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Long Beach, California, United States

The firm specializes in medical malpractice defense. I worked primarily on elder abuse cases, which involved the review of voluminous medical records of various hospitals and elder care facilities for lapses in care; consultation with experts to establish the appropriate standard of care; propounding and responding to discovery; taking depositions; writing deposition summaries, strategic case evaluations, and other correspondence to client hospital administrators; researching and drafting motions; presenting oral argument; communicating with opposing counsel and composing meet and confer letters to settle and memorialize discovery disputes; and directing staff on investigations.

Playa Del Rey, Ca

Represented clients in licensing and disciplinary matters before the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) and the Department of Weights and Measures. Additional practice areas include Land Use Law, Administrative Law, and Litigation support. Notable successes:• Dismissal – Revocation sought for sale of marijuana• Dismissal – Revocation sought for keeping a disorderly house• Dismissal – Suspension sought for sale of alcohol to a minor• Stayed revocation – Revocation sought for receiving stolen property• Reversed on Appeal – Suspension sought for a license condition violation. (Published decision)

Sacramento, California Area

Established a private practice representing clients in superior court and in the courts of appeal. Sole counsel in approximately one hundred felony cases in superior court and thirty appeals. Notable Successes:• Not guilty verdict on charge of using force while delaying a police officer• Not guilty verdict on charge of assault with a deadly weapon (car)• Reversed for constitutional violation: assault with deadly weapon (several counts)• Reversed for insufficient evidence: reckless evasion of law enforcement• Reversed for insufficient evidence: receiving stolen property • Reversed for insufficient evidence: gang enhancement

Sacramento, California

Represented hundreds of felony, misdemeanor and juvenile clients at all stages of criminal proceedings in superior court from arraignment to sentencing. Conducted eleven jury trials and five court trials as well as numerous preliminary hearings. Notable Successes:•Not guilty verdict on change of assault with a deadly weapon (knife)•Not guilty verdict on discharge of a gun into a house.•Mistrial (hung jury) on solicitation charge •Mistrial (hung jury) on domestic battery•Mistrial (hung jury) on charge of annoying or molesting a child

Los Angeles, Ca And New York, Ny

Selected Duties:Prepared bids/budgets for television commercials; Consulted with directors, producers, and crew leads regarding production needs and options; Extensive research for various production needs including locations, animals, niche vendors, specialized equipment and custom manufacturers. Located, negotiated with, and obtained bids from vendors; Transposed and incorporated for bids from foreign vendors;Actualized and audited budgets; Diplomatically investigated and resolved cost disputes with clients; Managed accounts payable and freelance payroll; Developed accounts payable system for house accountant to track freelance production expenses; Adapted and compiled production procedures manual used to direct freelance production workers; Prepared sets for filming in studios and on locations; Maintained sets and props during filming; Wrapped sets and restored locations;Managed crews in a fast-paced environment; Creatively problem-solved given limited resources and time restraints.Position Titles:Production Bidder; Production Accountant, Production Coordinator, Art Director, Set Dresser, Property Master, On-Set Production Assistant, Office Production Assistant.Companies:HSI Productions, Mars Media, Propaganda Films, Original Films, BOLA Films, Games Productions, Young & Company, Tate & Partners; Michael Daniel & Associates, Peterman Moss; Rhythm& Hues, Fahrenheit Films, Bedford Falls, Johns& Gorman, Giraldi/Suarez Productions, Gas, Food & Lodging, Rossetti Films, Lucasfilm Commercial Productions, Paul Kramer & Associates, Pytka Productions, Murray Hill Productions, Mark Zander Productions, The Partners/USA, Red Dog Films, Epoch Films, MTV Productions, Stephen Morro Productions, Skyward Productions, Owen Electric Productions, Lifetime, Dada Productions, Comedy Channel.

Davis, Ca

Prepared draft of 1998 supplement for chapters 1-8 of California Evidentiary Foundations. Conducted extensive research for article entitled "The Attorney-Client Privilege: Does it Really Have Life Everlasting?"

Davis, Ca

•Successfully briefed and argued Opposition to Motion to Dismiss. •Drafted discovery requests and negotiated discovery dispute compromise. •Took deposition of prison guard/witness. • Corresponded with clients and opposing counsel.

Juris Doctor, Law

Activities and Societies: Civil Rights Clinic; Faculty Appointments Committee, 98/99; Co-Editor-In-Chief/Managing Editor or The King Hall.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Anthropology

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Cultural Anthropology