Nathan Ayala is an Associate based in Northern California. Nathan graduated from Santa Clara University in 2009 with a Political Science Major and a Minor in English. He received his law degree from Santa Clara University’s School of Law in 2018. While there, he was a part of the mock trial team.
As a law student, Nathan clerked for the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office on three occasions, working with Narcotics, Misdemeanors, and Motions Units. As a Post-Bar Law Clerk, Nathan played an integral role in gaining a conviction in a misdemeanor jury trial, working with the Deputy District Attorneys assigned to the District Attorney’s South County Office in Morgan Hill, California. Nathan also clerked for the San Jose City Attorney’s Office and the United States Attorney’s Office in San Francisco, California.
After passing the bar, Nathan worked at the Law Foundation of Silicon Valley as an attorney representing tenants in the Housing Department. As a tenant attorney, Nathan zealously advocated on behalf of clients who were facing eviction and worked zealously to ensure their rights were protected. Nathan then went on to practice in special education, representing school districts throughout the Bay Area.
Nathan is a Hollister, California native who takes great pride in his South Bay and Central Coast roots. Nathan’s formative experiences informed his journey and interest in practicing law.
Nathan loves traveling with his family to Disneyland, is a knowledgeable and avid sports fan, and is a musician.