Danielle Arnerich Combs Email & Phone Number

Monterey Park, California

Provide support and training for attorneys as they represent children in dependency proceedings; Participated in various committees to plan the restructuring of the organization, Oversaw the transfer of caseloads between the three CLC units; Planned organization-wide training and implementation of computer system; Participate in union budget negotiations; Interview and train new attorneys; Develop training program for Dependency Legal Group of San Diego; Designed and Implemented plan to acquire a similarly purposed law firm in Sacramento County.Serve as a representative on the following Los Angeles County committees:• Los Angeles County DCFS Pregnant and Parenting Teen Work Group • Court wide Incarcerated Parents Work Group • ICAN Task Force on Pregnant and Parenting Teens Served as a trainer in the following:• National Institute of Trial Advocacy, Trial Skills Training, Los Angeles, 2008• National Association of Counsel for Children 2009 Texas Training Series: The Abused and Neglect Case: A Practitioner’s Guide, Sponsored by The Texas Supreme Court Permanent Judicial Commission for Children, Youth & Families, Houston, Texas, July 2009• University of San Diego Children’s Advocacy Institute, Dependency Counsel Training, Sacramento, CA, October 2009• New Beginning for Partnerships for Children and Families in Los Angeles County 14th Annual Conference, Improving Outcomes for Pregnant and Parenting Dependent Teens Workshop Los Angeles, CA, October, 2009 • Incarcerated Parents Work Group Judicial Training, Part III – Teen Parents in the Dependency and Delinquency Systems, Los Angeles, CA, July 2011• Children’s Law Center of Los Angeles Continuing Legal Education Program- Strategies and Tactics for Representing Teen Parents Los Angeles, CA, July 2011

Monterey Park, California

Represented minors and parents in dependency hearings dealing with issues of abuse and neglect; Facilitated settlement agreements; Interviewed clients, social workers, and mental health professionals; Drafted motions on relevant legal issues; Attended National Institute of Trial Advocacy.

Serve as the chief executive officer of the Junior League presiding over Board operations, all Board and General Membership meetings and serving as the primary spokesperson for the League; Review and sign all contracts and external communications; serve as a member of the Personnel and Investment Committee.

President-Elect, 2011-2012 – Worked with the President ensuring training and organizational continuity. Lead Board of Directors’ discussions regarding leadership and organizational structure; developed working knowledge of corporation’s bylaws and policies; participated in national conferences training participants on topics such as fundraising, governance and membership development.Mentorship Committee Chair, 2010-2011 – Developed and implemented a member mentorship program to increase membership satisfaction and longevity, including creating detailed program guide.Advisory Member, 2009-2010 – Advised The State Public Affairs Committee.SPAC Delegate, 2007-2009 – Served as the Orange County delegate to the 16-league State Public Affairs Committee, Attended statewide conferences focusing on legislative process and advocacy; Met with policy makers at the state and local levels.Nominating Committee, 2006-2007 – Assisted in interviewing and placing future leaders within the organization.Communication Director, 2005-2006 – Oversaw all internal and external communications including internet and print coverage; supervised production of monthly newsletter, website, membership directory and annual report.Public Relations Liaison, 2004-2005 – Coordinated all public relations coverage for community events and fundraisers; worked with outside public relations firm to handle both positive and negative coverage of events.League Log Editor, 2003-2004 – Edited monthly newsletter for distribution to over 1000 league members and community group.

Irvine, California

Assisted with complex trial preparation in construction defect cases; Coordinated and oversaw expert testing; Prepared motions on related issues; Communicated with clients.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Researched motions and prepared memoranda for Judge J.D. Smith on issues arising in multiple defendant and death penalty cases; Participated in daily court proceedings.

Fullerton, California

Prepared and argued misdemeanor motions in Municipal Court; Drafted responses to motions in felony cases; Interviewed police officers and accident victims; Negotiated with defense counsel in restitution action.

Doctor Of Law (J.D.)

Activities and Societies: CALI Award (highest grade) in Land Use Planning & Control; Women’s Law Association, Board Member-Alumni.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), English; Minor In Business Administration