Laura C. Riparbelli

Practice Overview

Laura C. Riparbelli is a member of the firm’s Business Litigation practice group. Laura’s experience prior to joining Hoge Fenton includes an internship at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security / Transportation Security Administration in the Office of Chief Counsel, an externship with Hon. Hector E. Ramon in the Santa Clara County Superior Court, and an internship in contract management at Intuitive Surgical, Inc. Laura also gained valuable experience as a clerk at Wylie, McBride, Platten, & Renner and Ramsbacher Prokey Leonard, both local Bay Area firms.

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 graduated from Loyola Marymount University, earning her B.A. in Political Science with a minor in Italian.

Practice Areas

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

Education

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

Admissions

• California
• U.S. District Court of the Northern District of California