OUR TEAM

Jihan was admitted to the Philippine Bar in 2019. While waiting for the results of the bar exam, she worked as an underbar associate in Jose-Antonio Aliling and Associates, then became a junior associate of the firm upon her admission to the Bar. 

Fields of Practice

• Litigation
• Labor Law
• Commercial and Corporate Law
• Family Law
• Corporate Compliance

On the Lighter Side:

During her free time, Jihan loves to explore and travel to local and international destinations with her friends. If not traveling, Jihan devotes her free time listening to Korean pop music, especially BTS and Enhypen, restaurant hopping, hiking, and binge-watching Korean dramas on Netflix.

Fields of Practice:

• Criminal Prosecution and Defense
• Civil Litigation
• Family Law
• Mediation and Negotiation
• Real Property Law
• Local and Administrative Law
• Immigration
• Corporate and Commercial Law

On the lighter side:

In her free time, Noreen loves getting involved in community outreach and organizing free legal forums, sharing what she knows with others who could use a hand. She values meaningful conversations with friends and family and enjoys playful moments with her six dogs. While she mostly finds solace in the tranquility of home, she is also enthusiastic about exploring new activities. Noreen has dabbled in taekwondo, wushu, and hiking, and recently discovered a passion for running, badminton, jump rope, and weightlifting. Her enthusiasm for learning drives her to seek out fresh experiences and opportunities for growth. 

Before joining Paredes Law, he joined Sycip, Gorres, Velayo, and Co. as a Senior Associate for a time, gaining experience in the field of audit and taxation. He then worked at Masterclass Solutions Inc. as a Senior Legal Administration Officer, focusing on corporate compliance, housekeeping, and secretarial work.

Fields of Practice:

• Litigation
• Intellectual Property
• Commercial Law
• Corporate Compliance

Karl enjoys watching and playing various sports. While he may not appear to have the physical attribute to be competitive, he can get a smash or two, or a lay-up down the post when necessary. He likewise enjoys using support heroes in various mobile games, and has tremendous game sense like no other. He also finds joy in collecting and reading books. He maintains a personal blogsite where he puts his random thoughts for fun. Karl also expresses his thoughts on different social issues or life in general, contributing and publishing opinion pieces to various online platforms and outlets, such as Inquirer.Net, RapplerX, and The Philippine Online Student Tambayan (The POST). He loves to spend quality time with his family, both immediate and extended, and listen to the stories of the yesteryears, while making new memories to treasure. He aims to travel more, and explore the many islands of the Philippines.

While in law school, Hazel was awarded as 3rd Best Oralist at the 6th Justitia Moot Court Competition organized by the Claudio Teehankee Center for the Rule of Law. She also assumed roles as the Vice President for Internal Affairs of the Student Council and as Associate Editor of the Law Journal. In her 3rd year, she had the privilege of being a legal intern for the Office of the Solicitor General. 

Fields of Practice

• Corporate Housekeeping
• Litigation
• Administrative Law
• Land Titles & Deeds
• Family Law
• Contract Reviews

On the Lighter Side:

Hazel cherishes time with her family and friends on weekends and whenever time permits. Finding comfort in life’s simplest pleasures, her weekends are often filled with the joy of board games, the thrill of escape rooms, the intricate challenge of assembling 1000-piece puzzles, and the comfort of watching her feel-good TV series or movies.