BIO
Ara RaisDana was born and raised in Kansas, and her Midwest roots are consistent with the core values and mission of her firm. Over the past several years, Ara has specialized in investigations for educational institutions, and has conducted a multitude of investigations for various unified school districts, union school districts, community college districts, and county offices of education. Knowing that trust is an important factor in investigations, Ara builds and sustains a sound professional relationship with the parties involved (e.g., district administrators, district counsel, union representatives) in the investigations she oversees; and she has an innate ability to put people at ease. As a seasoned and licensed investigator, Ara quickly recognizes criminal components that must be reported to law enforcement as well as matters that must be reported to Child Protective Services. Ara's extensive investigative experience, credentials, and years of proven accountability give Clients peace of mind when retaining her investigative services.
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
Ara obtained her undergraduate degree in psychology at the University of Kansas and earned a Juris Doctor degree at Thomas Jefferson School of Law. As a law student, Ara was a member of the Pro Bono Honors Program and received the CALI Award, Witkin Award, and Jefferson Medal in Law Practice Management. Ara is Westlaw certified and a member of Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity International.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Ara's volunteer services have included mediating small claims cases at the Superior Court of San Diego County, assisting victims of domestic violence at the San Diego Family Justice Center, assisting with legal aid clinics held by the Orange County Public Law Center, and having been a court appointed advocate for foster children via the National Court Appointed Special Advocate Association ("CASA"). RaisDana Inc. is a proud supporter of CASA, Orangewood Children's Home, and Orangewood Foundation.