Riley Pennington

Background

About Riley Pennington

Riley V. Pennington received her Juris Doctor from Thomas Jefferson School of Law. During her time as a law student, Riley was a member of the Public Interest Law Foundation as well as the Family Law Society. In addition to being named to the Dean’s List on numerous occasions, Riley was awarded the Jefferson Medal for excellence in legal writing. While attending law school, Riley spent two years volunteering for a San Diego based non-profit law firm dedicated to providing legal services to indigent families involved in high conflict custody cases. This experience allowed Riley to gain invaluable skills in managing complicated child custody situations while assisting clients who were experiencing extreme hardship and emotional distress. During her two years with this non-profit firm, Riley developed a passion for family law and a desire to assist individuals during a time in their lives that is often difficult and stressful. As a result of her efforts, Riley was awarded the Wiley W. Manual Award for pro bono legal services, as well as the San Diego Volunteer Service Distinguished Service Award and Standout Volunteer Award. Riley went on to work for a San Diego based family law firm as both a law clerk and a family law associate after passing the California Bar Exam in 2015. By beginning her family law career in a boutique law firm, Riley gained extensive experience by representing clients in divorce, child custody, child and spousal support and domestic violence cases.