Susana Valiente

Susana Valiente is an Associate Attorney at the Law Firm of Friedman + Bartoumian, a position held since February 2023. Previously, Susana served as a Senior Legal Analyst at the State Compensation Insurance Fund from November 2019 to February 2023, and as a Legal Analyst for the City of San José between August 2017 and November 2019. Earlier experience includes working as a Litigation Paralegal at State Farm® and paralegal roles at the Law Offices of John E Hill. Susana's background also features a role as an Alternative Dispute Resolution/Return-to-Work Coordinator at Able Engineering, focusing on minimizing wage loss and disruption from workplace injuries. Educational qualifications include a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Human Resources and Compliance from USC Gould School of Law, a Paralegal Certificate from California State University - East Bay, and a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from Universidad Evangélica de El Salvador.