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Riane Briones

Riane Briones

Associate

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.

Education

J.D. University of San Francisco School of Law ( 2021 )
B.A. University of California, Santa Cruz ( 2016 )

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

California
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California

Filipino Bar Association of Northern California (FBANC), Executive Board Member, Secretary 

Super Lawyers, Northern California Rising Stars (2025)