Tristan is an experienced trial attorney who has prosecuted a multitude of criminal defendants, and represented both plaintiffs and defendants in civil proceedings. This diverse background enables him to understand and respond to the competing perspectives and interests behind any problem, any position, and any dispute. He has lived and worked in China, where he interacted with people from around the world, and overcame cultural and social differences by developing new and creative approaches to effective interaction and communication. Tristan was born in the Netherlands as the child of a Dutch mother and Indonesian father, and was raised in California.
B.A, Political Science, UC San Diego
J.D. University of San Francisco School of Law
Licensed to Practice: California and Texas
Molly has a broad and diverse background, as an attorney for the United States District Court for the Northern Mariana Islands, litigation director at an international insurance company, writer and editor of international business publications and legal treatises, and a partner in a busy civil litigation firm. Her international experience has given her a deep insight into the cultural and ethnic differences that cause misunderstanding and conflict, and litigation has trained her to consider all issues and disputes from every possible perspective. She works hard to develop creative solutions to disputes so clients avoid the emotional and financial toll of litigation. A native Californian; born, raised and educated.
B.Sc., Economics, UCLA
J.D., University of California San Diego
Dispute Resolution Certification, Straus Institute
Mediation Certification, California State University Dominguez Hills,
ANSI Accredited AWI-CH, Certificate Holder
Cyrus has a natural cross-cultural agility, having lived all over the world as the son of a United Nations official. His ability to recognize hidden cultural differences and prevent them from stymying solutions to disputes is not only his greatest strength, but is the essence of who he is. He excels at conciliation because he takes the time to understand every client’s story; and he always thinks beyond the issues in dispute to develop novel solutions that work for everybody. His keen business sense fosters solutions that are not only practical, but are also economically beneficial in the long-term. Born in Iran, and raised in Egypt, Nepal, England, Ethiopia and India, he is a true international citizen.
B.Sc., Economics, Arizona State University
J.D., University of Arizona
M.B.A., University of Arizona
A.D.R. Certification, University of Arizona
Amy excels at building partnerships and fostering relationships based on trust and collaboration. Her natural ability to approach people and situations without bias, combined with her always up-to-date understanding of social and cultural phenomena, showcases her ability to conciliate disputes based on cultural misunderstandings and divergent opinions on current events. She always remains composed, even when emotions run high and the tension is thick, which enables her to maintain a stress-free environment under difficult circumstances. She is an avid tennis player who still plays competitively while balancing her work and being a new parent.
A.A., Liberal Studies & Criminal Justice, Santa Barbara City College
Paralegal Certificate, UCSB