Josh Diaz

Education and Honors

Josh earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from the University of California, Santa Barbara. As an undergraduate, he was the inaugural recipient of the Ray Kawano Golf Scholarship, awarded in recognition of his academic achievements as a scholar-athlete. During his time at UCSB, Josh developed a strong interest in public policy and legal advocacy, which inspired him to pursue a law degree.

He went on to graduate from Loyola Law School in Los Angeles, where he served as Chair of the Entertainment and Law Society and received a Recognition of Excellence Award for his leadership. While in law school, Josh worked in the Civil Litigation Division of the Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office. He additionally completed over 300 hours of clinical mediation training where he had the privilege of handling matters for the Los Angeles County Unified School District.

Josh is admitted to practice law in the State of California.

Career and Service

Josh began his legal career in private practice, representing clients in the transportation, education, and manufacturing industries. He developed extensive experience in defense litigation while working at two respected Southern California law firms, where he managed litigation and transactional matters for his corporate clients.

Later, Josh transitioned to the education sector, taking on leadership roles including Corporate Counsel, Director of Operations, and ultimately, President of an education and enrichment organization. His combined legal and operational experience allows him to approach complex challenges with both clarity and compassion.

Outside of his professional work, Josh takes great pride in his decade of volunteer service as a softball and soccer coach for his daughter’s recreational sports leagues. He also contributes to his community by serving on the board of directors and leadership teams of local youth sports organizations.