A Paralegal Works for Senior Partner in a Mid-Size Law

A paralegal works for senior partner in a mid-size law firm in Portland, Oregon. The attorney represents a company based in Portland that does business in several western states including California. One of the company's suppliers, which is based in Los Angeles, sued the company for breach of contract. Under the contract, the parties had agreed to arbitrate any dispute before the American Arbitration Association, with the arbitration to take place in Los Angeles. If the senior partner is licensed in Oregon, but not in California, can the senior partner represent the company at the arbitration in Los Angeles?

A) Yes, because the representation involves an arbitration and the arbitration is reasonably related to the senior partner's representation of the Oregon-based company.
B) Yes, if the senior partner is admitted pro hac vice before the American Arbitration Association in Los Angeles.
C) No, unless the senior partner associates with an attorney in California.
D) No, because the senior partner is not admitted in California and appearing for the arbitration would be unauthorized practice of law in California.

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