Kelly Mancilla is a law clerk and a graduate of California State University, Dominguez Hills, where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Administration of Justice. She is currently a second-year law student at the University of West Los Angeles School of Law, having begun her studies in the summer of 2024. As a dedicated mother and student, Kelly balances her academic pursuits with her commitment to personal well-being, finding strength and clarity through her time in the gym. She is passionate about criminal defense and intends to practice in this field upon graduation. Kelly chose criminal defense because she believes deeply in the constitutional promise that every individual—guilty or innocent—is entitled to representation and a fair opportunity to stand against the justice system.