Represent hundreds of clients in Employment Law, Family Law, and Criminal Law matters with successful outcomes in trial, as well as through negotiation and in mediations. Often managed a small team of attorneys in addition to carrying an independent caseload. Practice evolved from Criminal Defense to Employment Law focus between 2010 and 2014, now serving in a broad range of categories including Family Law, Landlord/Tenant Law, and Personal Injury.

Supervised intake team as well as attorneys. Firm handled everything from highly challenging federal cases, to violent felonies, to Misdemeanor DUI’s. Representing clients at every stage of their criminal case. Negotiating extensively with prosecuting agencies or opposing counsel to achieve most favorable resolution possible. Hands on management of every case from retention to resolution.

Supervised Intake team and acted as liaison between Legal and Intake Departments. Developed a company expansion plan: Personally managed company’s growth from 1 location with 10 employees, to the San Diego market dominant institution with 130 employees and 4 locations. Reduced staff turn-over by 65% and DOE complaints by 90% by re-writing the staff handbook, and designing and implementing more user-friendly policies in every area of operations including talent acquisition, employee grievance procedures, zero tolerance, and salary/bonus structure, for all departments of the firm. Achieved an 80% reduction in litigation costs by developing and implementing dispute resolution strategies, both in-house and with vendors, and reduced client complaints by 70% by managing, composing, and delivering seminars to team members in effective communication skills. I was personally responsible for institutional compliance with applicable law, and had in- depth interaction with administrative agencies of various kinds, acting as counsel for the firm itself in numerous matters.

Business development services for companies on a contract basis. Created increases of up to 200% in law firm revenue through enhanced client retention processes. Expedited up to 80% reductions in complaints by facilitating communication and cooperation between attorneys and their clients.

At least forty criminal trials in front of a jury with success rate above 90%. Expertise in all aspects of legal advocacy.