers as an international moot court judge where she evaluates and advises law students, and mentors young girls on civics, leadership, and community engagement, continuing her commitment to empowering the next generation of advocates and leaders.

Mónica is licensed to practice law by the Supreme Court of Puerto Rico and holds certifications as a Mediator from the same Court and as a Legal Project Practitioner from the International Institute of Legal Project Management in Australia. Fluent in Spanish and English, with working knowledge of Portuguese, she brings cultural fluency and cross-disciplinary expertise to every engagement.

Her career reflects a rare blend of legal advocacy, operational leadership, and human-centered strategy anchored in her belief that meaningful progress begins with informed, compassionate action.