Eric Rasyidi’s (JD ’20) path from a law student navigating the uncertainty of graduating during the COVID-19 pandemic to his current role as Associate General Counsel at Glidewell Dental Laboratories is a story of resilience, adaptability and community. With expertise in intellectual property, trademarks, employment and labor, and business transactions, Eric has built a career that reflects both his entrepreneurial spirit and his commitment to supporting others.

Eric’s decision to attend Chapman University Fowler School of Law was shaped by his desire for both challenge and community. As a student, he immersed himself in advocacy programs, serving on the Moot Court Board as Competitions Chair, competing on the Mock Trial and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) teams, and earning recognition through awards like the Fowler School of Law Rutan & Tucker Golden Gavel competition. His participation in competitions sharpened his litigation skills, which became the foundation for his early career.

After graduating in 2020, at a time when job opportunities were scarce, Raysidi began his career in insurance defense litigation. While he credits this period with refining his courtroom advocacy and exposing him to the lifecycle of litigation, it also prompted a deeper reflection about the kind of lawyer he wanted to be. Through conversations with his wife and mentors, Raysidi transitioned into transactional practice, joining a boutique Orange County firm specializing in corporate, intellectual property and employment law. There, he provided guidance to small businesses and creative entrepreneurs, an experience that ultimately led him to his current in-house counsel role.

Throughout his career, Raysidi has emphasized the importance of relationships. He credits his Chapman classmates, professors, and roommates (who were also Chapman law students) with providing the support and friendships that sustained him during law school and beyond, “The opportunity is there if you’re willing to lean on the Chapman community,” he says. 

“What makes it special is that the connections are genuine—it’s not just professional networking, it’s real friendships.”

This sense of community continues to guide Eric today. For the past three years, he has returned to Chapman as a coach for the law school’s competition teams, helping students strengthen their presentation, clarity and advocacy skills. One of his proudest memories was serving as coach for the Tulane Basketball Negotiation Competition. “[The team] was so hard on themselves, but when competition day came, they were phenomenal. Seeing them beam with pride, knowing I was able to help in their success and growth—that made it all worth it,” he recalls.

Raysidi’s advice to current students is simple but powerful: Don’t be afraid to ask for help. “Your classmates, alumni, professors—we’re all willing to support you. That’s what makes Chapman unique–and if you’re an alum, there are always opportunities to give back.”

For Raysidi, every visit to campus feels like returning home, a reminder of the foundation that launched his career and the community that continues to inspire him.