Experienced litigation/trial attorney and managing attorney, also provides private arbitration and mediation services for the Riverside Consolidated Courts. Former Associate General Counsel to Fortune 500 publicly traded company, has managed outside counsel in all phases of litigation including nationwide class action, employment and toxic substance cases, complex business litigation, corporate compliance and risk reduction. Has extensive experience advising senior corporate management and human resource management in all matters of employment law and regulatory compliance. Has tried, arbitrated and mediated hundreds of cases throughout Southern, Central and Northern California. Experienced in negotiating, drafting, and reviewing commercial and employment contracts, including non-compete agreements, severance agreements, consulting agreements, and non-disclosure agreements. Former law school professor with advanced mediation training.