Connie-Ann Ravdel

Paralegal

Originally from Johannesburg, South Africa, Connie-Ann Ravdel moved to Texas in 1977. While she initially planned to follow her father’s path into medicine, life took a different turn. After graduating cum laude from Stratford High School, she studied at Brandeis University, where she balanced academics with a passion for rowing, music, and becoming an EMT. Her legal journey began at the Center for Advanced Legal Studies, where she graduated with a 4.0 GPA. After earning her degree from South Texas College of Law, Connie-Ann clerked at Purdue and Clore and began practicing family law at Racusin and Wagner, while also teaching at the Center for Advanced Legal Studies. Known for her courtroom skill, empathy, humor, and ability to connect with clients, Connie-Ann is a dedicated and compassionate advocate, perfectly suited for family law.

BIO

Please Welcome Back Attorney Connie-Ann Ravdel!

If you ask her, Connie-Ann will tell you, “Family Law found me” and she took to it just like a duck to water. Originally from Johannesburg, South Africa, Connie-Ann came to Texas in 1977. When she graduated Cum Laude from Stratford High School, she still had every intention of following in her father’s footsteps and becoming a surgeon. As a result, Connie-Ann was “pre-med” when she arrived at Brandeis University.

She spent much time there on the Charles River and became the stroke of the varsity 4+ and eventually the coach of their novice women’s crew team for a semester.

Connie-Ann also sang at the coffee house, played guitar, trumpet and piano in various bands, chamber groups and pit orchestras and trained to be an EMT. After graduation, she returned to Houston and began her legal journey by going to the Center for Advanced Legal Studies, graduating with a 4.0 GPA and finding her home in the legal field.

Following graduation from South Texas College of Law, Connie-Ann clerked at Purdue and Clore and then got her first job as an associate, doing family law at Racusin and Wagner. During this time, she also taught at the Center for Advanced Legal Studies.

All of this combined with her skill in court, her experienced perception, her sense of humor and way of making people feel seen, understood, heard and at home, makes Connie-Ann a fierce advocate and an authentic perfect match for Family Law.