Experience
Theodora Oringher PC  October 2015 - Present
Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo   February 2014 - September 2015
LaFollette, Johnson, DeHaas, Fesler & Ames   April 2013 - February 2014
Mower & Carreon, LLP   February 2011 - April 2013
Law Offices of Edward M. Rubinstein   October 2010 - January 2011
The McIntyre Company  June 2006 - June 2010
Equity Nation   2004 - 2006
Advanced Entertainment  2002 - 2004
Barnes Law Firm   2002 - 2002

Skills
Legal Writing, Legal Research, Pleadings, Litigation, Litigation Support, Westlaw, Trials, Mediation, Workers Compensation, Courts, Civil Litigation, Calendaring, Document Review, Lexis, Legal Assistance, PACER, Depositions, Real Estate, Commercial Litigation, Employment Law, Lexis Nexis, Carpe Diem Time Keeper, Employment Contracts, Trial Director, aderant- Compulaw, CaseMap, Corporate Law, LexisNexis

Education
Bristol University   2010 — 2010
Certificate, Paralegal Stidies

Mt. San Antonio College   1999 — 2000

Experience
Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo   August 2013 - Present
Nossaman LLP  November 2012 - August 2013
Sedgwick LLP (Orange County)   2009 - October 2012

Skills
Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Public Liability, Civil Litigation, Legal Research, Courts, Appeals, Trials, Product Liability, Business Litigation, Class Actions, Licensing, Arbitration, Trial Practice, Westlaw, Legal Writing, Discrimination, Trade Secrets, Mediation, Employment Law, Alternative Dispute..., Hearings, Depositions, Bankruptcy, Breach Of Contract, Legal Issues, Dispute Resolution, Jury Trials, Construction Law, Personal Injury

Education
Pepperdine University School of Law   2006 — 2009
J.D., cum laude, Law

Stanford University   2000 — 2005
B.A., International Relations

Experience
Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo   September 2012 - Present
Aerotek  May 2012 - August 2012
AppleOne  December 2011 - April 2012
Office Team  October 2010 - August 2011
Trident University International  July 2009 - July 2010
Trident University International  April 2009 - July 2009

Skills
Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Human Resources, Microsoft Word, Data Entry, Research, Social Media, Public Speaking, Computer Proficiency, Editing, Data Transfer, Word Processing, Database Maintenance, Microsoft Powerpoint, Microsoft Outlook, Data Analysis, Document Review, Communication, Customer Support, Organizational..., Close Attention to..., Meet Deadlines, Positive Team Player, Interpersonal..., Collaboration, Team Leadership, Team Building, Advisement, PanelView, Problem Solving, Adaptability, Workflow, Fast Learner, Front Office, Back Office, Administrative Work, Office Administration, Crochet, Performing Arts, Singing

Education
Hampton University   2006 — 2008
Bachelor's of Arts, Psychology, 3.74

California State University-Fullerton   2004 — 2006

Experience
United States District Court for the Central District of California  January 2015 - Present
Thomas Whitelaw  May 2014 - January 2015
Kring & Chung, LLP   May 2013 - July 2013
Red Hat Society  May 2013 - July 2013
Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo   May 2009 - July 2013
Croudace & Dietrich   August 2007 - April 2009
Thomas Whitelaw  June 2003 - September 2006
Fullerton City Hall   June 2001 - August 2001

Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Microsoft Office, iManage, Aderant, Social Media, Programming Languages, C++ Language, HTML, Pascal, Lexis, Westlaw, Intellectual Property, Photoshop, Depositions, Litigation Support, Mediation, LexisNexis, Civil Litigation, Public Speaking

Education
University of Southern California Law School   2013 — 2015
Juris Doctor

Whittier Law School   2012 — 2013
Juris Doctor

UCI   2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government

Experience
Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo   November 2014 - Present
Bette and Wylie Aitken Family Violence Clinic, Dale E. Fowler School of Law   2013 - May 2014
Orange County Alternate Defenders   May 2012 - June 2013
Indiana House of Representatives  December 2009 - April 2010

Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Lexis, Westlaw, Political Science, Research, Microsoft Office

Education
Dale E. Fowler School of Law, Chapman University   2011 — 2014
Juris Doctor (J.D.), Family Law, Criminal Defense

Ball State University   2008 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Political Science and Environmental Management

Experience
Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo   May 2014 - Present
EEOC Hearings Unit   October 2014 - January 2015
Law Office of Enrique Arevalo  January 2014 - April 2014
California Department of Justice Office of the Attorney General- Employment and Administrative   January 2014 - April 2014
Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles  September 2013 - December 2013
University of California Los Angeles, School of Nursing   May 2010 - July 2013

Skills
Research, Spanish, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Westlaw, International Law, Editing, Microsoft Office, Grant Writing, Data Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Courts, Litigation, Hearings, LexisNexis, Motions, Legal Issues, Trials

Education
Loyola Law School, Loyola Marymount University   2012 — 2015
Doctor of Law (JD)

University of California, Los Angeles   2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (BA), International Development Studies

Experience
Southern University and A&M College System  September 2008 - Present
Holiday Inn  December 2007 - July 2012
Pinnacle Travel & Tours   January 2007 - September 2007
Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo   February 2000 - August 2006

Skills
Office Management, Microsoft Office, Organization, Customer Service, Word Processing, Copying, Reproduction, Law Firms, Document Management, File Management, Typing, TWIC Card, OSHA, Hand Tools, Woodworking, Preaching, Musicians, Drummer, Management, PowerPoint, Time Management, Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Administrative..., Microsoft Excel

Education
Cerritos College   2003 — 2005
Business Administration and Management, General, 3.0

Experience
Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo   May 2014 - Present
Professor Seto, Loyola Law School   August 2013 - May 2014
California Department of Justice  May 2013 - August 2013
DLA Piper  November 2011 - July 2012
USC Annenberg Center on Communication Leadership & Policy  May 2010 - August 2010
CDW  May 2009 - January 2010
Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce  January 2009 - June 2009

Skills
Nonprofits, Leadership, Research, Legal Writing, Management, Government, Outlook, Sales, Politics, Social Media, Event Planning, Public Relations, Non-profits, Public Speaking, Microsoft Excel

Education
Loyola Law School, Loyola Marymount University   2012 — 2015
Doctor of Law (JD)

University of Southern California   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts, Communication

Experience
Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo   September 2012 - Present
Sidley Austin LLP  September 2008 - September 2012

Skills
Employment Law, Motions, Legal Writing, Litigation, Discrimination, Trials, Pleadings, Class Actions

Education
University of California, Berkeley
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

University of California, Santa Cruz
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Politics and Legal Studies

Experience
DLA Piper LLP  February 2014 - Present
Law Offices of Jeremy K. Brust   2011 - February 2014
Bet Tzedek Legal Services  December 2011 - October 2012
Dannis Woliver Kelley  October 2009 - May 2010
Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo   August 2000 - July 2009
United States Attorney's Office - Central District of California  May 1998 - August 1998

Skills
Land Use, Environmental Law, CEQA, Litigation, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Public Agency Law, Real Estate, Construction Law, Eminent Domain, Contract Negotiation, Public Works Bidding..., Zoning, Appellate Practice, Human Rights, Holocaust Reparations, Public Interest, Civil Litigation, Trials, Alternative Dispute..., Arbitration, Commercial Litigation, Class Actions, Business Litigation, Dispute Resolution, Mediation, Appeals, Courts

Education
University of Michigan Law School   1997 — 2000
JD, Law

Sonoma State University   1993 — 1997
BA, Economics, cum laude

Experience
Theodoara Oringher   June 2015 - Present
Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo   July 2013 - June 2015
Mower & Carreon, LLP   September 2001 - June 2013
Mower, Koeller, Nebeker, Carlson & Haluck   1986 - 2001
Rigg, Dean & Mower   1980 - 1986
Haight Brown & Bonesteel  1976 - 1980

Skills
Trial Practice, Business/Commercial..., Class..., Individual Employment, Catastrophic Personal..., False Claims Act..., Consumer Fraud, Litigation, Personal Injury, Product Liability, Legal Research, Civil Litigation, Mediation, Arbitration, Commercial Litigation, Employment Law, Trials, Class Actions, Fraud, Torts, Construction Law, Trade Secrets, Courts, Legal Advice, Dispute Resolution, Legal Writing, Insurance Law, Litigation Support, Consumer Law, Employment..., Crowdsourcing, Crowdfunding, Business Litigation, Professional Malpractice

Education
UCLA School of Law   1973 — 1976
J.D., Law

Stanford University   1968 — 1972
B.A., Psychology

Experience
Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo   June 2006 - Present

Skills
Civil Litigation, Litigation, Legal Writing, Arbitration, Education Law, Discrimination, Legal Research, Class Actions, Courts, Mediation, Employment Law, Commercial Litigation, Westlaw, Trade Secrets, Construction Law, Environmental Law, Elections, School District...

Education
San Joaquin College of Law
Juris Doctorate, Law

Experience
3M  July 2013 - Present
Carlson School of Management  January 2013 - March 2013
3M  May 2012 - August 2012
University of Minnesota  August 2011 - May 2012
California State University, Fresno  October 2010 - July 2011
California State University, Fresno  May 2010 - October 2010
California State University  September 2009 - July 2010
Lang, Richert & Patch   March 2009 - July 2009
Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo   November 2007 - May 2008
NewStar Logistics   May 2006 - October 2007

Skills
Employee Relations, PeopleSoft, Recruiting, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Microsoft Word, Statistics, Human Resources, Social Media, PowerPoint, New Hire Orientations, Microsoft Office, Payroll, Employee Benefits, Labor Relations, Job Analysis, Minitab, HRIS, Data Entry, Policy, Hiring, Personnel Management, Access, Interviews, Deferred Compensation, Onboarding, Job Descriptions, Coaching, Analysis, Leadership Development, Training, Process Scheduler, College Recruiting, Benefits Administration, Temporary Placement, Resume Writing, Succession Planning, Employee Training, Performance Management, Talent Acquisition

Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management   2011 — 2013
Master of Arts, Human Resources and Industrial Relations, 3.77

California State University-Fresno   2008 — 2010
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, 3.69

Experience
Los Angeles County Beach Commision   2013 - Present
Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo   June 2007 - Present
USGBC Los Angeles  2012 - 2014
American Bar Association Section of Environment, Energy and Natural Resources   1997 - 2014
Ford, Walker, Haggerty & Behar, LLP   2002 - 2007
Surfrider Foundation  1992 - 1994

Skills
Legal Research, Civil Litigation, Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Environmental Law, Environmental Awareness, CEQA, Construction Law, Green Building, Data Privacy, Data Security, Cloud Security, Cloud Computing, Water Quality, Electronic Data..., LEED, Construction Management, Mediation, Arbitration, RCRA, Corporate Law, Computer Forensics, Product Liability, Legal Writing, Courts, Dispute Resolution, Administrative Law, Class Actions, Discrimination, Business Litigation, Energy Law, Immigration Law, Alternative Dispute..., Appellate Practice, Intellectual Property, Trade Secrets, Employment..., Employment Law, Litigation Support, Document Review, Trials, Hearings, Appeals, Westlaw, Legal Assistance, Employment Contracts, Personal Injury, Municipal Law, Pleadings, Toxic Tort

Education
Thomas M. Cooley Law School   1997 — 2000
Juris Doctor, Environmental Emphasis

Thomas M. Cooley Law School   1997 — 2000
Juris Doctor Cum Laude, Environmental Emphasis

San Diego State University-California State University   1990 — 1994
BA, Social Science Environmental Emphasis

Roslyn High School   1987 — 1990

Experience
Cornerstone Ventures, Inc.   November 2012 - Present
Independent legal consultant  September 2010 - December 2012
Davidson Attorneys of CA   2012 - 2012
Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP  2003 - 2010
University of California Riverside Extension  June 2004 - July 2007
AlvaradoSmith APC  2000 - 2002
Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo   1998 - 1999
Bowie Arneson Wiles & Giannone  1990 - 1998

Skills
Commercial Litigation, Intellectual Property, Legal Assistance, International Law, Arbitration, Competition Law, Appeals, Courts, Legal Issues, Construction Law, Mediation, Alternative Dispute..., Contract Law, Dispute Resolution, Privacy Law, Pleadings, Litigation Support, Lexis, Hearings, Securities Regulation, Litigation Management, Property Law, Depositions, Legal Compliance, Document Drafting, Corporate Governance, Document Review, Administrative Law, Civil Litigation, Litigation, Legal Research, Legal Writing

Education
University of San Diego School of Law   1985 — 1989
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law

University of California, Irvine   1981 — 1984
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biological and Physical Sciences

Golden West College   1978 — 1980
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Marina High School   1974 — 1978

Experience
Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo   May 2014 - Present
Hobart Linzer LLP   March 2013 - May 2014
United States Attorney's Office  September 2005 - March 2013
Quinn Emanuel  August 1999 - September 2005
Hon. Harry Pregerson, United States Court of Appeals, 9th. Cir.   August 1998 - August 1999

Skills
Commercial Litigation, Trial Practice, Litigation, Trials, White Collar Criminal..., Interpersonal..., Leadership, Employment Law, Fraud, Intellectual Property, Trade Secrets, Unfair Competition, Jury Trials, Securities Litigation, Class Actions, Business Litigation, Arbitration

Education
Loyola Law School, Loyola Marymount University   1995 — 1998
Juris Doctor, magna cum laude

Whittier College   1991 — 1995
Bachelor of Arts, cum laude, History, Political Science

Experience
Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo   January 2011 - Present
San Diego Superior Court  August 2010 - November 2010
Thomas Jefferson School of Law  August 2009 - August 2010
California Department of Education Legal Office   June 2010 - July 2010
County of San Diego Public Defender   January 2010 - April 2010
The Law Office of Thomas S. Nelson   August 2009 - November 2009
Disability Rights California  January 2009 - August 2009
Escondido Union High School   2006 - 2008
Saddleback High School, Santa Ana Unified School District   2006 - 2006
San Marcos High School, Santa Barbara School Districts   2004 - 2005

Skills
Westlaw, Discrimination, Litigation, Spanish, Legal Writing, Training, Human Resources, Juvenile Law, Legal Research, Special Education, Public Speaking, Contract Negotiation, Lexis, Civil Litigation, Trials, Courts, Legal Issues

Education
Thomas Jefferson School of Law   2008 — 2011
Juris Doctor, Summa Cum Laude

University of California, Irvine   2005 — 2006
M.A., Teaching Credential; Master of Arts in Teaching

University of California, Santa Barbara   2000 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts, with Honors, Political Science; Spanish

Universidad Carlos III de Madrid   2003 — 2004
Hispanic Studies

Experience
Kaufman Dolowich & Voluck, LLP   May 2013 - Present
Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo   November 2009 - January 2013
Latham & Watkins  March 1996 - March 2009

Skills
Concordance, Casemap,..., Litigation Support, Legal Research, Litigation, Commercial Litigation, LiveNote, Courts, Document Review, Trials, Environmental Law, Class Actions, Westlaw

Education
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona   1974 — 1979

Experience
Asifuddin & Associates   August 2008 - Present
Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo   2006 - 2008

Skills
Litigation, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Commercial Litigation, Civil Litigation, Arbitration, Class Actions, Courts, Trials, Trade Secrets, Mediation

Education
University of Southern California   2000 — 2003
JD, Law

University of California, Irvine   1996 — 2000
BA, Economics

University of California, Irvine   1996 — 2000
BA, Political Science

Experience
Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo   January 1985 - Present

Skills
Employment Law, Discrimination, Arbitration, Wage & Hour, Litigation, Mediation, Commercial Litigation, Hearings, Employment..., Appeals, Immigration Law, Employment Contracts, Civil Litigation, Courts, Legal Writing, Intellectual Property, Litigation Support, Dispute, Product Liability, Legal Research, Class Actions, Corporate Law, Administrative Law, Westlaw, Business Litigation, Legal Advice, Dispute Resolution, Legal Assistance, Torts, Non-compete Agreements, Personal Injury, Civil Rights, Trade Secrets, Alternative Dispute..., Trials, Criminal Law, Construction Law, Litigation Management, Internal Investigations, Workplace Investigation

Education
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles   1982 — 1985
JD, Law

University of Redlands   1975 — 1979
BS, Economics

Experience
Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP  October 2007 - Present
Liberty & Associates, a Professional Law Corporation   October 2006 - September 2007
Foster & Associates  March 2005 - September 2006
Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo   January 2002 - February 2005
Thierman Law Firm   March 1998 - December 2001

Skills
Litigation, Insurance Law, Class Actions, Discrimination, Civil Litigation, Arbitration, Employment Law, Appeals, Commercial Litigation, Trade Secrets, Trial Practice, Employment..., Mediation, Legal Research, Retaliation, Trials, Wage & Hour, Public Liability, Torts, Litigation Management, Courts, Hearings, Intellectual Property, Public Speaking, Employment Contracts, Legal Writing, Liability, Alternative Dispute..., Defense, Dispute Resolution, Corporate Law, Employment Law..., Directors & Officers..., Legal Malpractice, Business Litigation, Breach Of Contract, Medical Malpractice, Human Capital, Human Resources, Employee Benefits, Client Counseling, Speaking Engagements, Employer Education, Depositions, ADA Compliance, Traditional Labor Law

Education
Golden Gate University, School of Law   1994 — 1997
Juris Doctorate, Law

Eastern Connecticut State University   1991 — 1994
Bachelor of Arts, English/Political Science

Experience
Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo   1997 - Present
Community Foundation of Orange   2008 - 2014

Skills
Education Law, Employment Law, Legal Advice, Litigation, Public Speaking, Staff Development, Discrimination

Education
University of California, Los Angeles - School of Law   1996 — 1999
J.D., Law

CSU Fullerton   1991 — 1996
B.A., Political Science, Criminal Justice, Chicano Studies

Experience
Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo   June 2006 - Present
Parham & Rajcic   December 2001 - May 2006

Skills
Education Law, Employment Contracts, Legal Advice, Contract Negotiation, Employee Relations, Collective Bargaining, Labor Relations, Outside General Counsel, Public Speaking, Employment Law, Legal Writing, Mediation, Staff Development

Education
Whittier Law School   1998 — 2001
JD

University of California, Irvine   1994 — 1998
BA, Political Science

Experience
Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo   August 2014 - Present
Lynberg & Watkins  December 2008 - July 2014

Skills
Torts, Civil Litigation, Legal Writing, Appeals, Litigation, Legal Research, Trials, Personal Injury..., Courts, Mediation, Personal Injury, Employment Law, Westlaw, Education, Special Education, Civil Rights Litigation

Education
Chapman University, School of Law   2005 — 2008
Juris Doctor, Emphasis in Advocacy and Dispute Resolution

University of California, Irvine   2001 — 2005
BA, Criminology, Law, and Society

Experience
Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo   February 2012 - Present
Peter A. Schaffert, Attorney at Law   November 2010 - February 2012
Sutton Hatmaker Law Corporation   June 2008 - November 2010

Skills
Employment Law, Litigation, Compliance, Healthcare, Fraud, Education Law, Public Sector Law, Arbitration, Legal Compliance, HIPAA

Education
Arizona State University - W. P. Carey School of Business   2006 — 2008
M.H.S.M., Healthcare Administration

University of the Pacific - McGeorge School of Law   2003 — 2006
J.D., Law

Experience
Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo   May 2014 - Present
Archer Norris  January 2010 - April 2014
Oswald & Yap, LLP   November 1999 - December 2009
Law Office of Carol A. Gefis   August 1994 - October 1999

Skills
Employment Law, Sexual harassment..., Public Speaking, Business Litigation, Arbitration, Personal Injury, Litigation, Legal Writing, Discrimination, Employee Handbooks, Job Coaching, Dispute, Civil Litigation, Breach Of Contract, Mediation, Commercial Litigation, Class Actions, Trials, Trade Secrets, Retaliation, Product Liability, Employment..., Wrongful Death, Alternative Dispute..., Trial Practice, Appeals, Non-compete Agreements, Appellate Practice, Dispute Resolution, Personal Injury..., Depositions, Torts, Legal Research, Construction Law, Medical Malpractice, Courts

Education
Hamline University School of Law   1984 — 1988
JD, Law

University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point   1979 — 1983
Bachelor of Science, Political Science

Newman High School

Experience
Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo   January 2014 - Present
Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo   January 2008 - December 2013
Alt & Rubino   January 1996 - January 2008
Alt & Rubino   January 1996 - January 2008

Skills
Commercial Litigation, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Arbitration, Employment Law, Legal Writing, Dispute Resolution, Legal Research, Courts, Trade Secrets, Corporate Law, Mediation, Discrimination, Class Actions, Construction Law, Intellectual Property, Legal Advice, Employment Contracts, Product Liability, Landlord-Tenant, Real Estate, Trials, Contract Negotiation, Business Litigation, Employment..., Immigration Law, Appeals, Litigation Support, Hearings, Personal Injury, Legal Assistance, Administrative Law, Family Law, Environmental Law, Breach Of Contract, Document Review, Bankruptcy, Trial Practice, Westlaw, Dispute, Personal Injury..., Estate Planning, Wills, Insurance Law, Entertainment Law, Joint Ventures, Legal Issues, Criminal Law, Unfair Competition, Securities Regulation

Education
UCLA Anderson School of Management   1980 — 1984
BS, Economics

Experience
Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo  

Skills
Civil Litigation, Class Actions, Courts, Education Law, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Litigation, Arbitration, Discrimination, Employment..., Westlaw

Education
University of California, Los Angeles - School of Law   2003 — 2006
Doctor of Law (JD), Law

University of California, Riverside   1998 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science and Sociology

Rialto High School, Rialto, CA   1994 — 1998

Experience
Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo   August 2011 - Present
Deloitte & Touche  2000 - June 2011

Skills
Integrated Marketing, Marketing Communications, Marketing Management, Direct Marketing, B2B Marketing, Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Market Research, Digital Marketing, Strategic Planning, Event Management, Brand Management, Email Marketing, Marketing Operations

Education
California State University-Long Beach   1999 — 2002
BS, Management, Operations Management

Experience
Cracker Barrel  April 2012 - Present
Stites & Harbison  December 2005 - April 2012
Wyatt, Tarrant & Combs, LLP   2002 - 2005
Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo   1999 - 2002

Skills
Employment Litigation, Products liability..., Lender liability...

Education
Pepperdine University School of Law   1999 — 2002
J.D.

Vanderbilt University   1993 — 1997
B.A., English

Experience
Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo   March 2013 - Present
McNamara, Ney, Beatty, Slattery, Borges & Ambacher LLP   June 2010 - March 2013
Minami Tamaki  August 2009 - May 2010
Workers' Rights Clinic - University of Minnesota   September 2008 - May 2009
International Student and Scholar Services  August 2007 - May 2009
U.S. District Court - District of Minnesota   September 2008 - December 2008
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP   May 2008 - August 2008
Briggs and Morgan, P.A.   May 2007 - August 2007
Centro Legal, Inc.   September 2006 - May 2007

Skills
Law and Motion, Insurance Defense, Employment Law, Immigration Law, Karaoke, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Mediation, Commercial Litigation, Appeals, Liability, Trials, Courts, Motions

Education
University of Minnesota Law School   2006 — 2009
Juris Doctor, Law

Brigham Young University

Brigham Young University

California State University-Hayward
Bachelor of Arts, Spanish

Experience
Barnes & Thornburg LLP  September 2011 - Present
Kingsley & Kingsley, LLP   June 2009 - September 2011
Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo   August 2007 - January 2009
National Labor Relations Board, Region 21   2003 - 2007
Higgs Fletcher & Mack  1999 - 2000

Skills
Litigation, Civil Litigation, Employment Law, Legal Research, Labor Law, Class Actions, California Labor Law, Labor Relations, Employment Contracts, Appeals

Education
USC Gould School of Law   2000 — 2003
Juris Doctor, Law

University of California, Berkeley   1996 — 1999
BA, Legal Studies

Bonita Vista High School   1992 — 1996

Experience
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP   November 2014 - Present
Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo   October 2012 - October 2014
MALDEF  April 2012 - October 2012
Los Angeles City Attorney's Office  June 2010 - August 2010
Superior Court of CA, County of Los Angeles   May 2009 - August 2009

Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Civil Rights, Litigation, Courts, Civil Litigation, Westlaw, Public Interest, Immigration Law, Non-profits

Education
Stanford University Law School   2008 — 2011
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

University of Southern California   2004 — 2008
B.A., Art History, Political Science

Experience
Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo   August 2011 - Present
CA Supreme Court   January 2011 - April 2011
AAA NCNU  June 2010 - September 2010
Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo   June 2009 - August 2009

Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Dispute Resolution, Product Liability, Legal Advice, Trade Secrets, Legal Assistance, Discrimination, Trials

Education
University of California, Hastings College of the Law   2008 — 2011
J.D.

University of California, Los Angeles   2004 — 2007
B.A., English

Edison High School   2000 — 2004

Experience
OUSD  June 2015 - Present
CVUSD  January 2015 - June 2015
Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo   October 2012 - June 2015
Castro Valley Unified School District  January 2005 - October 2012
Mt. Diablo Unified School District Office of General Counsel   May 2009 - May 2011
Livermore City Attorney's Office   June 2007 - July 2007
Macy's West  June 2004 - August 2005
Macy's West  July 2003 - June 2004
CenCal Insurance Services   July 2001 - December 2002
Wingspring, Inc.   June 2000 - August 2000

Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Mediation, Westlaw, Teaching, Public Speaking, Editing, Certified Mediator, Budgeting, PowerPoint, Contract Negotiation, Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, Outlook, Legal Analysis, Bluebook, California Style Manual, Lexis, Complaint Investigations, Project Management, Research, Legal Assistance, Document Review, Training, Nonprofits, Community Outreach, Microsoft Excel

Education
CalStateTEACH Monterey Bay   2015 — 2015
Teaching Credential, Multiple Subject

John F. Kennedy University   2008 — 2010
JD, Law

Santa Clara University   2005 — 2007

University of California, Davis   2001 — 2005
BA, History and Psychology

Castro Valley High School

Experience
Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo   VolunteerNational Young Leadership Cabinet2002 - 2004

Skills
Education Law, Special Education, Disability Law, Mediation, Litigation, Guardianship, Civil Litigation, Trials, Public Speaking, Discrimination, Hearings, Civil Rights, Product Liability, Torts, Legal Research, Dispute Resolution, Appeals, Alternative Dispute..., Breach Of Contract, Legal Writing, Employment Contracts, Courts, Municipal Law, Americans with..., Administrative Law, Arbitration

Education
University of California, Irvine   1985 — 1990
BA., Political Science and Sociology

University of the Pacific - McGeorge School of Law

Experience
Dumas & Kim, APC   March 2015 - Present
Dumas & Associates   April 2010 - March 2015
Self - Employed  March 2009 - May 2010
Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo   July 2007 - March 2009
Riverside County Counsel's Office   November 2004 - June 2007

Skills
Bankruptcy, Litigation, Legal Research, Civil Litigation, Legal Writing, Commercial Litigation, Courts, Business Litigation, Appeals

Education
University of California, Hastings College of the Law   2000 — 2003

University of Washington

Experience
Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo   June 2005 - November 2006
Buchert Development   May 2004 - April 2005
Top Notch Events  June 2001 - May 2004
Planned Parenthood of Orange & San Bernardino   2003 - 2004

Education
University of California, Irvine   1999 — 2001
B.A., Psychology

Experience
Capretz & Associates   July 2014 - Present
De Olivas Law Firm   June 2007 - Present
Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office  May 2014 - October 2014
Latham & Watkins  August 2006 - May 2007
Clayton M Anderson & Associates   February 2003 - August 2006
Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo   October 1999 - January 2003

Skills
Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Financial Analysis, Strategic Planning, Business Analysis, Risk Management, Project Management, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Finance

Education
Trinity Law School
Doctor of Law (JD), Law

California State University-Fullerton   2000 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Art History with minor in Business Administration

Fulllerton Junior College
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Business Administration and Management, General

Experience
Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo   2001 - Present

Skills
Business Litigation, Civil Litigation, Class Actions, Arbitration, Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, Corporate Law, Courts, Dispute Resolution, Employment Law, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Litigation, Mediation, Trials

Education
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles   1996 — 1999
JD

University of California, Irvine   1990 — 1993
BA, Political Science

Experience
Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo   January 2006 - Present
Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo   January 2006 - Present

Education
University of California, Berkeley - School of Law   1989 — 1992

Harvard University, John F. Kennedy School of Government   1989 — 1991
MPP

University of California, Berkeley   1984 — 1988
B.S., Business Administration

Experience
Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo   June 1998 - Present

Education
University of California, Los Angeles - School of Law   1996 — 1999
JD, Law

Stanford University   1992 — 1996

Experience
Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo   AttorneyDemler, Armstrong & Rowland LLP2002 - 2008
Sedgwick, Detert, Moran & Arnold   2000 - 2002
Robie & Matthai  1998 - 1999

Education
Georgetown University Law Center   1987 — 1990
JD

Boston College

Duke University   1984 — 1984

Brooks School   1980 — 1983
H.S. Diploma

Experience
Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo   2007 - Present

Skills
Arbitration

Education
Tulane University Law School   1998 — 2001
JD

Vanderbilt University   1990 — 1994
BA, Psychology, Sociology

Experience
Ogletree Deakins  June 2013 - Present
Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo   March 2010 - June 2013
California Division of Labor Standards Enforcement   November 2007 - March 2010

Skills
Prevailing Wage, Workers Compensation, Commercial Litigation, Alternative Dispute..., Liability, Wage & Hour, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, Legal Writing, Civil Litigation, Litigation Management, Contract Negotiation, Arbitration, Construction Law, Public Speaking, Negotiation, Class Actions, Litigation, Labor Relations

Education
Loyola Law School, Loyola Marymount University   1991 — 1996
JD

Georgetown University   1985 — 1989
BA, Philosophy

Experience
Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo   September 2014 - Present
Kaufman Dolowich & Voluck, LLP   2013 - August 2014
Law Offices of Peter M. Hart   2011 - 2013
Law Offices of Cameron A. Hopkins   2010 - 2011
Kalcheim Law Group, P.C.   2005 - 2010

Skills
Class Actions, Employment..., Civil Litigation, Appeals, Unfair Competition, Employment Practices..., Wage & Hour, California Labor Law, Employment Law, Employee Handbooks, Employment Law..., Arbitration, Courts, Mediation, Litigation

Education
Loyola Law School, Loyola Marymount University   2001 — 2004
J.D.

University of California, Los Angeles
Bachelor of Arts, History and Political Science

Experience
Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo   March 2007 - Present
Jory, Peterson, Watkins, Ross & Woolman   January 1986 - March 2007

Skills
Employment and Labor Law, Discrimination, Legal Writing, Labor Relations, Strategic Planning, Public Speaking, Negotiation, Trade Secrets, Mediation, Class Actions, Business Litigation, Wage & Hour, Alternative Dispute..., Collective Bargaining, Employment Contracts

Education
The University of Texas at Austin   1968 — 1976
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) and Juris Doctor J. D.

Experience
Stutz Artiano Shinoff & Holtz  January 2002 - Present
Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo   1999 - 2001
Huntington & Haviland   1993 - 1999

Skills
Litigation, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Civil Litigation, Legal Assistance, Courts, Trials, Westlaw, Personal Injury, Commercial Litigation

Education
University of California, Irvine   1976 — 1980
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History

Plymouth Salem High School   1974 — 1976
High School Diploma

Experience
LSM Training-Extension Boston   January 2011 - Present
Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo   July 2007 - September 2010
California State University, Office of General Counsel   2005 - 2007
City of New York, Law Department  2000 - 2004
Private practice, Law Office of Ray Mulligan and Holzwarth, Powell, Stein & Parilla (dissolved)   January 1988 - December 1999
Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP   January 1984 - January 1988

Skills
Commercial Litigation, Employment Law, Public Law, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Litigation, Mediation, Legal Advice, Corporate Law, Dispute Resolution, Arbitration, Civil Litigation, Courts, Discrimination, Intellectual Property, Public Speaking, Team Building, Teaching, Corporate Governance, Alternative Dispute..., Administrative Law, Trials, Westlaw, Immigration Law, Employment Contracts, Appeals, Product Liability, Legal Assistance

Education
Loyola Law School, Loyola Marymount University   1980 — 1983
JD, Law

California State University-Fullerton   1977 — 1979
MPA, Public Administration

Saint John's University   1969 — 1974
BA, Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Experience
Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo   September 2005 - Present
Girard & Vinson   2001 - 2005
Food Employers Council   1990 - 2001

Skills
Employment Law, Human Resources, Collective Bargaining, Labor Relations, Arbitration

Education
University of California, Berkeley - School of Law   1986 — 1989
J.D.

Stanford University   1983 — 1986
B.A., Psychology

Experience
U.S. Department of Energy   June 2015 - Present
Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP  January 2015 - July 2015
Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo   May 2014 - January 2015
TRC Solutions, Inc  September 2011 - April 2014
CPA Global  February 2011 - September 2011
Hall & Associates  July 2010 - February 2011
Vermont Agency of Natural Resources  January 2010 - May 2010
County Attorney's Office  January 2009 - May 2009
City of Jacksonville  August 2008 - December 2008
Law Office of Robert J. Slama, PA   January 2008 - August 2008

Skills
Administrative Law, Public Speaking, Research, Environmental Compliance, Environmental Policy, Environmental Consulting, Environmental Issues, Climate Change..., Environmental Law, Environmental Awareness, Water Law, Civil Litigation, Westlaw, Lexis, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Policy Analysis, Environmental Permitting, International Law, CEQA, Courts, Trials, CERCLA, Natural Resources, Legislation, NEPA, Litigation, Land Use

Education
Vermont Law School   2009 — 2010
Masters of Law (LLM), Environmental Law

Florida Coastal School of Law   2006 — 2009
Juris Doctorate (JD), Environmental Law

University of California, Davis   2002 — 2004
B.A., Italian

Experience
Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo   March 2000 - March 2009
Mark I Mortgage   July 1995 - March 2000

Education
American School of Mortgage Banking
Certificate, Loan Processor

Cypress College
AA, Early Childhood Education

Experience
Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo   1989 - Present
CHEER’S CATERING COMPANY   December 1986 - December 1989
COLDWELL BANKER RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE  December 1986 - August 1989

Skills
Event Management, Writing, Design, Marketing, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Marketing Communications, Proposal Writing, Management, Social Media Marketing, Media Relations, Email Marketing, Newsletters, Public Speaking

Education
California State University-Los Angeles   1981 — 1982
Certification Program, General Legal Assistant, Legal Assistant/Paralegal

California State University-Los Angeles
Bachelor of Science, Political Science

Experience
Dream Unlimited  2007 - Present
Ivanhoe Cambridge Canada   March 2006 - March 2009
xyntax Group   1995 - 2000
Fanshawe College  1993 - 1995
Technophar Equipment and Services   1990 - 1993
Oliver Walker Wilson LLC  1987 - 1990
Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo   1984 - 1987

Skills
Real Estate, Accounting, Commercial Real Estate, Lease Administration, Property Management, Corporate Real Estate, Tenant, Property, Accounts Payable, Landlord, Accounts Receivable, Full Cycle Bookkeeping, Revenue Analysis, Lease Audit, Lease Recoveries, Lease Documentation, Cost Accounting, CAM Reconciliation, Landlords

Education
Western University   1989 — 1992
BA - Sociology, Women's studies & Criminology

Red Deer College
Legal Assistant, Corp Commercial & Real Estate Converyancing

St. Clair College   1970 — 1972
Accounting, Accounting

Experience
Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo   May 2008 - Present
Demler, Armstrong & Rowland   July 2002 - May 2008
Sedgwick, Detert, Moran & Arnold   April 2000 - June 2002
Demler, Armstrong & Rowland   January 2000 - April 2000
McGovern, Hug & Ganem   September 1999 - December 1999
Robie & Matthai  September 1998 - September 1999
LaTorraca and Goettsch   March 1992 - September 1998
Belcher, Henzie & Biegenzahn   December 1990 - March 1992

Skills
Civil Litigation, Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Legal Research, Trade Secrets, Product Liability, Class Actions, Wage & Hour, Legal Writing, Arbitration, Appeals, Data Security, Data Privacy, Privacy Law, Privacy Issues, Certified Information..., Employment Law, Federal Courts, Prevailing Wage, Affordable Care Act, Employment..., Courts, Intellectual Property, Discrimination, Dispute Resolution, Construction Law, Mediation, Administrative Law

Education
Georgetown University Law Center   1987 — 1990
JD, Law

Boston College   1985 — 1987
B.A., History, Philosophy

Duke University   1984 — 1984

Brooks School   1980 — 1983
H.S., High School

Concord Academy   1979 — 1980

The Park School   1974 — 1979

Experience
University of California, Santa Cruz  August 2014 - Present
Ann Guevara, Esq.   November 2012 - August 2014
Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo   August 2011 - October 2012
Poindexter & Doutre   2007 - 2011
Sagaser, Jones & Helsley   2005 - 2007
Robert Half International  2002 - 2003

Skills
Employment Law, Discrimination, Labor Relations, Wage & Hour, Litigation, Arbitration, Human Resources, Civil Rights, Class Actions, Civil Litigation, Legal Research, Business Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, Legal Writing, Employment..., Courts, Trials, Employment Contracts, Appeals, Municipal Law, Mediation, Administrative Law, Alternative Dispute..., Dispute Resolution, Wrongful Termination, Trade Secrets

Education
Leiden University
Law

Santa Ana College
Associate of Arts (A.A.)

University of California, Berkeley
B.A., English

University of California, Hastings College of the Law
J.D.

Experience
Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo   March 1997 - Present

Skills
Arbitration, Litigation, Real Estate, Legal Writing, Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Mediation, Dispute Resolution, Courts, Employment Law

Education
U.C. Davis Law School   1967 — 1970
J.D.

CSU Sacramento   1963 — 1967
B.A.

Experience
California Virtual Academies  August 2011 - Present
University of Phoenix  June 2007 - Present
Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo   2010 - 2011
Val Verde Unified School District  August 2006 - June 2009
Newmeyer & Dillion  2001 - 2006
Davis DiGrazia & Balmuth   1985 - March 2001

Skills
Litigation, Curriculum Development, E-Learning, Instructional Technology, Staff Development, Teaching, Public Speaking, Research, Coaching, Microsoft Office, Social Media, Distance Learning, Adult Education, Social Networking, Instructional Design, Curriculum Design, Customer Service, Strategic Planning, Mediation, Admissions

Education
University of Phoenix   2005 — 2007
Master of Arts (M.A.), Secondary Education, English, With Honors

University of California, Irvine   1992 — 1993
Certificate of Legal Assistantship, Paralegal Studies, With Honors

Cal State Fullerton   1987 — 1991
Bachelor of Arts, Speech Communication

Experience
Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo   September 2015 - Present
San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program, Inc.   February 2015 - May 2015
Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest  September 2014 - December 2014
USD Legal Clinics   June 2014 - August 2014
LaFave & Rice Law Firm   February 2014 - May 2014
Cancer Legal Resource Center  June 2013 - August 2013

Skills
Legal Research, PowerPoint

Education
University of San Diego School of Law   2014 — 2015
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

Loyola Law School, Los Angeles   2012 — 2013
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

University of California, Santa Barbara   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science & International Studies

Experience
Los Angeles Unified School District  June 2009 - Present
Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo   May 2005 - May 2009
California Special Education Hearing Office   January 2002 - May 2005
Walsworth Franklin Bevins & McCall  November 2000 - October 2001
Caulfield Davies and Donahue   August 1999 - October 2000

Education
UC Davis School of Law   1995 — 1998
Juris Doctor

UCLA   1990 — 1994
Bachelor of Arts, History, Political Science