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Gisella Soto

Pro Bono Administrator

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  • Phone: 310.231.5913
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  • Los Angeles
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Education
  • University of California, Los Angeles, Paralegal Certificate, Corporate/Litigation, 2007

    California State University, Long Beach, Postgraduate Courses, 2004

    California State University, Long Beach, B.A., Political Science, 2002

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Gisella Soto supports the Firm’s pro bono efforts across all ten offices. She works closely with Manatt’s director of pro bono as well as the Firm’s full-time pro bono attorney, helping professionals integrate pro bono work into their daily practice. She also helps with managing and supervising the administration of the pro bono program by identifying, developing and implementing pro bono programs, policies and procedures that meet the mission and strategic goals of the Firm. In particular, Gisella coordinates the Firm’s adoption program and assists Manatt professionals preparing for adoption hearings. Dedicated to supporting children in the foster care system and their families, she reviews adoption case filings and assists on various benefits issues. She also supports the Firm’s pro bono work by providing translation assistance in immigration, adoption and other matters. Overall, Gisella strives to support the Firm’s pro bono initiatives.

Honors & Awards

Honors & Awards

The Children's Rights Project - Adoptions Project‘s Most Distinguished Volunteer, Public Counsel's Pro Bono Award, 2021

Volunteer Paralegal of the Year Award, Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles’ Associates Advisory Board, 2019

Certificate of Appreciation, City of Los Angeles (Mayor Eric Garcetti), 2019

The Wiley E. Manuel Award for Pro Bono Legal Services, Board of Governors of the State Bar of California, 2009

Gisella in the News

  • 12.13.21

    Soto Recognized in Public Counsel's 2021 Pro Bono Awards

    Manatt Pro Bono Administrator Gisella Soto was a recipient of Public Counsel's 2021 Pro Bono Award, where she was honored by the ...

  • 10.29.21

    Manatt Continues to Invest and Innovate in Pro Bono Capabilities With ...

    Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, today welcomed Alexandra S. McCown to its pro bono practice, resident in the New York office. McCown will ...

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