Attorney Dornelas received her Bachelor's Degree magna cum laude from Clark University in 2014 and her Juris Doctor from the University of Connecticut School of Law in 2017. In law school, Attorney Dornelas was a member of the Connecticut Law Review and served as the treasurer of the Latino Law Students Association.

Her practice focuses on child protection, family law, and probate matters. She currently serves on the executive board of the Child Welfare and Juvenile Law Section of the Connecticut Bar Association.

In her free time, Attorney Dornelas enjoys reading and spending time with her infant son.