Melissa Diaz

Melissa Diaz is an Associate Attorney at the Law Offices of David P. Sheldon, specializing in military defense and managing a comprehensive docket in criminal, civil, and administrative litigation since October 2022. Prior professional experience includes roles at the U.S. Department of State as a Grantee and Team Leader in the Bureau of Counterterrorism, where collaborative efforts were made to enhance counterterrorism measures internationally. Additionally, Melissa served as an Immigration Legal Intern at Tennessee Justice for Our Neighbors Inc. and held various teaching assistant positions at Vanderbilt University Law School. Early career roles included internships at the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit Court of Florida and the United States Attorneys' Offices. Melissa holds a Doctor of Jurisprudence in International Law and National Security from Vanderbilt University Law School, complemented by a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science with a focus on Criminology and Law from the University of Florida.