Ms. Murillo graduated magna cum laude from California Western School of Law in 2022 and was admitted to the California Bar in November 2022. During law school, Ms. Murillo externed for the Honorable Anthony J. Battaglia in the United States District Court for the Southern District of California. Ms. Murillo was also an Executive Editor on the California Western Law Review. Additionally, she enjoyed serving as a teaching assistant for Criminal Law. Some of her notable academic achievements include being awarded a 100% academic merit scholarship and receiving numerous academic excellence awards.

Mrs. Laswell earned her Juris Doctor from St. Thomas University College of Law in Miami, Florida, in May 2024, and was admitted to the Florida Bar in October 2024. She is currently practicing in California as a Registered Military Spouse Attorney.

During law school, Mrs. Laswell gained valuable experience in both civil and public interest work. She worked with Legal Services of Greater Miami on landlord-tenant matters, advocating for clients in housing disputes. She also supported the Public Guardianship Program, assisting guardianship specialists in navigating legal processes and ensuring compliance with court requirements for vulnerable populations. Additionally, she contributed to a high-profile white-collar criminal case in Washington, D.C., participating in all stages of litigation from inception through resolution.

Prior to joining TencerSherman, Ms. Cervantes practiced at Nukk-Freeman & Cerra, P.C., where she focused on complex business and employment litigation. Before that, she spent several years at Webb Law Group, where she developed her employment litigation practice across all phases of litigation, including motions, discovery, depositions, mediation, arbitration, and trial. Ms. Cervantes has served as first chair in bench and jury trials and has secured notable appellate victories for her clients.

Earlier in her career, Ms. Cervantes served as a Justice Corps Fellow at the Superior Court of Los Angeles, where she assisted pro se litigants in family law, domestic violence, and guardianship matters.

Ken’s legal experience spans workers’ compensation, intellectual property, and family law, giving him a versatile foundation in civil litigation, legal research, and client advocacy. He is committed to providing clients with thorough, practical representation across a range of matters.

Before law school, Ken clerked for the Deputy General Counsel of the Orange County Superior Court, gaining firsthand exposure to the judiciary. He earned his undergraduate degree from San Diego State University in 2021

Prior to joining TencerSherman, Luke gained comprehensive experience through his specialization in several distinct legal sectors.
He primarily focused his practice on business litigation and transactions. The scope of his work included handling both federal and state actions consumer protection lawsuits, employment claims and worker designations, corporate governance and compliance, and representing contractors in construction litigation and transactions. He represented several prominent Silicon Valley tech companies and helped clients navigate the still-evolving legal issues of the gig economy. He most recently expanded his practice to represent individuals suffering long-term disabilities in their battles against insurance companies.

Ms. Francis earned her J.D. from the Ohio State University Moritz College of Law in 2023 and was admitted to the California Bar in November of the same year. During law school, Ms. Francis served as Secretary of the Health Law Society and was a Diversity Scholarship recipient. Ms. Francis also enjoyed working as a legislative intern for the Ohio Legislative Service Commission and as an extern for Columbus City Schools, Office of General Counsel.

Ms. Francis graduated cum laude from the University of San Diego in 2015 with a BBA in Marketing and a minor in Music. Before pursuing her legal career, Ms. Francis worked as a digital marketer for retail, advertising and e-commerce companies in San Diego and Silicon Valley.

Mr. Jimenez also litigates employment and civil matters, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, wage and hour, and PAGA claims. He has served as first chair in trials in both California and Mexico, represented clients in arbitrations and mediations, argued dispositive and procedural motions, conducted depositions and evidentiary hearings, and drafted motions, briefs, and settlement agreements.

Mr. Simpliciano received his Juris Doctor from California Western School of Law where he received several award recognitions, including a Dean’s Scholarship for his academic success and the Kulia I ka nu’u Scholarship for his commitment to service and his culture. During his time at California Western, Mr. Simpliciano was committed in various student organizations and an Associate Writer for the California Western Law Review. His article, “Recognizing “X”: A Comparative Analysis of the California Gender Recognition Act,” was published in the school’s Law Review Journal. As an alumnus, Mr. Simpliciano was awarded the California Western School of Law’s Rising Star Award in 2024 for his impact in the legal community.

Since passing the California Bar in 2020, Mr. Simpliciano has been practicing in various areas within civil litigation, handling matters involving employment law, business litigation, general and premises liability—with experience representing both individuals, small businesses, and corporations. Mr. Simpliciano has also devoted his time in serving his community and serves as a board member of the Tom Homann LGBTQ+ Law Association the Filipino American Lawyers of San Diego. Mr. Simpliciano’s commitment to service and strides within the legal profession was recognized by the San Diego County Bar Association and was given the New Lawyer Award in 2025.

During his free time, Mr. Simpliciano enjoys being active, cooking, playing tennis, traveling, and is a devoted foodie.

Ms. Becker earned her Juris Doctor from the University of San Diego School of Law in 2024 and was admitted to the California State Bar that same year. While in law school, she competed on and served as President of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Competition Team and worked at a civil litigation firm, gaining hands-on experience at all stages of litigation.

Before attending law school, Ms. Becker worked in multiple law firms with practices spanning criminal law, public interest nonprofit work, and civil litigation. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of California, Davis, with minors in Philosophy and Human Rights.

Before becoming an attorney, Ms. Nguyen spent five years as a paralegal and founded and operated her own retail business. Her experience as a business owner provides her with a practical perspective on the legal and business considerations her clients face.

Ms. Nguyen earned her Juris Doctor from California Western School of Law and her Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice, with a minor in Economics, from Portland State University.

Ms. Nguyen is fluent in Vietnamese. She is admitted to the State Bar of California, and the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California.