Talia M. Cortese
Associate
Talia Cortese is the firm’s Compliance Counsel. As Compliance Counsel, Ms. Cortese utilizes her expertise to provide resources and education to our attorneys and staff in an effort to promote ongoing professional development, compliance with applicable laws and the efficient, competent and best quality service for our clients.
Education:
- University of San Diego School of Law, J.D.
- California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, B. A., Sociology
Areas of Practice:
Professional and Civic Engagement:
- Former Volunteer Attorney, San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program, Domestic Violence Restraining Order and Unlawful Detainer Clinics
- Former Intern, Legal Aid Society of San Diego, San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program, Center for Public Interest Law
- Former Certified Legal Intern, San Diego and Santa Barbara Public Defender
Publications:
- Author, "Assignment of Deed of Trust After Mortgage in Default Not Void," UTA Quarterly, United Trustees Association (Winter 2019)
- Author, "California Governor Newsom Enacts a Trio of Bills Protecting Tenants from Eviction," UTA Quarterly, United Trustees Association (Winter 2019)