Elisaveta V. Vesselinova
From the moment I set my sights on becoming a lawyer, I knew I was stepping into unfamiliar territory - as the first in my family to pursue this path, there was no roadmap, but I was driven by a deep curiosity and a strong sense that this was the right direction for me. In law school, I leaned into that curiosity, signing up for classes that sparked my interest and applying for internships across different areas, including immigration, family law, non-profit work, and entrepreneurship. My goal was to explore as much as I could and figure out where I could make the most impact.
When I joined Thomas Rubin & Kelley, I was excited, not just to learn, but to truly contribute. I didn’t know exactly what to expect, but I came in ready to dive in. Since then, the experience has stretched me in all the best ways. I’ve been challenged to grow, to think creatively, and to show up for our clients in meaningful, thoughtful ways.
I earned my B.A. in Political Science and Law, with a minor in Spanish, from the University of Arizona, and later earned my J.D. from the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University. Some of my favorite experiences in law school came from hands-on learning. Whether it was an internship, clinic, or a class that let me step into a real-world scenario, I loved the chance to take what I was learning and put it into practice.
Outside of work, I love dance, live music, and getting lost in a good book. I’ve been part of a Bulgarian folklore dance troupe since high school and have stayed involved through college and law school. It’s been a fun, grounding way to stay connected to my culture and community over the years.
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State Bar of Arizona
EDUCATION
Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, Arizona State University, J.D., 2025
Sports and Entertainment Law Journal, Managing Editor
Sports and Entertainment Law Journal, Managing Editor
Trial Advocacy Certificate Recipient
ASU Law Admissions Ambassador
Entrepreneurship and Small Business Clinic, Limited Practice Law Student
Diversity Legal Writing Scholar
Center for Law, Science and Innovation, Center Scholar
Student Animal Legal Defense Fund, Vice President
Mindfulness in Law Society, Treasurer
University of Arizona, B.A., 2022, Political Science and Law
W.A. Franke Honors College
