Angela Parayno earned her Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Communication and her Juris Doctor from the University of the Philippines, and her Master of Laws from the University of Southern California Gould School of Law, where she also obtained her Certificates in Business Law and in Technology and Entrepreneurship Law. She was a recipient of the Dean's Academic Excellence Award at USC Gould School of Law. Graduating Cum Laude from the University of the Philippines, and achieving High Honors and Honors Grades at USC Gould School of Law, Ms. Parayno has been inducted twice to The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi and is a member of both the University of the Philippines and the USC Chapters. During her time at USC, Ms. Parayno served as the LL.M. Class Representative to the USC Public Interest Law Foundation and as a Student Ambassador for the Graduate and International Programs. Ms. Parayno was also the Student Commencement Speaker for the USC Gould School of Law Graduate and International Programs.
Prior to joining Hurrell Cantrall LLP, Ms. Parayno gained extensive experience representing defendants when she worked as an attorney for an Insurance Defense firm and for an Immigration Litigation firm. Ms. Parayno has also represented plaintiffs when she worked as an attorney for a firm practicing Landlord - Tenant Law.
Ms. Parayno is duly admitted to practice as an Attorney and Counsellor in all courts of California, the US District Court for the Central District of California, and before U.S. Immigration Courts and the Board of Immigration Appeals.
In her spare time, Ms. Parayno enjoys traveling with her husband and children.
Admissions
- California
- Central District of California
- US District Court
- U.S. Immigration Courts and the Board of Immigration Appeals
Education
- University of the Philippines: Organizational Communication (B.A. ) 2005; Juris Doctor (J.D.) 2012.
- University of Southern California Gould School of Law: Master of Laws (LL.M)2019; Business Law Certificate; Technology and Entrepreneurship Law Certificate