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San Francisco, Ca

Oakland, Ca

Sacramento, Ca

Represented clients in environmental law matters with a focus on environmental remediation, enforcement actions, grant programs, and brownfield redevelopment. Advised agriculture clients on impending regulatory changes under CV SALTS. Assisted dairy in development of a Supplemental Environmental Project, allowing it to benefit its surrounding community while complying with a Cleanup and Abatement Order. Represented potentially responsible parties in multiparty Superfund and cost recovery cases. Reviewed technical information and advised clients remediating former dry cleaner and UST sites.

Oakland, Ca

Represent general contractors and subcontractors in complex civil litigation construction defect matters. Prepare various pleadings and dispositive motions including cross-complaints, good faith settlement applications, and motions for/oppositions to summary judgment/adjudication. Attend depositions and question deponents. Negotiate and prepare settlement agreements.

San Francisco Bay Area

Analyzed and reviewed transit-orientated development project environmental documents. Researched and drafted memoranda regarding the Groundwater Management Act, the LAFCO special district dissolution process, and contract interpretation. Responded to client inquiries regarding Public Records Act and Brown Act compliance and state and federal regulatory impact on local land use authority. Drafted revisions to the CEB California Land Use practice guide.

San Francisco Bay Area

Researched climate change law and policy at the federal and state level and developed tactics for presenting the information in a user-friendly format. Researched and drafted memoranda regarding the constitutionality of Proposition 26 and its potential impact on future environmental regulations.

Davis, Ca

Coauthored a whitepaper on Proposition 37. Drafted memoranda on topics including Proposition 26 and 218, impacts of climate change on Ireland, and comparing California and Argentina's renewable energy needs and potentials. Researched and prepared PowerPoint presentations on topics including yearly environmental case law updates, NEPA, CEQA, CAA, CWA, comparative international law, climate change, and eminent domain;

Sacramento, California Area

Researched and drafted memoranda for the Natural Resources Law Section on substantive and procedural issues, including the burden of proof of a criminal statute in a civil action, statutes of limitations, and sovereign immunity. Researched and drafted memoranda for the Indian and Gaming Law Section on initiative interpretation and the definition of “Indian lands in California” under the California Constitution.

Sacramento, California Area

Researched and drafted memoranda on a variety of issues involving the Delta Plan. Researched issues related to award of costs on appeal; National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permits; and evidentiary rules pertaining to an administrative record.

San Jose, California

Researched and prepared bench memorandums regarding unlawful detainer issues

San Francisco Bay Area

Oversaw all aspects of dessert production, ordering and inventory. Trained Assistant Pastry Chefs as well as culinary interns. Awarded the VegCooking.com Chef Spotlight.

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Order of the Coif Environs: Environmental Law & Policy Journal, co-Editor-in-Chief UC Davis Law Review, Senior Notes and Comments Editor.

Bachelor'S Degree, Biology

Senior Biology Thesis: Influence of Time Since Burn on Abundance and Diversity of Small Mammal Populations in the Inyo National Forest.