PATRICIA YAMAMOTO TRENDACOSTA, J.D., is counsel and former Managing Shareholder at Frandzel Robins Bloom & Csato, L.C. in Los Angeles, specializing in financial services and real estate finance and transactions. Prior to joining the firm, Patricia was VP & Manager of Government Relations and Compliance for a major multinational bank where she was responsible for the bank’s regulatory, legislative, compliance, governmental, and political activities. Patricia actively participates in the banking community holding Board positions in trade and banking organizations, chairing audit, and strategic planning committees, and serving on lending and compensation committees. Patricia is committed to providing opportunities for children and youth to thrive as demonstrated by her service as the Board Chair for CASA of Los Angeles before joining the Board of Directors for California CASA. Patricia holds a Juris Doctorate from Loyola Law School, and she resides in Los Angeles.