Cristina Perez & Brenda Echevarria Part 1: Finding Your Voice and Building Your Path

In Episode 16 of Verdicts & Vogue, host Cristina Perez Hesano of Perez Law Group sits down with Attorney Brenda Echevarria for an inspiring conversation about resilience, mentorship, and embracing one’s cultural identity. What begins as a lighthearted toast evolves into a heartfelt discussion about perseverance, family, and creating opportunity through hard work and determination.

Brenda shares her journey from growing up in Phoenix’s West Valley to becoming an attorney—a path that was anything but linear. Before law school, she worked in collections and later joined State Farm’s In-Language Team, where she rediscovered the value of her bilingual roots. Immersing herself in Spanish media and daily practice, Brenda developed professional fluency that now allows her to proudly serve Arizona’s Hispanic community, with more than 80 percent of her clients being Spanish-speaking.

Throughout their conversation, Cristina and Brenda reflect on shared experiences as Latina attorneys, mothers, and daughters of immigrant parents. Brenda credits mentorship and the support of her husband, Carlos, for giving her the confidence to pursue law school and build a meaningful career. Together, they remind listeners that success is not always a straight path—it’s a journey shaped by resilience, community, and the courage to use your voice to lift others along the way.