I am an experienced civil litigation lawyer practicing products liability, automotive warranty, and intellectual property. I am a quick-thinking fierce advocate for my clients and I manage my time effectively. I am an adept writer, speaker, and litigator who gives back to my community. I represent companies and individuals, from complaint to verdict, advocating for my clients zealously at every step of the litigation process. I have significant experience in taking cases to trial which has resulted in favorable settlements and dismissals of multi-million dollar matters in state and federal court. I am also a registered patent attorney, licensed by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). I have prepared and submitted patent applications of all types including semi-conductors, software, and electronics, and have expertly crafted responses to office actions, both in the US and in the EU. I also have significant experience in the IP areas of copyright, trademark, trade dress, trade secret, and internet law. I am currently Chair of the Bar Association of San Francisco Intellectual Property / Internet Law Section, and was Vice Chair of the Section in 2023. I am also a member of the Filipino Bar Association of Northern California and serve on its Professional Development Committee. I am also a member of the Asian American Bar Association of the Greater Bay Area, the Contra Costa County Bar Association, and the Beverly Hills Bar Association.I received my Juris Doctor from UC Berkeley School of Law in 2001. While there, I was a competitor in Moot Court, winning the Best Brief Award for Outstanding Advocacy. I also clerked with the Monterey County District Attorney’s Office and with the Office of then-State Senator Bruce McPherson. Prior to becoming a lawyer I received a B.S. in Chemical Engineering, with an emphasis in bioengineering, from UCLA. I worked for The ADEPT Group, Inc., an engineering consulting group specializing in alternative fuel applications and developing green technology for public transportation.I enjoy travelling, hiking, running, swimming, sampling craft beers and coffee, playing video and board games, and reading sci-fi, fantasy, mystery, and thriller literature and histories.
Listed skills include Civil Litigation, Litigation, Depositions, Legal Research, and 14 others.