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Downey Brand LLP Employees
Downey Brand LLP September 2014 - September 2015
Wanger Jones Helsley May 2012 - August 2012
Plumfield Academy August 2010 - July 2011
Skills
Spanish, French, Research, Public Speaking, Nonprofits, Event Planning, Public Policy, Fundraising, Social Media, Legal Research, Editing, Politics, Community Outreach, Grant Writing, Volunteer Management
Education
Duke University School of Law 2011 — 2014
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
UC Davis 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History
Bullard High School 2002 — 2006
Delfino Madden O'Malley Coyle Koewler LLP April 2014 - Present
Downey Brand LLP January 2000 - March 2014
Skills
Management, Legal Research, Strategic Planning, Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Corporate Law, Customer Service, Negotiation, Legal Writing, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Contract Negotiation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Leadership, Business Strategy, Legal Advice, Courts, Research, Project Management
Education
Santa Clara University School of Law 1982 — 1985
Juris Doctorate
University of California, Davis 1977 — 1981
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government
Downey Brand LLP March 2002 - Present
Trainor Robertson November 1998 - March 2002
Compass Bank September 1994 - November 1998
Jenkens & Gilchrist September 1990 - September 1994
Grant Thornton LLP June 1984 - June 1987
Skills
Outside General Counsel, Banking Law, Credit Union Law, Bank Regulation, Commercial Lending, Consumer Lending, Banking Operations, Consumer Compliance, Corporate Law, Corporate Governance, Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Securities, Corporate Finance, Entity Formations, Taxation, Contract Negotiation, Dispute Resolution, Accounting, Due Diligence, Finance, Financial Analysis, Public Speaking, Real Estate, Strategic Planning, Management, Tax, Private Equity
Education
Texas Tech University 1988 — 1990
Juris Doctor, Law
California State University-Sacramento 1982 — 1984
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Accounting and Management Information Science
Trainor Fairbrook May 2014 - Present
Downey Brand LLP August 2012 - June 2014
Original Pete's Pizza, Pasta, and Grill November 1997 - 2012
Original Pete's Pizza November 1997 - 2012
Education
MTI College 2011 — 2012
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Paralegal Studies
California State University-Sacramento 2008 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History
Oracle December 2014 - Present
Informatix, Inc. August 2014 - December 2014
California Energy Commission July 2012 - August 2014
Downey Brand LLP September 2011 - June 2012
The Sieving Law Firm January 2011 - July 2011
Weintraub Tobin June 2006 - January 2011
Skills
Administrative Law, Legal Research, Contract Negotiation, Legal Writing, Microsoft Office, Renewable Energy, Litigation, Policy, Civil Litigation, Government, Contract Management, Energy Policy, Courts, Construction, Microsoft Excel, Legislative Relations, Energy, Westlaw, Analysis, Government Contracting, Contractual Agreements, Commercial Litigation, Personal Trust..., Government Procurement, Site Acquisition, Drafting Agreements, IT contract negotiation, Cloud Storage, Privacy Compliance, Licensing, Software License..., Trademarks
Education
University of the Pacific - McGeorge School of Law 2009 — 2013
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law
UC Davis Extension 2008 — 2008
Certificate, Paralegal Studies
California State University-Sacramento 2002 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government
Cordell & Cordell P.C. February 2014 - Present
Sefton Family Law Group, P.C. June 2013 - December 2013
Sideman & Bancroft LLP December 2012 - June 2013
Downey Brand LLP March 2010 - October 2012
Ellis Law Group December 2006 - May 2010
Third Judicial District Court, State of Nevada September 2005 - September 2006
Skills
Litigation, Civil Litigation, Mediation, Family Law, Trial Practice, Oral Arguments, Commercial Litigation, Personal Injury, Family Mediation, Courts, Class Actions, Dispute, Trials, Intellectual Property, Prenuptial Agreements, Domestic Relations, Business Litigation, Legal Assistance, Legal Issues, Public Liability, Wrongful Death, Attorneys
Education
University of the Pacific - McGeorge School of Law 2001 — 2005
J.D., Law
San Francisco State University 1999 — 2002
B.S. Economics
Enterprise High School
Downey Brand LLP April 2015 - Present
Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice LLP October 2013 - April 2015
Medlen & Carroll, LLP 2011 - 2013
Fotowatio Renewable Ventures (FRV) 2009 - 2010
Skills
Patent Prosecution, Patents, Intellectual Property, Legal Assistance
Education
San Francisco State University 2009 — 2010
Paralegal certificate
Punjab University 2005 — 2007
Master of Arts (MA), English Literature
Punjab Univeristy 2003 — 2005
Bachelor's degree, Political Science and Government
Churchwell White LLP May 2015 - Present
Downey Brand LLP October 2014 - May 2015
UC, Davis Law School August 2011 - May 2014
Somach Simmons & Dunn May 2013 - August 2013
California Department of Food and Agriculture January 2013 - April 2013
Mastagni, Holstedt, Amick, Miller, & Johnsen May 2012 - August 2012
Stages Learning Materials November 2007 - July 2011
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Research, PowerPoint, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Courts, Public Policy
Education
University of California, Davis 2011 — 2014
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law
California State University-Chico 2003 — 2008
Agriculture, Agriculture Education
Downey Brand LLP March 2000 - Present
Beveridge & Diamond, P.C. October 1999 - March 2000
Larry Walker Associates 1992 - 1999
Tulane University August 1990 - August 1992
Skills
Environmental Law, Environmental Awareness, Water Quality, Water Resources, Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Land Use, Editing, Public Speaking, Real Estate, Proofreading, Research, Published Author, Environmental Compliance, Appeals, CEQA, Municipal Law, Land Use Law, Water Law, NPDES, Energy Law, White Collar Criminal..., Motions, Administrative Law, Trials, Litigation
Education
Tulane University 1990 — 1992
LL.M., Energy and Environmental Law
University of California, Davis 1986 — 1990
M.S./J.D., Ecology/Law
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 1981 — 1985
B.S., Environmental and Systematic Biology
Afar Media March 2012 - October 2014
Ten Speed Press July 2006 - March 2012
Google February 2006 - May 2006
Downey Brand LLP October 2004 - May 2005
Palmdale Estates October 2001 - October 2002
Skills
Publishing, Marketing, Editorial, Project Management, Publicity, Blogging, Content Strategy, Publications, Books, Copywriting, Newsletters, Customer Support, Content Management, Web Content, Copy Editing, Events, Event Marketing, Email Marketing, Magazines
Education
University of California, Davis 2000 — 2004
BA, English
CH2M HILL June 2014 - Present
Downey Brand LLP August 2013 - June 2014
Downey Brand LLP August 2011 - August 2013
Downey Brand LLP April 2011 - August 2011
Da Vinci Charter Academy August 2010 - April 2011
Foresight Consulting September 2003 - August 2005
Skills
Interpersonal..., Writing, Proofreading, Organizational..., Close Attention to..., Conference Coordination, Data Analysis, Telephone Skills, Receptionist Duties, Mailers, Records Management, Data Entry
Education
CSU Sacramento 2008 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Literature (British and Commonwealth)
Biola University 2005 — 2007
Pre-Nursing Studies
Downey Brand LLP January 2007 - Present
United States District Court for the Eastern District of California January 2006 - December 2006
Skills
Litigation, Civil Litigation, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Trials, Westlaw, Appeals, Arbitration, Trial Practice, Intellectual Property, Business Litigation, Commercial Litigation
Education
University of the Pacific - McGeorge School of Law 2002 — 2005
J.D.
California State University-Sacramento 1997 — 2001
Bachelor's degree, Communications and Government
Murphy Austin Adams Schoenfeld LLP March 2015 - Present
Downey Brand LLP July 2014 - March 2015
Prout LeVangie LLP March 2012 - June 2014
Los Angeles City Attorney's Office May 2011 - August 2011
Law Office of John J. Sheehan July 2009 - May 2010
Robert Half Legal December 2008 - July 2009
Domestic Violence Clinic, Washington College of Law August 2007 - May 2008
United States Attorney's Office January 2008 - April 2008
Domestic Violence Clinic, Washington College of Law May 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Litigation, Criminal Law, Courts, Civil Litigation, Legal Research, Non-profits, Appeals, Hearings, Immigration Law, Trials, Legal Issues, Legal Writing, Commercial Litigation
Education
American University, Washington College of Law 2005 — 2008
J.D.
New York University 1999 — 2003
B.A., Dramatic Literature, Theater History and Cinema Studies
Cleveland High School
Radoslovich Parker, PC September 2014 - Present
Greenberg Traurig, LLP July 2011 - August 2014
Downey Brand LLP December 2002 - January 2011
Knox, Lemmon, Anapolsky & Schrimp, LLP October 2001 - December 2002
Skills
Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Litigation Support, Case Managment, Risk Management, Office Management, Office Administration, PowerPoint, Research, Typing, Typewriter, Microsoft Word, Heavy Calendaring, Executive Calendar..., Transcription, Editing, Proofreading, California Law, State & Federal Laws, Federal Court Litigation, Travel Arrangements, Conference Rooms, Phone Etiquette, Multi-line Phone, Estate Planning, Corporate Law, Trusts, Bankruptcy, ProLaw, Compulaw, Docketing, Timeslips, Voice Mail, Laser Printers, Copying, LegalKey, CMS, Aderant, PFS, Wordperfect, Novell, Office Equipment...
Education
Kaplan University 2013 — 2016
Legal Studies
Columbia Basin College 1995 — 1995
Legal Studies
Butte College 1978 — 1979
Psychology
Downey Brand LLP May 2015 - Present
Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP March 2012 - May 2015
Stanford Linear Accelerator Center August 2006 - April 2012
Squire Sanders Dempsey June 2009 - July 2010
Owens-Illinois, Inc February 2002 - August 2006
Skills
Environmental Compliance, Environmental Law, Hazardous Materials, Hazardous Waste..., RCRA, Clean Air Act, Negotiation, Research, NPDES, Environmental Awareness, Water Quality, Environmental..., Waste Management, Environmental Policy, Water Resources, Energy
Education
Santa Clara University School of Law 2006 — 2010
Juris Doctor
University of California, Davis
Bachelor of Science, Environmental and Resource Sciences
Health Net Federal Services October 2014 - Present
Health Net Federal Services November 2007 - October 2014
Seyfarth Shaw May 2006 - November 2007
United States Department of Justice June 2000 - April 2006
Downey Brand LLP January 1998 - May 2000
Skills
Privacy Law, Legal Writing, Government, Litigation, Intellectual Property, Civil Litigation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Claim, Healthcare, Public Policy, Policy, Litigation Management, Medicare, Appeals, Arbitration, Medicaid, Trials, HIPAA, Managed Care, Commercial Litigation, Employment Law, Corporate Law, Legal Research, Class Actions, Mediation, Administrative Law, Contract Negotiation, Trademarks, Licensing, Corporate Governance, Hearings, Health Law, Dispute Resolution, Alternative Dispute..., Health Policy, Courts, Product Liability, Geek Culture
Education
Boston University School of Law 1992 — 1995
JD
University of Pennsylvania 1987 — 1991
BA, English, Economics
Univera May 2012 - Present
Financial Pacific Insurance. A Member of the United Fire Group February 2008 - Present
Downey Brand LLP January 2006 - February 2008
Wait Law Firm October 2001 - December 2006
Skills
Outlook, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Pleadings, Nonprofits
Education
Reed High School 1989 — 1993
Career College of Northern Nevada
Associates, Computer Business Management
E-Stone Law April 2013 - Present
Molina Healthcare October 2011 - March 2013
California Department of Health Care Services October 2010 - October 2011
University of California, San Francisco February 2009 - August 2010
Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP (formerly Steefel, Levitt & Weiss, P.C.) January 2007 - January 2009
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law August 2005 - December 2006
Downey Brand LLP September 2004 - December 2006
California Integrated Waste Management Board May 2003 - May 2004
Skills
Legal Research, Corporate Law, Intellectual Property, Tax Law, Health Law, Contract Negotiation, Contract Law, Legal Writing, Nonprofits, Healthcare, Licensing, Due Diligence, Policy, Corporate Governance, Mergers & Acquisitions
Education
University of the Pacific - McGeorge School of Law 2001 — 2004
Juris Doctor, with Distinction
California State University-Chico 1997 — 2001
B.A., International Relations
Murphy Austin Adams Schoenfeld LLP February 2015 - Present
Downey Brand LLP October 2013 - January 2015
Yuba County Superior Court May 2012 - August 2012
Downey Brand LLP May 2011 - August 2011
Education
University of California, Davis - School of Law 2010 — 2013
Juris Doctor (J.D.)
Pepperdine University 2007 — 2009
Bachelor's Degree, Political Science and Government
ADR Services, Inc. 2012 - Present
Superior Court of CA, County of Sacramento January 1997 - October 2012
Downey Brand, LLP April 1990 - January 1997
Skills
Mediation, Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Arbitration, Dispute Resolution, Corporate Law, Judicial Reference, Class Actions, Trial Practice, Alternative Dispute..., Appeals, Litigation, Trials, Legal Writing, Courts, Legal Research
Education
University of California, Berkeley
Bachelor's Degree, Political Science and Government
University of California, Berkeley - School of Law
Bachelor's degree, Juris Doctor
University of California, Berkeley, School of Law (Boalt Hall)
Juris Doctor (J.D.), Law
Downey Brand LLP October 2014 - Present
Downey Brand LLP May 2013 - August 2013
Skills
Legal Writing, Westlaw, Mentoring, Environmental Law, Listening to customers, Generosity, Water Law, Patience, Lexis, Litigation
Education
University of California, Berkeley - School of Law 2011 — 2014
Juris Doctor (J.D.)
Attorney Marilyn D. York, Ltd. July 2015 - Present
King Williams & Gleason, LLP August 2014 - July 2015
Downey Brand LLP November 2013 - August 2014
Dreyer Babich Buccola & Wood, LLP July 2013 - November 2013
Struck Wieneke & Love August 2012 - July 2013
Cecilia Lee, Ltd. July 2006 - January 2012
Skills
Legal Writing, Legal Research, Litigation, Westlaw, Civil Litigation, Courts, Commercial Litigation, Appeals, Bankruptcy, Pleadings
Education
MTI College 2013 — 2014
Associate's degree, Paralegal Studies
University of Nevada-Reno 1999 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature, General
Downey Brand LLP 2013 - Present
Downey Brand LLP January 2007 - Present
Downey Brand LLP April 2000 - January 2007
Skills
Employment Law, Discrimination, Trade Secrets, Wage & Hour, ERISA, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Legal Writing, Arbitration, Legal Research, Appeals, Product Liability, Mediation, Property Law, Class Actions, Business Litigation, Courts, Employment..., Non-compete Agreements, Appellate Practice
Education
University of the Pacific - McGeorge School of Law 1996 — 1999
JD, Law
Dominican University of California 1986 — 1989
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English with a Writing Emphasis
Delfino Madden O'Malley Coyle & Koewler LLP September 2014 - Present
Downey Brand LLP October 2011 - August 2014
Downey Brand LLP May 2010 - August 2010
Bank of America October 2006 - June 2010
Bank of America June 2004 - October 2006
Skills
Legal Writing, Contract Negotiation, Real Estate, Commercial Real Estate, Leases, Legal Research, Real Estate Economics, Real Estate Transactions, Microsoft Excel, Commercial Litigation, Real Estate Development, Due Diligence, Corporate Law
Education
University of the Pacific - McGeorge School of Law 2007 — 2010
J.D., Real Estate, Business, Tax
University of California, Davis 2000 — 2003
Bachelor’s Degree, Economics
Downey Brand LLP November 2012 - Present
Trainor Fairbrook 2008 - 2012
Weintraub Genshlea Chediak 2006 - 2008
McDonough Holland & Allen PC 2005 - 2006
Trainor Robertson January 2000 - November 2002
Skills
Legal Marketing, Marketing, Email Marketing, Competitive Intelligence, Marketing Communications, Media Relations, Professional Services, Services Marketing, Legal Research, Marketing Strategy, Lead Generation, Brand Development, Advertising, Business Development, Social Media
Education
University of California, Davis
Master's Degree, Art History
University of Southern California
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Accounting
Tehama County Probation Department January 2013 - Present
Tehama County Probation Department August 2010 - December 2012
Antelope Elementary School October 2008 - June 2010
Law Office of Dennis Albright June 2003 - December 2005
Downey Brand LLP 1997 - December 2000
Education
University of California, Davis
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication and Media Studies
American River College
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Levitt & Quinn Family Law Center May 2015 - Present
Los Angeles HIV Law and Policy Project September 2014 - April 2015
Los Angeles HIV Law and Policy Project May 2013 - May 2014
California Department of Justice January 2013 - May 2013
California Court of Appeals May 2012 - August 2012
Lambda Legal June 2011 - August 2011
UCLA Student Legal Services October 2010 - August 2011
Neighborhood Legal Services December 2009 - September 2010
Downey Brand LLP October 2007 - August 2008
Coggan & Tarlow LLP February 2007 - September 2007
Skills
Legal Research, Civil Litigation, Litigation, Family Law, Mediation, Sexual Orientation Law, Legal Advocacy, Lexis Nexis Certified..., Public Interest Law, Legal, Lexis, Public Interest, Courts, Legal Writing, Legal Issues, Trials, Legal Assistance, Criminal Law, Intellectual Property, Copyright Law, Patents, Pleadings, Policy, LexisNexis
Education
Loyola Law School, Loyola Marymount University 2011 — 2014
JD, Law
University of California, Los Angeles 2008 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, 3.85/3.55
Central Catholic High School
American Arbitration Association May 2015 - Present
Forward Mediation December 2012 - Present
California Department of Fair Employment and Housing August 2014 - Present
California State Administrative Hearings Office 2010 - July 2014
U.S. Peace Corps 2007 - 2009
California Department of Justice June 1996 - December 2007
California Department of Justice January 1995 - May 1995
Bianco and Murphy June 1994 - August 1994
Downey Brand LLP June 1993 - August 1993
Skills
Mediation, Conflict Resolution, Community Outreach, Hearings, Appeals, Alternative Dispute..., Legal Writing, Administrative Law, Training, Trials, Dispute, Negotiation, Government, Cultural Competency, Legal Research, Motions, Facilitation, Public Policy
Education
University of California, Davis - School of Law 1992 — 1995
JD
Oberlin College 1986 — 1990
BA/BM
United States District Court, District of Oregon August 2013 - Present
Downey Brand LLP May 2012 - August 2012
United States District Court, District of Oregon January 2012 - May 2012
United States District Court, Eastern District of California May 2011 - August 2011
Planning and Conservation League January 2007 - March 2010
Yosemite/Sequoia Resource Conservation & Development Council September 2005 - January 2006
Education
University of Oregon School of Law
Juris Doctor
Hamilton College
Bachelor of Arts, Biology
National Outdoor Leadership School February 2010 - Present
Downey Brand LLP February 2008 - December 2009
Fenwick & West September 2001 - September 2003
Skills
Diversity Training, Cultural Diversity, Experiential Learning, Outdoor Education, Adventure Education
Education
The George Washington University Law School 1998 — 2001
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
Harvey Mudd College 1993 — 1997
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Applied Chemistry
Downey Brand LLP June 2014 - Present
Wulfsberg Reese Colvig & Firstman October 2007 - May 2014
Blecher & Collins February 2004 - September 2007
Skills
Trials, Courts, Legal Research, Litigation, Litigation Support, Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Personal Injury, Arbitration, Mediation
Education
California State University-Long Beach 2000 — 2002
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Theatre Performance & Direction
UCLA
Paralegal Certification
Silver & Wright LLP November 2013 - Present
Maynard Law August 2011 - January 2014
Cota Cole LLP August 2010 - August 2011
California Department of Consumer Affairs April 2008 - August 2010
Downey Brand LLP September 2006 - April 2008
Downey Brand LLP June 2005 - August 2005
Alameda Superior Court August 2002 - August 2003
Skills
Employment Law, Municipal Law, Sports Law, Civil Litigation, Arbitration, Land Use, Mediation, Intellectual Property, Government, Administrative Law, Hearings, Depositions, Construction Law, Alternative Dispute..., Automobile Accidents, Litigation, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Courts
Education
University of the Pacific - McGeorge School of Law 2003 — 2006
J.D., Law, With Distinction
Colonial High School
University of California, Berkeley
B.A., History, High Honors
United States District Court for the Eastern District of California August 2013 - December 2013
Downey Brand LLP May 2013 - August 2013
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law May 2012 - August 2012
Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Editing, Civil Litigation, Westlaw
Education
University of the Pacific - McGeorge School of Law 2011 — 2014
J.D.
California State University-Sacramento 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Administration and Management, General
State of California August 2012 - Present
KatheyNorton.com June 1985 - Present
State of California July 2008 - August 2012
Kronick, Moskovitz, Tiedemann & Girard October 2002 - December 2007
Downey Brand LLP October 1989 - June 2002
Skills
Film, Fiction, Magazines, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Writing, editing,..., Copywriting, Web Content, Publishing, Books, Poetry, Advertising, Non-fiction, Novels, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Google+, Medical Terminology, Web Content Management, LinkedIn, Public Speaking
Education
California State University-Sacramento 2008 — 2010
Master's, Political Science (Government)
California State University-Sacramento 1997 — 2001
BA, Communication Studies
Goyette & Associates, Inc. May 2014 - Present
Goyette & Associates, Inc. August 2013 - May 2014
Downey Brand LLP December 2004 - July 2013
United States District Court, Eastern District of California January 2013 - April 2013
DeRonde & DeRonde 1998 - 2004
Skills
Family Law, Litigation, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Business Transactions, Policy, Legal Compliance, Client Counseling, Motions, Domestic Relations, Divorce Law, Legal Discovery, Oral Arguments, Paternity
Education
University of the Pacific - McGeorge School of Law 2010 — 2013
Juris Doctor With Great Distinction
St. Mary's College of California 2001 — 2003
BA, Management
Downey Brand LLP February 2011 - Present
Bowles & Verna LLP October 2007 - February 2011
Bowles & Verna LLP June 2006 - August 2006
Genentech 2003 - 2005
Roche Molecular Systems 2002 - 2003
Skills
Intellectual Property, Civil Litigation, Litigation, Biotechnology, Trials, Commercial Litigation, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Mediation, Courts, Corporate Law, Trade Secrets, Patents, Westlaw, Patent Litigation, Trademarks, Trial Practice, Real Estate Transactions
Education
University of San Francisco School of Law 2004 — 2007
J.D., Law
University of California, Davis 1997 — 2002
B.S., Genetics
Granada high school 1993 — 1997
Raley's January 2014 - Present
Shaw Valenza LLP September 2013 - January 2014
Downey Brand LLP September 2008 - August 2013
U.S. Department of Justice June 2006 - August 2006
Skills
Employment Law, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Employment Litigation, Contractual Agreements, Legal Compliance
Education
University of California, Davis - School of Law 2005 — 2008
JD, Law
University of California, Davis 2002 — 2005
B.S., Environmental Policy Analysis & Planning
Pretty Smart Virtual Services August 2013 - Present
Dortha Hise Develops August 2004 - August 2013
Murphy Austin Adams Schoenfeld LLP June 2004 - September 2005
Downey Brand LLP July 2003 - June 2004
Vannah Costello et al October 2001 - May 2003
Skills
Facebook, YouTube, Dreamweaver, Audacity, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Small Business, Public Speaking, Social Networking, Online Advertising, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Entrepreneurship, Project Management, Online Marketing, Strategic Planning, Blogging, Legal Writing, Marketing, Web Design, WordPress, Management, Marketing Strategy, Web Marketing, Email Marketing, SEO, Editing, Newsletters, Advertising, Coaching, Start-ups, E-commerce, Sales, Lead Generation, PPC, Website Development, SEM, Mobile Marketing, Google Adwords, Affiliate Marketing, Blog Marketing, Online Reputation..., SMO, Google Analytics, Social Media Measurement, Web Analytics, Social Marketing, Entrepreneur, Content Marketing, SEO copywriting
Education
University of Nevada-Las Vegas 1998 — 2000
B.A., Criminal Justice
Loyola University Chicago 1995 — 1998
B.S., Criminal Psychology
Forester Purcell Inc. Family Law Attorneys March 2015 - Present
Goyette & Associates, Inc. January 2013 - February 2015
Law Office of Elizabeth N. Niemi October 2010 - January 2013
Stockdale Law Firm, Inc. 2009 - 2010
Downey Brand LLP 2004 - 2009
Skills
Litigation, Legal Research, Organization, Legal Writing, Bankruptcy, Pleadings, Courts, Westlaw, Trials, Family Law, Family Law Appeals, Family Mediation, Dissolution, Property Division, Domestic Violence, Personal Injury, Product Liability, Arbitration, Legal Assistance, Property Law, Litigation Support, Criminal Defense, Appeals
Education
University of San Diego 2003 — 2003
Paralegal Certification
San Diego State University-California State University 1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Criminal Justice Administration, Minor in Women's Studies
Hunt Jeppson & Griffin, LLP March 2014 - Present
Hunt & Jeppson, LLP September 2003 - Present
Best Best & Krieger LLP April 2002 - September 2003
Downey Brand LLP July 2000 - April 2002
Skills
Real Estate, Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, Mediation, Business, Litigation, Commercial Real Estate, Property Law, Real Estate Development, Outside In-house Counsel, Dispute Avoidance, Business Formation, Small Business, Corporate Law, Arbitration, Estate Planning, Dispute Resolution, Business Litigation, Real Estate Transactions, Business Transactions, Legal Issues, Bankruptcy, Estate Administration, Family Law, Mergers & Acquisitions, Civil Litigation, Corporate Governance, Powers of Attorney, Investors, Entrepreneurship, Courts, Trusts, Guardianship, Elder Law, Employment Law, Wills, Due Diligence, Legal Writing, Appeals
Education
University of Oregon School of Law 1997 — 2000
Juris Doctorate, Law
Brigham Young University 1991 — 1996
Bachelor of Arts, American Studies
Attorney November 2012 - Present
Yuba County Superior Court January 2012 - June 2012
K. Hovnanian Homes November 2002 - November 2011
Downey Brand LLP August 2000 - November 2002
California Housing Finance Agency May 1997 - May 2000
Skills
Real Estate, Land Use Law, Employment Law, Governmental Relations, Environmental Law, Contract Law, Regulatory Compliance, Real Estate Transactions, Commercial Real Estate, Negotiation, Litigation, Zoning, Legal Writing, Land Use, Real Estate Development, Investors, Appeals, Construction, Due Diligence, Corporate Law, Entitlements, Real Property, Real Estate Economics, Joint Ventures, Land Acquisition, Contract Negotiation, Administrative Law, Foreclosures, Management, Sellers, Leases, Finance, Residential Homes, Short Sales, Single Family Homes, Property, Legal Issues, Brokerage, Construction Law, Subdivisions, New Home Sales, Location Intelligence, Investment Properties, Land Development, First Time Home Buyers, Disposition, Condos, Redevelopment, Real Estate Financing, REO
Education
McGeorge School of Law 1996 — 2000
Juris Doctorate, Law
University of the Pacific - McGeorge School of Law 1996 — 2000
JD, Law
Brigham Young University 1990 — 1996
Bachelor of Arts (BA), History
Brigham Young University 1990 — 1996
B.A, History
Contracts Tutor, McGeorge School of Law
Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP January 2012 - Present
Town of Tiburon January 2012 - Present
Downey Brand LLP February 2010 - January 2012
Paul Hastings Janofsky & Walker LLP 2002 - 2010
McKinsey & Company 2000 - 2002
Beveridge & Diamond, P.C. 1996 - 1999
U.S. District Court 1995 - 1996
Skills
Environmental Law, Land Use Law, Renewable Energy, Natural Resources, Radioactive Materials, Prevailing Wage Law, Davis-Bacon, Project Labor Agreements, CA Energy Commission, SF BCDC, Public contracting law, Piggyback contracts, Williamson Act
Education
Stanford University Law School 1992 — 1995
J.D., Law
Stanford University 1986 — 1989
A.B., Political Science
Downey Brand LLP September 1994 - Present
Skills
Environmental Law, Water Resources, Litigation, Water Rights, Water Supply, CEQA, Land Use, Water, Flood Control, Water Law, Flood Management, Floodplain Management, Land Use Law, Conservation Easements, Policy, Public Speaking, Municipal Law, Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Government, Public Policy
Education
Lewis & Clark Law School 1991 — 1994
JD, Environmental and Natural Resources Law
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-New Brunswick 1986 — 1990
B.S., Environmental Planning and Design
County of Alpine May 2012 - October 2012
Alpine County March 2009 - May 2012
Edgeworth, Adams & Boyle August 2011 - December 2011
Timothy M. Cary & Associates October 2009 - May 2011
Downey Brand LLP August 2007 - February 2009
Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Civil Litigation, Litigation, Intellectual Property, Government Relations, Purchasing, Legal Compliance
Education
University of the Pacific - McGeorge School of Law 2007 — 2011
Juris Doctor, Intellectual Property Law
SFSU 2004 — 2006
BA, Philosophy
State Water Resources Control Board July 2014 - Present
Downey Brand LLP February 2012 - July 2014
Center for Food Safety September 2010 - January 2012
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP May 2009 - July 2009
Meyer Glitzenstein & Crystal September 2008 - December 2008
Skills
California Water Law, Legal Writing, Water Quality, Administrative Law, CEQA, Environmental Law, Environmental Awareness, Litigation, Legal Research, Public Agency Law, Endangered Species Act, Civil Litigation, NEPA, Appeals
Education
Georgetown University Law Center 2007 — 2010
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
Stanford University 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), International Relations
Poncia Law October 2013 - Present
Stemple Creek Ranch May 2001 - Present
Campopiano & Poncia June 2007 - October 2013
Gilardi CO, LLC 2005 - 2007
UC Hastings College of Law 2006 - 2006
UC Davis 2003 - 2005
Downey Brand LLP 2001 - 2005
Education
University of California, Hastings College of the Law 1998 — 2001
JD, Law
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 1994 — 1998
BA, Political Science, Business
Katharine E. Wagner, Attorney June 2014 - Present
Downey Brand LLP January 1995 - June 2014
Downey Brand LLP October 1987 - December 1994
Heller Ehrman October 1985 - August 1987
Skills
Environmental Law, Natural Resources Policy, Land Use, Civil Litigation, Business Transactions, Hearings, Westlaw, Contract Law, Pleadings, Legal Issues, Torts, Water, Water Quality, Environmental Compliance, Environmental Policy, Government, Natural Resources, Public Policy, Policy Analysis, Environmental Awareness
Education
Georgetown University Law Center 1982 — 1985
Doctor of Law (JD)
Brown University 1975 — 1980
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Biology
Downey Brand LLP January 2015 - Present
Armstrong Teasdale LLP September 2008 - January 2015
Lionel Sawyer & Collins May 2007 - July 2007
Skills
Commercial Litigation, Litigation, Business Litigation, Municipal Law, Administrative Law, Civil Litigation, Intellectual Property, Licensing, Legal Writing, Legislative Relations, Patent Litigation, Dispute Resolution, Construction Law, Courts, Appeals, Trials, Legal Research, Class Actions
Education
University of Nevada-Las Vegas, William S. Boyd School of Law 2005 — 2008
J.D.
Georgetown University - The McDonough School of Business 2001 — 2005
B.S.B.A., International Business; Government
Mitchell Chadwick LLP February 2014 - Present
Kocher Law November 2012 - January 2014
Benchmark Resources May 2012 - May 2013
Downey Brand LLP October 2010 - May 2012
Honorable Claudia Wilken August 2009 - November 2009
Downey Brand LLP May 2009 - August 2009
Los Angeles Unified School District August 2005 - July 2007
Skills
Legal Writing, Legal Research, Westlaw, Administrative Law, Research, Public Speaking, Public Policy, Legal Assistance, Hearings, Environmental Awareness
Education
UC Hastings College of the Law 2007 — 2010
Juris Doctor
Loyola Marymount University 2005 — 2007
M.A., Special Education
Boston College 2001 — 2005
B.A., Communications, Theology
Diepenbrock Elkin LLP October 2013 - Present
Downey Brand LLP 2004 - 2013
Hahn & Hahn LLP 1998 - 2003
Skills
Corporate Law, Real Estate, Finance, Business Formation, Mergers and Acquisitions, Business Transactions, Commercial Lending, Real Estate Finance, Debt and Equity..., Secured Transactions, Trust Deeds, Contracts, Corporate Governance, Shareholder Agreements, Shareholder Disputes, California Local..., Legal Opinions, Due Diligence, Property Law, Appeals
Education
Harvard Law School 1993 — 1996
Doctor of Law (JD)
Georgetown University 1987 — 1990
BS, Psychology
SMUD April 2014 - Present
SMUD 2001 - April 2014
SMUD 1998 - 2001
SMUD 1990 - 1998
Downey Brand LLP 1989 - 1990
Skills
Energy Industry, Energy Regulation, Executive Management, Contract Negotiation, Renewable Energy, Business Strategy, Local Government, Management, Litigation, Energy Policy, Energy, Mergers & Acquisitions, Policy Analysis, Leadership, Program Management, Strategic Planning, Strategy, Project Management, Nonprofits, Policy, Government, Corporate Governance, Fundraising, Legislative Relations, Community Engagement
Education
University of California, Davis 1986 — 1989
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law
University of California, Davis 1985 — 1986
Graduate School of Management
University of Nevada-Reno 1978 — 1983
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government
California Air Resources Board June 2014 - Present
Downey Brand LLP September 2008 - May 2014
Sonoma County Counsel May 2006 - August 2006
Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District June 2002 - August 2004
Skills
Land Use, Energy, Environmental, Permitting, Environmental Awareness, Hearings, Legal Issues, Litigation, Environmental Law, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Policy Analysis, Public Policy, Renewable Energy, Research, CEQA
Education
University of California, Davis - School of Law 2005 — 2008
J.D.
Københavns Universitet 2007 — 2007
Law
University of California, Los Angeles 2001 — 2005
B.A., English, French, Magna Cum Laude
Université Michel de Montaigne (Bordeaux 3) 2003 — 2003
French
Downey Brand LLP 2006 - 2008
Education
Brigham Young University—J. Reuben Clark Law School 2003 — 2006
Juris Doctorate, Law
California State University-Sacramento 2001 — 2003
B.A., Government
Downey Brand LLP January 2015 - Present
Kronick, Moskovitz, Tiedemann & Girard August 2005 - December 2014
Olson Hagel & Fishburn, LLP July 1999 - July 2005
Knox Lemmon Anapolsky 1991 - 1999
Grossfeld & Hennelly March 1989 - 1991
Greve Clifford Diepenbrock & Paras 1985 - 1991
Skills
Mediation, Employment Law, Legal Research, Civil Litigation, Litigation, Legal Writing, Strategic Planning, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Arbitration, Contract Negotiation, Corporate Law, Document Review, Dispute Resolution, Courts, Recruiting, Legal Compliance, Litigation Support, Employee Benefits, SPHR, Legal Assistance, Training, Benefits Administration, Employee Relations, Board of Directors, Leadership Development, Educational Leadership, Organizational..., Personnel Management, Employment Contracts, Employee Handbooks, Temporary Placement, Human Resources
Education
University of California, Davis 2007 — 2009
PHR, Human Resources
Shasta College 1975 — 1977
AA, Business
Schneweis-Coe & Bakken, LLP January 2015 - Present
Law Offices of Sabrina Schneweis-Coe July 2014 - December 2014
Downey Brand LLP June 2010 - June 2014
Schneweis-Coe & Bakken 2009 - 2010
Law Office of Sabrina Schneweis-Coe 2002 - August 2009
Drobny Law Offices 2000 - 2002
Skills
Family Law, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Legal Research, Commercial Litigation, Courts, Legal Writing, Corporate Law, Employee Benefits, Hearings, Estate Planning, Legal Advice, Legal Assistance, Personal Injury, Prenuptial Agreements, Wills, Estate Administration, Powers of Attorney, Mediation, Guardianship, Trials, Appeals, Elder Law, Business Formation, Trusts
Education
McGeorge School of Law 1996 — 1999
JD
California State University-Sacramento
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Tokay High
E. & J. Gallo Winery July 2015 - Present
United Technologies Corporation June 2013 - June 2015
Downey Brand LLP May 2011 - August 2011
United States District Court January 2011 - May 2011
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP May 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Labor & Employment Law, Management Consulting, Employment Law, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Westlaw, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Mediation, Courts, Intellectual Property, Mergers & Acquisitions, Commercial Litigation, Lexis, Corporate Law, Public Speaking, LexisNexis, Legal Issues
Education
Wake Forest University - Babcock Graduate School of Management 2012 — 2013
Master of Arts (M.A.), Management
University of California, Davis 2009 — 2012
Juris Doctorate (J.D.), Law
University of California, Davis 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Managerial Economics
Downey Brand LLP January 2015 - Present
Murphy Austin Adams Schoenfeld LLP October 1996 - November 2014
Diepenbrock Wulff Plant Hannegan 1996 - 1999
Skills
Training, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Data Entry, Research, Access, Civil Litigation, Microsoft Excel
Education
Sierra College 2008 — 2011
Certificate, Business Management
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law April 2015 - Present
Cases and Materials on Water Law, 9th Edition February 2014 - Present
UC Davis School of Law January 2009 - Present
UCLA Extension 2006 - Present
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law April 2012 - May 2015
UC Davis Extension June 2012 - August 2014
UC Davis Extension 2003 - 2010
Downey Brand LLP October 1999 - October 2008
Alaska Supreme Court August 1998 - August 1999
California Department of Water Resources Office of the Chief Counsel June 1997 - December 1997
Skills
Water Law, Teaching, Writing, Public Speaking, Research, Water Resources, Environmental Law, Environmental Compliance, Water, Sustainability, Legal Writing, Environmental Awareness, Water Quality, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Legal Research, Land Use, Environmental Policy, International Law, Administrative Law, Policy Analysis, Mediation, Policy, Public Policy, Government, Community Outreach, Politics, Nonprofits, Environmental Science, Natural Resources
Education
UC Davis School of Law 1995 — 1998
JD
UC Davis 1988 — 1993
BA, Political Science/Public Service
Casa Grande High School
Kronick, Moskovitz, Tiedemann & Girard September 2015 - Present
Downey Brand LLP December 2014 - June 2015
California Earthquake Authority August 2014 - November 2014
Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP April 2011 - October 2013
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP January 2004 - April 2011
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP October 2002 - January 2004
Brobeck, Phleger & Harrison October 2000 - November 2002
Skills
Strategy, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Marketing Management, Budgets, Legal Marketing, Management, Email Marketing, Business Development, Event Management, Corporate Communications, Creative Services, Project Management, Collateral, Social Media Marketing, Operating Budgets, Social Media, Advertising, Event Planning, Corporate Events, Brand Management, Trade Shows, Creative Solutions, Strategic Communications, Internal Communications, Communication Skills, Creative Problem Solving, Employee Training, Timelines, Events, Events Coordination, Budget Monitoring, Department Budgeting, Budget Forecasts, Internal Marketing, Branding, Content Marketing, Mentoring, Professional Mentoring, Editing, Corporate Branding, Brand Development, Digital Marketing, Time Management, Online Marketing, Social Networking, Brochures, Communication, CRM, Nonprofit
Education
Academy of Art University 2002 — 2004
University of California, Santa Barbara 1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Placer High School
Sutter Health April 2011 - Present
Law Office of Sim Kaur January 2010 - April 2011
Downey Brand LLP 2007 - 2009
Skills
Legal Research, Health Law
Education
University of the Pacific - McGeorge School of Law 2004 — 2007
J.D., Law
University of the Pacific - Eberhardt School of Business 2000 — 2001
M.B.A., Business Administration
California State University Stanislaus 1993 — 1997
B.A., Economics, Computer Information Systems
Downey Brand LLP July 2015 - Present
Meyertons, Hood, Kivlin, Kowert & Goetzel, P.C. July 2014 - Present
FAY KAPLUN & MARCIN, LLP June 2014 - Present
WOMBLE CARLYLE SANDRIDGE & RICE, LLP July 2014 - August 2014
Parsa Wireless Communications May 2009 - December 2013
Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP April 2013 - June 2013
Polytechnic University of NYU September 2009 - May 2011
InterDigital Communications June 2009 - December 2010
InterDigital Communications May 1999 - April 2009
T-Mobile (formerly Omnipoint Communications Services) February 1997 - April 1999
Skills
LTE, Wireless, Digital Signal..., Cellular Communications, WiMAX, Signal Processing, CDMA, UMTS, Algorithms, WiFi, Telecommunications, Mobile Devices, Mobile Communications, Wireless Networking, GSM, Simulations, OFDM, 3GPP, Electronics, WCDMA, Systems Engineering, Microwave, System Architecture, IP, MIMO, RF Engineering
Education
LIU Post
MBA, Finance
Manhattan College
BEEE, Electrical engineering
New York University - Polytechnic School of Engineering
MS, Ph.D. candidate, Systems Engineering
Downey Brand LLP October 1998 - Present
Federal Trade Commission 1994 - 1998
U.S. District Court, Central District of California 1993 - 1994
Skills
Litigation, Civil Litigation, Courts, Appeals, Mediation, Wills, Business Litigation, Trusts, Torts, Dispute, Estate Law, Marketing, Consumer Law, Commercial Litigation, Legal Research, Conservatorships, Legal Writing, Arbitration, Trade Secrets, Product Liability
Education
University of California, Los Angeles - School of Law 1990 — 1993
JD
Harvard University 1984 — 1988
AB
Wilke Fleury July 2015 - Present
Katz and Associates May 2014 - February 2015
Downey Brand LLP September 2013 - April 2014
City of Elk Grove May 2013 - September 2013
CA Partners for Advanced Transportation Technology September 2011 - May 2013
City of Elk Grove August 2009 - September 2011
Skills
Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Public Relations, Microsoft Word, Social Media, Event Planning, Media Relations
Education
University of California, Berkeley 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Rhetoric
Downey Brand LLP April 2015 - Present
Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice LLP February 2014 - March 2015
Plumsea Law Group October 2013 - January 2014
Compliance Staffing / Hunton & Williams August 2013 - September 2013
USPTO August 2012 - July 2013
Colorado Attorney General's Office August 2011 - December 2011
Leyendecker & Lemire January 2011 - May 2011
ifm efector March 2008 - August 2010
Skills
Intellectual Property, Patents, Patent preparation, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Patent Prosecution, Litigation, Patentability, Patent Applications, Westlaw, AIA Training, Lexis, Licensing, Copyright Law
Education
University of California, Santa Cruz 2014 — 2016
Certificate Program, VLSI Engineering
University of Denver - Sturm College of Law 2010 — 2012
J.D., Law
Iowa State University 2000 — 2002
Master of Science (M.S.), Mechanical Engineering
Cornell College 1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Math, Physics
Sentral High School
City of Oakland Housing Authority Police Dept January 2012 - Present
Downey Brand LLP 2006 - 2011
Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP May 2002 - December 2005
Skills
Microsoft Office, Legal Assistance, Legal Writing, Law Enforcement, Criminal Law, Public Speaking, Communication, Mentoring, Community Outreach, Litigation, Courts, Criminal Justice, Trials, Civil Litigation, Criminal Investigations, Public Safety, Emergency Management, Mediation, Investigation, Firearms, Litigation Support
Education
Dominican University of California
Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.), Science Emphasis
Snell & Wilmer July 2011 - Present
150th LSO April 2011 - Present
University of Nevada Reno 2002 - Present
CJA panel member - Nevada 2009 - 2014
Downey Brand LLP February 2007 - June 2011
75th LSO 2009 - 2011
22d LSO July 2005 - June 2009
U.S. Attorney' Office - District of Nevada July 2000 - January 2007
US Attorney' Office - District of Nevada December 1999 - July 2000
Army JAG Corps 1994 - 1996
Skills
Litigation, Commercial Litigation, White Collar Criminal..., Federal Criminal Defense, State Criminal Defense..., Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense Lawyer, State Politics, Trials, Legal Assistance, Defense, Trial Practice, Criminal Law, Fraud
Education
United States Army War College 2010 — 2012
Master's degree, Military Strategic Studies, General
Saint Martin's College 1998 — 1999
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General
Case Western Reserve University School of Law 1990 — 1993
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law
Ohio Dominican College 1986 — 1990
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Economics and Business
North Royalton HS
Downey Brand LLP June 2015 - Present
Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP September 2012 - March 2015
Murtaugh Meyer Nelson & Treglia LLP August 2010 - September 2012
Palumbo Bergstrom, LLP February 2007 - August 2010
Miller & Fanwick, LLP June 2006 - February 2007
Miller & Fanwick LLP June 2005 - June 2006
Santa Clara County District Attorney August 2005 - December 2005
IBM October 2000 - August 2005
Hughes Space and Communications June 1998 - August 2000
Research Medical Industries, Inc June 1995 - August 1996
Skills
Litigation, Engineering, Intellectual Property, Civil Litigation, Dispute Resolution, Claims, Civil, Patent Prosecution, Trademarks, Patents, Copyright Law, Legal Writing, Claim, Product Liability, Patentability, Trials
Education
Santa Clara University School of Law 2003 — 2006
JD
Loyola Marymount University 1996 — 2000
B.S.
Skyline High School 1993 — 1996
Downey Brand LLP August 2014 - Present
Education
California State University-Sacramento 1982 — 1987
Bachelor's degree, Marketing
California Department of Justice September 2015 - Present
Morrison & Foerster LLP January 2013 - August 2015
Morrison & Foerster LLP September 2004 - December 2012
United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit August 2003 - August 2004
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP May 2002 - August 2002
Downey Brand LLP May 2001 - August 2001
United States District Court for the Eastern District of California May 2001 - August 2001
Skills
Class Actions, Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Civil Litigation, Securities Litigation, Antitrust Law, Appeals, Strategy, Unfair Competition, Internal Investigations, Business Litigation, Trials
Education
Stanford Law School 2000 — 2003
Doctor of Law (JD)
UC Davis 1997 — 2000
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science
Bella Vista High School 1994 — 1997
Downey Brand LLP October 2004 - Present
Skills
Commercial Litigation, Contract Negotiation, Construction Law, Real Estate, Mediation, Trials, Arbitration, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Legal Research
Education
Santa Clara University School of Law
JD
University of California, Davis
BA
Forester Purcell Inc. Family Law Attorneys March 2015 - Present
Goyette & Associates, Inc. April 2012 - February 2015
Downey Brand LLP October 2004 - April 2012
Law Office of Tony J. Tanke June 2003 - May 2004
Skills
Family Law, Property Division, Dissolution, Litigation, Legal Writing, International Custody..., Domestic Violence Issues, Administrative Law, Certified Family Law, Divorce Law, Courts, Trials, Domestic Relations, Mediation, Motions, Civil Litigation, Legal Assistance, Property Law, Prenuptial Agreements, Paternity, Commercial Litigation, Westlaw, Hearings, Trial Practice, Arbitration, Appeals, Criminal Defense, Collaborative Law, Juvenile Law, Legal Research
Education
University of the Pacific - McGeorge School of Law 2001 — 2004
J.D., Law
California State University-Sacramento 1999 — 2001
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature, General, Summa Cum Laude
University of California, Santa Barbara 1987 — 1991
Downey Brand LLP May 2004 - April 2014
Trainor Fairbrook February 2004 - May 2004
Shartsis Friese LLP August 1998 - February 2004
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman September 1997 - August 1998
Law Offices of Jo Anne Bernhard May 1994 - August 1997
Internal Revenue Service 1992 - 1993
Skills
Real Estate, Leases, Investment Properties, Retail, Purchase, Commercial Real Estate, Real Estate Transactions, Real Estate Development, Tenant, Contract Negotiation, Sellers, Management, Commercial Leasing, Landlords, Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Shopping Centers
Education
University of California, Davis - School of Law 1990 — 1993
JD, Law
Brown University 1981 — 1985
A.B., International Relations
Sacramento Country Day School
Partner at Stoel Rives LLP April 2006 - Present
Downey Brand LLP September 2003 - April 2006
Skills
Environmental Law, Land Use, Environmental Compliance, Water Quality, Energy, CEQA, Natural Resources, Land Use Law, NPDES
Education
University of Oregon School of Law 2000 — 2003
J.D., Statements of Completion in Environmental and Natural Resources Law, and Ocean and Coastal Law
University of California, Davis 1995 — 1999
B.A., History
Oakmont High School
St. Albans Country Day School
King Williams & Gleason LLP February 2014 - Present
Women Lawyers of Sacramento January 2010 - Present
Cota Cole LLP February 2012 - February 2014
Sacramento Child Advocates 2009 - 2013
Downey Brand LLP August 2006 - January 2012
McDonough Holland & Allen PC January 2004 - August 2006
California Governor's Office June 2002 - November 2003
Bingham McCutchen 2000 - 2002
Skills
Civil Litigation, Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Environmental Law, Mediation, Arbitration, Administrative Law, Legal Advice, Contaminated Property..., Contaminated Site..., Site Closure, Enforcement Defense, Pesticide Laws, CERCLA Litigation, Environmental Awareness, Remediation, Government, Real Estate, Due Diligence, CERCLA, Real Estate Transactions
Education
University of California, Los Angeles - School of Law 1997 — 2000
Juris Doctorate, Law
University of California, Davis
Bachelor of Arts, International Relations
Marin Housing Authority 2011 - Present
Downey Brand LLP September 2007 - May 2011
Manumatix Inc 2010 - 2011
Supreme Court of California August 2006 - December 2006
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California May 2005 - August 2005
Skills
Legal Writing, Corporate Law, Public Law, Legal Research, Legal Advice, Fair Housing, Affordable Housing, Civil Litigation, Legal Issues, Litigation, Real Estate, Negotiation
Education
University of California, Hastings College of the Law 2004 — 2007
JD
Central European University 2006 — 2006
Law
University of California, Los Angeles 2000 — 2003
BA, Political Science, History, and Southeast Asian Studies
Thammasat University 2002 — 2002
N/A, Business and Southeast Asian Studies
City College of San Francisco 1998 — 2000
Lowell High School 1994 — 1998
Gresham Savage June 2013 - Present
Jackson DeMarco Tidus & Peckenpaugh August 2008 - June 2013
Goodsill Anderson Quinn & Stifel 2007 - 2008
Downey Brand LLP 2005 - 2006
Skills
Commercial Litigation, Civil Litigation, Arbitration, Litigation, Appeals, Legal Research, Land Use, Intellectual Property, Legal Writing, Mediation, Employment Law, Bankruptcy, Employment Contracts, Real Estate, Corporate Governance
Education
University of California, Hastings College of the Law 2002 — 2004
J.D., Law
University of California, Santa Barbara 1999 — 2001
B.A., Pre-Law
Lewis and Clark College
Hopkins & Carley April 2008 - August 2015
Stoel Rives LLP August 2007 - April 2008
Downey Brand LLP September 2003 - August 2007
Downey Brand LLP May 2002 - August 2002
Skills
Employment Litigation, Employment Counseling, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Legal Research, Intellectual Property, Arbitration, Legal Writing, Business Litigation, Mediation, Corporate Law, Class Actions, Appeals, Construction Law, Product Liability, Courts, Trade Secrets, Employment Law
Education
Princeton Theological Seminary 2015 — 2018
Master’s Degree, Divinity/Ministry
Santa Clara University School of Law 2000 — 2003
JD
American University 1994 — 1998
BA, Political Science; Communication Legal Institutions Economics & Government (CLEG)
Bellarmine College Preparatory 1990 — 1994
California Department of Conservation February 2014 - Present
Downey Brand LLP September 2012 - February 2014
Beveridge & Diamond, P.C. September 2008 - August 2012
Federal Public Defender May 2006 - May 2007
Skills
Water Law, CERCLA, Litigation, Appellate Practice, Clean Air Act, Arbitration, Environmental Compliance, Agricultural Law, FIFRA, Endangered Species Act, Alternative Energy, Public Lands, Waste Management, RCRA, CEQA, NEPA, Food Safety, Contract Negotiation, Case Managment, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Oil & Gas Industry
Education
Lewis & Clark Law School 2005 — 2008
J.D., Law
University of Southern California 2001 — 2004
B.S, PublicPolicy
Five Star Bank - California October 2003 - Present
HQ Global Workplaces 1996 - 2003
Downey Brand LLP April 1987 - November 1996
Skills
Commercial Lending, Small Business Lending, Real Estate, Commercial Banking, Commercial Real Estate, Commercial Mortgages, New Business Development, Loans, Portfolio Management, Banking, Credit, Investment Properties, Financial Analysis, Real Estate Transactions, Contract Negotiation, Online Advertising, Lines Of Credit, Marketing, Mortgage Lending, Leadership, Underwriting, Credit Analysis
Education
Golden Gate University 1990 — 1995
MBA, Marketing Management
CSU Sacramento 1984 — 1989
B.S., Police Administration
Downey Brand LLP October 2009 - Present
JAG--California National Guard March 2010 - Present
Dell Perot Systems 2002 - 2008
Skills
Corporate, Mergers & Acquisitions, Securities, Intellectual Property, Technology Transactions, License Agreements, Service Level Agreements, Trademarks, Copyrights, Trade Secrets, Franchises, Privacy Law, Data Privacy, HIPAA, Financial Statements, Databases, Data Analysis, Quality Management, Software Engineering, Java
Education
University of the Pacific - McGeorge School of Law 2005 — 2008
JD, Intellectual Property
Arizona State University 2003 — 2005
MBA, Information Technology
Arizona State University 2003 — 2005
Grad, Statistics -- Six Sigma Black Belt
Arizona State University 1994 — 1997
BS, Computer Information Systems
Arizona State University 1994 — 1997
BS, Accounting
Mitchell Chadwick LLP February 2014 - Present
Downey Brand LLP August 2005 - February 2014
Downey Brand LLP August 2005 - December 2010
Zumbrun Law Firm September 2004 - August 2005
Skills
Environmental Awareness, Environmental Compliance, Land Use, Contract Negotiation, Litigation, Energy, Commercial Real Estate, Legal Research, Appeals, Environmental Law, Courts, Municipal Law, Land Use Law, Entitlements, Legal Writing, Real Estate, Legal Assistance, Administrative Law, Corporate Law, Due Diligence, Business Litigation, Mediation, Westlaw, Mergers & Acquisitions, Civil Litigation
Education
Loyola Law School, Loyola Marymount University 2000 — 2003
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
University of Utah 1998 — 2000
BA, English Literature (British and Commonwealth)
Brigham Young University 1996 — 1998
Layton High School 1990 — 1993
Loyola Law School, Loyola Marymount University 2000 — 2003
J.D.
SSL Law Firm LLP April 2011 - Present
Downey Brand LLP April 2010 - April 2011
Ellman Burke Hoffman & Johnson October 2006 - March 2010
Skills
Litigation, Civil Litigation, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Environmental Law, Municipal Law, Westlaw, Land Use Law, Appeals, CEQA, Zoning, Environmental Awareness, Renewable Energy
Education
University of California, Hastings College of the Law 2003 — 2006
J.D.
Northwestern University 1999 — 2003
B.A., English
PulteGroup June 2003 - Present
Trainor Robertson August 1984 - June 2003
Downey Brand LLP June 1978 - July 1984
Skills
Entitlements, Land Development, Land Acquisition
Education
The George Washington University Law School 1974 — 1978
Law Office of Brian E. Maloney June 2009 - Present
Law Office of Douglas Roeca April 2009 - Present
Downey Brand LLP March 2004 - February 2009
Skills
Legal Research, Litigation, Legal Assistance, Legal Writing, Civil Litigation, Courts, Trials, Commercial Litigation, Pleadings, Corporate Law, Mediation, Litigation Support, Unlawful Detainers, Real Estate, Estate Planning &..., Accounting, Notary Public
Education
MTI College 1996 — 1998
Associate's Degree, Paralegal
Ponderosa High School 1991 — 1995
High School
Innovari February 2015 - Present
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission August 2012 - February 2015
National Association for Regulatory Utility Commissioners February 2009 - July 2012
Hill & Kehne, LLC December 2007 - February 2009
World's Law 2007 - April 2008
Downey Brand, LLP May 2006 - August 2006
Regional Solicitors Office, Dept. of Interior January 2006 - April 2006
Moyes Storey Ltd. May 2005 - June 2005
The Grove Consultants International September 2001 - August 2004
Skills
Energy Policy, Administrative Law, Public Policy, Research, Environmental Law, Public Speaking, Legal Research, Appeals, Westlaw, Legal Assistance, Management, Policy Analysis, Environmental Policy, Government, Policy, Legislation, Legislative Relations, Licensing
Education
Brigham Young University—J. Reuben Clark Law School 2004 — 2007
JD
Central European University 2006 — 2006
Comparative and International Law
Pomona College 1997 — 2001
BA, Philosophy
Downey Brand LLP October 2005 - Present
Skills
Recruiting, Screening Resumes, Event Planning, Coordinating Events, Communication, Writing, Proofreading, Editing, Organization &..., Social Networking, Interviews, Training, Public Speaking, Management, Contract Negotiation, Human Resources
Education
California State University-Sacramento
Bachelor's Degree
Delfino Madden O'Malley Coyle & Koewler LLP January 2015 - Present
Delfino Madden O'Malley Coyle & Koewler LLP April 2014 - Present
Downey Brand LLP September 2006 - April 2014
Laplante Spinelli Donald January 2004 - September 2006
Skills
Litigation, Civil Litigation, Employment Law, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Commercial Litigation, Courts, Appeals, Mediation, Arbitration, Trial Practice, Trials, Westlaw, Business Litigation
Education
University of the Pacific - McGeorge School of Law 2000 — 2003
Doctor of Law (JD)
California State University-Chico 1998 — 2000
BA, Political Science
Downey Brand LLP SecretaryPower Association of Northern California2009 - Present
Marron Reid 1990 - 1998
Education
Stanford University Law School
Salem & Green February 2007 - Present
Downey Brand, LLP September 2005 - February 2007
Kaplan September 2001 - May 2002
Education
University of the Pacific - McGeorge School of Law 2002 — 2005
The University of Texas at Austin 1998 — 2002
BA, Philosophy
Varian Medical Systems January 2013 - Present
U.S. Department of Justice September 2009 - December 2012
Gordon & Rees, LLP February 2004 - August 2009
Downey Brand LLP September 2000 - January 2004
USAF December 1995 - August 2000
Skills
Civil Litigation, Employment Law, Commercial Litigation, Litigation Management, Jury Trials, Mediation, Arbitration, Administrative Law, Criminal Law, Legal Advice, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Team Leadership, Product Liability, Litigation, Trials, Appeals, Corporate Law, Courts, Intellectual Property, Trade Secrets, Class Actions
Education
Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law 1992 — 1995
Juris Doctor, Law
University of Michigan 1988 — 1992
Bachelor's Degree, Political Science, Deans List
Reed Smith LLP September 2008 - Present
Downey Brand LLP June 2010 - December 2012
CB Richard Ellis August 2002 - July 2005
U.S. House of Representatives July 2001 - July 2002
Education
University of California, Davis - School of Law 2005 — 2008
Stanford University 1997 — 2001
Waste Connections, Inc. August 2014 - Present
Waste Connections, Inc. February 2013 - August 2014
Waste Connections, Inc. February 2008 - February 2013
S.A.C. Prep Charter School 2004 - April 2011
Downey Brand LLP January 2008 - February 2008
Downey Brand LLP January 2007 - December 2007
Downey Brand LLP April 2004 - December 2006
Schiff Hardin LLP September 1999 - April 2004
Skills
Mergers, Private Equity, Corporate Governance, Corporate Law, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Securities Regulation, Due Diligence, Mergers & Acquisitions, Dispute Resolution, Contract Negotiation, Negotiation, Legal Advice, Legal Compliance, SEC filings, Licensing, SEC Filings, Litigation, Civil Litigation
Education
University of California, Davis - School of Law 1996 — 1999
J.D., Law
Northwestern University 1991 — 1995
B.A., History
John F. Kennedy High School 1987 — 1991
High School
Raley's April 2014 - Present
Raley's September 2013 - Present
Raley's January 2012 - September 2013
Raley's May 2010 - December 2011
Raley's February 2003 - May 2010
Raley's April 2000 - February 2003
Downey Brand LLP September 1995 - April 2000
Education
University of Notre Dame Law School 1992 — 1995
JD
University of California, Berkeley 1987 — 1988
Graduate work in Linguistics
University of California, Berkeley 1983 — 1987
BA, Slavic Languages and Literatures
Cornell University 1986 — 1986
Ford/Mellon Summer Research Exchange Fellow
Office of Chief Counsel, CA Department of Water Resources November 2012 - Present
Downey Brand LLP October 2004 - October 2012
Bonneville Power Administration, U.S. Department of Energy May 2002 - May 2004
Skills
Water Law, Environmental Law, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Business Litigation, Administrative Law, Appeals, Class Actions, Commercial Litigation
Education
Lewis & Clark Law School 2001 — 2004
JD, Law with Certificate in Natural Resources and Environmental Law
University of Washington 1996 — 2000
BS, Biology
Downey Brand LLP May 2000 - Present
Downey Brand LLP May 2000 - June 2005
The Hartford June 1998 - May 2000
Education
California State University-Sacramento 1999 — 2003
Downey Brand LLP January 2014 - Present
Downey Brand LLP 2010 - December 2013
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP 2005 - 2010
Skills
Legal Research, Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Civil Litigation, Environmental Awareness, Environmental Law, Hazardous Waste..., RCRA, CERCLA, Appeals, Corporate Law
Education
University of California, Los Angeles 1996 — 2000
Bachelor's Degree, Psychology
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
Keshot ConsultantSwerdlove Consulting Group LLC2003 - 2008
Downey Brand LLP 1995 - 1998
Education
University of California, Davis 1988 — 1992
Downey Brand LLP August 2003 - Present
Education
Georgetown University
University of California, Davis
University of the Pacific - McGeorge School of Law
JD
Downey Brand LLP February 2011 - Present
McDonough Holland & Allen PC October 2006 - June 2010
Education
Sonoma State University 2001 — 2005
California Department of Justice May 2011 - Present
Second Judicial District Court, Washoe County September 2009 - April 2011
California Court of Appeal January 2009 - April 2009
Dowling Aaron & Keeler May 2008 - August 2008
Downey Brand LLP May 2007 - July 2007
U.S. House of Representatives March 2005 - June 2005
California State Senate April 2004 - June 2004
Skills
Administrative Law, Public Law, Appeals, Constitutional Law, Professional Malpractice, Government Law, Civil Litigation, Appellate Practice
Education
University of the Pacific - McGeorge School of Law 2006 — 2009
J.D.
University of California, Davis 2002 — 2006
BA, Political Science & Spanish
Department of Toxic Substances Control, State of California February 2012 - Present
Sacramento County Superior Court January 2010 - February 2012
Downey Brand LLP October 2002 - January 2010
California State Assemblymember John Dutra and the California Assembly Committee on Information Tech June 2000 - August 2000
California State Assemblymember Mike Honda June 1998 - August 1998
Skills
Legal Writing, Legal Research, Environmental Law, Civil Litigation, Courts, Motions, Administrative Law, Land Use Law, Legislation, Litigation, Mediation
Education
University of the Pacific - McGeorge School of Law 1999 — 2002
J.D.
University of California, Berkeley 1995 — 1999
B.A., Sociology
Anthony Lombardo and Associates, Inc. September 2015 - Present
Mitchell Chadwick LLP June 2014 - August 2015
Downey Brand LLP April 2008 - September 2011
Kronick, Moskovitz, Tiedemann & Girard 2005 - 2008
Office of the City Attorney, City of San Jose, CA 1999 - 2005
Daley & Heft 1994 - 1999
Skills
Land Use, Civil Litigation, Litigation, Government, Eminent Domain, Inverse Condemnation, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Administrative Law, Arbitration, Civil Rights, Appraisals, Business Litigation, Personal Injury, Commercial Litigation, Appeals, Trials, Hearings
Education
University of San Diego School of Law 1991 — 1994
J.D., Law
Pomona College 1986 — 1990
BA, Economics
La Canada High School
The Law Offices of Michelle L. Stowell January 2012 - Present
Downey Brand LLP August 2003 - December 2011
Skills
Family Law, Litigation, Mediation, Civil Litigation, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Courts, Prenuptial Agreements, Arbitration, Collaborative Law, Separation, Paternity, Domestic Relations, Divorce Law, Settlement Agreements, Restraining Orders, Post-nuptial Agreements, Family Mediation
Education
University of the Pacific - McGeorge School of Law 1998 — 2001
JD, Law
Georgetown University 1990 — 1992
MA, Arab Studies
University of California, Davis 1985 — 1989
BA, Political Science
Downey Brand LLP 2008 - Present
Downey Brand LLP 2003 - 2007
Honorable Christopher M. Klein, United States Bankrutpcy Judge 2001 - 2003
Skills
Litigation, Civil Litigation, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Commercial Litigation, Courts, Appeals, Arbitration, Corporate Law, Mediation, Westlaw, Business Litigation, Trial Practice, Trials, Bankruptcy
Education
University of Virginia
Bachelor's Degree, English Language and Literature, General
California Western School of Law
Juris Doctor (J.D.)
Downey Brand LLP July 2012 - Present
Van Vleck Ranch 2000 - 2015
Van Vleck Ranch 2000 - 2015
Stern, Van VLeck, LLP April 2005 - July 2012
Kahn, Soares and Conway 1989 - 2005
Skills
Politics, Government, Intellectual Property, Legal Issues, Licensing, Civil Litigation, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Litigation, Mediation, Patents, Public Policy, Fundraising, Corporate Law, Strategic Planning, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Policy Analysis, Policy, Land Use, Community Outreach
Education
University of the Pacific - McGeorge School of Law 1988 — 1991
Juris Doctor (J.D.)
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 1983 — 1988
Bachelor's Degree, Agriculture Business Management/ Minor Chemistry
Law Offices of Whitney F. Washburn AttorneyLaw Offices of Whitney F. Washburn2002 - Present
Downey Brand LLP 1985 - 1996
Skills
Personal Injury, Trial Practice, Litigation, Mediation, Trusts, Intellectual Property, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Dispute Resolution, Public Speaking, Corporate Governance, Real Estate Development, Wills, Real Estate, Civil Litigation, Arbitration, Legal Assistance, Estate Planning, Mergers & Acquisitions, Licensing, Real Estate Transactions, Foreclosures, Negotiation, Appeals, Research, Trade Secrets, Bankruptcy, Contract Negotiation, Corporate Law, Probation, Legal Advice, Patents, Powers of Attorney, International Law, Elder Law, Small Business, Legal Issues, Courts, Administrative Law, Trials, Employment Law, Estate Administration, Product Liability, Hearings, Commercial Real Estate, Commercial Litigation, Real Estate Economics, Construction Law, Government, Strategic Planning
Education
Brigham Young University 1974 — 1978
B.S., Business Management
Downey Brand LLP August 2015 - Present
The Burbank Firm, L.C. April 2014 - July 2015
The Burbank Firm, L.C. May 2012 - January 2014
Bremer Whyte Brown & O'Meara January 2012 - May 2012
Skills
Real Estate, Corporate Law, Corporate Finance, Mergers & Acquisitions, Strategic Planning, Due Diligence, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Financial Analysis, Finance, Mediation, Westlaw, Employment Law, Entrepreneurship
Education
Pepperdine University School of Law 2007 — 2010
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
Pepperdine University, The George L. Graziadio School of Business and Management 2008 — 2009
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
The University of Kansas 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business
Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP March 2007 - December 2012
Downey Brand LLP June 2000 - June 2003
Education
DePaul University 1997 — 2000
BA, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Thomas Law Group March 2013 - Present
Downey Brand LLP July 2006 - February 2013
Remy, Thomas, Moose and Manley September 2004 - June 2006
Skills
Energy, CEQA, Land Use, Environmental Law, Land Use Law, Municipal Law, Litigation, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Appeals
Education
University of California, Los Angeles - School of Law 2001 — 2004
Doctor of Law (JD), Law
The Master's College 1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Music
Epic Wireless March 2014 - Present
Sproul Trost LLP April 2013 - February 2014
Downey Brand LLP January 2002 - August 2012
Education
CSU Sacramento
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology
Delfino Madden O'Malley Coyle & Koewler LLP April 2014 - Present
Downey Brand LLP January 2000 - April 2014
U.S. Department of Commerce, Office of the General Counsel August 1994 - 1999
Skills
Corporate Governance, Corporate Law, Mergers & Acquisitions, Nonprofit & Tax-exempt...
Education
The George Washington University Law School 1993 — 1994
LLM, International Law
University of the Pacific - McGeorge School of Law 1990 — 1993
JD, International Law
University of California, Davis 1985 — 1989
BA, International Relations
Freeman Firm October 2011 - Present
Downey Brand LLP September 2010 - July 2011
Geiger & Keen LLP March 2009 - September 2010
Geiger, Coon & Keen LLP July 2006 - February 2009
Law Offices of Kathleen B. Albrektson August 1995 - April 2006
Law Offices of Pancer and Nachlis August 1994 - August 1995
Skills
Litigation, Estate Planning, Legal Research, Civil Litigation, Trials, Legal Writing, Litigation Support, Westlaw, Document Review, Pleadings, Personal Injury, Paralegals, Legal Documents, Legal Assistance
Education
California State University 1988 — 1993
Paralegal Certificate, Legal Assistant/Paralegal
California State University-San Bernardino 1988 — 1993
Bachelor of the Arts, English
CalPERS July 2014 - Present
DLA Piper LLP (US) May 2011 - June 2014
Stevens O'Connell & Jacobs LLP November 2008 - April 2011
DLA Piper June 2005 - November 2008
Downey Brand LLP April 2000 - June 2005
U.S. Department of Justice November 1990 - April 2000
Howard Rice September 1987 - November 1990
U.S. Department of Justice August 1985 - August 1987
Skills
Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Unfair Competition, Intellectual Property, Patent Litigation, Trade Secrets, Copyright Law, Trial Practice, Mediation, Business Litigation, Environmental Law, Appeals, Securities Litigation, Trademarks, Arbitration, Dispute, Bankruptcy, Trials
Education
University of Michigan Law School 1982 — 1985
J.D.
University of California, Berkeley 1977 — 1981
B.S., Finance, Applied Economics
Schuering Zimmerman & Doyle, LLP August 2013 - Present
Downey Brand LLP June 2011 - June 2013
Lozano Smith September 2010 - June 2011
McDonough Holland & Allen PC January 2007 - September 2010
Skills
Litigation, Westlaw, Legal Research, Business Services, Civil Litigation, Litigation Support, Legal Writing, Construction, Courts, Commercial Litigation, Trials, Bankruptcy, Employment Law, Intellectual Property, Notary Public, Legal Assistance, Pleadings, Product Liability, Mediation, Appeals, Legal Documents, Lexis, Document Review
Education
University of California, Davis 2005 — 2005
Paralegal Certificate, Paralegal
California State University-Sacramento 1998 — 2001
B.A., Political Science, minor Pre Law
Downey Brand LLP July 2014 - Present
Skills
Legal Writing, Litigation, Research, Editing, Courts, Criminal Law, Civil Litigation, Legal Issues, Hearings, Motions, Constitutional Law, Westlaw
Education
Boston University School of Law 2009 — 2012
Juris Doctor, Cum Laude (Top 25%)
University of California, Berkeley 2005 — 2009
B.A., English
Hickman Palermo Becker Bingham LLP October 2014 - Present
Civil Justice Association of California June 2012 - October 2014
Downey Brand, LLP April 2012 - September 2012
Skills
Intellectual Property, Civil Litigation, Courts, Trials, Licensing, Research, Copyright Law, Trademarks, Cyberlaw, Patents, Appeals, Legal Research, Competition Law
Education
University of the Pacific - McGeorge School of Law 2010 — 2013
J.D
University of California, Berkeley
B.S, Physics
CalPERS February 2014 - Present
CalPERS July 2007 - February 2013
CalPERS June 2006 - July 2007
Downey Brand LLP August 2003 - June 2006
Golden Feather Realty Svc February 2003 - August 2003
Benetech Inc. April 2002 - February 2003
Barnes & Noble, Inc. April 2002 - July 2002
State Farm June 2001 - 2002
Skills
Research, Organization Skills, Internal Communications, Business Correspondence, Project Management, Customer Service, Personnel Matters, Project Coordination, Document Preparation, Teamwork, Business Continuity, Policies & Procedures..., Microsoft Office
Education
American River College
General Education
Wheatland Union High School 1997 — 2001
High School Diploma, General Education
U.S. House of Representatives May 2013 - February 2014
U.S. House of Representatives August 2012 - May 2013
Downey Brand LLP May 2012 - August 2012
U.S. House of Representatives February 2011 - May 2012
Committee on Natural Resources, Office of the Chief Counsel April 2010 - January 2011
Committee on Natural Resources, Water and Power Subcommittee January 2010 - April 2010
Luhdorff & Scalmanini, Consulting Engineers December 2005 - August 2009
Applied Engineering and Geology, Inc September 2003 - December 2005
UC Davis September 2000 - June 2002
Skills
Water Resources, Water, Groundwater, Policy, Water Quality, Legislation, Environmental Impact..., Government, Climate Change, Analysis, Legal Research, Legislative Relations, Litigation, Legal Writing, Research, Geology, Microsoft Office, Community Outreach
Education
The George Washington University Law School 2009 — 2013
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
U.C. Davis 1999 — 2003
B.A.S
California State University-Sacramento
M.S
The Ohio State University (OSU)
California Chamber of Commerce December 2011 - Present
Downey Brand LLP October 2010 - December 2011
Education
University of the Pacific - McGeorge School of Law 2007 — 2010
University of California, Davis 2002 — 2004
Economics
Stoel Rives LLP March 2015 - Present
SCBA Business Law Section 2012 - Present
River City Food Bank July 2011 - Present
Weintraub Tobin Chediak Coleman Grodin Law Corporation May 2014 - March 2015
Downey Brand LLP September 2008 - May 2014
San Joaquin County District Attorney May 2006 - August 2006
Skills
Real Estate Financing, Real Estate Transactions, Renewable Energy, Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Law, Commercial Lending, Commercial Contracts, Litigation, Licensing, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Due Diligence
Education
Boston University School of Law 2005 — 2008
J.D., Law
Pepperdine University 2001 — 2005
Bachelor's Degree, Finance, Magna Cum Laude
Comprehensive Pain Specialists November 2013 - Present
Leader, Bulso & Nolan, PLC January 2013 - November 2013
Leitner, Williams, Dooley & Napolitan June 2010 - January 2013
Abby Rubenfeld, Esq. 2010 - 2010
Downey Brand LLP 2005 - 2006
Wagner Kirkman Blaine Klomparens & Youmans LLP 2003 - 2005
Skills
Personal Injury, Civil Litigation, Product Liability, Torts, Litigation, Family Law, Legal Research, Commercial Litigation, Courts, Trial Practice, Estate Planning, Liability, Bankruptcy, Employment Law, Marketing, Sales, Appellate Practice, Westlaw, Notary Public, Document Review, LiveNote, Document Drafting, Legal Issues, Legal Documents, Leases, Employment Contracts, Vendor Contracts, Compliance
Education
Post University
Psychology
Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP June 2015 - Present
Downey Brand LLP April 2015 - June 2015
Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice LLP December 2011 - March 2015
Beyer Law Group May 2011 - August 2011
USMC September 2007 - July 2011
United States Marine Corps October 2003 - August 2007
Energy Services January 2000 - March 2001
UCLA (USC) September 1996 - March 2001
Skills
Defense, Navy, DoD, Security Clearance, Government, Military, Military Operations, Aviation, Intellectual Property, Legal Writing, Patents, Risk Management, Legal Research, Aerospace, Patent Applications, Information Assurance, Leadership Development, Military Experience, National Security, Leadership
Education
Regent University School of Law 2008 — 2011
JD, Intellectual Property Law
University of California, Los Angeles 1996 — 2001
BS, Mechanical Engineering
Woodruff, O'Hair, Posner & Salinger, Inc. October 2013 - Present
Downey Brand LLP July 2007 - June 2013
Nancy Perkovich February 1992 - July 2007
Skills
Westlaw, Legal Research, Courts, Public Speaking, Legal Discovery, Legal Writing, Family Law, Civil Litigation, Legal Assistance, Litigation Support, Trials, Litigation, Customer Service, Teaching, Commercial Litigation, Marketing
Education
CSU Sacramento
Bachelor of Arts, Communication Studies
Travelers February 2012 - December 2013
Prout Levangie October 2011 - February 2012
AppleOne Staffing Agency / Mindlance Staffing Agency June 2011 - February 2012
ELLIS, COLEMAN POIRIER, LAVOIE &STEINHEIMER July 2009 - June 2010
Remy Thomas Moose & Manley December 2007 - April 2009
McDonough Holland & Allen, LLP February 2003 - December 2007
Downey Brand LLP May 2002 - February 2003
Skills
Passion for Helping..., Dependable Team Player, Proactive self-starter, Energetic team player, Positive Can-do Attitude, Down to Earth, Positive Personality, Always Willing to Learn, Courts, Civil Litigation, Litigation, Depositions, Trials, Legal Writing, Appeals, Medical Malpractice, Legal Documents, Motions, Pleadings, Personal Injury
Education
MTI College 2014 — 2015
Associate of Science (A.S.) & ABA Approved Paralegal Certificate, Paralegal Studies
Heald College-San Francisco 1992 — 1994
Associate of Science (A.S.), Legal Office Administration/Legal Secretary
Blue Grace Logistics January 2009 - Present
United Shipping Solutions March 2007 - December 2008
Downey Brand LLP 2003 - 2007
Murphy Austin Adams Schoenfeld LLP 1999 - 2001
Skills
Logistics, Transportation, Shipping, Freight, 3PL, Transportation..., LTL, Logistics Management, Truckload, Air Freight, Supply Chain Management, Trucking, Freight Forwarding, Contract Negotiation, Sales Management, Management, Litigation, Bankruptcy, Public Speaking, International Logistics, Container
Education
UC Davis School of Law 1993 — 1997
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
UC Berkeley 1990 — 1993
BS, History
Wright & L'Estrange September 2009 - Present
Hon. Dana M. Sabraw, U.S. District Court Judge August 2008 - August 2009
Dean Elizabeth Rindskopf-Parker, University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law August 2006 - May 2008
Downey Brand LLP August 2007 - August 2007
Hon. Fred K. Morrison, Associate Justice (ret.) May 2007 - August 2007
Downey Brand LLP May 2006 - August 2006
Skills
Litigation, Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Appeals, Courts, Corporate Law, Securities Litigation, Antitrust Law, Unfair Competition, Contract Law, Arbitration, Enforcement Actions, Product Liability, Corporate Governance, Shareholder Disputes, Private Equity, Anti-SLAPP, Federal Courts, Complex Litigation, Class Actions, Pension Litigation
Education
University of the Pacific - McGeorge School of Law 2005 — 2008
Juris Doctor, with Great Distinction
California State University-Stanislaus 2003 — 2004
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Philosophy (minor Political Science)
MetroList February 2014 - Present
Child & Adolescent Neurology Consultants September 2012 - January 2014
US Air Force Reserve November 2007 - November 2013
Lauria Tokunaga Gates & Linn, LLP September 2010 - August 2012
Downey Brand LLP October 2003 - June 2010
Raley's June 2000 - January 2004
Skills
Clerical Skills, Fax, Customer Service, Clerical Work, Office Equipment, Copying, Microsoft Excel, Administrative..., Administrative..., Teamwork, Event Planning, English, Medical Coding, Time Management, Multi-line Phone, Invoicing, EMR, Phone Etiquette, Front Office, Military Logistics, Military Experience, PowerPoint, Back Office, Filing, Bulk Mailing, Mail Sorting, Microsoft Word, Medisoft, Cpr Certified, Purchase Orders, Supply Ordering, Typing, Data Entry, Medical Billing, 10 Key, High Organizational..., Problem Solving, Softball, Medical Terminology, Medical Records, Leadership
Education
Kaplan University 2013 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, Liberal Studies, 3.5 GPA
Anthem College-Sacramento 2011 — 2012
Certificate, Medical Billing & Coding, 4.0 GPA
CSU Sacramento 1998 — 2003
Pre-Nursing Studies
Shaw Valenza LLP May 2013 - Present
Sedgwick LLP March 2012 - May 2013
Downey Brand LLP September 2009 - March 2012
California Assembly Committee on Water Parks & Wildlife 2007 - 2007
Skills
Employment Law, Litigation
Education
Cornell Law School 2006 — 2009
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
Akel Fiduciary Services May 2014 - Present
Legal Pro Resource May 2012 - October 2013
Downey Brand LLP January 2006 - February 2009
Education
MTI College 2009 — 2010
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Paralegal Studies
California Office of the Attorney General October 2013 - Present
Sacramento Superior Court January 2011 - Present
Downey Brand LLP October 2008 - January 2011
Education
UC Berkeley
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
UC Davis
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Environmental Policy Analysis and Planning
Downey Brand LLP July 2013 - April 2014
Berding & Weil LLP 2012 - 2013
Anderson Schoech June 2009 - June 2012
MOA Deposition Reporters June 2001 - June 2009
Skills
Construction Defect, Office Administration, Paralegals, Legal Assistance, Pleadings, Civil Litigation, Westlaw, PACER, Trials, Wordperfect, Lexis, Depositions, Litigation Support, Docketing, CaseMap, Legal Discovery
Education
Unitek College Sacramento 2014 — 2016
Associate of Science (A.S.), Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
MTI College 2007 — 2009
Paralegal Studies Degree, Legal Assistant/Paralegal
US Attorney's Office, ED Cal. June 2013 - Present
Downey Brand, LLP September 2006 - June 2013
Hon. Andrew J. Kleinfeld, Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals August 2005 - August 2006
Pacific Legal Foundation September 2002 - July 2005
Skills
Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Civil Litigation, Legal Research, Legal Advice, Legal Writing, Appeals, Courts, Westlaw, Mediation, Class Actions, Construction Law, Employment..., Trial Practice, Torts, Trials
Education
UC Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law 2000 — 2002
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
Santa Clara University School of Law 1999 — 2000
Law
University of California, Davis 1994 — 1998
Bachelor's Degree, Political Science and History
Jesuit High School 1991 — 1994
High School