Amy Yanez

Amy brings extensive experience in the New York State court system to her role as a paralegal, where she supports the firm’s mission of advocating for plaintiffs. Before transitioning to private practice, she served as a Senior Court Clerk at the Bronx County Family Court, where she handled a wide range of sensitive matters including custody, visitation, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status guardianships and juvenile delinquency cases. Her work extended to family offenses and child neglect/abuse matters, giving her deep insight into the challenges faced by vulnerable families.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, she played a critical role in the Westchester County Family Court’s operational continuity, helping to design and implement an intake system that remained fully functional throughout the crisis. In the aftermath, she spearheaded a major post-COVID recovery project at the New York County Family Court, aimed at addressing and alleviating the significant case backlog across all five boroughs where she personally docketed thousands of petitions.

Married and a proud mother of two, Amy brings an empathetic, tireless work ethic to her role, and is passionate about the mission of the firm. She is honored to contribute to a team that advocates for justice every day.