TENTATIVE RULING

Jillian E. Stanley and Quarles & Brady LLP’s Motion to Withdraw as Counsel for Defendant Bird Rides, Inc. is GRANTED.

Counsel has asserted a valid reason for withdrawal, i.e., the client is no longer compensating counsel for its work due to a pending bankruptcy action. (Rules Prof. Conduct, rule 1.16(b)(5).) Counsel has provided the required forms under rule 3.1362 of the California Rules of Court and served the client and opposing party with the same. There being good cause to grant counsel’s request to withdraw, Jillian E. Stanley and Quarles & Brady LLP’s Motion to Withdraw as Counsel for Defendant Bird Rides, Inc. is GRANTED. This ruling granting counsel’s motion to withdraw shall become effective upon filing of proof service of this ruling upon Defendant Bird Rides, Inc. Defendant Bird Rides, Inc. is reminded that a corporation cannot represent itself in litigation and must be represented by licensed counsel. (CLD Construction, Inc. v. City of San Ramon (2004) 120 Cal.App.4th 1141, 1145.)