Atty. Katrina Marie G. Oralde

Associate Partner

322-6724 ext 105

katrina@foalawoffice.com

Practice Areas

Taxation Law, Corporate Law, and Labor and Employment Law

Education

Licenses

Previous Employment

Atty. Trina began her legal practice as a Court Decongestion Officer at the Regional Trial Court Branch 11 of Davao City where she worked closely with the judge in resolving cases. This experience honed her ability to analyze and approach legal issues with precision. Guided by mentorship within the judiciary, Atty. Trina cultivated a disciplined and methodical work ethic.

 

Despite being at the early stage of her legal career, Atty. Trina has already acquired substantive experience in handling labor and tax cases as well as setting up corporations. She has provided legal advice on corporate, criminal, and civil law matters, reflecting the breadth of her exposure and her capacity to address diverse legal issues.

Fake-Field

  • Corporate Setting Up and Incorporation. Assisted in the setting up and incorporation of domestic stock corporations with more than one stockholder particularly closed stock corporations.
  • Taxation Cases. Actively involved in the handling of tax controversies, including the initiation and prosecution of appeals of tax assessments before the Court of Tax Appeals. This includes the evaluation of assessment notices, identification of procedural and substantive issues, preparation and filing of Petitions for Review, and assistance in the drafting of pleadings and supporting legal memoranda.
  • Labor and Employment Law. Represented clients in labor cases before quasi-judicial bodies including the preparation and filing of pleadings, motions, and appeal memoranda; participated in settlement negotiations, advocating for clients’ interests while facilitating efficient and practical dispute resolution; and rendered legal opinions for clients intending to hire foreign employees in the Philippines on their compliance with Philippine labor and immigration laws.
  • Ateneo de Davao University, Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication, Magna Cum Laude (2019)
  • Ateneo de Davao University College of Law, Top 8 Class of 2024.
  • Policy Reform at Conquering Currents, Forging Waves: A Conference on Women Leadership, Policy Reform and Impact (March 10, 2023, Ateneo de Davao Universtiy)
  • Violence: An Economic Depressor in Mindanao
    Published: September 18, 2017, Y Speak, SunStar Davao
  • Lakas Atenista Organization, Member (2020 to Present Integrated Bar of the Philippines, Davao Chapter (2025 to Present)