This week’s Attorney Spotlight is Keli Iles-Hernandez. Keli practices family law and specializes in family formation, which includes adoption and forming families through assisted reproduction. She has been practicing law for eight years.
Why did Keli choose to work at Rupp Pfalzgraf?
Keli chose to work at Rupp Pfalzgraf because of the firm culture of collaboration and the value we place on work-life balance. Overall, Rupp Pfalzgraf’s culture aligned with Keli’s values.
What type of work does Keli find most rewarding within her practice?
Keli finds it rewarding to work with clients on family formation such as adoptions and assisted reproduction, which includes surrogacy, a relatively new area of law in New York State.
What is a fun fact about Keli that people would be surprised to learn?
A fun fact about Keli is that she lived in Germany for two years.
What is Keli’s best legal tip?
Keli’s best legal tip is to listen to your attorney and follow their advice. Often, clients will hear what their attorneys say but not actually follow through. Generally, especially in terms of divorces and custody matters, the outcome can be changed by them not following advice. Then, you end up doing damage control.
