Zinzow Law
Paulina Gary

Paulina Gary

Paralegal

Paulina Gary is a Paralegal at Zinzow Law. Paulina and her four siblings grew up in various parts of the country, but she spent most of her formative years living in New Jersey and Florida, with stents in Chicago and Japan. Her father worked in finance and corporate America and helped Paulina hone her logic and scientific intellect. Her mother, a social worker, instilled empathy and a love for the creative arts. In college, Paulina discovered a passion for biological anthropology and spent time in Romania working on 15th and 16th-century juvenile anthropology, helping to unite familial lineage with their ancestral roots. Paulina was drawn to anthropology because the entire science focuses on using creativity and analytical thinking to think outside the box and discover uncommon solutions to unique challenges, which is something that Paulina has carried with her in every professional role. When she started working in a business law firm, Paulina discovered a love for the law. She realized she could use her curious mind, creativity, and analytical skills to help clients navigate the complex legal world.
When not working as a paralegal, you can find Paulina working in one of the creative arts, performing in an off-off Broadway musical, singing, dancing, or acting; a true Renaissance woman. She can also be found playing at-home escape room games with her husband, family, and friends and perhaps snuggling with her two cats.

Education

B.A. 2018, University of South Florida

Major: Anthropology, Minor: Psychology

Certified Paralegal, 2023, Paralegal Studies, Hillsborough Community College

Honors & Accolades

  • USF Dean’s List (Spring 2015, Fall 2016, Fall 2017, Spring 2018)
  • Member of Phi Eta Sigma National Honor’s Society
  • Elected Service Chair and Secretary for the Catholic Student Union at USF (2014-2016)
  • Certificate of Academic Excellence from the Department of Anthropology for achieving a 4.00 Major GPA
  • Graduated Summa Cum Laude with a cumulative 3.90 GPA from USF
  • Teaching Assistant for Dr. Bethard’s Human Osteology class at USF (Fall 2017)
  • Professional Affiliations

  • Certified Paralegal, 2023, National Association of Legal Assistants
  • Community Involvement

  • Francis Wilson Playhouse Community Theater
  • St. Vincent De Paul Society food drives
  • Friends of Joshua House Holiday Gift Drives