Diane is a dedicated attorney with experience in commercial litigation, data privacy, and corporate transactions. Upon graduating in 2020, Diane clerked for the Honorable M. James Lorenz of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California. Subsequently, she joined the commercial litigation team of Duane Morris LLP where she represented clients in complex litigation and advised on data privacy compliance in an evolving regulatory landscape in the U.S., UK, and EU. She later transitioned to mergers and acquisitions, assisting clients with high-stakes corporate transactions and ensuring strategic alignment and seamless execution for her clients. Diane’s varied experiences allow her to provide a multifaceted approach to serving clients in mass torts, class actions, and complex business litigation.

An accomplished legal scholar, Diane has written various publications on emerging technologies and regulatory developments. Known for her thought leadership, Diane frequently speaks on panels and contributes to professional organizations, sharing insights on the intersection of law and the community. With a J.D. from University of San Diego School of Law and a commitment to excellence, Diane combines legal expertise with a consistent dedication to her clients.

Education

• Bachelor of Arts, English Literature, University of California, Santa Barbara
• Juris Doctor, University of San Diego, School of Law

Publications:

• “Beyond Compliance: Creating a Lawful and Inclusive Privacy Program,” Santa Barbara Lawyer Magazine (October 2022, Issue 601).
• Reexamining Reasonableness: Modernizing the Ellerth/Faragher Defense, UCLA Women’s L.J. (2021).
• Gravely Disabled: The Vestigial Prong of 5150 Designations, Clev. Marshall J.L. & Health (2021).
• Privacy or Protection: The Catch-22 of the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018, Loy. Consumer L. Rev. (2020).
• California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018: Considerations for Higher Education Institutions, Career Educ. Rev. (August 2018).
• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Career Education, Career Educ. Rev. (July 2018).