Arlene earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business from Virginia Commonwealth University and worked in the hospitality field before joining the Farr Law Firm as an Asset Protection Paralegal in 2015. Originally from Puerto Rico, Arlene’s family includes two sisters, one of whom struggles with mental illness. Arlene has a child on the spectrum and has been helping her aging parents care for her sister for years, so she understands very well the challenges, joys, and hardships that can be put on a family due to a family member with disabilities. Arlene realized that her passion was to help families, such as hers, overcome these challenges for the well-being of their loved ones. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family (including her amazing and beautiful son, who is on the autism spectrum), reading, and swimming.