Christopher P. Orlando, Attorney
Christopher earned his bachelor of arts degree in political science and sociology from the University of California, Davis in 2016. He went on to receive his juris doctorate degree from the University of California College of the Law, San Francisco (UC Hastings) in 2019. As a law student, his passion for advocacy led Christopher to compete in the school’s moot court team, winning a best brief award, among his many other honors. In law school, Christopher served as editor for the business law journal and as a teaching assistant for the school’s legal writing and research classes. Since graduating from law school, Christopher has acquired extensive experience in the areas of civil litigation and business law, working in the areas of personal injury, employment law and business disputes. Prior to joining Taubman Simpson, Young and Sulentor, Christopher worked for a Los Angeles law firm defending public entities against claims of harassment, discrimination, and retaliation.
Christopher excels at understanding his clients’ needs in order to achieve the best possible results. With a wealth of experience, meticulous advocacy skills, and passion for understanding the unique legal issues presented in each case, Christopher has achieved numerous favorable pre-trial judgments and settlements for his clients. Outside of his legal career, Christopher’s interests include running, playing basketball, fishing, and reading.
Education:
University of California College of the Law, San Francisco (UC Hastings) Juris Doctor (2019),
Hastings Moot Court Team 2018 UC Davis National Asylum/Refugee Law Competition, Quarter Finalist and Best Brief; 2017 UC Hastings Snodgrass Moot Court Competition, Best Oralist Nominee; 2017 UC Hastings First Year Law Student Moot Court Competition, Best Oralist. Hastings Business Law Journal, Staff Editor. C.A.L.I Award, Spring 2019 Advanced Immigration Law,
University of California, Davis (2016), Political Science and Sociology double majors.
