Atty. Maria Patricia A. Abenido
Background
Patricia believes that the law is a living, evolving system, and so to pursue law is an opportunity to learn something new and gain insight everyday. With these new learnings, she strives to make the daunting legal system more accessible and beneficial to the people who most need it.
Education & Work History
Ateneo de Manila University
- AB Political Science, Minor in History
University of the Philippines - College of Law
- Juris Doctor
- UP Bar Operations Commission (2019-2024), Contributor and Volunteer
- Publication: Expanding the Application of Anti-SLAPP (Strategic Litigation Against Public Participation) Legislation to Non-Environmental Cases – In fulfillment of Supervised Legal Writing Course
Office of the Solicitor General of the Philippines
- Legal Extern
- Duties & Contributions:
- Assisted in the preparation of legal briefs, memoranda, and other documents for ongoing cases and appeals involving the government.
- Conducted in-depth legal research on civil, criminal, and remedial law.
UP Office of Legal Aid
- Legal Intern
- Duties and Contributions:
- Assisted in providing free legal assistance and representation to indigent clients.
- Conducted legal research on various topics, including civil, criminal, and remedial law, to support the legal team in case preparation.
- Drafted legal documents such as affidavits, motions, and memoranda for submission to courts and government agencies.
- Attended court hearings, mediations, and client consultations to observe legal proceedings and support supervising attorneys.
Mawis Law Office
- Underbar Associate
Supreme Court of the Philippines
- Membership to the Bar
Mawis Law Office
- Junior Associate
Our Practice Areas
• Family Law
• Civil Law
• Business & Corporate Law
• Criminal Law
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