1. Anthony G. Mauriello
Title: Special Counsel
Law School: Duke University, J.D., 2003
College: Pennsylvania State University, B.S., 2000
Admitted: Duke University, J.D., 2003
Practice Area: Corporate; Emerging Growth/Venture Capital; Mergers and Acquisitions; Private Equity; Communications; Life Sciences and FDA; REIT
Membership: •San Diego Bar Association •American Bar Association •Association for Corporate Growth

2. Daniel De La Cruz
Title: Associate
Law School: University of San Diego,, J.D., 2013; Chief Executive Editor, San Diego International Law Journal; CALI Award for Excellence in Constitutional Law
College: University of Arizona,, B.A., cum laude, with Distinction, 2010, Dean's List; Semi-Finalist, Philip C. Jessup International Moot Court Competition
Admitted: University of San Diego,, J.D., 2013; Chief Executive Editor, San Diego International Law Journal; CALI Award for Excellence in Constitutional Law
Practice Area: Labor and Employment; Labor and Employment Counseling; Employee Hiring/Discipline/Termination; Employment Agreements; Handbooks and Personnel Policies; Harassment Investigation and Training; Wage and Hour Regulations; Labor and Employment Litigation; Employee Privacy and Defamation; Public Works and Prevailing Wage Law; Sexual Harassment/Employment; Wrongful Termination; Wage and Hour Class Actions; Construction and Infrastructure; Financial Services; Food and Beverage; Nonprofit; Retail
Membership: •Member, Labor and Employment Section, State Bar of California •Member, Labor and Employment Section, San Diego County Bar Association •Member, Tom Homann Law Association

3. Jesse A. Salen
Title: Associate
Law School: University of San Diego,, J.D., magna cum laude, 2013, Order of the Coif, Appellate Clinic Outstanding Legal Intern
College: Boston University,, B.A., cum laude, 1997; University of California, Irvine,, M.B.A., 2006, Dean's Scholar, Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society
Admitted: University of San Diego,, J.D., magna cum laude, 2013, Order of the Coif, Appellate Clinic Outstanding Legal Intern
Practice Area: Healthcare; Intellectual Property; Copyrights; Patent Litigation; Patent Prosecution and Counseling; Trade Secrets; Trademarks and Trade Dress; Life Sciences and FDA
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4. Ronald D. Getchey
Title: Partner
Law School: Loyola Law School, J.D., Order of the Coif, 1991
College: University of California, Riverside, B.A., summa cum laude 1988
Admitted: Loyola Law School, J.D., Order of the Coif, 1991
Practice Area: Litigation; Insurance Litigation; Insurance
Membership: •American Bar Association •Maryland Bar Association •San Diego County Bar Association

5. Keith A. Goodwin
Title: Associate
Law School: Columbia Law School, J.D., 2013 Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar
College: California Polytechnic State University at San Luis Obispo, B.A., summa cum laude, 2010
Admitted: Columbia Law School, J.D., 2013 Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar
Practice Area: Labor and Employment; Labor and Employment Litigation; Wage and Hour Class Actions; Digital Media and Entertainment; Food and Beverage; Healthcare; Retail
Membership: •State Bar of California - Labor and Employment Section •Los Angeles County Bar Association

6. Arthur Yu
Title: Associate
Law School: University of California, Los Angeles, J.D., 2012
College: University of California, Berkeley, B.A., 2000
Admitted: University of California, Los Angeles, J.D., 2012
Practice Area: Real Estate; Land Use; and Environmental
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7. Jennifer L. Gunsch
Title: Associate
Law School: University of San Diego School of Law, J.D., 2013
College: University of San Diego, B.A. 2009
Admitted: University of San Diego School of Law, J.D., 2013
Practice Area: Real Estate; Land Use; and Environmental
Membership: •Lawyers Club of San Diego

8. Jared K. LeBeau
Title: Associate
Law School: University of San Diego School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude; University of San Diego School of Law, Order of the Coif; Articles Research Editor ofSan Diego Law Review
College: Marist College, B.S., summa cum laude; Concentration in Civil Litigation; Dean's Honor and Academic Achievement Scholarships; CALI Award for Excellence-California Civil Procedure, Civil Procedure II, Criminal Procedure, and Professional Responsibility, 2013; Dean's List, 2009
Admitted: University of San Diego School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude; University of San Diego School of Law, Order of the Coif; Articles Research Editor ofSan Diego Law Review
Practice Area: Litigation; Insurance Litigation; Insurance
Membership: •San Diego County Bar Association

9. Adam Shipley
Title: Associate
Law School: Notre Dame Law School, J.D., cum laude, 2006
College: Vanderbilt University, B.A., cum laude, with honors, 2003
Admitted: Notre Dame Law School, J.D., cum laude, 2006
Practice Area: Corporate; Capital Markets; Emerging Growth/Venture Capital; Mergers and Acquisitions; Public Company Corporate Governance and Compliance; Healthcare; Emerging Growth/Venture Capital; Healthcare; Private Equity
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10. John D. Edson
Title: Special Counsel
Law School: University of California, Berkeley - Boalt Hall, J.D., 1996
College: UC San Diego, B.A., 1992 President of the Associated Students; Harvard University, M.A., Public Policy, 1995
Admitted: University of California, Berkeley - Boalt Hall, J.D., 1996
Practice Area: Litigation; Insurance Litigation
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11. Amy L. Tranckino
Title: Partner
Law School: Saint Louis University, J.D., 1986; New York University, LL.M., Taxation, 1988
College: University of California, San Diego, B.A., 1982
Admitted: Saint Louis University, J.D., 1986; New York University, LL.M., Taxation, 1988
Practice Area: Corporate; Family Owned and Closely-Held Businesses; Joint Ventures and Strategic Alliances; Mergers and Acquisitions; Healthcare; Real Estate; Land Use; and Environmental; Tax; Corporate Tax; International Tax; Aerospace and Defense; Energy; Healthcare; Not-for-Profit
Membership: •Member, local historic preservation societies in San Diego, Los Angeles and San Francisco, California

12. Dana J. Dunwoody
Title: Partner
Law School: University of California, Berkeley, J.D., 1985 Associate Editor for the Industrial Relations Law Journal
College: University of California, San Diego, B.A., 1981
Admitted: University of California, Berkeley, J.D., 1985 Associate Editor for the Industrial Relations Law Journal
Practice Area: Construction, Privacy and Cybersecurity, Litigation, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Financial Services Litigation, Securities Litigation, Cannabis, Fashion, Apparel and Beauty, Financial Services, Hospitality, Retail
Membership: Memberships, Advisory Board, Hotel & Lodging Legal Summit , Former Chair, Executive Committee of the then 12,000 member Litigation Section of the California State Bar. , Editor-In-Chief, Litigation Section's newsletter, 1990-1994. , Board Member, Association of Business Trial Lawyers (ABTL) of… Read more Memberships, Advisory Board, Hotel & Lodging Legal Summit , Former Chair, Executive Committee of the then 12,000 member Litigation Section of the California State Bar. , Editor-In-Chief, Litigation Section's newsletter, 1990-1994. , Board Member, Association of Business Trial Lawyers (ABTL) of San Diego. , Senior Trial Master, American Inns of Court. , Super Lawyers, Top Attorneys and Best Lawyers in America - peer review honors granted to only the very top of each legal specialty. Read less

13. Samantha D. Hardy
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Chicago, J.D., with honors, 1998
College: Columbia University, B.A., 1995
Admitted: University of Chicago, J.D., with honors, 1998
Practice Area: Labor and Employment; Labor and Employment Counseling; Employee Hiring/Discipline/ Termination; Harassment Investigation and Training; Handbooks and Personnel Policies; Employment Agreements; Unfair Competition and Trade Secrets; Workplace Violence; Wage and Hour Regulations; Labor and Employment Litigation; Employee Privacy and Defamation; Sexual Harassment/Employment; Wrongful Termination; Wage and Hour Class Actions; Food and Beverage; Retail
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14. Guylyn Cummins
Title: Partner
Law School: University of San Diego, J.D., magna cum laude, 1985
College: University of Nebraska, B.A., with high distinction, 1979; University of Southern California, M.A., with honors, 1982
Admitted: University of San Diego, J.D., magna cum laude, 1985
Practice Area: International Practice; International Arbitration; Entertainment, Technology and Advertising; Litigation; Appellate; Intellectual Property; Copyrights; False Advertising, Lanham Act and Unfair Competition; Trade Secrets; Trademarks and Trade Dress; Privacy and Data Security; Advertising; Communications; Education; Video Game
Membership: •Member, numerous media organizations throughout California and the nation

15. Alexis L. Jodlowski
Title: Associate
Law School: California Western School of Law, J.D., 2006
College: University of Arizona, B.S., 2003
Admitted: California Western School of Law, J.D., 2006
Practice Area:
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16. Michael R. Leake
Title: Partner
Law School: Harvard Law School, J.D., 1999
College: Montana State University-Billings, B.A., 1995
Admitted: Harvard Law School, J.D., 1999
Practice Area: Corporate; Finance; Real Estate Lending; Real Estate; Land Use; and Environmental; Commercial Leasing; Real Estate Acquisitions and Dispositions; Financial Services; Hospitality; Life Sciences and FDA; Retail
Membership: •Member, Downtown San Diego Partnership

17. Edward D. Vogel
Title: Partner
Law School: University of California, Berkeley, J.D., 1983
College: Claremont Men's College, B.A., with honors, 1980
Admitted: University of California, Berkeley, J.D., 1983
Practice Area: Litigation; Financial Institutions Litigation; Class Action Defense; Toxic Torts and Products Liability; Financial Services; Healthcare; Mortgage Banking
Membership: •Member, San Diego Chapter, Claremont McKenna College Alumni Association

18. Ashley T. Hirano
Title: Associate
Law School: University of San Diego, J.D., cum laude, 2009 Order of the Coif, Associate Editor of San Diego Law Review, Dean's scholarship recipient, Semi-Finalist - McLennon Senior Honors Moot Court Competition, CALI Award for Excellence - Constitutional Law
College: Claremont McKenna College, B.A., cum laude, with honors, 2006 Dean's list
Admitted: University of San Diego, J.D., cum laude, 2009 Order of the Coif, Associate Editor of San Diego Law Review, Dean's scholarship recipient, Semi-Finalist - McLennon Senior Honors Moot Court Competition, CALI Award for Excellence - Constitutional Law
Practice Area: Labor and Employment; Food and Beverage; Retail
Membership: •Federal Bar Association

19. Rachel A. Miller
Title: Associate
Law School: California Western School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 2006 Executive Director of Notes & Comments, California Western Law Review & International Law Journal, Academic Achievement Scholarship Recipient, Academic Achievement Award in Employment Law and Remedies, Faculty Award for Excellence
College: University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado, B.A., 2000
Admitted: California Western School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 2006 Executive Director of Notes & Comments, California Western Law Review & International Law Journal, Academic Achievement Scholarship Recipient, Academic Achievement Award in Employment Law and Remedies, Faculty Award for Excellence
Practice Area: Labor and Employment
Membership:

20. Alejandro E. Moreno
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Cambridge (King's College), LL.M., Commercial Law, 2007; Harvard Law School, J.D., 2008
College: University of California, Santa Barbara, B.A., high honors, 2003
Admitted: University of Cambridge (King's College), LL.M., Commercial Law, 2007; Harvard Law School, J.D., 2008
Practice Area: Litigation; Class Action Defense; Securities Litigation; Financial Services; Healthcare; Hospitality; Mortgage Banking
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21. Arkadiusz T. Malinowski
Title: Associate
Law School: University of California, Berkeley, J.D., 2014
College: University of California, San Diego, B.A., 2010
Admitted: University of California, Berkeley, J.D., 2014
Practice Area: Corporate
Membership:

22. Hali Michelle Anderson
Title: Associate
Law School: University of San Diego, J.D., 2008 Order of the Barristers, Dean's Outstanding Scholar Award Recipient, San Diego Law Review, Associate Editor, National Mock Trial Team, Association of Southern California Defense Counsel Scholarship Recipient, Earl B. Gilliam Scholarship Recipient
College: American University, B.A., 2003
Admitted: University of San Diego, J.D., 2008 Order of the Barristers, Dean's Outstanding Scholar Award Recipient, San Diego Law Review, Associate Editor, National Mock Trial Team, Association of Southern California Defense Counsel Scholarship Recipient, Earl B. Gilliam Scholarship Recipient
Practice Area: Labor and Employment
Membership:

23. Michael Hansen
Title: Associate
Law School: Northwestern University, J.D.
College: University of California at Los Angeles, B.A.
Admitted: Northwestern University, J.D.
Practice Area:
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24. John C. Dineen
Title: Partner
Law School: University of California, Berkeley, J.D., 2002 Chair of the Moot Court Board, 2001-2002, Associate Articles Editor, Berkeley Technology Law Journal, 2000-2001
College: Georgetown University, B.A., magna cum laude, 1997 Phi Beta Kappa
Admitted: University of California, Berkeley, J.D., 2002 Chair of the Moot Court Board, 2001-2002, Associate Articles Editor, Berkeley Technology Law Journal, 2000-2001
Practice Area: Litigation; Mortgage Banking
Membership: •Member, Ecology Law Quarterly, 1999-2000

25. Hayley E. Singer
Title: Associate
Law School: California Western School of Law, J.D.
College: University of Minnesota, B.A.
Admitted: California Western School of Law, J.D.
Practice Area:
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26. Shannon Z. Petersen
Title: Partner
Law School: Stanford Law School, J.D., with distinction, 2000
College: University of Montana, B.A., with high honors, 1993; Université de Saint-Louis, Sénégal, 1994 Fulbright Fellow; University of Montana, M.A., 1995; University of Wisconsin, Ph.D., 2000
Admitted: Stanford Law School, J.D., with distinction, 2000
Practice Area: Litigation; Class Action Defense; Financial Institutions Litigation; Insurance Litigation; Privacy and Data Security; Telephone Consumer Protection Act - TCPA; Communications; Financial Services; Healthcare; Insurance
Membership: •State Bar of California and San Diego County Bar Association

27. Robert D. Rose
Title: Partner
Law School: University of California at Los Angeles School of Law, J.D., 1974
College: University of California at Los Angeles, B.A., cum laude, 1971
Admitted: University of California at Los Angeles School of Law, J.D., 1974
Practice Area: White Collar Criminal Defense; RICO; Government Contracts; Securities Arbitration; Business Litigation
Membership: San Diego County Bar Association; State Bar of California (Member, Business Law and Litigation Sections); American Business Trial Lawyers Association (Member: San Diego Chapter); United States District Court Merit Selection Panel; UCLA Alumni Association.

28. Donna D. Jones
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Texas, J.D., with high honors, 1990 Order of the Coif, Grand Chancellor
College: Texas A&M University, B.A., with honors, 1981
Admitted: University of Texas, J.D., with high honors, 1990 Order of the Coif, Grand Chancellor
Practice Area: Environmental; Real Estate, Land Use and Natural Resources; Real Estate Development; Tribal and Indian Law; Energy; Climate Change and Clean Technology
Membership:

29. Erik S. Bliss
Title: Partner
Law School: Vanderbilt University School of Law, J.D., 1995
College: Dartmouth College, A.B., with honors, 1992
Admitted: Vanderbilt University School of Law, J.D., 1995
Practice Area: Litigation; Antitrust and Trade Regulation; Unfair Competition; Class Actions
Membership: San Diego County, Federal and American Bar Associations; State Bar of California.

30. John E. Ponder
Title: Partner
Law School: California Western School of Law, J.D., 1980
College: San Diego State University, B.A., 1976
Admitted: California Western School of Law, J.D., 1980
Practice Area: Environmental; Litigation; Construction Litigation; Real Estate, Land Use and Natural Resources; Real Estate Acquisitions and Dispositions; Real Estate Development; Construction and Infrastructure
Membership: •Member, San Diego Association of Environmental Professionals

31. Courtney Mathes
Title: Associate
Law School: University of San Diego, J.D.
College: Vanderbilt University, B.A.
Admitted: University of San Diego, J.D.
Practice Area:
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32. Mark G. Rackers
Title: Associate
Law School: University of San Diego, J.D., 2007
College: University of California, San Diego, B.A., 1996; San Diego State University, M.A., 2003; Order of the Barristers; Executive Chair, Appellate Moot Court Board; Moot Court National Team; Association of Southern California Defense Counsel Scholarship
Admitted: University of San Diego, J.D., 2007
Practice Area: Labor and Employment; Litigation; Mortgage Banking
Membership: •Member, San Diego County Bar Association

33. David B. Chidlaw
Title: Partner
Law School: University of California, Davis, J.D., 1989
College: University of California, Davis, B.S., 1980
Admitted: University of California, Davis, J.D., 1989
Practice Area: Litigation; Construction Litigation; Labor and Employment; Employee Benefits/ERISA; Immigration; Labor and Employment Counseling; Unfair Competition and Trade Secrets; Affirmative Action; Handbooks and Personnel Policies; Health and Safety Regulations/OSHA; Labor and Employment Litigation; Sexual Harassment/Employment; Wrongful Termination; Public Works and Prevailing Wage Law; Wage and Hour Class Actions; Labor Union Management Relations; Private Wealth Services; Construction and Infrastructure; Energy; Healthcare; Retail; Sports
Membership: •Member, American Immigration Lawyers Association

34. James J. Mittermiller
Title: Partner
Law School: University of California, Berkeley, J.D., 1978 Associate Editor of the Industrial Relations Law Journal
College: University of Heidelberg, Germany; Claremont McKenna College, B.A., magna cum laude, 1975
Admitted: University of California, Berkeley, J.D., 1978 Associate Editor of the Industrial Relations Law Journal
Practice Area: Litigation; Financial Institutions Litigation; Class Action Defense; Communications; Financial Services
Membership: •Board of Directors, La Jolla YMCA

35. Michael R. Moore
Title: Partner
Law School: University of San Diego, J.D., magna cum laude, 1974; Georgetown University, LL.M., 1979
College: California State University, Northridge, B.A., 1971
Admitted: University of San Diego, J.D., magna cum laude, 1974; Georgetown University, LL.M., 1979
Practice Area: Corporate; Joint Ventures and Strategic Alliances; Mergers and Acquisitions; Healthcare; Healthcare
Membership: •Member, California Society of Health Care Attorneys

36. Christopher B. Neils
Title: Of Counsel
Law School: Harvard University, J.D., 1969
College: University of Washington, A.B., 1966
Admitted: Harvard University, J.D., 1969
Practice Area: Corporate; Emerging Growth/Venture Capital; Family Owned and Closely-Held Businesses; Mergers and Acquisitions; Real Estate; Land Use; and Environmental; Education; Emerging Growth/Venture Capital
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37. Robert G. Sbardellati
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Southern California, J.D., 1974
College: University of California, Los Angeles, B.A., 1971
Admitted: University of Southern California, J.D., 1974
Practice Area: Corporate; Emerging Growth/Venture Capital; Family Owned and Closely-Held Businesses; Mergers and Acquisitions; Middle Market; Joint Ventures and Strategic Alliances; Healthcare; Life Sciences and FDA
Membership: •Member, California Society of Health Care Attorneys

38. William V. Whelan
Title: Partner
Law School: University of California at Los Angeles, J.D., 1984
College: Pomona College, B.A., 1981
Admitted: University of California at Los Angeles, J.D., 1984
Practice Area: Employment Discrimination Law; Litigation; Wage and Hour Law; Wrongful Termination Defense; First Amendment Law
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39. Tara Wilcox
Title: Special Counsel
Law School: University of California, Los Angeles, J.D., 1991
College: University of Virginia, B.A., high distinction, 1988
Admitted: University of California, Los Angeles, J.D., 1991
Practice Area: Labor and Employment; Litigation; Appellate
Membership: •Member, Labor and Employment section, San Diego County Bar Association

40. Karin Dougan Vogel
Title: Special Appellate Counsel
Law School: Georgetown University, J.D., cum laude, 1986
College: Union College, B.A., highest honors, 1981
Admitted: Georgetown University, J.D., cum laude, 1986
Practice Area: Appellate; Healthcare; Litigation; Appellate
Membership: •Team Coach for The Bishop's School, San Diego County High School Mock Trial Competition, 2008 - present

41. Jeffrey W. Forrest
Title: Associate
Law School: George Washington University, J.D.
College: State University of New York at Binghamton, B.A.
Admitted: George Washington University, J.D.
Practice Area:
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42. Albert Lu
Title: Contract Attorney
Law School: Southwestern University School of Law, J.D., 2000
College: University of California, Berkeley, B.A., 1997, B.S., 1996
Admitted: Southwestern University School of Law, J.D., 2000
Practice Area: Labor and Employment
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43. Frank J. Polek
Title: Special Counsel
Law School: Georgetown University, J.D., 1993
College: University of Southern California, A.B., International Relations, magna cum laude, 1990
Admitted: Georgetown University, J.D., 1993
Practice Area: Civil Litigation; Business Litigation; White Collar Criminal Defense; Criminal Defense
Membership: San Diego County (Co-Chair, Federal Courts Committee) Bar Association; State Bar of California (Member, Litigation and Criminal Sections).

44. Tara M. Duester
Title: Attorney
Law School: University of San Diego School of Law, J.D., 2009 Institute on Comparative and International Law, 2007
College: Ohio University, B.A., 2000
Admitted: University of San Diego School of Law, J.D., 2009 Institute on Comparative and International Law, 2007
Practice Area:
Membership: •Affiliate Governor - Board of Directors, California Women Lawyers •Editor - Lawyers Club of San Diego Newsletter •Board of Directors, Lawyers Club of San Diego