Bibianne U. FellPartner Direct: 858-404-1141 E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Download Vcard Ms. Fell has substantial experience handling business litigation, employment disputes, and employment counseling matters. Ms. Fell has defended industry leaders in breach of contract and antitrust disputes. Ms. Fell's employment practice involves defense of sexual harassment and discrimination cases before administrative agencies and in court, defense of class actions brought under the California Labor Code, and providing day-to-day employment advice and counseling to employers. She conducts employment compliance audits for companies of all sizes and is a regular guest speaker at employment law seminars on the topics of discrimination, sexual harassment, and wage and hour compliance. She has handled matters before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Ms. Fell graduated magna cum laude from the University of San Diego, School of Law, where she was a member of the Law Review and was elected to the Order of the Coif. During law school, Ms. Fell received the 2004 CALI Award for Excellence in Advanced Trial Advocacy and the Outstanding Oral Advocate Award. Areas of Concentration Employment Litigation Commercial Litigation Contract Litigation Prior Professional Affiliations Baker & McKenzie, LLP - Associate 2005-2008 Klinedinst PC - Associate 2004-2005 Awards, Honors, and Memberships Named a Top Young Attorney Finalist by the San Diego Daily Transcript (2010 and 2011) University of San Diego, School of Law, Adjunct Professor and Regular Guest Lecturer American Board of Trial Advocates, Trial College Fellow American Inns of Court, Welsh Inn, Associate National Institute of Trial Advocacy, Faculty San Diego County Bar Association, YNLD Division - 2008 Treasurer, 2007-08 Board of Directors Member, 2008 Chair of the Networking Committee, 2007 Website Committee Chair and Founder Filipino American Lawyers of San Diego, Vice President (2011) Publications and Speaking Engagements “Ready to Hire? Must-know Employment Law Pitfalls,” Moms in Business Unite (September 15, 2010) “Employment Laws for the Tax Professional” Teleseminar (August 2010) “Wage and Hour Pitfalls for the Unwary Employer,” La Jolla Bar Association (May 13, 2010) “Employment Law Overview,” San Ysidro Chamber of Commerce (March 31, 2009) Co-Author of “Extreme Staff Makeover! Attracting, Hiring, Managing and Keeping Top Talent for Your Tax Business” (2010) Pro Bono & Community Involvement Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Pro Bono Program Participant Maranatha Chapel, Worship Team Member Admissions to Practice All California State Courts United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit United States District Court for the Central District United States District Court for the Southern District Education J.D., magna cum laude, University of San Diego, School of Law, 2004 B.S., cum laude, University of California San Diego, 2001 |
