Associate in the Orange County office of Haynes and Boone, LLP, representing clients in a wide range of litigation and appellate matters in state and federal court, as well as in inter partes review (IPR) proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board.

Led a team of twelve officers and soldiers in the collection, analysis, and production of intelligence in support of a 500-man Armored Reconnaissance Squadron. Planned, coordinated, and executed synchronized intelligence collection efforts by U.S. and Iraqi ground forces, informant networks, and numerous surveillance assets. Developed awareness of enemy activity and Iraqi political/military developments in the Squadron area of operations. Acquired an understanding of the Iraqi legal system… Show more Led a team of twelve officers and soldiers in the collection, analysis, and production of intelligence in support of a 500-man Armored Reconnaissance Squadron. Planned, coordinated, and executed synchronized intelligence collection efforts by U.S. and Iraqi ground forces, informant networks, and numerous surveillance assets. Developed awareness of enemy activity and Iraqi political/military developments in the Squadron area of operations. Acquired an understanding of the Iraqi legal system and advised nine Iraqi organizations in evidence collection and case development in order to ensure conviction of captured criminals and terrorists.Awarded the Bronze Star Medal for outstanding service. Show less

Trained a section of eight Iraqi Army officers and soldiers in intelligence operations, including interrogation, detention procedures, surveillance, developing informant networks, reconnaissance, and targeting of enemy combatants. Coordinated intelligence sharing between a 1,000-man Iraqi Army unit and five U.S. and Iraqi units. Served as a patrol leader of the sixteen-man Military Transition Team during combat patrols in central Baghdad.Awarded the Bronze Star Medal, the Combat… Show more Trained a section of eight Iraqi Army officers and soldiers in intelligence operations, including interrogation, detention procedures, surveillance, developing informant networks, reconnaissance, and targeting of enemy combatants. Coordinated intelligence sharing between a 1,000-man Iraqi Army unit and five U.S. and Iraqi units. Served as a patrol leader of the sixteen-man Military Transition Team during combat patrols in central Baghdad.Awarded the Bronze Star Medal, the Combat Action Badge, and the Army Commendation Medal for meritorious actions during an armed engagement with the enemy. Show less

Supervised a team of five analysts in the development of intelligence products to prepare a 500-man Armored Reconnaissance Squadron for deployment to Iraq. Managed security clearances for Squadron personnel. Developed digital systems that increased unit efficiency in personnel and information management.