Elsie L. Secoquian

Ms. Secoquian is an experienced litigator and has represented clients in matters regarding employment and business litigation.  She has regularly appeared on behalf of and successfully defended her clients at trial, arbitration and other dispute resolution forums.  Prior to joining FKBR, Ms. Secoquian was a trial attorney and in-house counsel for Farmers Insurance, Fred Loya Insurance and GEICO where she defended against personal injury and premises liability claims as well as advised human resources on employment and labor matters. 

In addition to being an active member of the legal community, Ms. Secoquian enjoys traveling and cooking.

Bar Admissions

• State Bar of California, 2006

• State Bar of Nevada, 2005

• U.S. District Court, Southern District of California, 2008

• U.S. District Court, Northern District of California, 2008

• U.S. District Court, Central District of California, 2008

• U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California, 2008

• U.S. District Court of Nevada, 2005

Education

• California Western School of Law, 2003, J.D., certified mediator

• University of California, Irvine, B.A in Criminology, Law & Society, Minor in Psychology & Social Behavior, 2000

Professional Associations and Memberships

• Filipino-American Lawyers of Orange County, founding member and past president

• Filipino American Lawyers of San Diego, former board member and vice president

• Philippine American Bar Association, lifetime member

• National Filipino American Lawyers Association, member

• Orange County Korean American Bar Association, current board member

• Orange County Asian American Bar Association, member

• Pan Asian Lawyers of San Diego, former board member

• California Western School of Law Alumni Association, past president and former board member