Renee Garcia

Chair of Litigation, Philadelphia Law Department


Renee Garcia is an award-winning  litigator and advocate committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. For over a decade she excelled in litigation, strategic planning, risk management and legal analysis - all while keeping social justice at the forefront of her work. In her current role as Chair of the Litigation Group for the City of Philadelphia, she leads 150 people to create programs that improve the city. She is at the forefront of the law department’s active role in improving the city for its citizens. In all of her roles, she is a supportive leader and an enthusiastic team player.

Renee’s passion for her work, especially as it relates to increasing diversity and inclusion efforts within the law field and the community, led her to chair the PNC Legal Pro Bono Committee and independently provide pro bono legal services through the SeniorLaw Center, Support Center for Child Advocates, and the Transgender Legal Defense and Education Fund, amongst others. She also served as former Director on the Board of Community Legal Services/Philadelphia Legal Assistance, and currently serves on the Boards of the Hispanic Bar Association of Pennsylvania, and arts non-profit Intercultural Journeys, where she serves as Vice Chair. Renee is also a Fellow, Pathfinder, and a Mentor with the Leadership Counsel on Legal Diversity.