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.

Roy ParkJanuary 23, 2020Los Angeles

Shelby Banks

Associate - Los Angeles

Shelby Banks was born and raised in Covina, CA. She graduated cum laude from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and obtained a Bachelor of Science in Journalism with a minor in Law & Society. Excited to work towards becoming an attorney as soon as possible, Shelby went straight from her undergraduate to law school, where she graduated from Southwestern Law School's SCALE Two-Year Accelerated Program. During law school, Shelby completed an externship in Workers' Compensation Defense.

Roy ParkJanuary 23, 2020Los Angeles

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.

Lindsey JohnsonJanuary 23, 2020Orange County

Armando Marquez

Associate - Orange County

A proud Los Angeles native, Armando earned his undergraduate degree in Criminal Justice from California State University, San Bernardino. He went on to obtain his Juris Doctor from the University of La Verne College of Law, where he was honored with the CALI Excellence for the Future Award in Bankruptcy Law.

Roy ParkJanuary 23, 2020Orange County

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.

Lindsey JohnsonJanuary 23, 2020Orange County

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.

Roy ParkJanuary 23, 2020Sacramento

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.

Lindsey JohnsonJanuary 23, 2020Bay Area