Ariana is an associate attorney with a commitment to excellence in oral advocacy and a passion for justice. While in law school, Ariana distinguished herself in advocacy, winning the National Championship at the ABA Labor and Employment Mock Trial Competition and receiving awards for “Best Closing Argument” and “Best Opening Statement” at SMU’s Top Gun Tournament. In her final year of law school, Ariana was inducted into the National Order of Barristers and named SMU’s 3L Advocate of the Year, recognizing her dedication to oral advocacy.
As a student associate in SMU’s Gender Violence Clinic, Ariana represented survivors of gender-based violence, engaged in trauma-informed advocacy and pursued justice with compassion and commitment. As an attorney with SMQG, Ariana continues to bring dedication and empathy to her work.
SERVICES
- Personal Injury
- Wrongful Death
- Medical Malpractice
- Commercial Litigation
ADMISSIONS
- State Bar of Texas, admitted October, 2024
EDUCATION
- Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law, J.D., 2024
- National Order of the Barristers
- Texas A&M University, B.A., summa cum laude, 2021
- Phi Beta Kappa
HONORS AND AWARDS
- 2023 National Champion, ABA Labor and Employment Mock Trial Competition
- National Order of the Barristers
- 3L Advocate of the Year (2023-2024)
- Best Opening Statement, 2024 SMU Top Gun Tournament
- Best Closing Argument, 2024 SMU Top Gun Tournament
- Runner-up, 2022 SMU Closing Argument Tournament
LANGUAGES
- Spanish