Ryan Hays Apperson

Ryan H. Apperson is a graduate of Golden Gate University School of Law, where he earned Certificates with Distinction in both Labor & Employment Law and Public Interest Law. During law school, he concentrated his studies on workers' rights and advocacy.

Ryan represented low-wage workers through an employment rights clinic and spent his second summer investigating unfair labor practice charges at the National Labor Relations Board. He further developed his litigation and analytical skills as a legal intern for a federal magistrate judge, where he also served as a teaching assistant for the judge's Evidence course at Golden Gate University. In addition, Ryan gained hands-on trial preparation experience at the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

Beyond his legal training, Ryan has represented thousands of Bay Area school employees as a labor relations representative, negotiating collective bargaining agreements and advocating for workers' rights.

Since 2015, Ryan has focused his practice on estate planning, trust administration, and probate proceedings. Committed to deepening his expertise, he returned to Golden Gate University School of Law and, in 2024, earned a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Estate Planning.

Prior to attending law school, Ryan graduated with distinction from San Diego State University with a Bachelor of Arts in International Security and Conflict Resolution, specializing in Global Systems. He also completed a year of service with the AmeriCorps VISTA program, where he was assigned to the International Rescue Committee and helped lead an after-school program for refugee youth in San Diego's City Heights community.

Bar Membership:

• State Bar of California, No. 303197, admitted 2015

Professional Affiliations:

Member of the Contra Costa Bar Association

•  Estate Planning & Probate Section