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Rusing Lopez & Lizardi, P.L.L.C.

6363 N. Swan Rd. Suite 151
Tucson, AZ 85718
Phone: 520-792-4800

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Tessa C. Riley

  • Bio
  • Admissions, Professional & Civic Activities
  • Honors & Awards

Attorney Tessa C. Riley’s background in psychology and sociology, along with her experience working with a multitude of cultures, provides her with a unique approach to working with business clients.  A graduate of the University of Arizona college of law, Ms. Riley utilizes her skills to create, facilitate, and negotiate the optimal solution for each of her clients.

How I Serve Clients

I serve clients by utilizing my business, legal and interpersonal experience to create, facilitate, and negotiate the optimal solution.

Exceptional Client Service

Exceptional client service requires listening to each client’s needs, wants and desires.  It also requires understanding the big picture and the role/impact my work will have.  Working with the client to develop legal solutions that are optimal for each individual client’s matter and goal.

How My Background Helps Clients

I have extensive personal and business experience with a multitude of cultures coupled with an education heavy in psychology and sociology.

When I am Not in the Office

When I am not in the office I’m often running, biking, or swimming.  I also enjoy soaking up quality time with my husband and two boys, and playing and/or watching soccer.

Admissions and Professional Activities

  • Member, State Bar of Arizona

Professional Affiliations and Bar Activities

  • Member, Pima County Bar Association
  • Member, National Contract Management Association (NCMA)
  • Associate Value Specialist, SAVE International
  • U.S. Department of Defense, Top Secret Clearance
  • Graduate, NCMA Contract Management Leadership Development Program
  • Graduate, Raytheon Leadership Development Program
  • Raytheon Missile Systems Contracts Excellence Award Recipient 2009
  • Raytheon Corporate Business Development Excellence Award Recipient 2010

Publications and Speeches

  • Presenter, NCMA World Congress 2008, “Leading Trends in Proprietary Information Agreements”

Honors & Awards

  • Raytheon Missile Systems Contracts Excellence Award Recipient 2009
  • Raytheon Corporate Business Development Excellence Award Recipient 2010