Vanessa Cotto - Attorney at Law

A native Spanish speaker, Vanessa Cotto was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico and moved to Orlando, Florida when she was five years old. Ms. Cotto was born with a passion for helping others and a conviction to fight for justice. As a young lawyer, Ms. Cotto has demonstrated a rigorous work ethic, exceptional leadership skills, and an ability to motivate and mentor others.

Before attending law school, Ms. Cotto gained valuable legal experience as a legal assistant in the Central Florida community for several years. While in law school, she was the recipient of a scholarship from the Hispanic Bar Association of Central Florida and active with the Moot Court Honors Board. She was also a Certified Legal Intern with the Barry University Children and Families Clinic.

Prior to joining Hogan Frick, Ms. Cotto worked in a mass torts litigation firm where she represented numerous clients in pharmaceutical and medical device litigation cases filed in both state and federal court, including several Multi-District Litigation actions. Ms. Cotto was also the recipient of the 2013 “Board Member of the Year” award from the Hispanic Bar Association of Central Florida for her leadership roles in several committees.

For leisure, Ms. Cotto is an avid traveler and thrill seeker. She’s been skydiving, white water rafting, parasailing, mountain hiking, and hang gliding.

Bar Admissions

• Florida

Education

• University of Central Florida, Bachelor’s of Science, 2007
• University of Central Florida, Masters of Science, 2009
• Barry University School of Law, Juris Doctor, 2011

Professional Associations and Memberships

• Hispanic Bar Association of Central Florida, Board of Directors, 2013, 2014
• American Association for Justice, Member
• Florida Justice Association, Young Lawyer’s Division Board Member at Large
• Orange County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division

Honors and Awards

• Scholarship Recipient, American Bar Association YLD’s Minorities in the Profession (2013)
• Board Member of the Year, Hispanic Bar Association of Central Florida (2013)
• Scholarship Recipient, Hispanic Bar Association Of Central Florida (2011)

Speaking Engagements

• “Mediation and Settlements” – Florida Justice Association November 2014 New Lawyer Boot Camp Series
• “Trial” – Florida Justice Association November 2014 New Lawyer Boot Camp Series
  

Publications

• ABA Law Practice Today, December 2013, “The Effects of Mentoring on the Duty to Supervise”

Volunteer

• Guardian Ad Litem, Orange County Bar Association, 2013, 2014

Community Service

• Princess Dickens Project, 2014
• Noah’s Light Foundation, Walt Disney Half Marathon Weekend 2015
• Fight for Air Climb Orlando, American Lung Association, 2015

Please contact Ms. Cotto by telephone: 800-514-6426 or by email: vanessa@hoganfrick.com

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