Laura C. Riparbelli

Practice Overview

Laura Riparbelli is a Senior Associate at Hoge Fenton, where she is a valued member of the firm’s Business Litigation Practice Group. She aggressively litigates in a wide range of practice areas, including business disputes, professional liability, employment, and real estate in both California state and federal court. Laura has handled all aspects of litigation from start to finish, including second chairing three bench trials. She regularly prepares and argues challenges to initial pleadings, discovery disputes, and dispositive motions. Laura adeptly navigates all facets of the written and oral discovery process.

Laura’s past legal experience includes representing clients against educational institutions for violations of Title IX, including sexual assault and harassment victims.

Laura is a contributor to the Daily Journal and has presented on contemporary legal topics, including discovery best practices.  She is a founding member of Hoge Fenton’s Diversity and Inclusion Committee, which focuses on promoting diversity and inclusion initiatives within and outside the firm. She is a member of the Executive Committee of The Bar Association of San Francisco’s Barristers Litigation Section.

Laura received her J.D. from Santa Clara University School of Law, where she was an Honors Moot Court Semi-Finalist and named Best Oral Advocate in the preliminary rounds of the annual competition.  She was born and raised in San Jose and currently resides in San Francisco.

Background

A graduate of Santa Clara University School of Law, Laura was an Honors Moot Court Semi-Finalist and named Best Oral Advocate in the preliminary rounds.  She was a volunteer at the Katharine & George Alexander Workers’ Rights Clinic, and received a Pro Bono Recognition Award, in part for her work with Catholic Charities where she assisted individuals seeking U.S. citizenship. Laura obtained her undergraduate degree from Loyola Marymount University, earning a B.A. in Political Science with a minor in Italian.

Practice Areas

• Appellate
• Business Litigation
• Ethics and Professional Liability
• Litigation and Dispute Resolution

Education

• J.D., Santa Clara University School of Law, Dean’s List
• B.A., Political Science (and Italian minor), Loyola Marymount University, cum laude

Admissions

• California
• U.S. District Court of the Northern District of California
• U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit