Snell & Wilmer Associate Monique Torres Named a Leadership Council on Legal Diversity Pathfinder

ORANGE COUNTY – Snell & Wilmer is pleased to announce that associate Monique Torres has been selected for membership in the 2025 class of the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) Pathfinders.

The Leadership Council on Legal Diversity comprises over 400 chief legal officers from corporations and managing partners from law firms, representing the forefront of the legal profession. LCLD is dedicated to fostering an environment that enables individuals with opportunities to succeed and reach their full potential.

“Monique began her journey with Snell & Wilmer as a Summer Associate and has since built a solid foundation for a successful legal career. Her passion for teamwork, eagerness to learn from her peers, and capacity to deliver thoughtful, strategic counsel to clients in diverse industries set her apart as an exceptional asset to our team. We look forward to witnessing her continued growth and accomplishments in her professional path,” said Ray English, Senior Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for Snell & Wilmer.

The Leadership Council on Legal Diversity Pathfinder Program “connects high-potential, early-career attorneys from diverse backgrounds at LCLD Member organizations, providing a seven–month professional development program focused on foundational leadership and relationship-building.” During the program, Torres will have the opportunity to gain insights from leading figures in the legal field, along with specialists in learning, development, and executive coaching.

Torres serves as a member of the Corporate and Securities practice group within the firm. She received her B.A., summa cum laude, from California Baptist University, and her J.D. from the University of Southern California (USC) Gould School of Law.