Gueverly Mendez is an associate in the Lathrop GPM Financial Services practice group, based in the San Jose office. She represents businesses and organizations across a range of dispute-related and advisory matters, drawing on experience across litigation, regulatory and judicial settings. Fluent in both English and Spanish, she brings a collaborative, client-focused approach to advancing strategic goals and mitigating legal risks.
Prior to joining the firm, Gueverly practiced at a California law firm where she worked on matters involving real property disputes, employment‑related issues, landlord‑tenant matters and other civil disputes affecting both individuals and entities. Her experience also includes work with the Marin County District Attorney’s Office, the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office and a nonprofit immigration organization, providing her with exposure to complex legal issues, statutory frameworks and litigation processes in both the public and private sectors. Additionally, she served as a judicial intern to the Honorable Evette D. Pennypacker, where she developed a comprehensive understanding of judicial reasoning and procedural practice.
Gueverly earned her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from DePaul University and her Juris Doctor from Santa Clara University School of Law. She was also a summer clerk at legacy firm Hopkins Carley in 2022.