Lead trial attorney of a civil litigation law practice. Managed 1-8 employees, and legal partnerships. Handled in-depth client relationships. Presented at hearings and various other business-related meetings. Undertook scientific research and presentations.

Civil litigation: in a very active plaintiffs’ personal injury practice, took and defended 50+ depositions of clients, experts, opposing witnesses; opposed 20+ summary judgment motions; handled numerous discovery motions, investigated and evaluated evidence, met and conferred with opposing counsel and assisted in settlement negotiations.

Civil Court: Research Attorney's OfficeDrafted judicial research memos and proposed orders on a variety motions, including: demurrers, motions to strike, motion for summary judgment, motion to compel discovery, motion to garnish wages, motion to tax costs, unlawful detainer, and others. Attended trials, and a variety of other hearings.Criminal Court: Extern to the Honorable Judge Faye D'OpalDrafted judicial memos for the appellate division of the Superior Court, including: motion to dismiss, appeal for reversal of judgment, and writ of error coram nobis. Drafted legal research memos on writs of habeas corpus from San Quentin State Prison. Attended trials and various hearings, including: opening and closing arguments, direct and cross examination, and expert witness testimony. Attended first degree murder trial through to verdict.

• Trained in depositions, examinations; argued two mock trials to successful verdicts, including a jury trial by members of the public.