May has brought exciting achievements, new hires and special events. We continue to strive to make our team and our community flourish, while staying committed to providing our clients excellence in family law legal advocacy. |
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Samantha has worked in family law since 2021. She was a Judicial Extern for the Unified Family Court in San Francisco County and was an Academic Success Fellow at SCU School of Law from August 2021-January 2023. During law school, Samantha was involved in several organizations, including the Family Law Society and the Women and Law Association.
In January 2022, Samantha joined HK as a Law Clerk, where she has been actively involved in family law legal consultations, case strategy, pleadings, hearings, and trial preparations. Samantha will resume at HK as a Post Bar Law Clerk after taking the California state bar exam in July.
We applaud Samantha’s commitment to family law thus far and are confident a bright career awaits her. Congratulations on your law school graduation, Samantha!
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Since 2021, Wendy has worked as a Legal Intern at both the Family & Children’s Law Center in Marin County and at the San Francisco City Attorney’s office in San Francisco.
Wendy joined HK as a California Bar Certified Law Clerk in June 2022, and since then, she has been working in conjunction with our attorneys on resolving complex family law litigation matters.
Please join us in wishing Wendy all the best as she prepares to take the California state bar examination in July, and as she resumes her tenure at HK in the fall as a Post Bar Law Clerk. We anticipate more great things to come for Wendy as she continues to pursue her career goals in family law.
Congratulations on your law school graduation, Wendy!
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Cally Van Drielen, Senior Paralegal |
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The HK paralegal team is growing! Please join us in welcoming Cally Van Drielen, Senior Paralegal. We are very excited to bring Cally on board as she brings 25 years of family law experience to the firm. Hiring Cally is akin to recruiting a first-round draft pick! Cally has a keen eye for detail, knows the family court system well, and she also has law firm operations experience. In her free time, Cally enjoys gardening and spending time with her grandchildren.
Welcome, Cally!
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We are also very excited to welcome Erica Silva, Law Clerk. Erica recently finished her second year at the University of San Francisco School of Law and will be entering her third year in the fall. Erica is an active member of her law school’s Pride Law Organization, the Public Interest Law Foundation, and the Women’s Law Association. Our goal is to provide Erica with immersive family law experience as she jumps in to assist and learn from our attorneys.
Thank you so much for spending your summer with HK, Erica!
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May 6th – Night of Future Possibilities |
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Thank you to Dr. Simone Lundquist and the dedicated team at Open Doors to Future Possibilities for an extraordinary evening at this year’s gala which was held on May 6th at The Triton Museum in Santa Clara. We are inspired by the work they are doing to open doors to future possibilities for individuals in our community, and we were delighted to learn of the organization’s plans to expand these efforts nationally!
Check out this video for a full recap.
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May 9th – Breakfast with the Chamber |
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Hoover Krepelka, LLP was the Presenting Sponsor of the San Jose Chamber of Commerce’s monthly Breakfast with the Chamber event on May 9th. HK’s Director of Community Relations, Michelle Hoover, introduced Supervisor Susan Ellenberg, President of the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors, who offered an overview of what’s happening and what’s to come in District 4. Supervisor Ellenberg reminded the attendees, “There is opportunity for impact every day.”
Thank you to the San Jose Chamber of Commerce for the opportunity to connect, learn and become more inspired about ways to make a difference in our communities. |
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May 11th – SCCBA Family Law Section’s Meet the Family Law Judges event |
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Hoover Krepelka, LLP was once again honored and delighted to sponsor the annual Santa Clara County Bar Association Family Law Section’s Meet the Family Law Judges event. The event was held on May 11th at Teske’s Germania. This event is an annual tradition we always look forward to, as it provides an opportunity for our local family law community to connect while not arguing!
Thank you to the program organizers for yet another unforgettable event.
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May 13th - Willow Glen 5K Run/Walk |
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Congratulations to the finishers of the 14th annual Willow Glen 5K Run/Walk for Education, which was held on Saturday, May 13th in San Jose. HK sponsored and participated in the run to help raise funds for art, science, music, and PE programs for public schools in the Willow Glen neighborhood.
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A super congratulations goes out to Devon Tussing Adkinson (age 15) who won her division with an astonishing time of 21:50! More high-fives go to runners Maya Tussing Adkinson and Richard Wang, who both placed "Top 5" in their respective divisions.
We look forward to this event next year and encourage you and your family to start training now and join us!
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May 18th - Santa Clara County Trial Lawyers Association Judges’ Night |
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Thank you to the Santa Clara County Trial Lawyers Association (SCCTLA) for organizing the 2023 Judges' Night on May 18th. This annual event, which recognizes judicial excellence in Santa Clara County, finally returned to an in-person format. We enjoyed reconnecting with our legal peers and celebrating the achievements of the judges in attendance. Hoover Krepelka, LLP was a proud sponsor of this year's program, and we also applaud Andrea J. Justo, President of the SCCTLA, for a fantastic job in emceeing the event.
Congratulations once again to this year's honorees!
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Asian American and Pacific Islander
Heritage Month
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May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. We celebrate and recognize the history, culture, and achievements of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. Let us continue to honor our friends and colleagues of Asian and Pacific Island descent. |
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Being Asian American is forever at the forefront of my mind, and for better or worse, it is what people notice when they first look at me. Although I grew up learning to persevere, I also grew up being told to fall in line, keep quiet, and obey authority figures (sometimes without question). I had to unlearn these things to be successful in the legal world. Growing up as an Asian American helped me understand that there is so much more under the surface of each individual than what we see and how we navigate things foreign to us. It provides empathy and pride that I harness daily into my work. I get to know my clients and learn what matters to them, so I can offer a bespoke level of service to help them through their divorces because life is not one size fits all. One of my proudest moments in practicing law is giving back to the Vietnamese community in San Jose at the VABANC legal clinic by providing them with the resources and education to navigate the family law system tailored to their case. It translates more broadly to all my clients, and I am here to educate and guide people through things they do not understand because the law is foreign to nearly all my clients. |
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Family law attorneys practice in one of the most emotional, personal, and sensitive areas of law. It is important that we remain mindful of our clients’ diverse cultural, social, and economic backgrounds and how they may influence our cases and clients. I am proud of my Kānaka Maoli (Native Hawaiian), Korean, and Filipino heritage as these three cultures have greatly impacted my respectful, compassionate, and understanding approach toward my clients and my cases. |
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Angie Prudencio, Legal Administrative Assistant
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I’m blessed to identify with the culturally-rich and special heritage of my Filipino background. Even though many are unsure whether Filipinos “fit” into the Asian or Pacific Islander category or both, we value faith, family, and hard work. I appreciate being part of a diverse and professional team at Hoover Krepelka supporting similar values. |
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Career Unicorns Podcast - Spark Your Joy |
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What can you expect you’ll need to disclose when you file for divorce? Often, our clients are surprised at the amount of detail required when it comes to financial disclosures, which can seem more tedious than applying for a loan.
James J. Hoover, Partner and Certified Family Law Specialist, has overseen approximately more than one thousand marital dissolution cases. He explains what to expect as far as the financial disclosure process is concerned, and why.
Click below to read the full article.
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May is also Jewish Heritage Month, so this month we have chosen to spotlight Jewish Family and Children Services (JFCS), one of the oldest and largest human service agencies in the country. Since 1850, JFCS has supported families within San Francisco, Marin, Sonoma, Santa Clara, and San Mateo counties. JFCS honors Jewish traditions while advancing human dignity for everyone, fostering community responsibility, honoring inter-generational ties, and repairing the world.
The JFCS team ensures that each individual of any faith and background is cared for through the best practices and highest quality of service. They offer more than forty programs involving home care, therapy, youth volunteer services for people with disabilities, and much more.
Please visit their website to learn more, and consider offering a donation or volunteering time to help and support.
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