Nadia Cabrera-Mazzeo

As a small nonprofit still getting started, we had a tough situation with a bigger partner on a grant. We did everything we were supposed to do under this grant we shared—but partway through, they stopped reimbursing us. It was financially and emotionally stressful not knowing what to do to make thin...gs right. We didn’t know how to move forward without it turning into a nightmare of a legal fight. That’s when Nadia came in. She didn’t come in swinging or looking for a fight—she brought clarity and strategy, with a kindness that helped us stand up for ourselves while staying true to our values. She understood who we are as an organization. Nadia didn’t just fight for us—she helped us hold our ground in a way that felt honest and respectful. Thanks to her approach, we got reimbursed without having to go to court. Working with Nadia reminded me that legal advocacy doesn’t have to be us vs. them to be effective. She’s sharp, grounded, and deeply aligned with our values of humility, healing, and accountability—which are at the heart of our work at (De)serving Life. We’re grateful to Nadia, and we’ll be calling her should we ever need legal help again. —Stephen Taylor Executive Director, (De)serving Life

As a lawyer myself, I know how important it is to have an advocate you can trust to protect your interests. I hired Nadia to review a draft contract for my first contract legal job, and she exceeded my expectations. She made thoughtful recommendations to strengthen the agreement, carefully flagging p...rovisions that needed to be added or revised to protect me in case of a dispute or other negative outcome. Nadia was diligent, kind, and always took the time to explain the reasoning behind each suggested change, which helped me better understand the contract itself. I walked away with not only a strong agreement but also more confidence in my new role. I highly recommend Nadia to anyone seeking smart, thorough, and compassionate legal support.