Ryan Nerney

Serving as managing partner at Tully Rinckey PLLC in Ladera Ranch, California, Ryan Nerney focuses his legal practice primarily on national security law and security clearance representation. In addition to guiding clients through complex clearance adjudications and appeals, he brings extensive experience to federal employment law and military matters. He routinely advocates for federal employees, military service members and defense contractors across California and nationwide, safeguarding their careers and professional livelihoods.

Also representing clients confronting complex security clearance issues, Mr. Nerney routinely advocates against major agencies, including the CIA, NSA, DIA, DOD, NRO and DOE. He has successfully defended numerous individuals during high-stakes revocation proceedings, building a proven record of safeguarding careers and proactively resolving potential eligibility risks. Further demonstrating his leadership within the national security legal community, he currently serves as secretary of the National Security Lawyers Association (NSLA).

Throughout his over-a-decade career, Mr. Nerney has represented clients nationwide, advocating for individuals facing critical security clearance and federal employment challenges. He has appeared in more than 300 hearings and administrative appeals across various federal agencies, bringing deep proficiency to complex security clearance cases. In addition, he routinely champions employee rights in diverse forums, including before the U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) and the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).

Upon receiving his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California, Irvine, Mr. Nerney went on to pursue his legal studies at Arizona Summit Law School. While in law school, he served as the executive board secretary for the American Association for Justice, managing governance, communications and trial competitions while gaining litigation mentorship and networking with leading national plaintiff trial attorneys. In 2014, he was admitted to The State Bar of California and has since remained committed to providing reliable and efficient legal services.