Background
Velazquez, Joan B. was born on January 31, 1950 in New York, New York, United States.
Velazquez, Joan B. was born on January 31, 1950 in New York, New York, United States.
University of Bridgeport (Bachelor of Science magna cum laude, 1972). University of Southern California (Juris Doctor, 1978).
Worked at Ervin, Cohen & Jessup Limited Liability Partnership (Beverly Hills, California) specializing in Federal and State Taxation, Business, Corporation, Securities and Real Estate Law. General Business and Commercial Litigation in all State and Federal Trial and Appellate Courts with emphasis on Unfair Competition, Business Torts, Intellectual Property, Trademarks, Trade Secrets and Insurance Coverage and Litigation. Environmental Law, Probate, Estate Planning and Trusts, Insolvency and Creditors" Rights Law, Health Care and Entertainment Law.
Admitted to the bar, 1978, California.
Member: Board of Directors and Executive Committee, Big Sisters of Los Los Angeles Board of Governors, California Women Lawyers, 1993-1994.
Member: Los Angeles County Bar Association (Member, Taxation and Real Estate Sections). Ervin, Cohen & Jessup (ECJ) was founded in 1953.
The Firm has an extensive and diversified client base and practice.
ECJ clients are involved in a wide variety of business pursuits, including real estate, banking and finance, venture capital, computers and data processing, health care, retailing, manufacturing and distribution, professional services, insurance, defense contracting, and scientific research and development. The Firm encourages continuing professional development by all partners and associates, including their participation in continuing legal education seminars, professional association activities and civic affairs
Member: Board of Directors and Executive Committee, Big Sisters of Los Los Angeles Board of Governors, California Women Lawyers, 1993-1994. Member: Los Angeles County Bar Association (Member, Taxation and Real Estate Sections).