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Riane has a strong foundation in complex disputes, bringing experience in more than 30 federal and state court cases. Prior to joining the firm, she represented clients in matters involving premises liability, construction defect, trucking disputes, employment law, discrimination, and habitability, managing cases from discovery through resolution with minimal supervision.
Her litigation experience includes comprehensive law and motion practice—drafting and arguing motions for summary judgment, motions to strike, ex parte applications, discovery motions, and motions in limine. She is adept in all stages of discovery, including taking and defending depositions of fact witnesses, persons most knowledgeable, and expert witnesses, and providing strategic case analyses and recommendations to clients.
Areas of Focus
Education
Academic Distinction
Edward J. McFetridge Award for Excellence in Trial Advocacy
Pro Bono Bronze Award
Pilipino American Law Society (PALS), Executive Board Member
Admissions and Courts
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Intro
Riane has a strong foundation in complex disputes, bringing experience in more than 30 federal and state court cases. Prior to joining the firm, she represented clients in matters involving premises liability, construction defect, trucking disputes, employment law, discrimination, and habitability, managing cases from discovery through resolution with minimal supervision.
Her litigation experience includes comprehensive law and motion practice—drafting and arguing motions for summary judgment, motions to strike, ex parte applications, discovery motions, and motions in limine. She is adept in all stages of discovery, including taking and defending depositions of fact witnesses, persons most knowledgeable, and expert witnesses, and providing strategic case analyses and recommendations to clients.
Areas of Focus
Education
Academic Distinction
Edward J. McFetridge Award for Excellence in Trial Advocacy
Pro Bono Bronze Award
Pilipino American Law Society (PALS), Executive Board Member
Admissions and Courts
Filipino Bar Association of Northern California (FBANC), Executive Board Member, Secretary
Super Lawyers, Northern California Rising Stars (2025)