Biography
Professional Expertise
- Phoenix Dispute Solutions (PDSL), Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) and International Mediation Institute qualified mediator
Education
- Pepperdine University School of Law (J.D., 1988)
- Moot Court Honors Board
- National Trial Team
- American Jurisprudence Award - Trial Practice
- California State University, Sonoma (B.A., 1982)
Bar Admissions
Courts
- U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Professional Affiliations
- Association of General Contractors Corporate Counsel (ACC), Former Member
- California Building Industry Association, Former Member
- Board of Director, Former (2013-2014)
- Guest Speaking Engagements, Risk Management
- Insurance and Risk Management Committee, Former Member (2007-2008)
- Seminar Instructor, Risk Management
- Strategic Planning Task Force, Former Member (2007-2008)
- California Department of Real Estate (Inactive)
- Los Angeles County Superior Court
- Judge Pro Team
- Alternative Dispute Resolution Program
- Placer County Superior Court
- Judge Pro Team
- State Bar of California, Member
Certifications
- California Department of Real Estate, Real Estate Broker's License (Inactive)
Presentations
- Risk Management Conference, General Topic Speaker, California Building Industry Association (2005-2007)
Publications
- California Court of Appeal, 6th Appellate District: In Re Marriage of V.S. v. V.K. (2023).
- California Court of Appeal, 4th Appellate District: Western Landscape Construction v. Charter Pointe: Homeowners Association (1990) 2266 Cal.App. 3d 423.
- California Court of Appeal, 4th Appellate District: Charter Pointe Homeowners Association v. Superior Court (1992) 6 Cal. App. 4th 1167.
- California Supreme Court Decision, Amelco v. City of Thousand Oaks (2002) 27 Cal. 4th 228, Senior Associate on Defense Team for City regarding Delay, Impact Claims and Total Cost Recovery against Public Entities.
