Online legal services part of changing landscape
Online legal services are not going away, so traditional attorneys need to adapt to the changing marketplace, according to panelists at a San Diego Law Library event last month.
Education
Law School: California Western School of Law, magna cum laude
Other Graduate School: Chaminade University, M.B.A.; California Western School
of Law, LL.D., honoris causa
Bar Admissions
California; all U.S. District Courts in California; U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit; U.S. Supreme Court
Practice Areas
Labor & Employment
Professional Background
Jerri Malana is an outstanding employment law attorney, and a “Citizen Lawyer” who is dedicated to serving the community for the common good. As a Shareholder at Littler, Malana defends Fortune 500 clients and San Diego businesses in employment-related litigation, including high stakes wage and hour class actions, difficult harassment, discrimination and wrongful termination claims. Malana uses a combination of legal skills and business acumen to offer clients creative and cost-effective strategies that minimize exposure to a myriad of legal risks. She is a dynamic public speaker, and an effective and engaging trainer on workplace law topics. Malana served as president of the San Diego County Bar Association in 2009. She was the first Asian Pacific American attorney to serve as president. During her term, she spearheaded the Bar's community service "Lawyers Giving Back" campaign, which encouraged pro bono and volunteer service. She is currently Co-Chair of the American Bar Association (ABA) Employment & Labor Relations Law Committee for the Section of Litigation.
In addition to her practice, Malana has consistently exhibited outstanding leadership, professional achievement, and unwavering commitment to the community. She devotes a significant portion of her volunteer time on matters pertaining to diversity & inclusion; and mentoring students and young professionals to help them succeed. Malana has been recognized by multiple organizations for her work, including being named a Trailblazer by the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association. She was recognized as one of the Top 25 Women Attorneys in San Diego by Super Lawyers magazine in 2011 and 2012; and each year since 2009, as a Super Lawyer for Employment & Labor Law.
Malana serves on the State Bar of California’s Council on Access & Fairness. She serves on the Advisory Board for the Academy of Law at Crawford High School. She serves on the boards of both the UC San Diego Alumni Association and the National Family Justice Center Alliance. Malana serves on the Editorial Advisory Board for the U-T San Diego. She also serves on the Advisory Board for the Asian Business Association. Malana is programs co-chair for the San Diego Downtown Breakfast Rotary Club. She is past president of Pan Asian Lawyers of San Diego, and a past board member of the San Diego Opera, Union of Pan Asian Communities, Filipino American Lawyers of San Diego, and San Diego Asian Film Foundation.
In 2010, California Western School of Law awarded Malana an honorary Doctor of Laws degree for her outstanding service. She has received accolades from other organizations including: Service to Diversity Award, San Diego County Bar Association; Outstanding Professional Award, PhilAmBID; ABA, Public Service Honor Roll Award, TIPS/LIPS Committee; Community Leadership Award for Diversity, South Asian Bar Association; Legal Affairs Award, Asian Heritage Society (2009); San Diego Business Journal Women Who Mean Business Award; Metro Movers to Watch in 2008, San Diego Metropolitan Magazine; President’s Award, Earl B. Gilliam Bar Association; Trailblazer Award, National Asian Pacific American Bar Association; and State Bar of California Wiley W. Manuel Award for Pro Bono Legal Services.
Personal Background
Malana grew up in Southeast San Diego and graduated from Castle Park High School in Chula Vista. She received a B.A. in psychology from UC San Diego. Prior to law, she worked as a human resources professional.
Online legal services are not going away, so traditional attorneys need to adapt to the changing marketplace, according to panelists at a San Diego Law Library event last month.
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