Education
UC Hastings College of the Law San Francisco, CA
Juris Doctor, 2006; Admitted to the CA Bar 12/2006
Excellence for the Future Award in Legal Writing and Research
Witkin Award for Academic Excellence, Legal Writing and Research
Moot Court Teaching Assistant
University of California at Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA
Bachelor of Arts/Psychology, 2002
Experience
Brayton Purcell Novato, CA
Associate Attorney, 10/07-05/08
Defend plaintiff depositions, make objections to preserve the record, and conduct direct examination if necessary
Conduct substantive and procedural research for Motions for Summary
Judgment and write opposing motions if appropriate
Effectively manage approximately one hundred cases: respond to
discovery, propound discovery, notice depositions, and confer with
opposing counsel
Investigate client cases, including client and co-worker interviews and defendant research to build a case from the ground up
Contra Costa County Public Defender Richmond, CA
Graduate Law Clerk,01/07-9/07
Prepared motions in misdemeanor and felony cases, including search and seizure, dismissal, discovery, and new trial motions
Interviewed clients to identify pertinent legal facts and potential issues in preparation for trial
Argued motions in Contra Costa County Superior Court
Supervised summer law clerks delegating assignments and overseeing final product
Technology Network Palo Alto, CA
Summer Intern, 05/05-08/05
Researched current legislation, policy, and issues facing the technology industry for this bipartisan political think tank
Prepared policy reports and drafted company positions
Family Court Self-Help Center San Francisco, CA
Fall Intern, 08/04-12/04
Provided legal assistance to pro per clients wishing to obtain restraining orders, divorces, or child support
Interviewed clients to obtain relevant information and complete appropriate
legal forms to file with the court
