Rita Gunasekaran

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Rita Gunasekaran has been a Partner of Haight, Brown & Bonesteel LLP since January 1, 1992.
She is a Member of the California Academy of Appellate Lawyers and a Director of the Asian Pacific American Legal Center, the Public Counsel Law Center and the Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles.
Prior to joining Haight, Brown & Bonesteel, Ms. Gunasekaran was Chairman of the State Bar of California and the Los Angeles County Bar and a Co-Chairman of the Amicus Briefs Committee.

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California Academy of Appellate Lawyers California Academy of Appellate Lawyers Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The non-profit company is based in San Diego, CA. Membership requires California bar membership in good standing, at least 10 years of predominantly appellate experience, demonstrated appellate skill through lead counsel roles in numerous appeals, and submission of principal briefs from recent, closely contested cases. CAAL fosters a network of about 100 appellate lawyers and judges who meet three times yearly for advanced continuing legal education, discussions on appellate issues, and social events, emphasizing confidentiality and frank exchanges without discussing pending cases. The academy participates in appellate legal matters by filing amicus curiae briefs and letters, advocating for reforms to improve appellate procedure and access to justice, while maintaining side neutrality. It supports professional development through resources such as a searchable member directory, CLE materials, meeting minutes, and committee reports available on its website. CAAL offers a fellowship program for early-career appellate lawyers to promote diversity and introduce them to the organization’s educational and social activities. Additional initiatives include a task force on the defense of judges and the rule of law, addressing threats against judicial officers and attorneys. The organization is led by elected officers and maintains a comprehensive website with resources, legal disclaimers, and member portals. The California Academy of Appellate Lawyers (CAAL) is a voluntary, election-only professional organization founded in 1972, dedicated to advancing appellate advocacy and excellence in appellate practice.	Corporate Officer/Principal	-
Asian Pacific American Legal Center Asian Pacific American Legal Center Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The non-profit company is based in Los Angeles, CA. The Asian Pacific American Legal Center, operating as Asian Americans Advancing Justice Southern California (AJSOCAL), is a nonprofit legal and civil rights organization serving Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders. It offers multilingual support and legal hotlines in various Asian and Pacific Islander languages for low-income and limited-English-speaking individuals. AJSOCAL operates community legal clinics, educational webinars, trainings, and outreach programs to empower AANHPI communities, and engages in policy advocacy and impact litigation in collaboration with legislators. The organization also conducts research and provides resources to address issues like anti-Asian hate and political participation, and encourages community involvement through volunteering, partnerships, and donations. Founded in 1983, the organization provides free or low-cost legal advice, litigation, and representation on issues such as immigration, citizenship, healthcare access, housing preservation, domestic violence, family law, anti-Asian discrimination, LGBTQ+ rights, and voting rights.	Directeur/Membre du Conseil	-
Public Counsel Law Center Public Counsel Law Center Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides legal services	Directeur/Membre du Conseil	-
Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles The Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles (WLALA) is dedicated to promoting the full participation of women lawyers and judges in the legal profession. Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles is based in Los Angeles, CA. The company advocates for principles of fairness and equality to maintain the integrity of the legal system. WLALA also works to protect reproductive rights, believing that abortion care, along with all reproductive healthcare, should be legal, safe, and accessible.	Directeur/Membre du Conseil	-

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The Los Angeles County Bar Association The Los Angeles County Bar Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Offers lawyers and advance the administration of justice	Président	-
The State Bar of California The State Bar of California Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a official attorney licensing agency	Président	-

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University of Madras University of Madras Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
The State Bar of California The State Bar of California Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a official attorney licensing agency	Commercial Services
Public Counsel Law Center Public Counsel Law Center Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides legal services	Commercial Services
The Los Angeles County Bar Association The Los Angeles County Bar Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Offers lawyers and advance the administration of justice	Commercial Services
California Academy of Appellate Lawyers California Academy of Appellate Lawyers Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The non-profit company is based in San Diego, CA. Membership requires California bar membership in good standing, at least 10 years of predominantly appellate experience, demonstrated appellate skill through lead counsel roles in numerous appeals, and submission of principal briefs from recent, closely contested cases. CAAL fosters a network of about 100 appellate lawyers and judges who meet three times yearly for advanced continuing legal education, discussions on appellate issues, and social events, emphasizing confidentiality and frank exchanges without discussing pending cases. The academy participates in appellate legal matters by filing amicus curiae briefs and letters, advocating for reforms to improve appellate procedure and access to justice, while maintaining side neutrality. It supports professional development through resources such as a searchable member directory, CLE materials, meeting minutes, and committee reports available on its website. CAAL offers a fellowship program for early-career appellate lawyers to promote diversity and introduce them to the organization’s educational and social activities. Additional initiatives include a task force on the defense of judges and the rule of law, addressing threats against judicial officers and attorneys. The organization is led by elected officers and maintains a comprehensive website with resources, legal disclaimers, and member portals. The California Academy of Appellate Lawyers (CAAL) is a voluntary, election-only professional organization founded in 1972, dedicated to advancing appellate advocacy and excellence in appellate practice.	Commercial Services
Asian Pacific American Legal Center Asian Pacific American Legal Center Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The non-profit company is based in Los Angeles, CA. The Asian Pacific American Legal Center, operating as Asian Americans Advancing Justice Southern California (AJSOCAL), is a nonprofit legal and civil rights organization serving Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders. It offers multilingual support and legal hotlines in various Asian and Pacific Islander languages for low-income and limited-English-speaking individuals. AJSOCAL operates community legal clinics, educational webinars, trainings, and outreach programs to empower AANHPI communities, and engages in policy advocacy and impact litigation in collaboration with legislators. The organization also conducts research and provides resources to address issues like anti-Asian hate and political participation, and encourages community involvement through volunteering, partnerships, and donations. Founded in 1983, the organization provides free or low-cost legal advice, litigation, and representation on issues such as immigration, citizenship, healthcare access, housing preservation, domestic violence, family law, anti-Asian discrimination, LGBTQ+ rights, and voting rights.	Commercial Services
Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles The Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles (WLALA) is dedicated to promoting the full participation of women lawyers and judges in the legal profession. Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles is based in Los Angeles, CA. The company advocates for principles of fairness and equality to maintain the integrity of the legal system. WLALA also works to protect reproductive rights, believing that abortion care, along with all reproductive healthcare, should be legal, safe, and accessible.