About

Nguyen is a founding partner of the law firm of Phan, Nguyen and Associates LLP and is a seasoned general transactional and litigation attorney. Nguyen has served as lead counsel in the successful resolution of over 500 complex legal matters. Furthermore, Nguyen has delivered excellent results in strategic business negotiations involving millions of dollars while also serving as a trusted friendly advisor to corporate executives. Her passion lies in technology where she serves as general counsel to internet tech companies and community service organizations where she is heavily involved in diversity issues in the legal community as well as diversity pipeline programs. Nguyen holds a Juris Doctorate and a Bachelor of Arts in Business Economics Accounting. Additionally, Nguyen has a MBA and CPA training background along with an extensive depth and breadth of exerpiences working in a wide range of sectors including communications, internet technology, finance, accounting, and marketing. Using exceptional and sound judgment Nguyen advises her clients as a general counsel using a creative, proactive, smart, efficient, effective and business focused strategic approach. Her practice area includes advising clients on general business transactions, finance, litigation, compliance, privacy, intellectual property, marketing content, internet service product launches, PCI compliance, consumer protection, advertising, real estate, leasing, restraining orders, mortgage, foreclosure and bankruptcy issues.  With comprehensive business and litigation experience, creative problem solving skills, along with a strong acumen for using new technologies to efficiently resolve tasks, Nguyen is able to effectively and adequately counsel on the legal risks involved on a wide range of issues and formulate a smart plan of action. Prior to forming Phan, Nguyen and Associates LLP, Nguyen worked at NBC, Coca Cola, a intellectual property and business litigation firm, as well as at the Public Defender's Office. Nguyen is admitted to practice law in the State of California and the United States District Court Northern District of California, Southern District of California, Central District of California and Eastern District of California. Speaking Engagements: UC Berkeley Boalt College of Law, Hastings College of Law in San Francisco, Santa Clara County Bar Association, Bar Association of San Francisco, New United Motor Manufacturing, Inc (NUMMI). Organizations and Recognition: Bar Association of San Francisco (BASF) Board of Directors, International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP), Minority Bar Coalition Representative, BASF Plebiscite Committee, BASF Audit Committee, Co-Chair of the BASF Equality Committee Goals and Timetables Report Minority Subgroups Study, President of Vietnamese Bar Association of Northern California, and Minority Bar Coalition Representative. Congressional recognition and media recognition through media outlets such as the Los Angeles Times, San Francisco Lawyers Magazine, San Jose Mercury News, The Recorder, Daily Journal and CBS 5. Co-authored a White Paper submitted to the White House cited on CSPAN. Avvo rated for excellent professional conduct and experience. Honors: 2013 Chief Justice of California Supreme Court Recognition of California Law Academies2012 Alameda County Bar Association Volunteer of the Year Award2011 APILO Award during VABANC Presidency2011 Santa Clara County Bar Association Unsung Heroes Award during VABANC Presidency2011 Friends of Hue Foundation Community Award during VABANC PresidencyCongresswomen Barbara Lee Certificate of Congressional Recognition recipient for Community Service and Academic AchievementsCommended by Congressman Joseph CaoCommemorated in the Record By Congresswomen B. LeeCommemorated by California Legislature with an award for work in Violence PreventionState of California Assembly Scholastic Achievement AwardState of California Senate Certificate of Recognition for Outstanding Contributions to the Community and Commitment to Academic AchievementThe National Society of Collegiate Scholars East Bay Stand Down Appreciation AwardNational Conference of Vietnamese American Attorneys AwardVietnamese American Bar Association of Northern California AwardAids Legal Referral Panel Hero Award

Practices Areas

Bankruptcy & Debt

Language

English

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