Irma Valdez

Irma V. is an accomplished legal professional with extensive experience in various roles within the legal and community service sectors. Currently serving as an Attorney Referral Counselor at the New York City Bar Association since August 2021, Irma has previously held significant positions, including Managing Partner at YAROSH | VALDEZ P.C., where a broad background in criminal, immigration, and civil rights law was developed. As Principal Broker of Irma Valdez Properties, Inc. from June 2005 to December 2020, Irma managed a real estate firm and has also contributed to community welfare as a Trustee for the Multnomah Athletic Club. Further civic involvement includes serving as a Planning Commissioner for the City of Portland and as an Assistant United States Attorney, where federal prosecutions were conducted. Irma holds a Bachelor of Arts in American History from Brown University and a Juris Doctor from Loyola University Chicago School of Law.