Tess Ponce

Associate

Tess.Ponce@lewisbrisbois.com

Tess MacLachlan Ponce is an associate in the San Bernardino office of Lewis Brisbois, and a member of the Healthcare, Medical Malpractice, and Long-Term Care Practices.

Tess proudly served as a Deputy District Attorney for eight years in a trial assignment, before joining Lewis Brisbois. Tess tried both jury trials and court trials, with charges including homicide, attempted murder, domestic violence, assault with a deadly weapon, arson, and driving under the influence causing injury.

Tess also represents schools, churches, dioceses, other religious organizations, and other non-profit organizations in litigation involving alleged misconduct. 

Primary Area(s) of Practice

  • Healthcare
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Long-Term Care
  • General Liability
  • Child Victims Act/Human Trafficking & Assault (CVA/HTA) Practice

Associations

Western San Bernardino County Bar Association

Education

Harvard College

Bachelor of Arts, May 2007

Southwestern Law School

Juris Doctor, May 2013

  • Wildman/Schumacher Scholar

Legal Experience

  • Adjunct Professor of Trial Advocacy, University of La Verne College of Law (2024 - Present)
  • Mock Trial Coach, Legal Aid Society of San Bernardino Summer Fellowship (2024 - Present)