Riena Yu
Oakland, California 94612
United States
Profession(s)
LawyerHi, I'm Riena! I am dedicated to fostering respectful, solution-oriented approaches to family law, while always keeping the goals and needs of my clients at the forefront of my work. Understanding how difficult and sometimes traumatic the transitions can be for individuals going through divorce or custody matters, I strive to empower my clients through education, understanding, and compassionate representation.
My passion for supporting clients in transition stems from my early experiences as an undergraduate at University of Chicago and law school student at UCLA School of Law. During this time, I represented parents in the child welfare system, where I provided parents with support and resources needed to reunite them with their children. In law school, I also represented detained clients with mental illnesses in asylum proceedings, which strengthened my advocacy skills and commitment to supporting vulnerable populations. After graduating from law school, I continued to engage in family advocacy through my policy work at Planned Parenthood.
I have training in domestic violence counseling, which guides the way I support clients who have experienced domestic violence. I also have training in mediation and collaborative divorce as I resolutely believe in the power of conflict resolution through a more peaceful, amicable process when possible.
Professional Activities
Collaborative Practice Golden Gate Collaborative Practice San Mateo County Justice and Diversity Center, Pro Bono Legal ServicesUndergraduate Education
University of Chicago, 2016
Postgraduate Education
UCLA School of Law, 2019
Professional Education
Certified Mediator
Certified Domestic Violence Counselor