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Managing Partner
Roy J. Park is an entrepreneur in addition to being an expert Workers’ Compensation attorney. Roy aligns his thinking and his firm’s processes to the long term goals of his clients, rather than focusing on immediate gains to his firm.
Roy’s business oriented approach to his practice is a result of his years of entrepreneurial work prior to becoming an attorney. Even as a child, Roy was a natural entrepreneur. Once he started receiving an allowance, he quickly learned he could triple his money by buying candy at the grocery store and reselling it at three times the price on the playground. Throughout his educational years he worked in a wide variety of small business jobs, doing everything from cleaning pools to repairing televisions.
Partner - Orange County
Patrick Van attended the University of California, Riverside on the pre-med track and obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in Neuroscience. He went on to attend Western State College of Law where he graduated with honors. While in law school, Patrick clerked at the West Justice Center, was Lead Articles Editor on Law Review, was a Dean’s Circle Member, and received several Witkin Awards. Patrick credits his academic successes to his extraordinary work ethic. Because of this combination of medical understanding and devotion to the work, Patrick is a most valued player on our team and an essential asset to his clients.
Partner - Orange County
Lisa Saukkola was born and raised in Orange County, California. She graduated cum laude from the University of San Diego with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies. Lisa went on to attend University of San Diego School of Law, where she earned a spot as a Comments Editor on the San Diego Journal of Climate & Energy Law. While in law school, Lisa also clerked at the Orange County Superior Court and at a civil law firm.
Senior Associate - Orange County
Mr. Duarte graduated Cum Lade from both California State University of Fullerton with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and from University of La Verne College of Law with a Juris Doctorate. During law school he received the CALI Excellence for the Future Award in Constitutional Law, Remedies, and Immigration.
Senior Associate - Orange County
Karli Burns was born in Southern California and raised in Nevada. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice with an emphasis in Pre-Law from the University of Nevada Reno. Karli then moved to Southern California to attend Whittier Law School where she served as the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Child and Family Advocacy. She was also a finalist in the Susan E. Mcguigan Oral Advocacy Competition and competed in Washington D.C. at the Bryant Moore Invitational Moot Court Competition. Karli is also licensed to practice in Nevada.
Associate - Orange County
Paul is an Orange County native who graduated from California State University Fullerton with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Studies and Wake Forest University of Law with a Juris Doctor. During law school, Paul was on the Editorial Staff on the Wake Forest Law Review where he received the Dean Award in Secured Transactions. Prior to practicing law, Paul has had a multifaceted career first as a 3D Artist, then turned Engineer.
Associate - Orange County
Aaruni Thakur graduated from UCLA with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Art History and Public Policy. He went on to attend the University of San Diego School of Law where he received his Juris Doctorate. Aaruni has practiced law since 2007. His first three years of practice were at the Children's Dependency Court in Los Angeles County. There, he honed his bench trial experience with the goal of protecting families.
Associate - Orange County
Nathaniel is a Southern California native and graduated Cum Laude from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. He then attended University of California, Irvine School of Law where he obtained his Juris Doctorate. Since joining Park Guenthart, Nathaniel has represented large national employers, staffing agencies, insurance carriers, and third-party administrators. Nathaniel has successfully conducted settlement negotiations and has appeared before WCABs throughout Southern California.
Associate - Orange County
Martin was born in Los Angeles and grew up in Orange County. He attended the University of California, Berkeley where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications. While attending the University of Arkansas School of Law, Martin served as a corporate counsel extern with global retail giant Wal-Mart at their corporate headquarters in Bentonville. Arkansas.