“I have never let my schooling interfere with my education.” – Mark Twain

Schooling

Juris Doctorate - Empire College of Santa Rosa, 2012: Graduated Cum Laude, as class Salutatorian, earned two Witkin Awards (Class Salutatorian is awarded to the student who graduates second in his or her class. A Witkin Award is given to the student who receives the highest grade in a particular academic subject.) 

Master's in Social Work - UC Berkeley, 2000: Recipient of University Fellowship, as well as Foreign Language Area Studies Fellowship (for Spanish)   

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology - UC Santa Barbara, 1992: Graduated Summa Cum Laude, College of Letters and Science Academic Excellence Award

Education

My background has allowed me to combine the instincts of a social worker with the intellect of an attorney. Social work training taught me a lot about how to skillfully and effectively help people as they faced complicated issues. Study of the law has taught me different ways to think about human problems, as well as new ways to solve those problems.

What makes estate planning exciting is that it combines knowledge of complex systems with a need to work sensitively with people who are contending with some of life’s hardest issues. This makes estate planning an intellectually stimulating and emotionally rich area in which to work.

I enjoy working with the clients I serve, and I find it fulfilling to help them with important matters. I also feel that my services are appreciated. What could be better?

Memberships