About
Diana Kruze is a mediator, arbitrator, special master and discovery referee, focusing on complex IP, business, employment, technology, and health care disputes. She has successfully resolved multi-million dollar cases around the world and has extensive experience in intellectual property (trade secret, copyright and patent), Cannabis, health care, biotech and pharmaceuticals, data breach/cybersecurity, telecommunications and satellite technology.
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I'm excited to introduce this new learning series: Arbitration Unlocked: Cracking the Code. A stellar group of arbitrators deliver short training…
I'm excited to introduce this new learning series: Arbitration Unlocked: Cracking the Code. A stellar group of arbitrators deliver short training…
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Dear Friends, Today, I'm filled with a mix of excitement and reflection as I announce the launch of my legal practice: Valerie Uribe, A Professional…
Dear Friends, Today, I'm filled with a mix of excitement and reflection as I announce the launch of my legal practice: Valerie Uribe, A Professional…
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Gold at the January North American Championships!!! Men's Sabre!
Gold at the January North American Championships!!! Men's Sabre!
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Experience
Education
Volunteer Experience
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Commissioner
California Access to Justice Commission
- Present 3 years 6 months
Civil Rights and Social Action
Working to bridge the justice gap and provide equal access to the courts for all Californians. Currently working on unlawful detainer mediation program to help assist landlords and tenants to resolve their disputes and access COVID rental financial assistance.
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Citizen's Committee on Community Development
City and County of San Francisco
- 2 years
Poverty Alleviation
Appointed by Mayor of San Francisco to serve on city committee charged with oversight of HUD-based funding allocations and policy matters directly related to affordable housing and community development efforts.
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President-Elect, Board of Directors and former Treasurer
JEWISH BAR ASSOCIATION OF SAN FRANCISCO
- Present 7 years 6 months
Civil Rights and Social Action
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Board of Directors, Co-Chair of Fundraising
Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights
- 3 years
Civil Rights and Social Action
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Board of Directors and former Secretary, Barristers and IP Litigation Committee
The Bar Association of San Francisco
- 6 years 2 months
Civil Rights and Social Action
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RJNE, Board Member
State Bar of California
- 3 years 1 month
Civil Rights and Social Action
Evaluate appeals from judicial candidates.
Honors & Awards
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Teacher of the Year
UC Hastings, LWR Department
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Legal Lion Award
Law360
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Intellectual Property Trailblazer Award
National Law Journal
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Best LGBT Lawyers Under 40
National LGBT Bar Association
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Inspiring Role Model in Promoting Gender Diversity
Chambers
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Copyright Litigation Lawyer of the Year in California
CorporateINTL Magazine
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Top 40 Attorneys Under 40
Daily Journal
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A. Leon Higginbotham Fellowship Award
American Arbitration Association
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American Bar Foundation Fellow
American Bar Association
The Fellows is an honorary organization of attorneys, judges, law faculty, and legal scholars whose public and private careers have demonstrated outstanding dedication to the welfare of their communities and to the highest principles of the legal profession. Membership in The Fellows is limited to less than one-third of one percent of lawyers licensed to practice in each jurisdiction. Members are nominated by their peers and elected by the Board of the American Bar Foundation.
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Barrister of the Year
Bar Association of San Francisco
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Rising Star
California Super Lawyers Magazine
2013-2018
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I just received notice that I am one of four finalist for the San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association's 2023 Trial Lawyer of the Year award. SFTLA…
I just received notice that I am one of four finalist for the San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association's 2023 Trial Lawyer of the Year award. SFTLA…
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I’m thrilled to announce I am now Head of Litigation at BlackBerry.
I’m thrilled to announce I am now Head of Litigation at BlackBerry.
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I'm happy to share that I was promoted to Director, Associate General Counsel at Meta. I'm excited to keep working on interesting questions and fun…
I'm happy to share that I was promoted to Director, Associate General Counsel at Meta. I'm excited to keep working on interesting questions and fun…
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We have the absolute best employees here at FRG. That includes Jaci Lee, our General Counsel. She was recently recognized in the Women, Influence &…
We have the absolute best employees here at FRG. That includes Jaci Lee, our General Counsel. She was recently recognized in the Women, Influence &…
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Judicate West would like to congratulate Hon. Timothy M. Casserly, Ret. (https://lnkd.in/gHumn5N) on winning the Judge Moon Award. We would also…
Judicate West would like to congratulate Hon. Timothy M. Casserly, Ret. (https://lnkd.in/gHumn5N) on winning the Judge Moon Award. We would also…
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Contra Costa Pro Bono Opportunity! Help your community deal with Post-Covid Evictions. This program will fill you in on what you need to do to…
Contra Costa Pro Bono Opportunity! Help your community deal with Post-Covid Evictions. This program will fill you in on what you need to do to…
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I graduated law school 25 years ago this summer. Ever since, I've grinded along paths through the legal profession's most traditional institutions--…
I graduated law school 25 years ago this summer. Ever since, I've grinded along paths through the legal profession's most traditional institutions--…
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Today was my first in-person #mediation in 15 months. It felt great to work with #clients directly and not through a #computer #screen. I love #ZOOM…
Today was my first in-person #mediation in 15 months. It felt great to work with #clients directly and not through a #computer #screen. I love #ZOOM…
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