Representative Matters:• Acted as first-chair trial counsel in a civil breach of contract and fraud proceeding in California state court, resulting in favorable settlement at the conclusion of trial.• Acted as second-chair counsel for plaintiff in commercial arbitration proceeding between billion-dollar companies, resulting in seven-figure award in favor of client.• Acted as first-chair defense litigation counsel in a civil tort matter before complex division of California state court, resulting in complete dismissal of all claims against client prior to trial.• Acted as second-chair counsel for plaintiff in commercial arbitration proceeding between billion-dollar companies, resulting in seven-figure award in favor of client.• Acted as first-chair litigation counsel for defendant on motion for summary judgment before California federal court, resulting in order dismissing the case and awarding costs to client.• Acted as first-chair litigation counsel in motion to compel proceedings before California state court, resulting in issuance of five-figure sanctions award in favor of client.• Acted as second-chair counsel for defendant in commercial arbitration proceeding, resulting in complete victory and award of attorneys’ fees and costs for the client.• Acted as first-chair litigation counsel in successfully opposing demurrer to fraud claim on behalf of commercial plaintiff in California state court, resulting in favorable settlement for client.

Researched and drafted opinions disposing of civil and criminal appeals. Opinions focused on rules of appellate procedure, rules of civil procedure, foreclosure relief, sufficiency of evidence, suppression of evidence, post-conviction relief, and sentencing review.

Developed a business plan to launch a mobile phone hotline bringing information to underserved communities. Performed market research and feasibility analyses and identified technical collaborators in India. Researched state and federal laws governing nonprofit organizations and assisted in registration processes. Prepared employer contracts, affiliate agreements, and IP non-disclosure and non-compete agreements. Drafted successful grant proposals to major foundations.For more details, visit www.questionbox.org.

Researched and drafted documents relating to pharmaceutical law, environmental law, real estate transactional law, and foreign exchange management law. Prepared a “short due diligence checklist” utilized by the firm to conduct legal audits of corporations.