Rena Derartinian

Senior Associate - Los Angeles

Born and raised in Aleppo, Syria, Rena has always demonstrated a commitment to excellence, graduating with the highest grades and achieving first place in her city’s baccalaureate. She pursued her legal education at the University of Aleppo, Faculty of Law, and spent two years training as a junior attorney. During this time, she gained invaluable experience working alongside senior attorneys on diverse cases, including criminal, civil, and real estate matters. It was through working on workers’ compensation cases that she discovered her passion, building a solid reputation for her investigative skills and strategic approach to case management. Her ability to earn the trust of employers and claims administrators has allowed her to forge strong, lasting relationships in her field. 

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Crystl Chang

Associate - Los Angeles

Crystl Chang earned her Bachelor of Arts, cum laude, from Washington University in St. Louis, where she double majored in English and Philosophy and minored in Classics. She later received her Juris Doctor, cum laude, from the University of Illinois College of Law. Raised primarily in the suburbs of Chicago, Crystl ultimately made her way to California, where she has built both her career and home in Los Angeles. Since 2014, Crystl has focused her practice exclusively in workers’ compensation defense.

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Daniel Seu

Associate - Orange County

Daniel Seu is an Orange County native with an undergraduate business degree from the Stern School of Business at New York University. After college, he returned to his hometown and attended Western State College of Law. At Park|Guenthart, Daniel has represented the interests of large national employers, staffing agencies, professional employer organizations, insurance carriers, and third-party administrators. Having studied business before law, he understands the value of minimizing liability through effective legal representation and prudent counsel. Accordingly, he is committed to pursuing the most favorable outcomes for clients.

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Lakoya Pittman

Associate - Orange County

Lakoya Pittman earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Baltimore School of Law and her Bachelor of Arts from Hampton University. She has more than 12 years of experience in human resources, legal compliance, and employment matters across the public and private sectors, including work with Fortune 500 companies.

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Diane Tran

Associate - Orange County

Diane Tran is a proud Orange County native. She graduated cum laude from California State University, Long Beach with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, emphasizing Finance. Diane went on to earn her Juris Doctor from Loyola Law School in Los Angeles. Since becoming a member of the California Bar, Diane has practiced exclusively in the area of Workers' Compensation for over a decade. She began her career representing injured workers before transitioning to the defense side in 2019.

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Alexandria Palacio

Associate - Sacramento

Alexandria was raised in Chattanooga, Tennessee. She grew up attending arts schools and playing violin. Alexandria earned a Bachelor of Arts in International Global studies, focusing on Latin America, with a minor in Women’s Studies from Sewanee, the University of the South. Before entering the legal field, Alexandria worked as a Case Manager with Bridge Refugee Services, where she managed complex caseloads and coordinated state and federal resources with precision and professionalism. She developed a strong foundation in critical analysis and cross-cultural communication.

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Ira Malsi

Associate - Bay Area

Born in the Philippines and raised in Canada, Ira Malsi brings a unique global perspective to her legal practice. After completing her undergraduate education in the Philippines, she pursued her Juris Doctor in San Francisco at Golden Gate University School of Law, where she earned and maintained a Dean’s Scholarship throughout law school. Ira was also recognized with a CALI Award in Property Law for her outstanding academic performance. Having lived in several cities during formative stages of her life, she ultimately chose to establish her roots in San Francisco, where she continues to thrive in the Bay Area’s dynamic legal community.

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