Ms. Aceves is an Associate Attorney at Schweitzer Law Partners, APC, who handles a broad range of estate planning matters, including trusts, wills, probates, general and limited conservatorships, and special needs trusts. Ms. Aceves is fluent in Spanish.

Education

• Loyola Marymount University (LMU), B.A. and M.B.A.
• Southwestern Law School, J.D.

Accreditation

• Member of the California State Bar; Pasadena Bar Association; Ventura County Bar Association; Los Angeles County Bar Association

Experience

After years of experience in business development and experiencing many of life’s challenging lessons, Cynthia decided to change career paths and pursue a career in law. Cynthia earned her J.D. from Southwestern Law School, where she distinguished herself through academic excellence. During her time in law school, Cynthia served as a Dean’s Fellow where she mentored first-year law students and participated as a certified law clerk in the Children’s Rights Clinic. Throughout law school, she worked with various legal organizations focused on helping families with children with special needs navigate challenging legal issues in special education law. Cynthia is particularly passionate about helping families think about the “what ifs” and working with families to protect what matters to them most.

Awards & Recognition

• Finalist, Best Brief Writer, Southwestern Intramural Negotiations
• Dean’s Fellow, 2023-2025
• Rising Star Award, Children’s Rights Clinic, 2023
• Bar Success Fund, Bar Stipend Recipient
• Public Interest Law Committee, Summer Grant Recipient
• Graduated Cum Laude from Loyola Marymount University
• Spanish Honor Society, Sigma Delta Pi, Chapter Lota Rho

Community Involvement

Member of Padre Serra Parish; President of Southwestern’s Parents Attending Law School (PALS); Volunteer Advocate in the Children’s Rights Clinic; Past member of the Special Education Parent Advisory Committee- PVSD; Former Big Sister with the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater LA