Jade Kouretchian Remembered in San Diego; Tributes Shared for Local Law Clerk

In remembrance: The legal community in Southern California is mourning the death of Jade Kouretchian, a San Diego–area law clerk remembered for her dedication to the profession and the positive impression she left on classmates and colleagues.

Those who knew her say her passing occurred last weekend and has been felt across both San Diego and Beverly Hills, where she was also connected through friends and community ties. Tributes shared publicly have focused on her character, describing her as thoughtful, hardworking, and driven—someone who approached her goals with seriousness while still treating people with warmth and respect.

Jade was affiliated with the University of San Diego School of Law, where she was described as someone committed to learning and to the values that draw many people to legal work, including service and fairness. People familiar with her path said she sought practical experience and took on responsibilities with care, supporting legal work in ways that helped those around her.

In her professional roles, Jade served as a Fall Law Clerk at Hoffman & Forde, Attorneys at Law, A.P.C. Colleagues there have remembered her as bright and professional, noting her attention to detail and willingness to contribute wherever she was needed. Friends and coworkers have said she consistently brought focus and integrity to daily tasks, even when the work was demanding.

Before that, she worked as a Summer Law Clerk at Klinedinst PC, a San Diego-based firm. Those who interacted with her during that period described her as eager to learn and committed to doing the work thoroughly. Several tributes have noted that she stood out not only for her capability, but for her humility and the way she treated others.

Across the broader community, friends and former classmates have continued to share condolences, describing Jade as a dedicated student and a young professional whose future held promise. Many have also expressed support for her loved ones during an especially difficult time.

At this time, memorial arrangements have not been publicly released. As more confirmed information becomes available through family or official sources, additional details may be shared.