Anessa Acebo graduated Summa Cum Laude from California State University, Northridge in 2025 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Law. She is a lifetime member of Beta Gamma Sigma, an international honors society that recognizes top performing business students worldwide. Anessa is also preparing for the LSAT with plans to attend law school and expand her career in estate planning.

Before joining Manela & Co., Anessa served as a member of the Justice Corps and was selected to work at the Chatsworth Courthouse Self-Help Center, assisting the local community with navigating the legal process. She also gained valuable experience as a legal assistant, where she gained a more practical understanding of the legal field.

Anessa’s previous work experience has helped her excel in her role at Manela & Co. In her current role, Anessa has both administrative and compliance responsibilities. Anessa provides administrative support to the office through a variety of tasks, like handling communications, record keeping, and other organizational and clerical responsibilities to help maintain an efficient work environment and good rapport with clients. In addition, Anessa is responsible for keeping clients compliant with the various laws and regulations in multiple states and jurisdictions. This may include drafting correspondence to government agencies, preparing legal forms, or providing information to clients.