About Susan F.
Susan F. Dent earned her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Southern California in 2005 and went on to receive her J.D. from Santa Clara University School of Law. Her academic path tied her to two California institutions that feed deeply into the state’s legal and business communities. The combination of a USC undergraduate education and a law degree from Santa Clara framed the early stage of her legal career.
Her professional record shows early positions at regional law firms. In 2012 she worked as a lawyer at Hittleman Law Group. Two years later, in 2014, she was listed as a lawyer at Lonich & Patton, LLP. Those roles provided experience inside established small-firm practices. They also placed her in settings where attorneys often handle a range of client matters, manage filings and appear in court when necessary.
Outside of firm work, Dent has kept active in networks that connect lawyers and alumni. She holds memberships in the USC Alumni of Silicon Valley and the California Young Lawyers Association. She is also a member of the Santa Clara County Bar Association and the Orange County Bar Association. Her involvement spans both county-level bar groups and alumni associations, indicating ongoing ties to both local legal communities and the USC alumni network.
Her civic and extracurricular affiliations extend to Alpha Phi Omega, a service organization. Participation in that group suggests an interest in service-oriented activities alongside her legal work. Memberships like these are common among attorneys who balance professional obligations with continuing education, networking and community service.
Dent’s background reflects steady engagement with the legal profession through both employment and association activity. The years listed at Hittleman Law Group and Lonich & Patton, LLP point to experience in firm environments where client counseling and case management are routine parts of practice. She has moved through roles that require practical legal skills and regular interaction with clients and court procedures. She currently practices law in California, advising clients on a range of matters.
