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Heather Linn Rosing
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Biography
Heather L. Rosing is CEO and President of Klinedinst PC. She serves as the Chairperson of the Professional Liability Department, working with a team of Klinedinst lawyers across the state in the defense of professionals such as lawyers and accountants. Ms. Rosing has developed a nationwide reputation for her experience and skill in litigating complex malpractice, fraud cases, and D&O matters, and in advising in the areas of ethics and risk management. Ms. Rosing also serves as a consultant and expert witness in the areas of fee disputes, professional responsibility, privileges, and attorney duties.
For approximately a decade, Ms. Rosing has also represented judges and commissioners in matters before the Commission on Judicial Performance and advised judicial officers on matters pertaining to judicial ethics.
Ms. Rosing is certified as a specialist in Legal Malpractice Law by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. Ms. Rosing has represented numerous lawyers and other professionals in hundreds of cases and matters in State Court, Federal Court, and arbitration proceedings. Her track record includes notable victories, both by way of motion and at trial.
In addition to serving as the Department Chairperson, Ms. Rosing has served as the Chief Financial Officer since 2006. As a member of the Klinedinst Board of Directors and Executive Committee, she also serves as one of the managing attorneys of the 130 employee firm, and previously served as the firm’s General Counsel.
Rated AV®-Preeminent™ by Martindale since 2000, Ms. Rosing has been honored with numerous accolades for her work in ethics and professional liability defense. Ms. Rosing donates much of her time to speaking and teaching free of charge on ethics, professionalism, and malpractice across the state and county. In 2009, Ms. Rosing also was appointed to the American Bar Association’s Standing Committee on Lawyers’ Professional Liability, and chaired its bi-annual conference in September 2009 in Chicago and in September 2013 in San Diego. In 2020, Ms. Rosing was appointed by the ABA Presidential Committee to the Association’s Standing Committee on Legal Specialization.
Ms. Rosing served as the first President of the California Lawyers Association (CLA), which strives to promote professional advancement of attorneys practicing in California. After her tenure as CLA President concluded in 2019, she went on to launch the California Lawyers Foundation, an entity within the CLA that is dedicated to promoting civics education, diversity, and access to justice across California. In addition, Ms. Rosing also serves as President of the Board of Directors of the California Bar Foundation, which works to improve access to justice for the underserved and under-represented in California.
Ms. Rosing served on the Board of Trustees of the State Bar of California for four years. In addition to serving as an officer for two years, she chaired the Planning and Budget Committee and the Regulations and Discipline Committee. Ms. Rosing served for six years on the Board of Directors of the San Diego County Bar Association (SDCBA), a 10,000 member organization. In 2008, she served as its President, spearheading a countywide campaign to highlight civility and professionalism in the practice of the law. Her service on the Board of Directors was preceded by two years as the co-chairperson of the SDCBA’s Legal Ethics Committee. She also volunteered her time to lead a SDCBA committee to establish a pro bono program to assist San Diego’s active duty military personnel under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act. It is one of the first of its kind in the country. For her work on behalf of the organization, it honored her with its “Service to the SDCBA” Award in 2012.
Ms. Rosing also previously served on the board of directors of the San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program. She co-chaired the organization’s first ever LAF-Off in 2007, and co-chaired the event through its conclusion in 2013. She is also active in Lawyers Club of San Diego, having served as the golf tournament chairperson and newsletter editor.
Born in Chicago, Ms. Rosing attended the University of Illinois and Northwestern University School of Law, where she served as president of the Student Bar Association. She has been licensed to practice law in California since 1996, and in Illinois since 1997.
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Licensed in Illinois for 28 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1997
No misconduct found
Licensed in California for 29 years
State: California
Acquired: 1996
No misconduct found
Location
Klinedinst PC
501 W Broadway, Ste. 1100, San Diego, CA, 92101
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Heather Linn Rosing's Lawyer Endorsements
James Slominski
Ethics and professional responsibility lawyer | Sep 14
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Rosing is an outstanding attorney in all respects."
Natalie Prescott
Ethics and professional responsibility lawyer | Jun 21
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I wholeheartedly endorse Heather Rosing. She is a fantastic lawyer who handles the most challenging cases, all while being an active member of many professional organizations. She does a great work for her clients and is very known in the legal community"
Steven Gnau
Ethics and professional responsibility lawyer | Apr 08
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Ms. Rosing has a high level of practical experience and working knowledge in the areas of legal ethics, professional responsibility, and fiduciary obligations."
Earll Pott
Litigation lawyer
Experience
Honors
2019
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2018
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2018
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers
2017
Corporate Commitment to Diversity Award, Earl B. Gilliam Bar Foundation
2017
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers
2016
Top 3 San Diego Super Lawyer, San Diego Super Lawyers Magazine
2015
Defense Lawyer of the Year, San Diego Defense Lawyers
2015
Top 3 San Diego Super Lawyer, San Diego Super Lawyers Magazine
2014
CFO of the Year, San Diego Business Journal
2014
Top Attorney, San Diego Daily Transcript
2014
Professional Malpractice Defendants Lawyer of the Year, Best Lawyers in America
2014
Top 10 San Diego Super Lawyer, San Diego Super Lawyers Magazine
2014
Number 1 Attorney in San Diego, San Diego Super Lawyers Magazine
2014
Exemplary Service Award, San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program
2014
Best of the Bar, San Diego Business Journal
2013
Top 25 Women Super Lawyers - San Diego, Super Lawyers
2013
Top 10 Super Lawyers of San Diego (Ranked 3rd Overall), Super Lawyers
2013
Top 50 Super Lawyers of San Diego, Super Lawyers
2012
Super Lawyers - San Diego, Super Lawyers
2012
Top 25 Women Super Lawyers - San Diego, Super Lawyers
2012
Top Attorneys, San Diego Daily Transcript
2012
Top Lawyers, San Diego Magazine
2012
Top 50 Super Lawyers of San Diego, Super Lawyers
2012
2012 Legal Malpractice Law and Professional Liability Law, Best Lawyers in America
2012
Service to SDCBA, San Diego County Bar Association
2011
CFO of the Year, San Diego Business Journal
2011
Top 50 Super Lawyers of San Diego, Super Lawyers
2011
2011 Legal Malpractice Law and Professional Liability Law, Best Lawyers in America
2011
Top 25 Women Super Lawyers - San Diego, Super Lawyers
2011
Top Attorneys, San Diego Daily Transcript
2011
Certified Specialist - Legal Professional Liability, State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization
2011
Super Lawyers - San Diego, Super Lawyers
2010
Top 50 Super Lawyers of San Diego, Super Lawyers
2010
Top 25 Women Super Lawyers - San Diego, Super Lawyers
2010
Top Attorneys, San Diego Daily Transcript
2010
Super Lawyers - San Diego, Super Lawyers
2010
2011 Legal & Professional Malpractice Attorney, Best Lawyers
2009
Super Lawyers - San Diego, Super Lawyers
2009
Top Attorneys, San Diego Daily Transcript
2009
Top 25 Women Super Lawyers - San Diego, Super Lawyers
2009
YWCA Tribute to Women in Industry (TWIN) Honoree, San Diego Metropolitan Magazine
2008
Super Lawyers - San Diego, Super Lawyers
2004
Women Who Mean Business Finalist, San Diego Business Journal
2004
40 Under Forty Award, San Diego Metropolitan Magazine
2000
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
1996 - Present
CEO and President, Klinedinst PC
Associations
2018 - Present
California Lawyers AssociationPresident
2018 - Present
California Lawyers AssociationMember
2017 - Present
California ChangeLawyers (formerly California Bar Foundation)President
2017 - Present
Tom Homann Law AssociationBoard of Directors
2014 - Present
California ChangeLawyers (formerly California Bar Foundation)Board Member
2005 - Present
American Bar AssociationChair, State/Regional Bar Prof. Lia.
2014 - 2015
State Bar of CaliforniaVice President
2013 - 2014
State Bar of CaliforniaTreasurer
2011 - 2015
State Bar of CaliforniaBoard of Trustees
2009 - 2009
ABA National Legal Malpractic ConferenceChair
2008 - 2012
American Bar AssociationStanding Committee on Lawyers' Professional Liability
2007 - 2008
San Diego County Bar AssociationPresident
2004 - 2006
San Diego Volunteer Lawyer ProgramBoard of Directors
2004 - 2007
San Dieguito River Valley ConservancyBoard of Directors
2003 - 2005
Northwestern Alumni AssociationRegional Director
Education
1996
Northwestern Univ SOL
1993
University of Illinois
Speaking Engagements
2010
Top 10 Ways to Stay Out of Trouble: Ethics & Risk Managemetn Tips for the Consumer Attorney
Ethics & Risk Management
Publications
2016
Daily Journal
Comment On Proposed Rule Revisions Before Time Is Up
2016
San Diego Daily Transcript
To Tell or Not To Tell, That's The Question
2012
California Bar Journal
To Summarily Adjudicate or Not Adjudicate: The Recent Amendments to Section 437c