Sabrina Buendia

Sabrina Buendia assists school districts and county offices of education in the areas of business, facilities and real estate, as well as in employment matters such as Title IX investigations.

Applying her detail-oriented approach, Sabrina handles many real property transactions and the contracts they entail. She enjoys carefully reviewing these documents and determining how they can be improved—a way to advocate for her clients by keeping them out of potentially difficult circumstances down the road. When disputes involving facilities or real estate arise, Sabrina draws on her litigation skills to best position districts for good resolutions. In the past, she has successfully represented school districts before the Office of Administrative Hearings.

The combination of Sabrina’s congenial nature, outstanding people skills and legal acumen enhances her effectiveness in employment- and human resources-related matters such as Title IX investigations. She brings sensitivity and tact to her inquiries into allegations of sexual bigotry, intolerance, harassment, assault, stalking and other gender-based harms listed in official anti-discrimination policies.

Previously, Sabrina interned for the Los Angeles Unified School District in the Office of the General Counsel, where she assisted attorneys with all phases of the certificated and classified employee dismissal process. Additionally, her parents have long been employed by the LAUSD’s central office. Sabrina’s in-depth familiarity with the conditions and challenges school districts face gives her a valuable perspective and insight into how to best help them and mitigate their problems.

Administrators, school district employees and other attorneys frequently tell Sabrina that they appreciate her relatable personality and feel comfortable working with her. She’s particularly gratified to receive that feedback from younger people who are starting their careers in the legal or education fields.