Isabela A. Garcia
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Bio
Seasoned and Skilled Attorney with a Unique Background
Isabela Amie Garcia was born and raised in Mexico. Fulfilling her dream to play and win on the professional tennis tour, she traveled extensively throughout Latin America, Mexico, and the United States. After achieving her goals on tour she soon realized that her true calling was the law. She subsequently enrolled in the University of Texas at Austin and graduated with honors in the studies of philosophy and business. She then went on to excel at the University of Oxford at which she studied International Tax Law, European Union Law, and International Constitutional Law.
She earned her Juris Doctorate at Southern Methodist University School of Law with emphasis on Sports Law, Corporate Law and International Law. Isabela’s highly regarded internships included The Office of the Texas Attorney General, Honorable Carl Ginsberg of the 193rd Civil District Court in Dallas County, and Honorable Sam A. Lindsay of U.S. District Court in the Northern District of Texas. She also served under Marc J. Steinberg, Senior Associate Dean for Research and Professor of Law, researching SEC compliance issues. Ms. Garcia relates through personal experience to all cultural, ethnic, and economic groups.
Since early on in her practice Isabela has been devoted exclusively to family law and has been able to successfully represent high profile clients. She attributes her success to her faith, professional athlete mentality, personal experiences, connection to the local community, key relationships, and "dream team" law firm members and legal advisors. Her mentors include some of the greatest names in family law such as Adelfa Callejo and John v. McShane.
Awards & Recognitions
Appointed as the 2022-27 Family Law Consulting Attorney, Mexican Consulate Dallas, TX
Given for recognition by the Mexican Government as a Distinguished Mexican Family Law Attorney in Texas.
Appointed as Dallas County Welfare Board Member Dallas, TX
Appointed by County Commissioner Dr. Elba Garcia County Commissioner for District 4
Selected as 2022 Best Lawyer by D Magazine, Family Law Dallas, TX
Given for recognition by peers for representing the people and institutions of Dallas with mastery and drive.
Selected as 2022-23 Top 50 Women Leaders in Texas Dallas, TX
Given by the Women we Admire International Organization of Accomplished Women Executive and Leaders
Selected as 2022 Leaders in Law by D Magazine, Family Law Dallas, TX
Given for recognition by peers for community leadership representing the people and institutions of Dallas with mastery and drive.
Featured in the 2022 Latina Style Magazine, Hispanic Heritage Edition Dallas, TX
Given to a lawyer who has demonstrated hard work, contribution, and achievement in the Hispanic community
Selected as 2022 Super Lawyer, Family Law Dallas, TX
Given by Super Lawyers Thomson Reuters to Lawyers with High-Degree Peer Recognition and Professional Achievement to 2.5 % of lawyers
Named 2019-22 Latino Leader and Lawyer of the Year Dallas, TX
Latino Leander’s Magazine features the most influential Latinos in the county, including politicians, sports starts business owners and other successful leaders.
Recipient of the 2022 Dallas Hispanic Bar Association Woman of Distinction Award Dallas TX
Given to a DHBA member who has demonstrated hard work, contribution, and achievement in the Dallas legal community
Recipient of the 2022 Women that Soar Award Dallas, TX
Televised award show to highlighting women who have overcome tremendous obstacles to become renowned leaders
Selected as 2020-22 Super Lawyer Rising Star, Family Law Dallas, TX
Given by Super Lawyers Thomson Reuters to Lawyers with High-Degree Peer Recognition and Professional Achievement to 2.5 % of lawyers
Selected as 2021-22 Best Divorce Lawyer in Dallas, Family Law Dallas, TX
Given by Expertise.com locators and verifiers of the best local experts in their field.
Named 2019-22 Top Ten Female Family Law Attorney in Texas Dallas, TX
Given by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
Named 2017-22 Top Ten Family Law Firms in Texas Dallas, TX
Given by the Attorney and Practice Magazine
2020 Recipient of the Miguel Martin Education Center Gladiator Leader Award Dallas, TX
Given for contribution to the community as an influential Latino leader
Inducted into the 2020 Top 100 Attorneys in America Dallas, TX
The American Academy of Attorneys selects less than 1% of attorneys who exemplify excellence in the legal profession as a Top 100 Attorneys in the US
Selected as the Texas Attorney of the Year by The Top 100 Registry Dallas, TX
The Top 100 Registry is the world’s leading publisher of professional, executive and entrepreneur biographies recognizing global business leaders and professional men and women of distinction
2019 Recipient of the Empire Builder Quality and Excellence Award Dallas, TX
Given by the Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
2019 Recipient of the Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award Dallas, TX
Mexican Ambassador Juan Carlos Mendoza presented the Award on behalf of the AEM (Association of Mexican Entrepreneurs)
2017-19 Recipient of the AVVO Client’s Choice Award Dallas, TX
Given by the Avvo Lawyer Directory
Named Fastest Growing Law Firm in US by Law Firm 500 Dallas, TX
Acknowledgment Given by the Law Firm 500 Award Committee and Raked 60 in US
Named 2019 Top Ten Female Family Law Attorney in Texas Dallas, TX
Given by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2019 Recipient of the Litigator of the Year Award In Family Law Dallas, TX
Given by the American Institute of Trial Lawyers with membership extending to less than 1% of lawyers
Inducted into the 2019 National Association of Distinguished Counsel Dallas, TX
NACD recognizes the nation’s top one percent promoting the highest standards of legal excellence
Inducted into the 2019 of the Who’s Who Top Lawyers Dallas, TX
Published in the 2019 Marquis Who’s Who Top Lawyers Edition listing the top 1% of American Lawyers
Inducted into the 2019 of the Who’s Who in America Dallas, TX
Published in the 2019 Marquis Who’s Who in America Edition listing the top 5% American leaders
Named 2019 of the Continental’s Who’s Who Top Legal Executive Dallas, TX
Global publisher spotlighting world-class professionals in their industry including business law and philanthropy
Named Top 10 In Family Law of the Best of the Best Attorneys in 2019 Dallas, TX
Out of the 1.3 million attorneys practicing in the US less than .05% of attorneys receive the distinction
Named 2019-22 Lawyer of Distinction Dallas, TX
Recognized for excellence in family and divorce law
Inducted in as Fellow of The National Association of Distinguished Counsel Dallas, TX
Inducted In 2019, Reserved for The Nation’s Top One Percent Lawyers
Named 2018-20 Top Ten Family Law Attorney Under 40 in Northern Texas Dallas, TX
Given by the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys
Named 2019 Top 10 Dallas Divorce Lawyer Dallas, TX
Recognized as a top 10 lawyer by Top 10 Dallas Magazine given to distinguished Dallas lawyers
Named 2019 Elite Advocate by The American Institute of Legal Advocates Dallas, TX
Selected for outstanding reviews and recommendations and given to less than 1% of lawyers
2019 Univision “Primer Impacto” Nation Wide Television Appearance Dallas, TX
Interviewed by prominent News Anchor Micelle Galvan to provide analysis on AG Paxton Supreme Court Brief Requesting to Rescind the DACA program
2018 Univision Possible Summit Speaker Dallas, TX
Televised entrepreneur conference with prominent co-panelists Alfredo Duarte, CEO of Taxco Produce, and Andrea Pedraza, CEO of CocoAndre Chocolatier
Certifications and Licenses
- Certified as a Child Attorney Ad Litem
- Certified as a Civil Law Mediator
- Certified as Family Law Mediator
- Certified Child Protective Services Mediator
- Completed the Special Immigrant Juvenile Status Course
- Licensed by the State Bar of Texas
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Employment
LEGAL EXPERIENCE AND PUBLICATIONS
Garcia-Windsor, P.C. Dallas, TX
Chief Executive Officer and Founding Attorney, November 2012 – Present
- Licensed since May 2012
- Family and divorce litigation attorney
- Certified family law Mediator
- Certified Child Protective Services Mediator
- Certified as child Attorney Ad Litem
- Completed Special Immigrant Juvenile Status Course
- Represented over 1,500 clients including jury trials and appeals with oral argument
- Mentored by distinguished lawyers such as Adelfa Callejo and John McShane
Isabela Amie Garcia Foundation Dallas, TX Founder and President, 2018 – Current
- Providing free and low-cost legal services to local community and abroad through video and podcast transmission.
- Collaborate with and assist other non-profit organizations.
- Eliminating community tension between different racial, cultural, same-sex, socio-economic, and other groups by way of collaboration with other groups or self-initiatives
- Clouse Dunn LLP Dallas, TX
Legal Research Assistant, August 2011 – September 2011
- Assisted in researching and writing book on securities and labor law (title pending)
Genesco Sports Enterprises, Inc. Dallas, TX
Legal Intern, August 2010 – December 2011
- Reviewed and edited marketing contracts between Genesco and corporate clients regarding player and event sponsorships such as professional sports franchise games and events, professional player endorsements, and product license agreements
- Conducted professional player background research, and assisted with autograph signing and special event appearances
Marc I. Steinberg, Senior Associate Dean for Research, Professor of Law Dallas, TX
Legal Research Assistant, May 2010 – September 2010
- Assisted in researching and writing book sections on securities for MBA and law school textbooks (Federalization of Corporate Governance)
Honorable Sam A. Lindsay, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas Dallas, TX
Judicial Intern, July 2008 – August 2008
- Assisted in researching and writing opinions regarding section 1983 employment discrimination claims, and observed hearings and trials on diverse issues
Honorable Carl Ginsberg, 193rd Civil District Court of Dallas County Dallas, TX
Judicial Intern, May 2008 – July 2008
- Wrote legal memoranda on mediation and attorney misconduct, and gained insight by attending hearings and trials
Office of the Texas Attorney General Austin, TX
Public Information and Assistance Division Intern,
- Advised English and non-English-speaking Texas residents with a broad range of legal problems by providing appropriate public and private legal resources and information
PROFESSOINAL EXPERIENCE
The Hills Club Corp Country Club Austin, TX
Tennis Professional and Director of the Junior Program (at age 18) Oct. 2001 – Feb. 2003 and May – Dec. 1999
- Produced revenue by designing and directing competitive junior and adult training programs, tournaments, and events
International Tennis Federation London, UK
Women’s Tennis Association Professional Athlete, May 1995 – December 1998
- Publicly spoke for sports media and tennis outreach events
- Defended Mexican and US Junior and Professional National and State Champion titles
- Achieved a world ranking on the International WTA Tour
EDUCATION
Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law Dallas, TX
Juris Doctorate, May 2011
- Community Outreach Law Related Education, Lecturer
- Top NFL Agent and Lawyer Symposium, Fall 2010 Organizer and Moderator
- SMU Sports and Entertainment Law Association, Officer
Oxford Law School Oxford, UK
Summer 2008 University College Student
- Studied International law and European Union law
University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX
Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, Minor in Business, cum laude, May 2007
- Honors Societies: Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society, Gamma Beta Phi,and National Scholars Honor Society
- Women’s Pre-Law Academic Society, President and Founder
- Unity, Diversity and Development Board Conference, Leader and Speaker
Education
Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law Dallas, TX
Juris Doctorate, May 2011
- Community Outreach Law Related Education, Lecturer
- Top NFL Agent and Lawyer Symposium, Fall 2010 Organizer and Moderator
- SMU Sports and Entertainment Law Association, Officer
Oxford Law School Oxford, UK
Summer 2008 University College Student
- Studied International law and European Union law
University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX
Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, Minor in Business, cum laude, May 2007
- Honors Societies: Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society, Gamma Beta Phi,and National Scholars Honor Society
- Women’s Pre-Law Academic Society, President and Founder
- Unity, Diversity and Development Board Conference, Leader and Speaker
Community Involvement
PROFESSONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND COMMUNITY SERVICE
- T.O.R.I. (Texas Offenders Reentry Initiative founded by Bishop T.D. Jakes), Sponsor and Pro Bono Legal Clinic Advisor on Family Reunification
- Dallas County Health Advisor Committee, Committee Appointment by Dallas County Commissioner Dr. Elba Garcia
- MABA (Mexican American Bar Association Cares, Sponsor and Family Law Clinic Director
- Consulate of Mexico, Family Law Advisor, and Legal Department Speaker and Educator
- In my Shoes (non-profit organization supporting homeless pregnant women), Sponsor and Board of Directors Member
- Isabela Amie Garcia Foundation, Founder and President
- SMU Cox School of Business Women’s Business Conference, Speaker on Branding Development
- Mexican American Bar Association of Dallas, Sponsor and Board of Directors Member
- American Association for Justice, Family Law Section Member
- American Bar Association, Family Law Section Member
- State Bar of Texas, Family Law Section Member
- Dallas Bar Association, Family Law Section Member