I have represented clients in criminal, administrative and civil proceedings, including jury trials.Now focusing on writing criminal and civil motions, writs and appeals for other attorneysExperienced in writing motions for -- and oppositions to -- motions for summary judgment. Researched and drafted the successful appeal, Allgoewer v. City of Tracy (2012) 207 Cal.App.4th 755 [holding that expert testimony is not needed in order to prove a case of excessive force by a police officer].Admitted to California State Bar and the U.S. District Court, Eastern and Northern Districts of California.

Conducted legal research on labor, employment and bankruptcy cases, including research on arbitratability issues for the U.S. Supreme Court case of Granite Rock v. Teamsters 287.Wrote arbitration briefs, claims, letters to clients, motions, helped prepare cases before the California Public Employment Relations Board and the National Labor Relations Board.

Legal research, writing and investigations in criminal and civil cases. Provided investigation, legal research and motion writing assistance in a double homicide trial that resulted in an acquittal for the firm's client.

Oversaw editorial direction and production of five weekly sections, which were consistently produced on time and on budget.Recruited and hired more than two dozen staff members, including reporters, editors and editorial assistants. Recruited more than 50 freelance writers to provide wider-ranging coverage while decreasing costs. Led and motivated staff, supervising full-time writers and editors and support personnel in a union environment during challenging times, including through a merger. Conducted performance reviews and provided progressive discipline as appropriate, including in cases leading to termination.Participated in business development and diversity task forces, and led task force on newspaper ethics.Represented the Chronicle at public forums and at other events.