About Valerie Wendorf

Legal Assistant

Valerie Wendorf, also known as Val, is a member of the personal injury department.

Val was drawn to the firm due to its values aligning with hers, and she is excited to be a part of a motivating and positive work environment.

She has been in Florida for almost eight months, and her previous job as a Safety Compliance Manager for over 16 trucking companies at a Spanish-speaking firm will undoubtedly help her in her new role. Val holds a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Her ultimate dream job is to be a trauma surgeon.

Val is most proud of putting herself through college and being financially independent since she graduated high school. Something few people know about her is that she has lived in three different countries!

Passion Project

Saving Lives, One Bully Breed at a Time: Supporting Miami-Dade Animal Services Pet Adoption & Protection Center

Are you passionate about animal welfare and the fair treatment of all pets? Do you have a soft spot for bully breeds, like pitbulls? If so, you may want to consider supporting the Miami-Dade Animal Services Pet Adoption & Protection Center. This is Valerie’s pick for her Passion Project because Val used to foster dogs and rescued and trained her first dog while she was in college.

This animal shelter, located in Miami-Dade County, Florida, is dedicated to providing care and protection to animals in need. However, the shelter faces a unique challenge - the breed-specific ban on pitbulls in Miami-Dade County. This ban has resulted in hundreds of pitbulls and other bully breeds being brought to the shelter, many of which are at risk of being euthanized.

As someone who is extremely passionate about bully breeds, Val personally chose to support the Miami-Dade Animal Services Pet Adoption & Protection Center.

If you have the time, consider volunteering at the shelter. Tasks such as cleaning kennels, walking dogs, and socializing with the animals can make a huge impact on their lives.

Finally, if you have the space and resources, consider fostering or adopting an animal from the shelter. This can save a life and provide a loving home for a pet in need.

In summary, supporting the Miami-Dade Animal Services Pet Adoption & Protection Center is a great way to make a difference in the lives of bully breeds and other animals in need. Whether you choose to donate, volunteer, or adopt, your support can help save lives, one bully breed at a time.

Learn More about Miami Dade Animal Services at https://www.miamidade.gov/global/animals/home.page