Dion-Cherie Raymond is a seasoned trial attorney and investigator with a distinguished track record in civil litigation, regulatory investigations, and community-centered advocacy. With deep roots in both courtroom strategy and investigative rigor, Ms. Raymond brings her expertise to the forefront of wildfire litigation and mass tort resolution, where she champions the rights of individuals, families, and communities devastated by catastrophic fires.

Ms. Raymond began her trial career under the mentorship of the legendary Johnnie L. Cochran, Jr., where she earned second chair in a high-profile civil case during her first year of practice—delivering opening arguments and conducting direct and cross-examinations. This early success set the tone for a career marked by fearless advocacy and tactical litigation in civil rights, personal injury, and high-stakes legal matters.

As a wildfire litigation attorney, Ms. Raymond leverages her extensive experience representing plaintiffs in complex, emotionally charged cases. Her practice centers on securing justice for wildfire victims—holding utilities, insurers, and negligent entities accountable for the damage caused by preventable wildfires. With a trauma-informed and client-focused approach, she guides victims through the legal process while seeking comprehensive compensation for losses ranging from property and business damages to personal injury and wrongful death.

Ms. Raymond’s background also includes a robust investigative career, including founding and directing UCLA’s Discrimination Prevention Office, where she led a team investigating institutional misconduct at one of the nation’s top universities. Her unique skill set in sensitive and high-profile investigations makes her particularly effective at uncovering patterns of corporate negligence and regulatory failure often central to wildfire claims.

In private practice, she has served as legal counsel in employment and business litigation and as a trusted consultant for workplace transformation. Her training and investigative work at the intersection of race, gender, and systemic harm have equipped her with the insight and sensitivity required to handle mass disaster claims with empathy, equity, and precision.

A native Angeleno and lifelong Bruin, Ms. Raymond holds a B.A. in English from UCLA and a J.D. from UC Law San Francisco (formerly UC Hastings). She is dedicated to restoring stability and dignity to the lives of wildfire victims—whether through litigation, settlement, or community recovery.