Natalia is an associate in the firm’s litigation practice, where she advises clients on a range of appellate and other litigation matters.

Prior to joining Akin, Natalia served as a law clerk for the Honorable Toby J. Heytens of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.  Natalia also previously clerked for the Honorable Leonie M. Brinkema of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia.

Natalia received her J.D. from the University of Virginia, where she served as an executive editor of the Virginia Law Review, vice president of the Mock Trial program, and vice president of the Latin American Law Organization. She was also a member of the Prosecution Clinic. Natalia earned a B.A. in American Studies from the University of Virginia, with highest distinction.