With over 45 jury trials completed to verdict, Tatiana Kline brings her avant-garde experience and courtroom knowledge to the Clyde & Co team. As a skilled trial attorney, she has built a reputation for delivering innovative, client-centered results in high-stakes litigation.
Tatiana serves as trial skills faculty for multiple programs and is frequently invited to present on how to effectively conduct a jury trial. Her innovative and strategic approach to trial ensures that clients are provided with a robust legal defense.
In addition to her success in the courtroom, Tatiana is a nationally sought-after competency and elimination of bias presenter. Her unique use of vulnerability as a training tool allows her to compassionately connect with attendees while teaching about sensitive topics. Whether preparing for trial or providing insight on how to navigate challenging situations, Tatiana imparts thoughtful and indispensable guidance necessary to obtain favorable results.
Admissions
California
Education
J.D., University of San Diego School of Law, 2013
B.A., University of Michigan, 2009
Memberships
Criminal Defense Lawyers Club
San Diego County Bar Association, former Secretary for Board of Directors
National Association for Public Defense
National Institute for Trial Advocacy, certified trial skills faculty
California Public Defender Association, trial skills faculty
Earl B. Gilliam Bar Association
National Legal Aide & Defense Association
Black Public Defender Association
Expérience
Presentations
Co-panelist, “Persuasively Using the Beyond a Reasonable Doubt Jury Instruction Throughout the Entire Trial,” Office of the State Public Defender CLE, Zoom, August 11, 2025
Presenter, “Self-Care Isn’t Selfish,” San Diego Family Law Bar CLE, Zoom, July 22, 2025
Presenter, “Self-Care Isn’t Selfish,” California Lawyers Association Family Law Bar CLE, Zoom, July 16, 2025
Presenter, “Bringing Your Whole-Self to the Workplace: Fitting-In vs. Belonging,” Office of the State Public Defender Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging in the Workplace Webinar Series, Zoom, June 25, 2025
Presenter, “Countering Bias,” California DUI Association CLE, Zoom, June 17, 2025
Presenter, “Common Motions,” Office of the State Public Defender Intern Summer Series, Zoom, June 11, 2025
Presenter, “The Impact of Privilege & Power in the Workplace,” Office of the State Public Defender Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging in the Workplace Webinar Series, Zoom, May 29, 2025
Presenter, “Countering Bias,” Office of the State Public Defender Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging in the Workplace Webinar Series, Zoom, April 30, 2025
Presenter/Faculty, “Technical Assistance Project,” National Association of Public Defender, Seattle, WA, April 1, 2025
Presenter, “Countering Bias,” Capital Case Defense Seminar, Monterey, CA, February 15, 2025
Co-presenter, “Breaking Down Harmful Animal Imagery & Animal Comparisons,” Office of the State Public Defender CLE, Zoom, December 19, 2024
Moderator, “Jury Selection: Where a Case Can Be Won,” Office of the State Public Defender CLE, Zoom, December 10, 2024
Presenter, “Understanding Compassion Fatigue,” Office of the State Public Defender CLE, Zoom, November 18, 2024
Co-presenter, “The Hidden Racial Codes of Professionalism,” San Diego County Bar Association’s Exchange on Equity Roundtable, Zoom, August 12, 2024
Presenter/Facilitator, “San Diego County Bar Association Board of Director’s Mid-Year Retreat,” San Diego, CA, August 10, 2024
Faculty, “Basic Trial Skills,” California Public Defender Association, San Diego, CA, July 31, 2024, to August 1, 2024
Presenter, “The Impacts of Implicit Bias and Microaggressions,” San Diego County Bar Association’s Exchange on Equity Roundtable, Zoom, July 14, 2024
Faculty, “Building Trial Skills,” National Institute for Trial Advocacy, San Francisco, CA, June 10, 2024, to June 14, 2024
Co-presenter, “Trauma Informed Care,” CARE Court Summit, Long Beach, CA, April 30, 2024
Presenter, “Countering Bias,” San Jose County Public Defender Annual Conference, San Jose, CA, April 16, 2024
Presenter/Faculty, “Transforming Public Defense Conference,” National Association for Public Defense, Traverse City, MI, April 9, 2024
Presenter, “Self-Care Isn’t Selfish,” Office of the State Public Defender CLE, Zoom, January 30, 2024
Presenter/Faculty, “Train the Trainer,” National Legal Aide & Defense Annual Conference, November 6, 2023, to November 9, 2023
Presenter/Faculty, “Countering Bias Workshop,” Michigan State Appellate Defender Office, Detroit, MI, October 26, 2023
Moderator, “Fostering Inclusivity: Practical and Effective Strategies for Organizations and Individuals, San Diego County Bar Association’s Dialogue on Diversity, San Diego, CA, October 18, 2023
Co-presenter, “Principles for Creating Sustainability in Public Defense,” Office of the State Public Defender CLE, Zoom, September 18, 2023
Co-presenter, “Shining a Light- Understanding the Elevated Risk of Suicide in the Legal Community & How We Can Help,” San Diego County Bar Association Wellness Committee, Zoom, September 14, 2023
Co-presenter, “The Intersection of Disability & Race,” San Diego County Bar Association’s Exchange on Equity Roundtable, September 6, 2023
Presenter, “Imposter Syndrome or the Impacts of Systemic Racism and Sexism,” National Association for Public Defense’s Annual Women’s Conference, Zoom, September 15, 2023
Faculty, “Basic Trial Skills,” California Public Defender Association, San Diego, CA, July 24, 2023, to July 28, 2023
Presenter, “Avoiding Felony Elevation,” Office of the State Public Defender CLE, Zoom, July 10, 2023
Faculty, “Building Trial Skills,” National Institute for Trial Advocacy, June 21, 2023, to June 25, 2023
Presenter, “Imposter Syndrome,” Ohio State Public Defender, Zoom, March 30, 2023
Presenter, “Microaggressions and the Inner Work of Racial Justice,” Capital Case Defense Seminar, Monterey, CA, February 18, 2023
Presenter, “Microaggressions and the Inner Work of Racial Justice,” Wisconsin State Public Defender Annual Conference, Milwaukee, WI, November 3, 2022
Presenter, “Attorney Wellness,” ACLU’s Well-Being for Social Justice Lawyers Conference, Zoom, October 13, 2022
Co-presenter, “From ‘The Great Resignation’ to Workplace Transformation. Are We There Yet?” San Diego County Bar Association’s Wellness Committee, Zoom, October 5, 2022
Co-panelist, “Vicarious Trauma,” University of San Diego School of Law’s Criminal Law Society, San Diego, CA, October 4, 2022
Presenter, “Microaggressions and the Inner Work of Racial Justice,” Criminal Defense Lawyers Club CLE, San Diego, CA, September 14, 2022
Presenter, Microaggressions and the Inner Work of Racial Justice,” Office of the State Public Defender CLE, Zoom, August 30, 2022
Presenter, Microaggressions and the Inner Work of Racial Justice,” Stanislaus County Public Defender, Zoom, June 30, 2022
Presenter, Microaggressions and the Inner Work of Racial Justice,” Snohomish County Public Defender, Zoom, June 28, 2022
Presenter/Faculty “Transforming Public Defense Conference,” Kalispell, MT, May 2, 2022, to May 5, 2022
Co-presenter, “Microaggressions,” San Diego County Bar Association’s Equity on Exchange Roundtable, Zoom, March 14, 2022
Presenter, “When Caring Costs Your,” Deep South Capital Defense Seminar, Gulfport, MS, March 11, 2022
Presenter, “Wellness & the Holidays,” Lawyer’s Club Diverse Women’s Committee, Zoom, October 10, 2021
Co-presenter, “Microaggressions,” National Association for Public Defense’s Annual Women’s Conference, September 24, 2021
Presenter, “Benefits of Practicing Gratitude,” National Association for Public Defense Annual Conference, March 18, 2021
Publications
“Self-Advocacy is Not an Option,” San Diego County Bar Association BLAWG 401, June 3, 2024
“Please Stop Asking This Question,” San Diego County Bar Association BLAWG 401, January 8, 2024
“Imposter Syndrome or Systemic Racism at Work?” San Diego County Bar Association BLAWG 401, June 7, 2023
“Living Without Apology,” San Diego County Bar Association BLAWG 401, March 16, 2023
