YELENA YAKUBOVA
YELENA YAKUBOVA
Partner
Fairfield
Ms. Yakubova obtained her Bachelors of Arts degree from University of California at Berkeley in 2007.
Upon graduation, Ms. Yakubova found herself at an international intellectual property law firm, where she learned the ins and outs of intellectual property practice and litigation. Having observed many brilliant legal minds at work, Ms. Yakubova was inspired to pursue a law degree, and ultimately got her J.D. at the University of San Francisco in 2016. While in law school, Ms. Yakubova was a staff member and an editor of the University of San Francisco Law Review. Ms. Yakubova also helped budding entrepreneurs realize their business visions with the help of the Entrepreneurial Ventures Legal Services Project. Being passionate about advocacy, Ms. Yakubova participated in the Intensive Advocacy Program, a two-week intensive litigation and trial skills course. Ms. Yakubova obtained favorable verdicts during two mock trials held as a part of the course, and was recognized with a McFetridge Award for Creativity in Trial Advocacy.
Ms. Yakubova has been privileged to join McNamara’s insurance defense team in 2018. Her current practice is focused primarily on personal injury, automobile accidents, and trucking cases. She represents clients in all phases of litigation, from pre-litigation through trial, and has achieved multiple settlements as well as favorable trial verdicts.
Ms. Yakubova was admitted to the California Bar Association in 2016. She is currently a member of California Bar Association, Solano County Bar Association, Association of Defense Counsel of Northern California and Nevada, and the Defense Research Institute. She is also on the Board of Directors of the Solano County Bar Association Board of Directors.
EDUCATION
University of San Francisco School of Law
Juris Doctor, 2016
University of California, Berkeley
Bachelor of Arts, Legal Studies, 2007
ADMISSIONS
State Bar of California
McNamara, Ambacher, Wheeler, Hirsig & Gray LLP, 2018 to Present
Pleasant Hill, CA _____
Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP, San Francisco, CA March 2017 — 2018
Litigation Attorney (IP, Complex Commercial Litigation, Labor & Employment)
- Represent a Fortune 500 client in intellectual property disputes
Represent a client in a federal government investigation matter; conduct independent internal investigation; facilitate productions to and communications with FBI and USAO - Represent Fortune 500 clients in labor & employment (including ERISA ) litigation matters
- Counsel ISP clients on general compliance with relevant internet laws and responding to records subpoenas and search warrants
- Handled cases from inception to trial, with heavy emphasis on motion practice and discovery
Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP, San Francisco, CA June 2008 — March 2017
Litigation and IP Paralegal (Trademark and Copyright)
- Represent clients in various stages of enforcement of their Intellectual Property rights; represent pro-bono clients in criminal, immigration, family law, and civil rights matters
- Research and draft pre- and post-trial motions
- Handle all stages of discovery process
- Review and analyze online content for trademark, copyright, and patent infringement; perform fair use analysis; draft recommendations regarding appropriate course of action
Intensive Advocacy Program, USF School of Law May 2015 – June 2015
Recipient of the McFetridge “Creativity in Trial Advocacy” Award
- Received hands-on training on how to prepare for trial and try a case in a two-week intensive NITA-based course
- Took and defended depositions; conducted direct and cross examinations of witnesses and experts; performed jury selection; and made effective opening statements and closing arguments
- Introduced evidence into record and excluded evidence through pre-trial motions and in-trial motions and objections
- Received in-depth feedback on substance and presentation from seasoned trial attorneys and judges
- Represented a defendant in a civil mock bench trial; obtained a verdict for the defendant
- Represented a defendant in a criminal matter in a mock jury trial; obtained a verdict for the defendant
Investor Justice Clinic August 2014 – May 2015
Student Attorney
- Conducted client interviews and reviewed records to determine whether cause of action existed
- Presented summary of case to supervising attorney; conferred regarding viability of the claim; strategized with respect to optimal course of action
- Initiated Financial Industry Regulatory Authority arbitration proceedings for applicable cases
- Drafted complaints; gathered and organized evidence
Entrepreneurial Ventures Legal Services August 2014 — May 2015
Student Attorney/Client Manager
- Conducted client interviews to determine nature of start-up and spot initial legal issues
- Helped clients select proper business entity based on business vision, financing, etc.
- Helped clients set up the business entity, including reserving the business entity name, filing proper forms with the Department of State, and drafting proper documents including operating and shareholders agreements
- Acted as a client liaison with the Intellectual Property, Labor and Employment, Mediation, and Tax clinics to provide well-rounded coverage for client’s different legal issues
Knox & Ross Law Group, Oakland, CA June 2014 — August 2014
Summer Associate
- Assisted in various stages of family law and custody proceedings
- Assisted with forming trial strategy, witness preparation, preparing direct and cross-examinations
- Drafted and filed various court forms and motions
- Drafted marital settlement agreements, demand letters, and other documents
- Performed legal research and drafted memoranda concerning various family law issues
Mary L. Shapiro, P.C., San Francisco, CA June 2014 — August 2014
Summer Associate
- Filed routine and substantive United States Patent and Trademark Office filings
- Conducted preliminary and comprehensive trademark clearance searches
- Performed trademark and copyright infringement and fair use analyses; provided recommendations for optimal course of action
- Performed legal research and drafted memoranda concerning various trademark prosecution issues
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Solano County Bar Association
Association of Defense Counsel of Northern California and Nevada
Defense Research Institute
Board of Directors of the Solano County Bar Association Board of Directors
Experience
McNamara, Ambacher, Wheeler, Hirsig & Gray LLP, 2018 to Present
Pleasant Hill, CA _____
Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP, San Francisco, CA March 2017 — 2018
Litigation Attorney (IP, Complex Commercial Litigation, Labor & Employment)
- Represent a Fortune 500 client in intellectual property disputes
Represent a client in a federal government investigation matter; conduct independent internal investigation; facilitate productions to and communications with FBI and USAO - Represent Fortune 500 clients in labor & employment (including ERISA ) litigation matters
- Counsel ISP clients on general compliance with relevant internet laws and responding to records subpoenas and search warrants
- Handled cases from inception to trial, with heavy emphasis on motion practice and discovery
Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP, San Francisco, CA June 2008 — March 2017
Litigation and IP Paralegal (Trademark and Copyright)
- Represent clients in various stages of enforcement of their Intellectual Property rights; represent pro-bono clients in criminal, immigration, family law, and civil rights matters
- Research and draft pre- and post-trial motions
- Handle all stages of discovery process
- Review and analyze online content for trademark, copyright, and patent infringement; perform fair use analysis; draft recommendations regarding appropriate course of action
Intensive Advocacy Program, USF School of Law May 2015 – June 2015
Recipient of the McFetridge “Creativity in Trial Advocacy” Award
- Received hands-on training on how to prepare for trial and try a case in a two-week intensive NITA-based course
- Took and defended depositions; conducted direct and cross examinations of witnesses and experts; performed jury selection; and made effective opening statements and closing arguments
- Introduced evidence into record and excluded evidence through pre-trial motions and in-trial motions and objections
- Received in-depth feedback on substance and presentation from seasoned trial attorneys and judges
- Represented a defendant in a civil mock bench trial; obtained a verdict for the defendant
- Represented a defendant in a criminal matter in a mock jury trial; obtained a verdict for the defendant
Investor Justice Clinic August 2014 – May 2015
Student Attorney
- Conducted client interviews and reviewed records to determine whether cause of action existed
- Presented summary of case to supervising attorney; conferred regarding viability of the claim; strategized with respect to optimal course of action
- Initiated Financial Industry Regulatory Authority arbitration proceedings for applicable cases
- Drafted complaints; gathered and organized evidence
Entrepreneurial Ventures Legal Services August 2014 — May 2015
Student Attorney/Client Manager
- Conducted client interviews to determine nature of start-up and spot initial legal issues
- Helped clients select proper business entity based on business vision, financing, etc.
- Helped clients set up the business entity, including reserving the business entity name, filing proper forms with the Department of State, and drafting proper documents including operating and shareholders agreements
- Acted as a client liaison with the Intellectual Property, Labor and Employment, Mediation, and Tax clinics to provide well-rounded coverage for client’s different legal issues
Knox & Ross Law Group, Oakland, CA June 2014 — August 2014
Summer Associate
- Assisted in various stages of family law and custody proceedings
- Assisted with forming trial strategy, witness preparation, preparing direct and cross-examinations
- Drafted and filed various court forms and motions
- Drafted marital settlement agreements, demand letters, and other documents
- Performed legal research and drafted memoranda concerning various family law issues
Mary L. Shapiro, P.C., San Francisco, CA June 2014 — August 2014
Summer Associate
- Filed routine and substantive United States Patent and Trademark Office filings
- Conducted preliminary and comprehensive trademark clearance searches
- Performed trademark and copyright infringement and fair use analyses; provided recommendations for optimal course of action
- Performed legal research and drafted memoranda concerning various trademark prosecution issues
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Solano County Bar Association
Association of Defense Counsel of Northern California and Nevada
Defense Research Institute
Board of Directors of the Solano County Bar Association Board of Directors
