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# David A. Carman
## Partner
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## As Partner, David heads our litigation practice from our Los Angeles office. He has over 30 years of experience representing businesses and individuals in civil litigation, as well as first-chair trial experience in both state and federal court.
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#### Practices
#### Bar Admissions
* California
#### Education
* Syracuse University College of Law (J.D., summa cum laude, 1990)
* Kenyon College (B.A., summa cum laude, in Biology, 1984)
David A. Carman has over 30 years of experience representing businesses and individuals in civil litigation. He has been counsel in a broad range of civil litigation matters, including cases involving business disputes over ownership issues, contractual disputes, fraud claims, unfair competition, employment issues, intellectual property, defamation, legal malpractice, and antitrust.
David has first-chair trial experience in both state and federal court. In addition, he has experience with alternative dispute resolution proceedings, including mediation and arbitration. David has also represented clients before administrative bodies and appellate courts.
David is a summa cum laude graduate of Syracuse University College of Law, where he was a member of the law review, and a member of the school’s honor society. During law school, David received awards for his participation in moot court competitions.
Over his career, David has litigated cases in state and federal court in California. He has also represented clients in federal courts in Texas, Oklahoma, Colorado, Minnesota, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey.
Some of the cases on which David has worked have involved high profile clients or matters that have attracted media attention. And David has litigated matters with, and against, some of the largest law firms in the world.
David’s experience allows him to focus litigation on the key issues important to a successful outcome. This benefits clients regardless of whether the litigation resolves via settlement, or via trial.
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 »  »  » **Rosie Favila**
# Rosie Favila
## Litigation paralegal
## As a Litigation Paralegal with over two decades of experience, Rosie provides crucial support to our litigation attorneys and assists our clients with their legal needs.
#### Memberships
* National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA)
* Sonoma County Bar Association
* Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI)
* Santa Rosa Junior College, Santa Rosa (A.A., Legal Studies and Human Resources)
* Napa Valley College, Napa (Paralegal Certificate)
* Sonoma State University, Rohnert Park (B.A. Liberal Studies)
* Santa Rosa Junior College, Santa Rosa
  + Legal Office Support Certificate
  + Legal Office Specialist Certificate
  + Human Resource Administration Certificate
  + Business Management Certificate
#### Languages
* Spanish
Rosie, who joined Rogoway Law Group in 2024, is a valuable member of our team as a Litigation Paralegal. In this role, she provides crucial legal support to our attorneys and assists our clients with their legal needs, ensuring smooth operations and client satisfaction.
Rosie, a native of Mendocino County, has dedicated herself to her legal studies. She earned an associate degree in legal studies from Santa Rosa Junior College and a paralegal certificate from Napa Valley College. She then received her degree in Liberal Studies from Sonoma State University. Rosie’s academic achievements reflect her commitment to her profession. In addition, Rosie has 20+ years of experience in the legal field, including both private and government sectors. In her leisure time, she enjoys family time and exploring the outdoors.
 »  »  » **Tiffany Ho-Rivera**
# Tiffany ho-Rivera
## Director of operations
## As the Director of Operations, Tiffany Ho-Rivera oversees the firm’s human resources, finance, administrative operations, and marketing functionality.
* Association of Legal Administrators: 2018 – Present
* Society for Human Resource Management: 2018 – Present
* : 2022 -2023
* University of California, Los Angeles (B.A., Sociology)
* Mandarin
* Cantonese
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Tiffany joined Rogoway Law Group in 2017, and she came to us with years of experience as the Director of Operations for a multinational law firm with offices in the US and Asia. There, Tiffany oversaw the firm’s operations and human resources while the firm experienced exponential growth, she also played a key role in the expansion of the firm’s client base across the US, Asia and Europe.
As our Director of Operations, Tiffany oversees the firm’s human resources, finance, administrative operations, and marketing functionality. Other than her general responsibility to direct firm administrative operations, Tiffany also plans for the changing needs of the firm, develops and implements key processes to aid firm operations, contributes to cost-effective management throughout the organization, and works closely with the Managing Attorney as a strategic partner on overall business planning and practice management.
Prior to working in the legal industry, Tiffany spent over six years working with children and families with special needs. She remains a strong advocate to amplify voices that have been silenced and to empower those without power. Tiffany can be spotted volunteering at events throughout her local community.
Tiffany has a B.A. from UCLA and is fluent in Mandarin and Cantonese.
## Upcoming and Previous SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
*  – ALA 2022 Annual Conference & Expo – May 16, 2022
*  **[Webinar] – The Successful Firm Project**– November 30, 2021
* ** [Webinar]** – **Association of Legal Administrators (ALA)** – October 26, 2021
* Do More With Less: Leveraging Technology In Legal Operations – **ALA 2021 Annual Conference & Expo** – October 5, 2021
 »  »  » **Rachel Chapman**
# Rachel Chapman
## Senior Office Coordinator
## As our Senior Office Coordinator, Rachel oversees the day to day operations of our Santa Rosa office, while also providing administrative support to the attorneys.
* Sonoma State University (B.A., Criminal Justice)
Rachel is our Senior Office Coordinator. After an extensive career in the banking industry she came to RLG in 2018 excited to put her administrative, operational and financial skills to use. Rachel oversees the day to day operations of our Santa Rosa office, provides administrative support to our attorneys, and interacts with our clients in person and over the phone.
Rachel was born and raised in Sonoma County and received her bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from Sonoma State University. When she not at work she loves spending time with her family, volunteering in her community, and loves to just be outdoors.
 »  »  » **Varun Rathi**
# Varun Rathi
## PROJECT MANAGER
## As project, Varun plays a key role in the firm’s communications, content creation, and digital marketing.
* Boston University, College of Communication (M.S., Advertising)
* Cornell University (B.A., Biology & Film Studies)
* Hindi
Varun joined Rogoway Law Group in 2018. He brings several years of communications experience to the table, having made significant contributions to the growth of organizations large and small.
Varun plays a key role in the firm’s communications, content creation, and digital marketing. Before joining us, he served as the Growth Marketing Manager for a Y-Combinator funded startup in San Francisco. There, Varun authored and designed numerous white papers, case studies, and industry briefs. He also oversaw the company’s digital marketing initiatives.
After graduating from Cornell University with a B.A. in Biology and Film Studies, Varun pursued a masters degree in Advertising Communications from Boston University.
 »  » **Careers**
# Careers
## At Rogoway Law, we are proud of the work that we do, and wouldn’t be successful without our awesome team. We strive to provide a supportive and stimulating work culture with substantial growth opportunities for all our team members.
#### ABOUT the firm
### Legal Team
### About The Firm
### Pro Bono
Our attorneys and professional staff work with a wide variety of private and public sector clients to navigate constantly evolving legal and regulatory landscapes, evaluate existing and emerging markets, and shape cannabis and hemp policies around the country and abroad.
In addition to providing a long-term personal and professional development path for all team members, we also offer excellent benefits:
* Employer-sponsored Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
* 401(k) Plan with Employer match
* Fourteen (14) Paid Holidays
* Paid Time Off
* Bonus Program
* Panelist/speaking opportunities at industry events
## Current Open Positions
## Current Openings
## Learn more about a Career at Rogoway Law!
We are also always on the lookout for talented individuals at any stage of their careers who are passionate about working on matters in the wine, beverage, and cannabis industries.
If that describes you, please reach out to us with a resume and a cover letter detailing how you can make a difference.
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Rogoway Law Group celebrates diversity and is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender status, sexual orientation, marital status, military service or veteran status, disability, or genetic information. In addition to federal law requirements, Rogoway Law complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the firm has offices. If you require a reasonable accommodation to access the information on our website regarding job postings, please call 1-844-414-7155 and ask for Human Resources or email careers@rogowaylaw.com.
**Note to Employment Agencies:** Rogoway Law Group is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
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# press
## Our attorneys have received local, national, and international recognition for the adept legal representation we offer our clients.
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