Raul Chavarin
Office Manager

Regarded by partners as the "glue" that holds the firm's practices and functions together, Raul manages all day-to-day operations and administrative matters. His responsibilities include payables, procurement, IT oversight, invoicing and accounting, travel, vendor relations, and workflow and process management. As the first point of contact for firm visitors, including clients, counsel, and other members of the legal community, Raul prides himself on representing CW with poise, professionalism, and integrity.

Raul also serves as a vital member of CW's legal support team, preparing lawyers for hearings and trial, scheduling depositions, and liaising with clients. A former senior legal assistant at the Los Angeles Office of the Federal Public Defender, he is well-versed in the filing procedures for all local courts and advises the firm's paralegals as needed. His intellectual curiousity, attention to detail, and proactive attitude allow him to contribute substantively to cases while maintaining administrative efficiency. 

Prior to joining the firm, Raul held several roles at the Los Angeles Office of the Federal Public Defender, including First Assistant to the Federal Public Defender. He also provided administrative assistance in the Capital Habeas Unit, Trial Unit, and Appeals Unit. 

Raul is bilingual in English and Spanish.