Ms. Ybarra has represented clients in commercial litigation and arbitration matters, including intellectual property, antitrust, securities and appellate disputes.
She has also handled numerous cases pro bono, including challenging California's Proposition 8 on behalf of individual married plaintiffs; halting the execution of a California inmate; and advising various clients through the Volunteer Legal Services Consumer Debt Defense clinic.
During her undergraduate education, she served as president of The Ghana Education Project's Harvard University chapter. In this role, she led student efforts to implement HIV/AIDS education, built libraries in Ghanaian villages, organized fundraising, and acted as liaison and spokesperson to government and tribal leaders.
Cases of Note
State of New York v. Intel Corp.: We were lead trial counsel for Intel Corp. in a high-profile antitrust case. The New York Attorney General claimed Intel violated federal and state antitrust statutes by maintaining an illegal monopoly in the microprocessor market. We won several key motions near the start of trial that severely limited the scope of New York's case. The matter settled shortly thereafter with a payment by Intel of only $6.5 million in partial repayment of some of New York's costs.
Awards And Honors
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Pillar of Character Award, Northside Independent School District, 2006
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Harvard College Scholarships for academic distinction, 2003
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National Hispanic Scholar, Harvard University, 2001-2003