RPM Proudly Announces That Marissa Olsen, Samantha Link and Ana Zabalgoitia Have Joined The Firm.

2017-10-10

Marissa Olsen
After working in the medical field, Ms. Olsen taught Anatomy at junior college and high school levels. During law school, Ms. Olsen excelled in her studies while gaining valuable experience working as a law intern at the 4th Court of Appeals with Justice Rebeca Martinez, at USAA in the Intellectual Property Department, and at the San Antonio Board of Realtors. Ms. Olsen was also a law clerk for two prominent Intellectual Property firms in the Austin and San Antonio area.

Samantha Link
During law school, Ms. Link worked as a certified legal intern at the Penn State Family Law Clinic aiding and representing clients from central Pennsylvania in family law related matters including divorces, annulments, child custody, and protection from abuse cases. At the Clinic, she engaged in collaborative law practices with her clients and zealously advocated for her clients' rights in the legal justice system.

Ana Zabalgoitia
After working for the Texas House of Representatives during the 83rd Legislative Session, Ana attended law school at St. Mary's University in San Antonio, Texas. After her 1L year, she studied abroad in Beijing, China and worked with the Dean's Research Team, where she was able to interview the first female Justice on the Supreme Court of Texas, former Justice Rose Spector.

During law school, Ana interned with Judge Bert Richardson at the Court of Criminal Appeals and Judge Xavier Rodriguez for the Western District of the United States. She also worked as a research assistant to Professor Laura Burney, earned her mediator's certificate, made the top grade in several courses, and worked at a small law firm that specializes in eminent domain law during her final semester of law school.

Ana moved to El Paso, Texas shortly after taking the July 2017 Bar exam, and began working in the White Collar Crimes Division at the El Paso County District Attorney's Office. After her brief stint at the D.A.'s office, Ana joined the firm in October 2017 and is now an associate attorney at Ray Peña McChristian.

We're delighted to have Marissa, Samantha and Ana as part of our team!