Tatiana Kline

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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