Rio F. Schwarting obtained her Juris Doctor from California Western School of Law. She represents large and small corporate clients against claims involving premises liability, product liability, and personal injury. She also handles a wide range of employment matters and focuses on the defense of employers in all aspects of employment litigation.

Prior to joining Pettit Kohn, Ms. Schwarting was an associate at a California based law firm where she assisted in business and employment cases from inception to resolution. During this time, she represented both plaintiffs and defendants, which allowed her to develop a unique perspective in overall case handling and strategy.

In law school, Rio was a California Western Admissions Scholarship recipient and also earned the Award for Academic Excellence in Legal Drafting. Rio worked as a Certified Legal Intern for the District Attorney’s Office and as a Contract I and II Teaching Assistant. She also volunteered at the Community Law Project. Additionally, Rio was selected to attend the ABA TECHSHOW in Chicago, Illinois as the California Western School of Law Student Representative.

A San Diego native, Rio attended San Diego State University, graduating in three years. Rio earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism and a Minor in Educational Technology.