Stefani Perez: Advocating Justice, Empowering Communities

Title: Attorney

Organization: Costa Ivone Law

Age: 32

Stefani Perez is a distinguished workers’ compensation attorney at Costa Ivone, LLC, recognized for her professional excellence, leadership, and dedication to the Latino community in Chicago. Since joining the firm in 2021, Stefani has represented injured workers across all phases of Illinois workers’ compensation claims, skillfully navigating complex legal proceedings and advocating for fair outcomes. Known for her meticulous approach and compassionate advocacy, she ensures clients receive the medical care, benefits, and settlements they deserve.

A committed mentor and community advocate, Stefani empowers the next generation of Latino lawyers and students through programs such as the JD Mentors Program with the Hispanic Lawyers Association of Illinois and her role as a 1L Diversity Mentor at DePaul University College of Law. She also serves as a board member of the Young Lawyers Section of the Workers’ Compensation Lawyers Association and actively volunteers at community events coordinated by Costa Ivone. A fluent Spanish speaker, Stefani bridges cultural and language gaps to provide accessible, high-quality legal representation for Spanish-speaking families.

Stefani earned her Juris Doctor from DePaul University College of Law, where she served as President of both the Student Bar Association and the Latino Law Student Association. She holds magna cum laude bachelor’s degrees in Political Science and Spanish Translation & Interpretation from the University of Nebraska at Kearney. Her academic achievements, coupled with her commitment to mentorship and service, reflect a career defined by leadership, integrity, and impact.

Through her legal expertise, community engagement, and dedication to advancing Latino representation in the legal profession, Stefani Perez exemplifies the qualities celebrated by the Latinos 40 Under 40 recognition.