School of Law Alumna, Aimeé González (’08), tells her story of success from immigrant to lawyer
July 24, 2024
School of Law alumna, Aimeé González (’08), was recently featured in a One-on-One interview in the Albuquerque Journal, where she shared her inspiring journey from immigrant to lawyer. As a young girl, González’s parents immigrated from Chihuahua, Mexico to Farmington, New Mexico, seeking greater prospects for their family. Despite not speaking English, González was enrolled in an English-speaking elementary school where she adapted and persevered, thanks to her tenacity and curiosity. That same tenacity propelled her through high school and into college.
González graduated with honors from New Mexico State University in 2004 with a degree in international business and economics. Business has always been a passion for González. After graduation, she returned to Farmington and soon became friends with a local lawyer and School of Law Distinguished Alumnus Felix Briones (‘57). Briones recognized her intelligence and offered her a job at his law firm. He also persuaded her to consider law school and later supported her efforts to take the LSAT and apply to law school. González obtained her J.D. from the School of Law in 2008 and returned to work at the Briones Law Firm.
From there, she set her sights on business and real estate. Starting as a litigation associate attorney and later becoming an assistant city attorney with the City of Albuquerque, she worked her way up to one of the largest Southwest real estate developers, Titan Development, located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where she is now General Counsel. Licensed to practice in New Mexico and Texas, in addition to her legal responsibilities as General Counsel, González also serves as a conduit between Titan and its Mexican investors, managing Titan’s private equity funds and building and maintaining investor relationships
González’s contributions extend beyond her professional achievements. She is a proud member of several grassroot organizations dedicated to supporting immigrants, women, and other underserved individuals in New Mexico. Additionally, she is a W.K. Kellogg Foundation Community Leadership Network Fellow. Reflecting on her career González said, “I am privileged to have been able to pursue a profession that allows me to serve my family, friends and community through my work at Titan Development and with local organizations. The School of Law, and in particular its professors, were instrumental in my professional development as a first generation Latina law student. It opened up new worlds of ideas and possibilities, offered invaluable mentorship and support, and allowed me to establish long-lasting connections.”
