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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

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    Namita S. Brown

    Partner

    Oakland
    510.550.8217 510.550.8217
    nbrown@f3law.com

  • Media item displaying: James B. Fernow

    James B. Fernow

    Partner

    Labor Relations & Negotiations
    Los Angeles
    323.330.6304 323.330.6304
    jfernow@f3law.com

  • Media item displaying: Christopher J. Fernandes

    Christopher J. Fernandes

    Partner

    San Diego
    760.304.6006 760.304.6006
    cfernandes@f3law.com

  • Media item displaying: John Singsank

    John Singsank

    Chief Operating Officer

    Los Angeles
    323.330.6316 323.330.6316
    jsingsank@f3law.com

Office Managing Partners

  • Media item displaying: Seth N. Eckstein

    Seth N. Eckstein

    Partner

    Oakland
    510.550.8236 510.550.8236
    seckstein@f3law.com

  • Media item displaying: Angela Gordon

    Angela Gordon

    Partner

    Los Angeles
    323.330.6308 323.330.6308
    agordon@f3law.com

  • Media item displaying: David A. Moreno

    David A. Moreno

    Partner

    Fresno
    559.860.4701 559.860.4701
    damoreno@f3law.com

  • Media item displaying: Cynthia M. Smith

    Cynthia M. Smith

    Partner

    Sacramento
    916.604.3072 916.604.3072
    csmith@f3law.com

  • Media item displaying: Shiva E. Stein

    Shiva E. Stein

    Partner

    San Diego
    760.304.6034 760.304.6034
    sstein@f3law.com

  • Media item displaying: Cynthia Vargas

    Cynthia Vargas

    Partner

    Inland EmpireSan Diego
    951.215.4912 951.215.4912
    cvargas@f3law.com

Office Managing Associates

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    Madisyn L.U. Aleshire

    Associate

    San Diego
    760.304.6038 760.304.6038
    maleshire@f3law.com

  • Media item displaying: Kathleen Anderson

    Kathleen Anderson

    Partner

    Fresno
    559.860.4707 559.860.4707
    kmcdonald@f3law.com

  • Media item displaying: Rebecca Diddams

    Rebecca Diddams

    Associate

    Sacramento
    (916) 443-0000 (916) 443-0000
    rdiddams@f3law.com

  • Media item displaying: Vanessa Lee

    Vanessa Lee

    Associate

    Los Angeles
    323.330.6834 323.330.6834
    vlee@f3law.com

  • Media item displaying: Jennifer E. Oliva

    Jennifer E. Oliva

    Associate

    Inland Empire
    951.215.4908 951.215.4908
    joliva@f3law.com

  • Media item displaying: Elizabeth Schwartz

    Elizabeth Schwartz

    Associate

    OaklandPacific Northwest
    510.550.8223 510.550.8223
    eschwartz@f3law.com

Practice Group Chairs

Business & Facilities, Real Estate & Construction

  • Media item displaying: Sarah D. Polito

    Sarah D. Polito

    Partner

    San Diego
    760.304.6005760.304.6005
    spolito@f3law.com
  • Media item displaying: Jim Traber

    Jim Traber

    Partner

    Sacramento
    916.604.3083916.604.3083
    jtraber@f3law.com

Charter Schools

  • Media item displaying: Leslie R. Lacher

    Leslie R. Lacher

    Partner

    San Diego
    760.304.6031760.304.6031
    llacher@f3law.com
  • Media item displaying: Elizabeth B. “Lisa” Mori

    Elizabeth B. “Lisa” Mori

    Partner

    Oakland
    510.550.8222510.550.8222
    emori@f3law.com

Higher Education

  • Media item displaying: Jessica E. Ehrlich

    Jessica E. Ehrlich

    Partner

    Los Angeles
    323.330.6821323.330.6821
    jehrlich@f3law.com

eMatters

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    Gretchen M. Shipley

    Partner

    San Diego
    760.304.6015760.304.6015
    gshipley@f3law.com

Governance & Leadership

  • Media item displaying: Matthew C. Vance

    Matthew C. Vance

    Partner

    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

Investigations

  • Media item displaying: M. Alejandra León

    M. Alejandra León

    Partner

    Oakland
    510.550.8237510.550.8237
    aleon@f3law.com
  • Media item displaying: Jacqueline M. Litra

    Jacqueline M. Litra

    Partner

    Los Angeles
    323.330.6329323.330.6329
    jlitra@f3law.com

Labor & Employment

  • Media item displaying: Jordan I. Bilbeisi

    Jordan I. Bilbeisi

    Partner

    San Diego
    760.304.6002760.304.6002
    jbilbeisi@f3law.com
  • Media item displaying: Seth N. Eckstein

    Seth N. Eckstein

    Partner

    Oakland
    510.550.8236510.550.8236
    seckstein@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

Litigation

  • Media item displaying: Roy A. Combs

    Roy A. Combs

    Partner

    Oakland
    510.550.8220510.550.8220
    rcombs@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: David R. Mishook

    David R. Mishook

    Partner

    Oakland
    510.550.8239510.550.8239
    dmishook@f3law.com
  • Media item displaying: Shiva E. Stein

    Shiva E. Stein

    Partner

    San Diego
    760.304.6034760.304.6034
    sstein@f3law.com

Students & Special Education

  • Media item displaying: Anne M. Sherlock

    Anne M. Sherlock

    Partner

    Sacramento
    916.604.3070916.604.3070
    asherlock@f3law.com
  • Media item displaying: Dee Anna Hassanpour

    Dee Anna Hassanpour

    Partner

    Los Angeles
    323.330.6817323.330.6817
    dhassanpour@f3law.com

Firm Leadership

  • Media item displaying: John Singsank

    John Singsank

    Chief Operating Officer

    Los Angeles
    323.330.6316 323.330.6316
    jsingsank@f3law.com

  • Media item displaying: Terilyn Finders

    Terilyn Finders

    Chief Client Services Officer

    Oakland
    510.550.8208 510.550.8208
    tfinders@f3law.com

  • Media item displaying: Laura Preston

    Laura Preston

    Director of Government Affairs

    Sacramento
    916.604.3084 916.604.3084
    lpreston@f3law.com

  • Media item displaying: Deetra Roulhac

    Deetra Roulhac

    Director of People & Culture

    Los Angeles
    323.330.6323 323.330.6323
    droulhac@f3law.com

  • Media item displaying: James Yoon

    James Yoon

    Director of Technology

    Los Angeles
    323.330.6327 323.330.6327
    jyoon@f3law.com

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