Meet the New Executive Committee

• Publication year: 2017
• Author: By the PRACTITIONER Staff

Meet the New Executive Committee

By the PRACTITIONER Staff

RITZEL S. NGO

1. What is your current title and term on the Committee? And was your past experience on the Committee?

I am the Chair of the Executive Committee for the Solo & Small Firm Section for the 2017-2018 year. I was appointed to serve on the Executive Committee in the Fall of 2013. Last year, I was the Vice-Chair of the Committee, and before that, I was the Treasurer for the 2015-2016 year, and for two years, the Education Chair.

2. Give us a short bio.

I am a family law attorney, and I handle matters in Los Angeles and Ventura counties. I represent clients in all aspects of divorce, parentage, support, custody and visitation, property division, and post-modification issues. I also act as a judge pro tem with the Los Angeles Superior Court.

3. Tell us your favorite hobbies.

I enjoy visiting new places with my six-year-old and relaxing to the sound of ocean waves on a secluded beach.

4. What you most want to accomplish in your new role as Chair?

My goals are to increase this Section's visibility and build a larger financial reserve through webinars and live-education programs, which will us hold future programs and give small law firms and solo practitioners a stronger voice with the State Bar of California and the new entity in which all sections will converge. I also want us to continue to reach out to Section members in less populated regions in our State, such as (but not limited to) Humboldt and Butte counties, and to open communication between smaller counties and larger ones.

RENEE N. GALENTE

1. What is your current title and term on the Committee? And was your past experience on the Committee?

I have been on the Committee since 2014 to the present. This year (2017-2018), I am the Vice Chair (2017-2018). I have been the Treasurer (2016-2017), the "Trusted Social Media Poster" (2014-present), and an Editor/Contributor to the PRACTITIONER (2014-present).

2. Give us a short bio.

I am the Owner and Trial Lawyer at Galente Law, APC, where I focus on plaintiff's personal injury, military, and criminal defense trial work. I serve on the faculty for Gerry Spence's Trial Lawyers College. I also am an adjunct professor for the National Trial Competition Team for Thomas Jefferson School of Law and a mediator for the Probate Court Mediation Program. I currently serve as California Women Lawyers President-Elect, California La Raza Lawyers Association Southern California Vice President, and San Diego La...