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— Former international corporate counsel brings more than three decades of legal experience spanning complex family law, business and cross-border matters —
SAN FRANCISCO (August 10, 2026) – Fenchel Family Law, PC, recognized by the San Francisco Business Times as one of the Bay Area’s fastest-growing, women-owned family law firms, adds veteran litigator Evelyn M. Rodriguez as a Senior Attorney. The addition deepens the firm’s bench for complex, high-stakes family law matters involving substantial assets, business interests and cross-border issues.
Rodriguez joins Fenchel during a period of significant growth for the firm, which has expanded from a solo practice founded by Valerie Fenchel in 2017 to an eight-attorney team serving clients throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. Rodriguez brings more than 30 years of legal experience, including more than two decades in family law and an earlier career as international corporate counsel. Her combined background gives her a distinctive perspective on matters involving privately held businesses, executive compensation, family wealth and cross-border and immigration-related disputes.
“As the firm has grown, we’ve been very deliberate about bringing together experienced litigators with the range of expertise our clients’ matters demand,” says Valerie Fenchel, Founding Attorney and CEO of Fenchel Family Law. “Evelyn brings a rare combination of business experience and decades of family law litigation. She understands how business interests, financial structures and cross-border issues intersect with divorce, and she is an important addition to the senior team we’re building.”
“What drew me to Fenchel was the thoughtfulness behind how the firm practices law,” Rodriguez said. “There is a real commitment to rigorous advocacy, clear communication and helping clients make sound decisions during extraordinarily difficult circumstances. That approach aligns closely with how I’ve practiced throughout my career, and I’m excited to be part of a firm that places equal value on legal strategy and the client experience.”
Before focusing her practice on family law, Rodriguez served as international general counsel for affiliated companies operating in more than 12 countries and held corporate counsel roles in Venezuela, advising on commercial transactions, acquisitions, corporate governance and international operations. She later built a family law and immigration practice in California before serving in senior litigation and leadership roles at Silicon Valley Law Offices.
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Fenchel Family Law, PC is a San Francisco Bay Area family law firm representing founders, executives, business owners and other high-net-worth individuals in complex divorce, custody and domestic violence matters. The firm’s attorneys handle sophisticated matters involving business valuation and division, executive compensation and equity, substantial real estate and investment assets, international issues and high-conflict custody disputes. Fenchel combines sophisticated litigation strategy with disciplined case management and highly responsive client service.
Fenchel Family Law, PC
San Francisco Office:
315 Montgomery Street, Suite 900
San Francisco, CA 94104
Palo Alto Office:
228 Hamilton Avenue, 3rd Floor
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Phone: (415) 805-9069
