One of Kazan Law’s newest associate attorneys is Julianna Rivera. A Detroit native and recent law school grad who passed the Michigan Bar in 2011, Julianna moved to the San Francisco Bay Area in late 2012 and passed the California Bar in February 2013. She started at Kazan Law this past July.
Ms. Rivera’s astute knowledge of law and legal proceedings combined with her compassion for human suffering and her determination to seek justice for those wronged make her a very promising attorney for Kazan Law. We are proud to be helping to produce the next generation of asbestos attorneys. Now let’s talk with Ms. Rivera.
Why did you choose to become an attorney?
My undergraduate degrees are in History and Spanish, and I wasn’t quite certain about what I wanted to do next. I decided to pursue a degree in law because I saw attorneys doing all sorts of different and compelling work. Some were in the court room, some were doing nonprofit work and others were working in public policy and local government. Law school seemed like a natural and good stepping stone to many interesting and fulfilling career paths. And I was right.
Why did you come to work for us here at Kazan Law?
I heard that Kazan Law was looking for a law and motion attorney, and I had been working as a research attorney in the Michigan Court of Appeals. I started researching the firm, and I was very impressed with Kazan Law’s attorneys and the big victories they win for their clients. I wanted to be a part of a team that does meaningful and important work. I was also excited about the prospect of working at such a strong litigation firm.
How did you become interested in working with mesothelioma and asbestos cases?
I’ve learned about asbestos and mesothelioma at Kazan Law. It’s opened my eyes to this whole area of law. Our clients are mostly workers and families who were exposed to asbestos and didn’t know it and now their lives are being cut short. The injustice was obvious. And because of that, I feel like it is very important that we do this work not only to help our clients but to put corporations on notice that they cannot act with impunity. That there is a civil justice system and it does work. I like the sense of purpose we have at Kazan Law.
What else do you like about your work here at Kazan Law?
I enjoy working with such a passionate and caring team. Kazan Law really cares about their clients, and I see on a daily basis how hard our staff works, and how we don’t stop until we achieve a good outcome for our clients.
I also like how much Kazan Law cares about the community and supports nonprofits. We have a foundation and we help sponsor fundraising events for many nonprofits such as the Alameda County Food Bank. Tonight, for example, I am going to an event for the California Rural Legal Assistance Foundation, another organization we support.