General civil practice, with emphasis on family and workplace law.

Supervised legal product of more than 230 employees, including managing attorneys, attorneys, non-attorney staff, temporary employees, and a call center.Represented the state in legal proceedings to establish paternity, parenting plans and support orders that met the needs of individual families. Represented the state in legal proceedings to enforce and modify support orders.Frequent speaker at continuing education events.Assisted customers in resolving complex account disputes.Advised management in resolution of workplace concerns and disputes.

Represented the state as a creditor in bankruptcy proceedings filed in the US Western District.Represented the state in complex child support and parentage litigation.

Represented the state in proceedings to establish parentage, parenting plans and support orders.Represented the state in proceedings to modify and enforce support orders.Served on division's Legal Forms Committee.

Under supervision of Division Chief, prepared documents for Texas legislators' consideration regarding 1992 child support "omnibus" bill.

Represented children in termination and protection proceedings brought by the state.Represented children in jury trial regarding custody.

Conducted research and prepared memoranda to assist Court in deciding whether to grant a petition for review.Made oral presentation to Court in conference. Drafted proposed opinion for Justices' review and consideration.