MEET THE TEAM

Collectively bringing almost a half century of legal experience to serve your needs.

  • Amelia Dunaway

    ASSOCIATE

    Amelia has a strong background in social justice, bargaining (labor management), and alternative dispute resolution, including sitting second chair in an arbitration that resulted in a seven-figure award for a Michelin Star chef.

    During her legal studies, she was a regular contributor to the Jury of Peers legal magazine and was deeply involved in advancing women’s issues within the legal field, notably helping spearhead mentorship programs for female law students.

    Education: Loyola, Los Angeles (J.D.), University of California, Los Angeles (B.A.)

  • Robert Escalante

    PARTNER

    Robert has more than fifteen years of legal experience, including significant trial, appellate, arbitration, bargaining (labor management), and administrative experience.

    He is a former Senior Associate at Proskauer Rose LLP; the former General Counsel of Alliance College-Ready Public Schools; and a current Captain in the United States Army Reserve. In addition to representing individuals, he remains committed to representing charter schools in labor relations.

    Education: University of Michigan (J.D.), University of Southern California (B.A.)

  • Ruben Escalante

    PARTNER

    Ruben has more than nineteen years of legal experience, including significant trial and appellate experience.

    He is a former Partner at Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP, a former Assistant United States Attorney, and a current Captain in the United States Air Force Reserve.

    Education: University of Southern California (J.D.), University of California, Los Angeles (B.A.)