Nicolette Rae N. Bencito

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Locations

San Francisco

Nicolette Rae Bencito focuses her practice on healthcare matters. With a background in employment and professional liability, Nicolette represents healthcare providers and organizations on a wide range of matters involving high exposure and complex litigation. She brings a client-centered approach to her practice that often leads to favorable outcomes, including early resolution and dispositive motion victories.

Nicolette is admitted to both state and federal courts in California. Prior to joining GRSM, she represented clients in matters involving professional negligence, regulatory compliance, employment-related disputes.

During law school, Nicolette served as a judicial intern for both the Superior Court of Santa Clara County and for the Pro Se Department at the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. She was also involved in Law Review and volunteered with Immigration Policy Clinic at the University of San Francisco.

Admissions

California
U.S. District Court, Northern and Eastern Districts of California

Memberships

Filipino Bar Association of Northern California (FBANC)
Asian American Bar Association (AABA) of the Greater Bay Area
National Filipino American Lawyers Association (NFALA)
National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA)

Community Involvement

Mentorship Director, FBANC, (2025-2026)
Operations Director, FBANC, (2024-2025)

Education

J.D., University of San Francisco, School of Law, 2022
- Specialized Certificate in Labor & Employment Law
- CALI Excellence for the Future Award for Legal Writing, Research, and Analysis II
B.A. in Business Administration, California State University, Fullerton, 2018
- Dean’s Honor List