Edward P. Tugade

Edward P. Tugade is a distinguished attorney and combat veteran, currently serving as a Partner at Demler Armstrong & Rowland, LLP since January 2015, where responsibilities include managing active cases and representing clients throughout all litigation phases. Concurrently, Tugade holds leadership roles as President, Chairperson, and Board Member of the Association of Defense Counsel of Northern California and Nevada since April 2015. Previously, Tugade served as a Partner at Lewis Brisbois from 2006 to 2014 and as an Adjunct Professor at Golden Gate University, School of Law from 2006 to 2013, focusing on legal education and skills development. Prior to entering the legal field, Tugade had a commendable military career with the United States Marine Corps from 1986 to 2002, achieving the rank of Infantry-Special Ops and receiving an honorable discharge after over ten years of service. Edward Tugade holds a Juris Doctor degree from the University of California, College of the Law, San Francisco, and also attended William & Mary.