People
Caitlin Rabiyan

Caitlin Rabiyan

Associate
(323) 210-7746

Intro

Caitlin represents policyholders in complex insurance coverage matters. Her extensive litigation background covers a broad range of cases, including general liability, premises liability, and other disputes. Caitlin's experience includes complex discovery, depositions, mediations, and jury trials in multiple jurisdictions. 

Before joining Hanson Bridgett, Caitlin worked at a specialized insurance coverage law firm, where she litigated complex matters on behalf of policyholders concerning coverage for construction, agriculture, and professional liability disputes.  

As a law student, Caitlin clerked for the Honorable Anthony J. Battaglia of the United States District Court, Southern District of California, as well as competed in various national Appellate Moot Court competitions. Caitlin remains involved in the moot court program by serving as a volunteer coach and competition judge. 

Education

J.D. cum laude California Western School of Law ( 2020 )
B.S. University of Arizona ( 2015 )

Academic Distinction

Pro Bono Public Service Honor Society

Wiley W. Manuel Award for Pro Bono Legal Services (2019) 

National Order of the Scribes

Appellate Advocacy Moot Court, National Champion

Admissions and Courts

California
Washington
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Role

Intro

Caitlin represents policyholders in complex insurance coverage matters. Her extensive litigation background covers a broad range of cases, including general liability, premises liability, and other disputes. Caitlin's experience includes complex discovery, depositions, mediations, and jury trials in multiple jurisdictions. 

Before joining Hanson Bridgett, Caitlin worked at a specialized insurance coverage law firm, where she litigated complex matters on behalf of policyholders concerning coverage for construction, agriculture, and professional liability disputes.  

As a law student, Caitlin clerked for the Honorable Anthony J. Battaglia of the United States District Court, Southern District of California, as well as competed in various national Appellate Moot Court competitions. Caitlin remains involved in the moot court program by serving as a volunteer coach and competition judge. 

Areas of Focus

Education

J.D. cum laude California Western School of Law ( 2020 )
B.S. University of Arizona ( 2015 )

Academic Distinction

Pro Bono Public Service Honor Society

Wiley W. Manuel Award for Pro Bono Legal Services (2019) 

National Order of the Scribes

Appellate Advocacy Moot Court, National Champion

Admissions and Courts

California
Washington
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Federal Bar Association

Lawyers Club of San Diego

San Diego County Bar Association

American Bar Association, Litigation Committee

Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association

National Association of Women Lawyers

California Lawyers Association, Wiley W. Manuel Pro Bono Legal Services Award (2024) 

The Honorable Anthony J. Battaglia of the United States District Court for the Southern District of California