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In 2010, Ms. Santos became an associate at O’Brien & Padilla, P.C., and began practicing in the areas of insurance bad faith, insurance coverage, personal injury defense and commercial liability. Ms. Santos’ litigation practice puts her on the forefront of the legal issues that are shaping the insurance landscape in New Mexico. Ms. Santos also maintains an active trial practice and has successfully defended many cases through trial. In 2016, Ms. Santos became a shareholder in firm.

In 2014, Ms. Santos was named Young Lawyer of the Year by the New Mexico Defense Lawyers Association. Ms. Santos has also been recognized by The Latino American Who’s Who for her achievements as a Latina in the legal profession. From 2018-2021, she was named a Southwest Rising Star by Super Lawyers, an honor bestowed on no more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in a state.

When Ms. Santos is not vigorously advocating for her clients, she writes and publishes articles and gives back to the community through volunteer work and mentorship. Ms. Santos serves on the Editorial Board of the Defense News, which is the quarterly publication of the New Mexico Defense Lawyers Association. Since joining the Defense News Editorial Board, she has published many articles on emerging legal issues. In 2020, Ms. Santos chaired and presented at the New Mexico Defense Lawyers Association's Second Annual Bad Faith Seminar. Ms. Santos presented at the American Bar Association's 2020, Insurance Coverage Litigation Committee Seminar and has will present at the 2021 seminar as well. Annually, Ms. Santos teaches a multi-day intensive deposition skills course, helping lawyers and law students develop and sharpen their ability to take and defend depositions during litigation. Ms. Santos regularly serves as a guest lecturer at the University of New Mexico School of Law’s Insurance Law class. Ms. Santos also sits on the Executive Board of the New Mexico Hispanic Bar Association, serving as President during the 2020-2022 term. As a member of the New Mexico Hispanic Bar Board, Ms. Santos helps organize Continuing Legal Education courses, mentorship programs and fund-raising events. Ms. Santos also coordinates the firm’s community charity and pro bono activities.

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