Fernando Soriano is a Paralegal with the Estate Planning Centers. In his previous role as a Paralegal, Fernando worked predominantly in Civil and Criminal Litigation, where he helped provide peace of mind to clients as they navigated personal hardships and uncertainty whether that related to debt or criminal charges. Now, working with the Estate Planning Centers, he brings a unique perspective, insight, and experience to inform his work in Estate Planning and Elder Law. Fernando strives to work collaboratively with the team to provide peace of mind through exemplary client service and to continuously innovate to improve whenever and wherever possible.

Fernando received a Bachelor of Science degree from Chatham University, with a major in Biology, focusing on Environmental Science and Botany, and a minor in Business, with an emphasis on Nonprofit Administration. He also has a passion for community service and advocacy work, having completed over 2000 volunteer hours through AmeriCorps with both local nonprofits and government organizations alike. While with AmeriCorps, Fernando worked with the Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh to promote digital equity for residents in public housing, providing the tools, access, and training needed to succeed and thrive in today’s digital world. He also worked with the Penn Hills Charter School of Entrepreneurship, assisting with grant writing to fund an outdoor learning space during the COVID-19 pandemic and offering recommendations to the board for adopting new curricula. In his second year with AmeriCorps, Fernando worked with the City of Pittsburgh’s Department of Innovation and Performance, where he helped to facilitate its business incubator program, PGH Lab. His responsibilities included writing articles, newsletters, coordinating with businesses, and assisting in the creation of a website designed to help new and prospective business owners start and run a business or partner with the City of Pittsburgh to test their product or service. In recognition of his contributions, Fernando received awards for his efforts to innovate and promote equity and inclusion within the nonprofit sector and beyond.

In his free time, Fernando enjoys cooking new dishes, reading, playing games with friends, and visiting museums and nature spots alike.