Assistant Director
Prior to joining the CDO, Liana was a civil litigator at a boutique firm in Los Angeles. She earned her J.D. from Loyola Law School, where she was honored with the Dean’s Service Award for her dedication to public service. She also holds a B.S. in Public Health, summa cum laude, from California State University, Los Angeles. Committed to the community, Liana serves on the boards of the Asian Pacific American Bar Association and Asian Pacific American Women Lawyers Alliance, leading committees for community service and mentorship. Liana enjoys using her experience and extensive LA network to support the next generation of Loyola students.
Where is your hometown?
Monterey Park, California
What do you enjoy most about working at LLS CDO?
The energy! Thrilled to be a part of a creative team dedicated to student success.
What was your life like before coming to LLS?
Before joining LLS CDO, I was civil litigator— 8:30 am court hearings followed by mountains of discovery, phone calls trying to get deals done and advising clients, and cutting bills. When I wasn’t working, I attended bar association events to network, catch up with legal friends, and mentor law students and young attorneys or volunteered at a pro bono clinic. On the weekends, you could find me taste testing a new restaurants and ordering way too much food.
What’s the best career advice you ever received?
If there was ever a time to bet on yourself, it’s now.
What do you like to do in your spare time?
I try to socialize Pilot, my really mean cat. I adopted her two years ago from a fellow Loyola alum. Other than that, I love trying new coffee shops and tacos stands (just not at the same time).
What’s a fun fact most people don’t know about you?
I was in a Gwen Stefani music video.
What’s your favorite cuisine?
I like a little bit of everything! Tacos, ramen, boba, or a good hot dog.
List a few of your favorite books:
Becoming - Michelle Obama
Just Mercy - Bryan Stevenson
The Great Gatsby - F. Scott Fitzgerald
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