Yesenia Rivera-Sipes

Yesenia Rivera-Sipes is an accomplished attorney with a distinguished background in family and matrimonial law. She earned her degree in Journalism from Ithaca College's Park School of Communications in 1997, followed by her Juris Doctor from The George Washington University School of Law in 2001. After completing her education, Ms. Rivera-Sipes gained valuable experience working on Capitol Hill for a year and subsequently served as a clerk in the Essex County Family Court in New Jersey. Her dedication to child advocacy led her to a three-year tenure as a staff attorney at Lawyers For Children in New York City, where she championed the rights of children in family court proceedings. In 2007, Ms. Rivera-Sipes focused exclusively on matrimonial law, and in 2014, she established her own practice after representing clients at several prominent matrimonial firms in Manhattan. Renowned for her strong negotiation skills, she often achieves favorable settlements for her clients. Nevertheless, when necessary, Ms. Rivera-Sipes stands ready to fight aggressively in court as a formidable litigant.