Our Attorneys — Park|Guenthart

Roy Park

Roy Park

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.

Roy ParkJanuary 30, 2020Los Angeles, Orange County

Jason Guenthart

Jason Guenthart

Senior Partner

As a Certified Specialist in Workers’ Compensation Law; Jason approaches his practice with expertise, along with his valuable educational background in biology and physiology, as well as his practical experience as a former claim’s adjuster. Jason attended the University of California at Davis for his undergraduate degree where he obtained a Bachelor’s of Science in Biology with emphases in Neurobiology and Physiology. Jason received his Juris Doctor from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law with the high distinction of being a Traynor Honor Society member.

Roy ParkJanuary 30, 2020Sacramento

Patrick Van

Patrick Van

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.

Roy ParkJanuary 30, 2020Orange County

Samantha Burwell

Samantha Burwell

Partner - Bay Area

Samantha was born and raised a proud Oregonian who received her Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences with a minor in Spanish from the University of Oregon. At age 21, she made her way to San Diego to attend California Western School of Law. By 23, Samantha was admitted to the California State Bar and started her career in Criminal Defense as a Public Defender. She has worked with a multitude of clientele since then.

Roy ParkJanuary 30, 2020Bay Area

Stephanie Goodson

Stephanie Goodson

Partner - Los Angeles

Stephanie Goodson is an accomplished workers' compensation defense attorney with a proven track record of success. With over a decade of experience in the field, she has earned a reputation as a formidable litigator and a trusted advisor to her clients. Stephanie's career accolades speak to her dedication to her craft and her commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes for her clients.

Roy ParkJanuary 30, 2020Los Angeles

Lisa Fukushima

Lisa Fukushima

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.

Roy ParkJanuary 30, 2020Orange County

Jessica Chow

Jessica Chow

Partner - Los Angeles

Jessica was born and raised in the greater Los Angeles area. She attended the University of California Los Angeles (Go Bruins!), with a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology and a minor in Political Science. She then spent a year in the Washington D.C. area, working as an assistant for a law firm specializing in capital criminal cases, class action cases, and business litigation, which was her first introduction to law. She moved back to Southern California and went on to obtain her Juris Doctor from University of La Verne, College of Law, graduating Magna Cum Laude.

Roy ParkJanuary 30, 2020Los Angeles

Patrick Carden

Patrick Carden

Senior Associate - Sacramento

Patrick brings a zealous spirit to the firm stemming from his years of playing competitive sports. Patrick is a Sacramento native and attended California State University, Sacramento where he was a member of the men’s soccer team and obtained a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice.

Roy ParkJanuary 30, 2020Sacramento

Orlando Duarte

Orlando Duarte

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.

Lindsey JohnsonJanuary 24, 2020Orange County

Karli Burns

Karli Burns

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.

Lindsey JohnsonJanuary 24, 2020Orange County

Jenny Morales

Jenny Morales

Senior Associate - Bay Area

Jenny was born and raised in the East Bay. Because there is no place like home, she attended San Francisco State University where she graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Criminal Justice and a minor in Labor and Employment studies. She worked as a legal assistant at a civil litigation firm while studying for the LSAT and applying to law school. She then attended University of San Francisco School of Law where she obtained a Juris Doctor degree.

Lindsey JohnsonJanuary 23, 2020Bay Area

Paul Fangrow

Paul Fangrow

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.

Lindsey JohnsonJanuary 23, 2020Orange County

Judale Usher

Judale Usher

Senior Associate - Los Angeles

Judale Usher was born and raised in Belize Central America and moved to the United States as an adolescent. Mr. Usher attended the University of California Los Angeles where he graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science. He has a background in education working as a teacher for Los Angeles Unified School District. After deciding on a legal career, Mr. Usher worked full time as a workers’ compensation research clerk while attending Southwestern Law School in the evenings.

Roy ParkJanuary 23, 2020Los Angeles

Carlee Khoury

Carlee Khoury

Senior Associate - Sacramento

Carlee Khoury grew up in South Dakota and attended Augustana College where she received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology. Carlee went on to obtain her Juris Doctorate from Gonzaga University School of Law in Spokane, Washington, where she graduated magna cum laude and was a member of the Gonzaga Law Review. During law school Carlee worked at the Spokane City Prosecutor's Office where she managed criminal dockets, civil infraction dockets, and code violations. After law school Carlee moved to Northern California.

Lindsey JohnsonJanuary 23, 2020Sacramento

Julian Quirino

Julian Quirino

Associate - Bay Area

Julian Quirino hails from the East Bay and is a proud first-generation American. He graduated from San Francisco State University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science. For law school, Julian headed up to the Pacific North West to attend Lewis and Clark in Portland, Oregon. While obtaining his Juris Doctor, Julian was recognized for outstanding oration in moot court.

Lindsey JohnsonJanuary 23, 2020Bay Area

Aaruni Thakur

Aaruni Thakur

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.

Lindsey JohnsonJanuary 23, 2020Orange County

Jeremy Rutledge

Jeremy Rutledge

Senior Associate - Sacramento

Jeremy P. Rutledge began his practice in Workers’ Compensation Defense in 2016, bringing with him a strong civil litigation background. Mr. Rutledge prides himself in his client-centric practice style in the defense of employers, insurers, and third-party adjusting administrators in all aspects of workers’ compensation claims resolution. He also has vast experience representing self-insured employers as well as employers who have public employees entitled to California Labor Code 4850 benefits.

Lindsey JohnsonJanuary 23, 2020Sacramento

Don Woo

Don Woo

Senior Associate - Sacramento

Mr. Don Woo earned his Juris Doctor from Lincoln Law School of Sacramento. Prior to this, he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from California State University of Sacramento. Since his admission to the State Bar of California in 2001, Don has continuously strived for excellence in the practice of law.

Lindsey JohnsonJanuary 23, 2020Sacramento

Robert Sangalang

Robert Sangalang

Associate - Bay Area

Robert is a San Francisco Bay Area native. He attended California State University East Bay and graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science with a Pre-Law Option. At Park|Guenthart, Robert is committed to providing a tailored, aggressive defensive and superior customer service to each case. He is a formidable advocate for employers, insurance carriers, and third-party administrators throughout Northern California.

Lindsey JohnsonJanuary 23, 2020Bay Area

Nathaniel Rosilez

Nathaniel Rosilez

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.

Lindsey JohnsonJanuary 23, 2020Orange County