Kathleen Baker
& Associates
Advocacy. Integrity. Understanding.
Melanie Rivas
Associate
I was raised in the Portland Metro area and I am excited to advocate for people in these communities I have grown up in. I graduated from Portland State University before earning my Doctor of Jurisprudence from Willamette University College of Law.Prior to joining Kathleen Baker & Associates, I worked with nonprofit organizations as a law clerk to attorneys who provide legal representation to historically marginalized communities, particularly in the areas of family, estate planning, and immigration law. My experience as a law clerk at these nonprofits taught me valuable lessons which I will carry with me as I represent clients in juvenile dependency and delinquency matters.
When I am not working, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, traveling, and learning American Sign Language.