Attorney Profile

Elena Rivkin Franz, attorney & counselor-at-law, is authorized to practice law in all California courts and the United States District Court, Northern District of California. During law school, she was a judicial extern for United States District Court Judge James Ware in the Northern District of California, San Jose Division. Born in St. Petersburg, Russia, Ms. Franz has lived in the San Jose area for most of her life. She enjoys yoga, cooking, and spending time with her family and friends. She is married and has a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.

Languages

Russian


Memberships

Ms. Franz is active in several organizations, including:

- Chair, Solo & Small Firm Section, Santa Clara County Bar Association (2008)
- Member, Barrister’s Committee, Santa Clara County Bar Association
- Member, Silicon Valley Bar Association
- Member, California Young Lawyer’s Association
- Member, California State Bar
- Member, Business Network International, Inc.
- Member, American Bar Association
- Member, General Practice and Solo Section, American Bar Association


Education

San Jose State University, B.A. Political Science
Lincoln Law School of San Jose, Juris Doctorate