NEWS
Atty. Karla Denise Frias
Atty. KD Frias is comparable to an unambiguous statute – both are needless of
construction. The first glance will suffice to tell you who you are dealing with. At no time did she ever appear ambiguous precisely because of the audacious aura she exudes, which genuinely translates to her overwhelming skills inside and beyond the classroom. As a professor, Atty. Frias overhauls the meaning of dura lex sed lex: she may be harsh at times, but she definitely delivers. However, while she may be stern and demanding, one can tell she genuinely relates to her students as well – understanding every bit of what each is going through and knowing how to perfectly deal with them. Interestingly, Atty. Frias resembles a party-goer, a fashionista, a professor, and a litigant all trapped in one body. Atty. Frias graduated salutatorian of her batch in SBCA-SOL in 2009, and became a member of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines in 2010. At present, she practices litigation and is currently the Managing Partner of Frias, Frias and Associates, and a member of Parañaque Bar Association. More so, Atty. Frias handles Statutory Construction in SBCA-SOL. In other news, one of her inspirations in entering the legal profession was Ally Mcbeal (and her outfits).
Atty. Efren Dizon Atty. Efren Vincent Dizon is a fifth placer in the
2004 Bar Examinations, and a topnotcher in the 1999 CPA Licensure Examinations. As a child, he wanted to become an astronaut. As there was no available course that would lead him “directly to that dream,” he followed his father’s path and studied accounting and law at San Beda College Mendiola. With impressive credentials meant for a brilliant career, he started his lawyering profession by “being a slave in one of the big law firms in Makati” for three years. Afterwards, he authored books on Taxation, Banking, Insurance, and his most recent, The Securities Regulation Code. Presently, Atty. Dizon is a partner in Mendoza Dizon Purungganan and Partners Law Offices. His biggest undertaking so far have been cases involving the Marcos family, which he refers to as a “popular client” in “unpopular cases.” As an educator, he teaches Taxation, Banking Law, Torts and Damages, Insurance Law, Transportation Law, Persons and Family Relations, Corporation Law, and Legal Research in different law schools. He teaches Property Law in SBCA-SOL. Aside from being an accomplished lawyer and a commendable and eligible bachelor, Atty. Efren Dizon describes himself as a rock star. Currently, he is the vocalist of Nunc Pro Tunc Band.
Atty. Paulino D. Ungos, Jr.
Atty. Ungos finished his undergraduate course in San
Beda College Mendiola in 1969, with a degree in Political Science. Afterwards, he entered Law School and finished his Bachelor of Laws degree in 1973. During the same year, he took the Bar Examinations and passed with flying colors. Influenced by his father, the young Ungos entered law school to determine if being a lawyer is what he is made for. As an ordinary student, he faced the hurdles of law school with focus and determination. From his undergraduate studies to law school, he did not allow himself to be distracted from his mission of becoming a lawyer. After passing the Bar, Atty. Ungos became an associate of various law firms for 17 years until 1990 where he served as Labor Counsel for Philippine Airlines. Currently, he is the Vice President of Labor Relations Division and Corporate and Regulatory Affairs of globe Telecom, Inc. For him, in order to succeed, you must do things right the first time. He advises his students in Labor Relations to not slack-off. Instead, they should always finish their homework ahead of time because, “it will be for their own benefit anyway.”
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