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Palo Alto, California, United States

Manage and oversees the City's litigation portfolio, including investigations, arbitrations, superior court and federal court litigation, and administrative proceedings. This includes collaborating with and supporting outside counsel, strategic input, and participation in settlement. Advise on complex contracts and transactions, including procurements, negotiation, and drafting of contracts, contract administration advice, and pre-litigation dispute resolution. Transactions include professional services, software-as-a-service, public works construction, purchase of goods, and intergovernmental agreements. Maintains citywide templates and systems.

San Jose, Ca

Successfully defended the City of San Jose as first chair in three civil bench trials. Delivered opening and closing statements. Conducted direct examination and cross-examination of witnesses. Argued evidentiary disputes.Handled judicial arbitration. Delivered opening and closing statements. Conducted direct and cross examination of witnesses. Engaged in settlement negotiations with opposing counsel.Drafted successful Motions for Summary Judgment.Prepared motions in limine to exclude Plaintiff’s introduction of evidence at trial.Drafted and Argued Objections to Pitchess Motions in criminal court on behalf of the San Jose Police Department.Participated in in-chamber proceedings before Judges in criminal court.Reviewed confidential employment records including police officer personnel files. Authored Cross-Complaint in wrongful death action.Represented City of San Jose and appeared on its behalf in case management conferences, arbitration review hearings, law and motion proceedings, criminal pre-trial conferences, and trial setting conferences.Oversaw the Pitchess motion and criminal pre-trial caseload for the City of San Jose. Interpreted and applied statutes, court decisions, and other legal authority in preparation of cases, opinions, and briefs. Conducted research and drafted memoranda analyzing statutes, case law, administrative proceedings, and law review articles.

Conducted ten plaintiff’s depositions. Drafted Motions to Compel the Production of Documents, Motions to Compel Medical Evaluation, and Motion seeking Declaratory Relief. Appeared at over ten court appearances including status conferences, lien conferences, expedited hearings, and mandatory settlement conferences. Advised clients regarding Workers’ Compensation defense matters.

Drafted over thirty responsive answers. Evaluated applicable case facts to determine the best legal and factual arguments for use in eviction defense proceedings. Interviewed over fifty clients to formulate defenses in preparation for drafting answers to unlawful detainer complaints. Summarized over two dozen client case files to aid attorneys in representation for settlement conferences. Advised clients regarding navigation of the legal process and court procedures.

Completed over a dozen research memorandums for Deputy City Attorneys in order to assist in advising and counseling the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) on the legal consequences of pursuing transportation related policy changes and administrative actions. Drafted portions of a Memorandum of Points and Authorities opposing a plaintiff’s appeal against the Enforcement Division of the San Francisco Department of Parking and Traffic. Participated in the bidding process and contract negotiation for the Central Subway project.

Drafted and filed a petition for writ of habeas corpus on behalf of an inmate on death row. Interviewed inmates and prepared witness declarations for use in habeas corpus petitions. Investigated and gathered vital records for inmates for use as evidence in appellate and habeas corpus petitions.

Advised state legislator on state and local issues affecting California residents, specifically housing, transportation, energy, and the environment. Met with lobbyists and community organizations to discuss potential legislative proposals and actions. Organized local community outreach events to educate and build community awareness of pertinent issues including the cleanup of a local creek and organization of an affordable housing fair.

Advised state legislator on state and local issues affecting California residents, specifically housing, transportation, energy, and the environment. Met with lobbyists and community organizations to discuss potential legislative proposals and actions. Organized local community outreach events to educate and build community awareness of pertinent issues including the cleanup of a local creek and organization of an affordable housing fair.

Managed a successful campaign for a grassroots community group, Advocates for a Better Cupertino. Designed, produced, and coordinated mailing programs and developed campaign strategies for candidates, community groups, and business organizations. Organized volunteers on behalf of candidates and community organizations in door-to-door and telephone canvassing.

Jd, Law

Ba, Political Science

Activities and Societies: Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity, Order of Omega

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