Carmen Chavez

Carmen Chavez is the Legal Assistant at Impact Matters, where she supports the full legal team across a wide range of transactional, values-based, and social enterprise matters. As the firm’s sole administrative support staff, Carmen works closely with attorneys and clients alike to manage case files, coordinate communications, and ensure smooth
day-to-day operations.

Prior to joining Impact Matters Law, Carmen worked at a boutique law office specializing in immigration and family law. Throughout all her past spheres of employment, Carmen maintains a consistent strong commitment to service—prioritizing thoughtfulness, reliability, and integrity above all.

A proud Southern California native, Carmen holds a B.A. from UCLA and is currently pursuing her paralegal certificate at UCLA Extension. She is excited to be building her legal career at a firm at the intersection of law, business, creativity, and social impact. Carmen envisions a lasting career as a paralegal, with the hope of remaining in values-driven, creative business environments in alignment with where she is now. Outside of work, she enjoys travelling, cooking, and film culture.