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F3 Attorneys that lead the field in education law are a critical asset to ensure the success of California’s public schools.

Our leaders understand the intricate legal framework governing educational institutions and have the knowledge and expertise to help schools navigate complex legal issues. We are dedicated to staying up-to-date on the latest legal developments affecting the education sector and are committed to using our knowledge and experience to help schools achieve their mission.

A diverse group of attorneys is also essential for effective leadership in education law. With a team of attorneys representing different backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives, F3 can offer a well-rounded approach to education law that considers the needs and concerns of all stakeholders involved. Additionally, leadership that is committed to public education is crucial for achieving positive outcomes. Our leaders understand the importance of providing quality education to all students, regardless of their background or socioeconomic status. By prioritizing public education, law firm leadership can ensure that schools have the resources and support they need to provide a high-quality education to all students.

Management Committee

  • Media item displaying: Namita S. Brown

    Namita S. Brown

    Partner

    Oakland
    510.550.8217510.550.8217
    nbrown@f3law.com
  • Media item displaying: James B. Fernow

    James B. Fernow

    Partner

    Labor Relations & NegotiationsLos Angeles
    323.330.6304323.330.6304
    jfernow@f3law.com
  • Media item displaying: Christopher J. Fernandes

    Christopher J. Fernandes

    Partner

    San Diego
    760.304.6006760.304.6006
    cfernandes@f3law.com
  • Media item displaying: John Singsank

    John Singsank

    Chief Operating Officer

    Los Angeles
    323.330.6316323.330.6316
    jsingsank@f3law.com

Office Managing Partners

  • Media item displaying: Summer D. Dalessandro

    Summer D. Dalessandro

    Partner

    San Diego
    760.304.6012760.304.6012
    sdalessandro@f3law.com
  • Media item displaying: Angela Gordon

    Angela Gordon

    Partner

    Los Angeles
    323.330.6308323.330.6308
    agordon@f3law.com
  • Media item displaying: Melanie Larzul

    Melanie Larzul

    Partner

    Oakland
    510.550.8232510.550.8232
    mlarzul@f3law.com
  • Media item displaying: David A. Moreno

    David A. Moreno

    Partner

    Fresno
    559.860.4701559.860.4701
    damoreno@f3law.com
  • Media item displaying: Cynthia M. Smith

    Cynthia M. Smith

    Partner

    Sacramento
    916.604.3072916.604.3072
    csmith@f3law.com
  • Media item displaying: Cynthia Vargas

    Cynthia Vargas

    Partner

    Inland Empire
    951.215.4912951.215.4912
    cvargas@f3law.com

Office Managing Associates

  • Media item displaying: Kathleen Anderson

    Kathleen Anderson

    Associate

    Fresno
    559.860.4707559.860.4707
    kmcdonald@f3law.com
  • Media item displaying: Nia Franklin

    Nia Franklin

    Associate

    Sacramento
    916.604.3085916.604.3085
    nfranklin@f3law.com
  • Media item displaying: Vanessa Lee

    Vanessa Lee

    Associate

    Los Angeles
    323.330.6834323.330.6834
    vlee@f3law.com
  • Media item displaying: Lisa M. Martin

    Lisa M. Martin

    Associate

    Inland Empire
    951.215.4906951.215.4906
    lmartin@f3law.com
  • Media item displaying: Elizabeth Schwartz

    Elizabeth Schwartz

    Associate

    Oakland
    510.550.8223510.550.8223
    eschwartz@f3law.com
  • Media item displaying: Madisyn L. Ukrainetz

    Madisyn L. Ukrainetz

    Associate

    San Diego
    760.304.6038760.304.6038
    mukrainetz@f3law.com

Practice Group Chairs

  • Media item displaying: Jordan I. Bilbeisi

    Jordan I. Bilbeisi

    Partner

    San Diego
    760.304.6002760.304.6002
    jbilbeisi@f3law.com
  • Media item displaying: Roy A. Combs

    Roy A. Combs

    Partner

    Oakland
    510.550.8220510.550.8220
    rcombs@f3law.com
  • Media item displaying: Seth N. Eckstein

    Seth N. Eckstein

    Partner

    Oakland
    510.550.8236510.550.8236
    seckstein@f3law.com
  • Media item displaying: Jessica E. Ehrlich

    Jessica E. Ehrlich

    Partner

    Los Angeles
    323.330.6821323.330.6821
    jehrlich@f3law.com
  • Media item displaying: Milton E. Foster III

    Milton E. Foster III

    Partner

    Inland Empire
    951.215.4907951.215.4907
    mfoster@f3law.com
  • Media item displaying: Dee Anna Hassanpour

    Dee Anna Hassanpour

    Partner

    Los Angeles
    323.330.6817323.330.6817
    dhassanpour@f3law.com
  • Media item displaying: Leslie R. Lacher

    Leslie R. Lacher

    Partner

    San Diego
    760.304.6031760.304.6031
    llacher@f3law.com
  • Media item displaying: Jacqueline M. Litra

    Jacqueline M. Litra

    Partner

    Los Angeles
    323.330.6329323.330.6329
    jlitra@f3law.com
  • Media item displaying: David A. Moreno

    David A. Moreno

    Partner

    Fresno
    559.860.4701559.860.4701
    damoreno@f3law.com
  • Media item displaying: Elizabeth B. “Lisa” Mori

    Elizabeth B. “Lisa” Mori

    Partner

    Oakland
    510.550.8222510.550.8222
    emori@f3law.com
  • Media item displaying: David R. Mishook

    David R. Mishook

    Partner

    Oakland
    510.550.8239510.550.8239
    dmishook@f3law.com
  • Media item displaying: Sarah D. Polito

    Sarah D. Polito

    Partner

    San Diego
    760.304.6005760.304.6005
    spolito@f3law.com
  • Media item displaying: Anne M. Sherlock

    Anne M. Sherlock

    Partner

    Sacramento
    916.604.3070916.604.3070
    asherlock@f3law.com
  • Media item displaying: Gretchen M. Shipley

    Gretchen M. Shipley

    Partner

    San Diego
    760.304.6015760.304.6015
    gshipley@f3law.com
  • Media item displaying: Shiva E. Stein

    Shiva E. Stein

    Partner

    San Diego
    760.304.6034760.304.6034
    sstein@f3law.com
  • Media item displaying: Jim Traber

    Jim Traber

    Partner

    Sacramento
    916.604.3083916.604.3083
    jtraber@f3law.com
  • Media item displaying: Matthew C. Vance

    Matthew C. Vance

    Associate

    Los Angeles
    323.330.6836323.330.6836
    mvance@f3law.com
  • Media item displaying: L. Carlos Villegas

    L. Carlos Villegas

    Partner

    Los Angeles
    323.330.6330323.330.6330
    cvillegas@f3law.com
  • Media item displaying: Mark S. Williams

    Mark S. Williams

    Partner

    Oakland
    510.550.8228510.550.8228
    mwilliams@f3law.com

Firm Leadership

  • Media item displaying: John Singsank

    John Singsank

    Chief Operating Officer

    Los Angeles
    323.330.6316323.330.6316
    jsingsank@f3law.com
  • Media item displaying: Terilyn Finders

    Terilyn Finders

    Chief Client Services Officer

    Oakland
    510.550.8208510.550.8208
    tfinders@f3law.com
  • Media item displaying: Laura Preston

    Laura Preston

    Director of Government Affairs

    Sacramento
    916.604.3084916.604.3084
    lpreston@f3law.com
  • Media item displaying: Deetra Roulhac

    Deetra Roulhac

    Director of People & Culture

    Los Angeles
    323.330.6323323.330.6323
    droulhac@f3law.com
  • Media item displaying: Gregory Groce

    Gregory Groce

    Director of Accounting

    Los Angeles
    323.330.6320323.330.6320
    ggroce@f3law.com
  • Media item displaying: James Yoon

    James Yoon

    Director of Technology

    Los Angeles
    323.330.6327323.330.6327
    jyoon@f3law.com
  • Media item displaying: Kelli Moors

    Kelli Moors

    Manager of Client Services

    San Diego
    760.304.6003760.304.6003
    kmoors@f3law.com
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