Associate
San Francisco
Rizelle's practice focuses on employment litigation, representing employers in a variety of civil matters in both state and federal courts.
She defends clients against a wide range of employment-related claims including harassment, retaliation, discrimination, wrongful termination, as well as individual wage and hour disputes, PAGA representative actions, and class actions. In addition to her litigation practice, Rizelle also provides advice and counsel to employers on a broad spectrum of workplace issues. She supports clients with day-to-day compliance, drafts workplace policies and employee handbooks, guides employers through accommodation and leave matters, and advises on best practices to minimize employment law risks.
Prior to beginning her legal career, Rizelle worked in-house at a Fortune 500 technology company, supporting a global legal team with mergers and acquisitions, securities, and corporate governance matters. While in law school, she participated in the UC Law SF Appellate Project (formerly UC Hastings), where she and a small team represented a pro bono client in a federal appeal involving prisoners’ rights. She co-drafted the appellate brief and presented oral argument before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Rizelle also served as a board member for UC Law SF’s nationally top-ranked moot court program and was President of the Filipino-American Law Society.