Jeanne is an associate attorney in the Los Angeles office of Skiermont Derby LLP. Since her admission to the California State Bar in 2021, Jeanne has represented a diverse set of clients in a broad array of claims, including business torts, trademarks, trade secrets, unfair competition, employment law, personal injury, public entity defense, products liability, construction, probate, and trucking and transportation. She has experience guiding cases through all phases of litigation—from initial investigation and discovery to settlement or final disposition—and is dedicated to obtaining the best outcomes for her clients.
Before joining Skiermont Derby, Jeanne gained hands-on experience as a litigation associate at a probate litigation firm and a civil defense firm. In these roles, Jeanne demonstrated her strong legal research and writing skills with two successful early-career motions: an anti-SLAPP motion which was granted as to four causes of action and a demurrer which was granted without prejudice. Jeanne earned her Juris Doctor from the University of California, Davis School of Law. During law school, she served on the board of the King Hall Negotiations Team and represented the school in the 2018 ABA Regional Negotiation Competition. Jeanne was also involved in the Trial Practice Honors Board and served on the board of the Asian Pacific American Law Student Association to help promote diversity and mentorship in the legal profession. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Philosophy from the University of California, Santa Barbara, where she graduated with honors and distinction in the major (Sociology).