Atty. Arianne "Yan" Paralisan

Prior to private practice and consulting, Atty. Arianne "Yan" Paralisan served as a Court Attorney at the Court of Appeals of the Philippines, assigned to both Cebu and Manila stations. In this capacity, Atty. Yan worked on a wide range of cases, involving civil, criminal, and labor law. She worked closely with Associate Justices to deliberate cases on appeal and recommend and draft resolutions. 

Previously, Atty. Yan was an Associate at Gulapa & Ismael, where she handled matters across various sectors including general corporate affairs, projects and infrastructure, banking, intellectual property, and litigation. Earlier in her career, she was appointed as a Court Decongestion Officer at the Regional Trial Court of Cebu City, where she played a key role in supporting Judges in the Judiciary's initiatives to reduce court docket congestion.

Today, Atty. Yan serves as retained counsel to established businesses in Cebu, advising business owners and families across a range of industries, including manufacturing, retail, real estate, hotels and accommodations, academe, information technology, and global talent solutions. Her work extends beyond individual legal matters to the broader needs of businesses and their owners, including corporate governance, risk management, contracts, succession, and other strategic concerns that arise as businesses grow and evolve.