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Downey Brand LLP Employees

Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Sam Bivins Sam Bivins Sacramento, California Details
Sam Bivins's Downey Brand LLP Experience September 2014 - September 2015
Job Law Clerk, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California
Industry Law Practice
Experience
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

Daniel Coyle Daniel Coyle Davis, California Details
Daniel Coyle's Downey Brand LLP Experience January 2000 - March 2014
Job Partner at Delfino Madden O'Malley Coyle Koewler LLP
Industry Legal Services
Experience
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

Jim Dyer Jim Dyer Stockton, California Area Details
Jim Dyer's Downey Brand LLP Experience March 2002 - Present
Job Corporate and Banking Attorney
Industry Law Practice
Experience
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

Joey Rosenberg Joey Rosenberg Sacramento, California Details
Joey Rosenberg's Downey Brand LLP Experience August 2012 - June 2014
Job Paralegal at Trainor Fairbrook
Industry Legal Services
Experience
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

Kyle Beckman, J.D. Kyle Beckman, J.D. Sacramento, California Area Details
Kyle Beckman, J.D.'s Downey Brand LLP Experience September 2011 - June 2012
Job Senior Contracts Analyst at Oracle
Industry Government Administration
Experience
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

Kimberly E. Lewellen Kimberly E. Lewellen San Francisco Bay Area Details
Kimberly E. Lewellen's Downey Brand LLP Experience March 2010 - October 2012
Job Family Law Attorney and Mediator
Industry Legal Services
Experience
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

Garima Syal Garima Syal San Francisco Bay Area Details
Garima Syal's Downey Brand LLP Experience April 2015 - Present
Job Patent Paralegal
Industry Legal Services
Experience
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

Katie O'Ferrall Katie O'Ferrall Sacramento, California Area Details
Katie O'Ferrall's Downey Brand LLP Experience October 2014 - May 2015
Job Attorney at Churchwell White LLP
Industry Law Practice
Experience
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

Melissa Thorme Melissa Thorme Sacramento, California Area Details
Melissa Thorme's Downey Brand LLP Experience March 2000 - Present
Job Environmental/Equine Attorney helping to solve clients' problems daily
Industry Legal Services
Experience
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

Jenny Burbank Jenny Burbank San Francisco, California Details
Jenny Burbank's Downey Brand LLP Experience October 2004 - May 2005
Job
Industry Leisure, Travel & Tourism
Experience
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

Ashley Clumpner Ashley Clumpner Sacramento, California Area Details
Ashley Clumpner's Downey Brand LLP Experience August 2013 - June 2014
Job Writer/Editor at CH2M HILL
Industry Publishing
Experience
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

Annie Amaral Annie Amaral Sacramento, California Area Details
Annie Amaral's Downey Brand LLP Experience January 2007 - Present
Job Partner at Downey Brand LLP
Industry Law Practice
Experience
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

Katy Cummings Katy Cummings Sacramento, California Area Details
Katy Cummings's Downey Brand LLP Experience July 2014 - March 2015
Job Associate Attorney at Murphy Austin Adams Schoenfeld LLP
Industry Legal Services
Experience
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

Linda L. Pereira Linda L. Pereira Sacramento, California Area Details
Linda L. Pereira's Downey Brand LLP Experience December 2002 - January 2011
Job Docket / Risk Manager at Radoslovich | Parker PC
Industry Law Practice
Experience
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

Darrin Gambelin Darrin Gambelin San Francisco Bay Area Details
Darrin Gambelin's Downey Brand LLP Experience May 2015 - Present
Job Associate at Downey Brand LLP
Industry Law Practice
Experience
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

David Feniger David Feniger Sacramento, California Area Details
David Feniger's Downey Brand LLP Experience January 1998 - May 2000
Job Vice President and Assistant General Counsel at Health Net Federal Services
Industry Health, Wellness and Fitness
Experience
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

Wendi Rawson Wendi Rawson Reno, Nevada Area Details
Wendi Rawson's Downey Brand LLP Experience January 2006 - February 2008
Job Independent Associate with Univera
Industry Law Practice
Experience
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

Elizabeth Grussenmeyer Stone Elizabeth Grussenmeyer Stone Sacramento, California Area Details
Elizabeth Grussenmeyer Stone's Downey Brand LLP Experience September 2004 - December 2006
Job Attorney at EStone Law
Industry Law Practice
Experience
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

Harveen Gill Harveen Gill Sacramento, California Details
Harveen Gill's Downey Brand LLP Experience October 2013 - January 2015
Job Labor and Employment Attorney at Murphy Austin Adams Schoenfeld LLP
Industry Law Practice
Experience
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

Brian R. Van Camp Brian R. Van Camp Sacramento, California Area Details
Brian R. Van Camp's Downey Brand LLP Experience April 1990 - January 1997
Job MediatorArbitrator/Retired Judge
Industry Alternative Dispute Resolution
Experience
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

Christopher Heckman Christopher Heckman Berkeley, California Details
Christopher Heckman's Downey Brand LLP Experience October 2014 - Present
Job Associate at Downey Brand LLP
Industry Law Practice
Experience
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.)

Jacqueline Mead Jacqueline Mead Reno, Nevada Area Details
Jacqueline Mead's Downey Brand LLP Experience November 2013 - August 2014
Job at
Industry Law Practice
Experience
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

Cassandra Ferrannini Cassandra Ferrannini Sacramento, California Area Details
Cassandra Ferrannini's Downey Brand LLP Experience 2013 - Present
Job Employment attorney offering effective litigation defense and counseling solutions for California employers
Industry Law Practice
Experience
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

Elizabeth Leet Jackson Elizabeth Leet Jackson Sacramento, California Details
Elizabeth Leet Jackson's Downey Brand LLP Experience October 2011 - August 2014
Job Business and Real Estate Attorney at Delfino Madden O'Malley Coyle & Koewler LLP
Industry Law Practice
Experience
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

Brenda Applegate Brenda Applegate Sacramento, California Details
Brenda Applegate's Downey Brand LLP Experience November 2012 - Present
Job Marketing Director at Downey Brand LLP
Industry Legal Services
Experience
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

Christine Benner Christine Benner Red Bluff, California Details
Christine Benner's Downey Brand LLP Experience 1997 - December 2000
Job Deputy Probation Officer at Tehama County Probation Department
Industry Law Enforcement
Experience
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

Laura E. Diven Laura E. Diven Los Angeles, California Details
Laura E. Diven's Downey Brand LLP Experience October 2007 - August 2008
Job Shiver Project Loyola Law School Public Interest Fellow at Levitt & Quinn Family Law Center
Industry Law Practice
Experience
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

Kyungah Kay Suk Kyungah Kay Suk San Francisco Bay Area Details
Kyungah Kay Suk's Downey Brand LLP Experience June 1993 - August 1993
Job Mediator and Founder of Forward Mediation
Industry Alternative Dispute Resolution
Experience
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

Charlotte Hodde Charlotte Hodde Portland, Oregon Details
Charlotte Hodde's Downey Brand LLP Experience May 2012 - August 2012
Job Judicial Law Clerk, US Courts
Industry Law Practice
Experience
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

Aparna Rajagopal-Durbin Aparna Rajagopal-Durbin Lander, Wyoming Details
Aparna Rajagopal-Durbin's Downey Brand LLP Experience February 2008 - December 2009
Job Field Instructor and Diversity & Inclusion Mgr. at National Outdoor Leadership School
Industry Recreational Facilities and Services
Experience
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

Jessica (Petersen) Wise Jessica (Petersen) Wise Sacramento, California Area Details
Jessica (Petersen) Wise's Downey Brand LLP Experience June 2014 - Present
Job Litigation Paralegal at Downey Brand LLP
Industry Law Practice
Experience
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

James D. Maynard James D. Maynard Sacramento, California Area Details
James D. Maynard's Downey Brand LLP Experience September 2006 - April 2008
Job Partner at Silver & Wright LLP
Industry Law Practice
Experience
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

Jake Weaver Jake Weaver Sacramento, California Details
Jake Weaver's Downey Brand LLP Experience May 2013 - August 2013
Job Litigation Attorney at Downey Brand LLP
Industry Law Practice
Experience
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

Kathey Norton Kathey Norton Sacramento, California Area Details
Kathey Norton's Downey Brand LLP Experience October 1989 - June 2002
Job Novelist, Screenwriter, Poet, and Marketing/Social Media Consultant
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
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

Tara Rojas Tara Rojas Sacramento, California Area Details
Tara Rojas's Downey Brand LLP Experience December 2004 - July 2013
Job Family Law Attorney at Goyette & Associates, Inc.
Industry Law Practice
Experience
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

Tom Marrs Tom Marrs Sacramento, California Area Details
Tom Marrs's Downey Brand LLP Experience February 2011 - Present
Job Civil Litigation Lawyer
Industry Law Practice
Experience
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

Brian Lim Brian Lim Sacramento, California Area Details
Brian Lim's Downey Brand LLP Experience September 2008 - August 2013
Job Associate Corporate Counsel at Raley's
Industry Law Practice
Experience
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

Dortha Hise Dortha Hise Folsom, California Details
Dortha Hise's Downey Brand LLP Experience July 2003 - June 2004
Job Founder at Pretty Smart Virtual Services
Industry Internet
Experience
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

Dorinda Gregory Dorinda Gregory Elk Grove, California Details
Dorinda Gregory's Downey Brand LLP Experience 2004 - 2009
Job Senior Paralegal at Forester Purcell Inc. Family Law Attorneys
Industry Legal Services
Experience
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

Eric Jeppson Eric Jeppson Roseville, California Details
Eric Jeppson's Downey Brand LLP Experience July 2000 - April 2002
Job Founding Owner and Partner at Hunt Jeppson & Griffin, LLP
Industry Law Practice
Experience
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

Courtney McAlister Courtney McAlister Yuba City, California Area Details
Courtney McAlister's Downey Brand LLP Experience August 2000 - November 2002
Job Experienced real estate and business transactional attorney
Industry Real Estate
Experience
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

Jon Welner Jon Welner San Francisco Bay Area Details
Jon Welner's Downey Brand LLP Experience February 2010 - January 2012
Job Partner at Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP
Industry Law Practice
Experience
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

Scott Shapiro Scott Shapiro Sacramento, California Details
Scott Shapiro's Downey Brand LLP Experience September 1994 - Present
Job Attorney & legislative & policy advocate focused on water, flood, & natural resource issues & law; DB managing partner
Industry Law Practice
Experience
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

Anthony Balestreri Anthony Balestreri Sacramento, California Area Details
Anthony Balestreri's Downey Brand LLP Experience August 2007 - February 2009
Job Contract Attorney
Industry Legal Services
Experience
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

Andrew Deeringer Andrew Deeringer Sacramento, California Area Details
Andrew Deeringer's Downey Brand LLP Experience February 2012 - July 2014
Job Staff Counsel at State Water Resources Control Board
Industry Law Practice
Experience
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

Lisa Poncia Lisa Poncia San Francisco Bay Area Details
Lisa Poncia's Downey Brand LLP Experience 2001 - 2005
Job Attorney Elder Law, Special Needs, Estate Planning/Admin, Employment Law
Industry Law Practice
Experience
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 Wagner Katharine Wagner Sacramento, California Details
Katharine Wagner's Downey Brand LLP Experience January 1995 - June 2014
Job Attorney, Environmental Law and Policy
Industry Law Practice
Experience
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

Bret Meich Bret Meich Reno, Nevada Area Details
Bret Meich's Downey Brand LLP Experience January 2015 - Present
Job Business Litigation and Municipal Law Attorney
Industry Law Practice
Experience
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

Natalie Pyong Kocher Natalie Pyong Kocher Roseville, California Details
Natalie Pyong Kocher's Downey Brand LLP Experience October 2010 - May 2012
Job Attorney at Mitchell Chadwick LLP
Industry Law Practice
Experience
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

John Oehmke John Oehmke Sacramento, California Details
John Oehmke's Downey Brand LLP Experience 2004 - 2013
Job Attorney at Diepenbrock Elkin LLP
Industry Law Practice
Experience
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

Arlen Orchard Arlen Orchard Sacramento, California Details
Arlen Orchard's Downey Brand LLP Experience 1989 - 1990
Job General Manager and Chief Executive Officer at SMUD
Industry Utilities
Experience
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

Nicholas Rabinowitsh Nicholas Rabinowitsh Sacramento, California Area Details
Nicholas Rabinowitsh's Downey Brand LLP Experience September 2008 - May 2014
Job Staff Counsel at California Air Resources Board
Industry Law Practice
Experience
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

Lisa Sawyer Lisonbee Lisa Sawyer Lisonbee Sacramento, California Area Details
Lisa Sawyer Lisonbee's Downey Brand LLP Experience 2006 - 2008
Job Independent Law Practice Professional
Industry Law Practice
Experience
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

Cindy Snook, PHR Cindy Snook, PHR Sacramento, California Area Details
Cindy Snook, PHR's Downey Brand LLP Experience January 2015 - Present
Job Director of Human Resources at Downey Brand LLP
Industry Law Practice
Experience
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

Sabrina Schneweis-Coe Sabrina Schneweis-Coe Stockton, California Area Details
Sabrina Schneweis-Coe's Downey Brand LLP Experience June 2010 - June 2014
Job Partner at SchneweisCoe & Bakken, LLP
Industry Law Practice
Experience
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

Edward Brown Edward Brown San Francisco Bay Area Details
Edward Brown's Downey Brand LLP Experience May 2011 - August 2011
Job Sr. Industrial Relations Specialist at E. & J. Gallo Winery
Industry Human Resources
Experience
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

Debbie Cervantes Debbie Cervantes Sacramento, California Area Details
Debbie Cervantes's Downey Brand LLP Experience January 2015 - Present
Job Calendar Specialist at Downey Brand LLP
Industry Law Practice
Experience
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

Jennifer Harder Jennifer Harder Sacramento, California Area Details
Jennifer Harder's Downey Brand LLP Experience October 1999 - October 2008
Job Professor, Water Resources Law, McGeorge School of Law
Industry Law Practice
Experience
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

Heather Ward Heather Ward Sacramento, California Area Details
Heather Ward's Downey Brand LLP Experience December 2014 - June 2015
Job Marketing Communications | Project Manager
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
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

Sim Kaur Sim Kaur Sacramento, California Area Details
Sim Kaur's Downey Brand LLP Experience 2007 - 2009
Job Counsel at Sutter Health
Industry Legal Services
Experience
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

Don Grieco Don Grieco Greater New York City Area Details
Don Grieco's Downey Brand LLP Experience July 2015 - Present
Job Technical Advisor at Downey Brand LLP
Industry Wireless
Experience
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

Jeffrey Galvin Jeffrey Galvin Sacramento, California Area Details
Jeffrey Galvin's Downey Brand LLP Experience October 1998 - Present
Job
Industry Law Practice
Experience
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

Navera Rehimtoola Navera Rehimtoola Sacramento, California Details
Navera Rehimtoola's Downey Brand LLP Experience September 2013 - April 2014
Job Marketing Coordinator at Wilke Fleury
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
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

Chad Eimers Chad Eimers San Francisco Bay Area Details
Chad Eimers's Downey Brand LLP Experience April 2015 - Present
Job Patent Attorney at Downey Brand LLP
Industry Law Practice
Experience
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

Kristi Baughman Kristi Baughman Oakland, California Details
Kristi Baughman's Downey Brand LLP Experience 2006 - 2011
Job
Industry Law Enforcement
Experience
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

Craig Denney Craig Denney Reno, Nevada Area Details
Craig Denney's Downey Brand LLP Experience February 2007 - June 2011
Job Snell & Wilmer L.L.P.
Industry Law Practice
Experience
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

Kindon Olsen Kindon Olsen San Francisco, California Details
Kindon Olsen's Downey Brand LLP Experience June 2015 - Present
Job Associate Attorney at Downey Brand LLP
Industry Law Practice
Experience
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

Cathy Irvine Cathy Irvine Folsom, California Details
Cathy Irvine's Downey Brand LLP Experience August 2014 - Present
Job Legal Secretary Downey Brand LLP
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Downey Brand LLP   August 2014 - Present

Education
California State University-Sacramento   1982 — 1987
Bachelor's degree, Marketing

Kevin Calia Kevin Calia Sacramento, California Area Details
Kevin Calia's Downey Brand LLP Experience May 2001 - August 2001
Job Deputy Attorney General, Government Law Section
Industry Law Practice
Experience
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

Sean Filippini Sean Filippini Sacramento, California Area Details
Sean Filippini's Downey Brand LLP Experience October 2004 - Present
Job Partner at Downey Brand LLP
Industry Law Practice
Experience
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

Neil Forester Neil Forester Sacramento, California Area Details
Neil Forester's Downey Brand LLP Experience October 2004 - April 2012
Job Certified Family Law Specialist | Shareholder at Forester Purcell Inc. Family Law Attorneys | Divorce Lawyer
Industry Law Practice
Experience
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

Winnifred Ward Winnifred Ward Sacramento, California Area Details
Winnifred Ward's Downey Brand LLP Experience May 2004 - April 2014
Job Named Partner at Stewart Ward & Josephson LLP
Industry Law Practice
Experience
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

Missy Foster Missy Foster Sacramento, California Area Details
Missy Foster's Downey Brand LLP Experience September 2003 - April 2006
Job Regulatory Compliance and Facility Siting Attorney at Stoel Rives LLP
Industry Law Practice
Experience
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

Jennifer Hartman King Jennifer Hartman King Sacramento, California Area Details
Jennifer Hartman King's Downey Brand LLP Experience August 2006 - January 2012
Job Environmental Attorney and Founding/Managing Partner at King Williams & Gleason LLP
Industry Law Practice
Experience
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

Ilya Filmus Ilya Filmus San Francisco Bay Area Details
Ilya Filmus's Downey Brand LLP Experience September 2007 - May 2011
Job General Counsel at Marin Housing Authority
Industry Law Practice
Experience
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

Jon Shardlow Jon Shardlow San Bernardino, California Details
Jon Shardlow's Downey Brand LLP Experience 2005 - 2006
Job Attorney at Gresham Savage
Industry Law Practice
Experience
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

Erik Khoobyarian Erik Khoobyarian Princeton, New Jersey Details
Erik Khoobyarian's Downey Brand LLP Experience September 2003 - August 2007
Job Student at Princeton Theological Seminary
Industry Religious Institutions
Experience
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

Graham St. Michel Graham St. Michel Sacramento, California Area Details
Graham St. Michel's Downey Brand LLP Experience September 2012 - February 2014
Job Staff Counsel at California Department of Conservation
Industry Law Practice
Experience
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

Jason Saslow Jason Saslow Sacramento, California Area Details
Jason Saslow's Downey Brand LLP Experience April 1987 - November 1996
Job Senior Vice President, Business Development Officer at Five Star Bank
Industry Banking
Experience
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

Steve Hymas Steve Hymas Sacramento, California Area Details
Steve Hymas's Downey Brand LLP Experience October 2009 - Present
Job Corporate, M&A, and Technology / IP Attorney Downey Brand LLP
Industry Law Practice
Experience
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

Braiden Chadwick Braiden Chadwick Sacramento, California Area Details
Braiden Chadwick's Downey Brand LLP Experience August 2005 - February 2014
Job Partner at Mitchell Chadwick LLP
Industry Law Practice
Experience
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.

Elizabeth Bridges Elizabeth Bridges San Francisco Bay Area Details
Elizabeth Bridges's Downey Brand LLP Experience April 2010 - April 2011
Job Attorney at SSL Law Firm LLP
Industry Law Practice
Experience
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

David L. Robertson David L. Robertson Sacramento, California Area Details
David L. Robertson's Downey Brand LLP Experience June 1978 - July 1984
Job at PulteGroup
Industry Real Estate
Experience
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

Colleen Bullock Colleen Bullock Placerville, California Details
Colleen Bullock's Downey Brand LLP Experience March 2004 - February 2009
Job Legal Assistant, Notary Public and Office Manager at Law Office of Brian E. Maloney
Industry Law Practice
Experience
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

Robin Lunt Robin Lunt Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Robin Lunt's Downey Brand LLP Experience May 2006 - August 2006
Job General Counsel at Innovari
Industry Utilities
Experience
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

Maureen (Donovan) Cooper Maureen (Donovan) Cooper Sacramento, California Details
Maureen (Donovan) Cooper's Downey Brand LLP Experience October 2005 - Present
Job Recruiting Director at Downey Brand LLP
Industry Law Practice
Experience
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

Monica Hans Monica Hans Sacramento, California Area Details
Monica Hans's Downey Brand LLP Experience September 2006 - April 2014
Job Partner at Delfino Madden O'Malley Coyle & Koewler LLP
Industry Law Practice
Experience
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

Jane Luckhardt Jane Luckhardt Sacramento, California Area Details
Jane Luckhardt's Downey Brand LLP Experience SecretaryPower Association of Northern California2009 - Present
Job Owner, Downey Brand LLP
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Downey Brand LLP   SecretaryPower Association of Northern California2009 - Present
Marron Reid   1990 - 1998

Education
Stanford University Law School

Kim Norvell Kim Norvell Sacramento, California Area Details
Kim Norvell's Downey Brand LLP Experience September 2005 - February 2007
Job Associate Attorney at Salem & Green
Industry Law Practice
Experience
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

Juan Walker Juan Walker San Francisco Bay Area Details
Juan Walker's Downey Brand LLP Experience September 2000 - January 2004
Job Senior Corporate Counsel at Varian Medical Systems
Industry Law Practice
Experience
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

Court Chillingworth Court Chillingworth San Francisco Bay Area Details
Court Chillingworth's Downey Brand LLP Experience June 2010 - December 2012
Job Associate at Reed Smith LLP
Industry Law Practice
Experience
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

Robert M. Cloninger Robert M. Cloninger Houston, Texas Area Details
Robert M. Cloninger's Downey Brand LLP Experience January 2008 - February 2008
Job Vice President, Deputy General Counsel and Assistant Secretary at Waste Connections, Inc.
Industry Environmental Services
Experience
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

Helen Singmaster Helen Singmaster Sacramento, California Area Details
Helen Singmaster's Downey Brand LLP Experience September 1995 - April 2000
Job General Counsel & Corporate Secretary at Raley's; Vice President, Asset Protection, Risk & Safety at Raley's
Industry Supermarkets
Experience
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

Maya Ferry Stafford Maya Ferry Stafford Sacramento, California Area Details
Maya Ferry Stafford's Downey Brand LLP Experience October 2004 - October 2012
Job Attorney at California Department of Water Resources
Industry Law Practice
Experience
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

Shaun Meier Shaun Meier Yuba City, California Area Details
Shaun Meier's Downey Brand LLP Experience May 2000 - Present
Job Purchasing Coordinator at Downey Brand LLP
Industry Legal Services
Experience
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

Leila Bruderer Leila Bruderer Sacramento, California Details
Leila Bruderer's Downey Brand LLP Experience January 2014 - Present
Job Environmental Attorney specializing in complex litigation and regulatory matters involving CERCLA, RCRA, CAA, Prop 65
Industry Law Practice
Experience
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

Doug DiMiceli Doug DiMiceli Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Doug DiMiceli's Downey Brand LLP Experience 1995 - 1998
Job Director of Technology at Keshot
Industry Computer Software
Experience
Keshot   ConsultantSwerdlove Consulting Group LLC2003 - 2008
Downey Brand LLP   1995 - 1998

Education
University of California, Davis   1988 — 1992

Michelle Sharif Stowell Michelle Sharif Stowell Sacramento, California Area Details
Michelle Sharif Stowell's Downey Brand LLP Experience August 2003 - Present
Job Attorney at Downey Brand LLP
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Downey Brand LLP   August 2003 - Present

Education
Georgetown University

University of California, Davis

University of the Pacific - McGeorge School of Law
JD

Nicole Scruggs Nicole Scruggs Sacramento, California Area Details
Nicole Scruggs's Downey Brand LLP Experience February 2011 - Present
Job Risk Management Clerk at Downey Brand LLP
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Downey Brand LLP   February 2011 - Present
McDonough Holland & Allen PC  October 2006 - June 2010

Education
Sonoma State University   2001 — 2005

Adrian Contreras Adrian Contreras San Diego, California Details
Adrian Contreras's Downey Brand LLP Experience May 2007 - July 2007
Job Deputy Attorney General I at Office of the Attorney General
Industry Law Practice
Experience
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

Amilia (Sanders) Glikman Amilia (Sanders) Glikman Sacramento, California Area Details
Amilia (Sanders) Glikman's Downey Brand LLP Experience October 2002 - January 2010
Job Senior Staff Counsel at Department of Toxic Substances Control, State of California
Industry Law Practice
Experience
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

Mike Churchill Mike Churchill Salinas, California Area Details
Mike Churchill's Downey Brand LLP Experience April 2008 - September 2011
Job Associate at Anthony Lombardo and Associates, Inc.
Industry Law Practice
Experience
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

Michelle Stowell Michelle Stowell Sacramento, California Details
Michelle Stowell's Downey Brand LLP Experience August 2003 - December 2011
Job Owner The Law Offices of Michelle L. Stowell
Industry Law Practice
Experience
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

Jamie Dreher Jamie Dreher Sacramento, California Area Details
Jamie Dreher's Downey Brand LLP Experience 2008 - Present
Job Partner, Downey Brand LLP, Insolvency and Restructuring Lawyer
Industry Law Practice
Experience
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.)

Stan Van Vleck Stan Van Vleck Sacramento, California Area Details
Stan Van Vleck's Downey Brand LLP Experience July 2012 - Present
Job Chairman, Downey Brand, LLP; Principal, Cal Connected; Owner, Van Vleck Ranch
Industry Legal Services
Experience
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

Whit Washburn Whit Washburn Sacramento, California Area Details
Whit Washburn's Downey Brand LLP Experience 1985 - 1996
Job Attorney at Law Offices of Whitney F. Washburn
Industry Law Practice
Experience
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

Weston Rockers Weston Rockers Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Weston Rockers's Downey Brand LLP Experience August 2015 - Present
Job Associate at Downey Brand LLP
Industry Law Practice
Experience
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

Deanna Woods Deanna Woods Greater New York City Area Details
Deanna Woods's Downey Brand LLP Experience June 2000 - June 2003
Job Legal Assistant at Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP
Industry Legal Services
Experience
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

Meghan Dunnagan Meghan Dunnagan Sacramento, California Area Details
Meghan Dunnagan's Downey Brand LLP Experience July 2006 - February 2013
Job Attorney at Thomas Law Group
Industry Law Practice
Experience
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

Shelly Gardner Shelly Gardner Sacramento, California Area Details
Shelly Gardner's Downey Brand LLP Experience January 2002 - August 2012
Job Paralegal at Epic Wireless
Industry Legal Services
Experience
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

Chris Delfino Chris Delfino Sacramento, California Area Details
Chris Delfino's Downey Brand LLP Experience January 2000 - April 2014
Job Partner at Delfino Madden O'Malley Coyle & Koewler LLP
Industry Law Practice
Experience
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

Angela Yess, ACP Angela Yess, ACP Stockton, California Area Details
Angela Yess, ACP's Downey Brand LLP Experience September 2010 - July 2011
Job Certified Paralegal at Freeman Firm
Industry Legal Services
Experience
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

Matthew Jacobs Matthew Jacobs Sacramento, California Area Details
Matthew Jacobs's Downey Brand LLP Experience April 2000 - June 2005
Job General Counsel at CalPERS
Industry Law Practice
Experience
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

Beba Maletic-Arsov Beba Maletic-Arsov Sacramento, California Area Details
Beba Maletic-Arsov's Downey Brand LLP Experience June 2011 - June 2013
Job Legal Secretary at Schuering Zimmerman & Doyle, LLP
Industry Law Practice
Experience
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

Avalon Johnson Fitzgerald Avalon Johnson Fitzgerald Sacramento, California Details
Avalon Johnson Fitzgerald's Downey Brand LLP Experience July 2014 - Present
Job Associate at Downey Brand LLP
Industry Law Practice
Experience
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

Elliot Karlin Elliot Karlin San Jose, California Details
Elliot Karlin's Downey Brand LLP Experience April 2012 - September 2012
Job Patent Attorney
Industry Law Practice
Experience
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

Stephanie Schauer Stephanie Schauer Wheatland, California Details
Stephanie Schauer's Downey Brand LLP Experience August 2003 - June 2006
Job Staff Services Analyst for the Controller at CalPERS
Industry Government Administration
Experience
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

Katherine Waring Katherine Waring Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Katherine Waring's Downey Brand LLP Experience May 2012 - August 2012
Job Attorney at Slover & Loftus, LLP
Industry Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
Experience
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)

Jeremy Merz Jeremy Merz Sacramento, California Area Details
Jeremy Merz's Downey Brand LLP Experience October 2010 - December 2011
Job Policy Advocate, California Chamber of Commerce
Industry Government Relations
Experience
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

Matthew Decker Matthew Decker Sacramento, California Area Details
Matthew Decker's Downey Brand LLP Experience September 2008 - May 2014
Job Real Estate Finance and Renewable Energy Associate at Stoel Rives LLP
Industry Law Practice
Experience
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

Allison Rose Paoli Allison Rose Paoli Greater Nashville Area Details
Allison Rose Paoli's Downey Brand LLP Experience 2005 - 2006
Job Director of Corporate Integration/Administrative Services Manager/Paralegal
Industry Health, Wellness and Fitness
Experience
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

Benjamin Wigger Benjamin Wigger Menlo Park, California Details
Benjamin Wigger's Downey Brand LLP Experience April 2015 - June 2015
Job Associate at Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP
Industry Law Practice
Experience
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

Kimberly Desvernine Kimberly Desvernine Sacramento, California Area Details
Kimberly Desvernine's Downey Brand LLP Experience July 2007 - June 2013
Job Legal assistant at Woodruff, O'Hair, Posner & Salinger, Inc.
Industry Legal Services
Experience
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

Bonnie Currie Bonnie Currie Sacramento, California Area Details
Bonnie Currie's Downey Brand LLP Experience May 2002 - February 2003
Job Experienced Legal Secretary
Industry Legal Services
Experience
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

Sharon McWilliams Sharon McWilliams Fair Oaks, California Details
Sharon McWilliams's Downey Brand LLP Experience 2003 - 2007
Job Franchise Owner, Blue Grace Logistics Fair Oaks
Industry Logistics and Supply Chain
Experience
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

Andrew Schouten Andrew Schouten San Diego, California Details
Andrew Schouten's Downey Brand LLP Experience August 2007 - August 2007
Job Attorney at Wright & L'Estrange
Industry Law Practice
Experience
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)

Katie Remitz Katie Remitz Sacramento, California Details
Katie Remitz's Downey Brand LLP Experience October 2003 - June 2010
Job Receptionist at Metro List
Industry Real Estate
Experience
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

Julia Melnicoe Julia Melnicoe San Francisco Bay Area Details
Julia Melnicoe's Downey Brand LLP Experience September 2009 - March 2012
Job Attorney at Shaw Valenza LLP
Industry Law Practice
Experience
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.)

Stephanie Laurence Stephanie Laurence Elk Grove, California Details
Stephanie Laurence's Downey Brand LLP Experience January 2006 - February 2009
Job Case Coordinator at Akel Fiduciary Services
Industry Legal Services
Experience
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

Courtney Covington Courtney Covington Carmichael, California Details
Courtney Covington's Downey Brand LLP Experience October 2008 - January 2011
Job Deputy Attorney General at California Office of the Attorney General
Industry Judiciary
Experience
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

Patrick Ollar Patrick Ollar Sacramento, California Details
Patrick Ollar's Downey Brand LLP Experience July 2013 - April 2014
Job Nursing Student
Industry Hospital & Health Care
Experience
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

Greg Broderick Greg Broderick Davis, California Details
Greg Broderick's Downey Brand LLP Experience September 2006 - June 2013
Job Asst. U.S. Attorney at US Attorney's Office, ED Cal.
Industry Law Practice
Experience
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

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