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I am a licensed CA attorney and an attorney development professional at Cooley LLP, a global leader in providing the highest level of innovative legal services to its clients. I collaborate with firm leaders, coaches, and other business professionals to provide effective work allocation, dynamic training, meaningful mentorship, and hands-on support, particularly to the firm’s west coast litigation associates. I strive to support attorneys in all facets of their practices, by building winning teams and fostering rewarding careers.Prior to joining Cooley, I was a business litigation and IP partner at an AmLaw 100 law firm. I represented businesses in complex litigation, consumer class actions, antitrust, product liability, intellectual property, and unfair competition disputes. My specialties included federal procedure, spearheading high-caliber litigation teams, and drafting and editing winning briefs. I loved telling stories through my cases, persuasive writing, and supporting the development of new lawyers.Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with family, snow skiing, spending time on the water, exploring architecture and design, and updating my historic home. I am actively involved in the San Diego community and am a member of the San Diego Yacht Club. I serve as a Past President of the Junior League of San Diego, where I led a $1M campaign to raise funds to restore our historic headquarters. I have also been active with the Enright Inn of Court and the Lawyers Club of San Diego. I am passionate about supporting others in their professional endeavors, particularly women in law. In 2018, I was honored as a recipient of the San Diego Business Journal’s Business Women of the Year.I look forward to expanding my network and connecting with you!

Listed skills include Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Courts, Legal Research, and 9 others.