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Riane Briones

Riane Briones

Associate

Intro

Riane Briones’ practice focuses on litigating trust and estate matters involving families. Riane has growing experience in representing clients navigating contested conservatorships and trust and estate contests. As an adept communicator, Riane’s candor and empathy allow for her to help clients through complex issues and complicated dynamics. 

Prior to joining the firm, Riane represented clients in general litigation matters where she honed her skills in comprehensive law and motion practice and all stages of discovery. As a litigator, Riane has experience in trial and trial preparation, but she also prioritizes developing and employing case strategies that best fit her clients’ needs. 
 

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), Mentorship Co-Director (2024-2025); Executive Board Member, Secretary (2025-2026); Director-at-Large (2026-2027)

Bay Area Lawyers for Individual Freedom (BALIF) Foundation, Board Member

Super Lawyers, Northern California Rising Stars (2025)