Pavel joined Lopez Law Group as an Associate Attorney in January 2026. Pavel earned his J.D. with a Business Law Certificate with Honors from the University of San Francisco (USF) School of Law. Pavel is admitted to practice in California.

During law school, Pavel received the Best Oral Argument Award in the first-year Moot Court competition, CALI Award for Excellence in Corporations, and served on the student chapter of the San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association (SFTLA). Simultaneously with pursuing his Juris Doctor degree, Pavel also attended and graduated from the University of San Francisco’s Master of Business Administration program with a concentration in Finance, receiving a joint JD/MBA degree. Before law school, Pavel graduated from the University of California, Berkeley with a Bachelor of Arts in Legal Studies. Outside of work, Pavel likes exploring San Francisco’s rich cultural scene and diverse cuisines, checking out museums, and spending time with family and friends.