Experience

Walsworth

• United States
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Associate

  • Jul 2021 - Present



Erskine Law, PC

• United States
• Legal Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate Attorney

  • Nov 2018 - Jul 2021

  − Exclusive CA Defense Litigation of Fortune 15 Corporation: Client- and court-facing management of all aspects of high stakes aggressive defense litigation from initial evaluation and pleadings, discovery, and law and motion through expert discovery, pre-trial preparation, and ADR/settlement, incl. post-settlement negotiations and close-out − Focused heavily on reputation management and managing multiple conflicting/competing interests to defend client on a case-by-case basis as well as to advance client’s long-term goals and overall directives − One of three attorneys entrusted to defend client PMK depositions due to contentious questioning and binding impact of testimony Show less



Collins + Collins LLP

• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate Attorney

  • Jul 2015 - Aug 2018

  Associate attorney handling professional liability (legal and design professional), general liability, including insurance defense and public entity representation. Associate attorney handling professional liability (legal and design professional), general liability, including insurance defense and public entity representation.



Kabateck LLP

• United States
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Attorney

  • Jun 2015 - Jul 2015

  Short term, post-bar civil litigation role. Trial preparation, legal research, drafting and responding to discovery and law and motion. Plaintiff’s mass tort, dangerous pharmaceuticals, catastrophic injury. Short term, post-bar civil litigation role. Trial preparation, legal research, drafting and responding to discovery and law and motion. Plaintiff’s mass tort, dangerous pharmaceuticals, catastrophic injury.



Atabek and Associates

• Irvine, CA

• Law Clerk

  • Apr 2015 - May 2015

  Assisted defense attorney with all aspects of trial preparation; complex business litigation. Assisted defense attorney with all aspects of trial preparation; complex business litigation.



Ford, Walker, Haggerty, & Behar, LLP, Shernoff Bidart Echeverria Bentley, LLP

• American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) Fellow

  • Aug 2014 - Nov 2014

  Fellowed in month-long increments at a civil defense firm, Ford, Walker, Haggerty, Behar, LLP, civil plaintiff's firm, Shernoff, Bidart, Echeverria, Bentley, LLP, and for the Honorable Michael L. Stern of Los Angeles Superior Court. Shadowed trial lawyers; observed and assisted with trial preparation, witness preparation, in-court trial time, and legal research. Fellowed in month-long increments at a civil defense firm, Ford, Walker, Haggerty, Behar, LLP, civil plaintiff's firm, Shernoff, Bidart, Echeverria, Bentley, LLP, and for the Honorable Michael L. Stern of Los Angeles Superior Court. Shadowed trial lawyers; observed and assisted with trial preparation, witness preparation, in-court trial time, and legal research.



Kaplan

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Bar Review Student Representative

  • Aug 2013 - May 2014

  Marketed and sold Kaplan Bar Review and Kaplan study aids on campus. Marketed and sold Kaplan Bar Review and Kaplan study aids on campus.



Killackey Law Offices, LLP

• United States
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Law Clerk

  • Aug 2013 - Apr 2014

  Civil Litigation Drafted law and motion, discovery, and legal research memoranda for founding partner. Drafted settlement demands; performed client intake; initial review; and case management. Personal injury, wrongful death, products liability, premises liability, medical malpractice, business litigation. Civil Litigation Drafted law and motion, discovery, and legal research memoranda for founding partner. Drafted settlement demands; performed client intake; initial review; and case management. Personal injury, wrongful death, products liability, premises liability, medical malpractice, business litigation.



Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office

• Certified Law Clerk, Preliminary Hearing Unit

  • Aug 2013 - Nov 2013

  Under the supervision of Deputy District Attorneys, drafted memoranda and recommendations for the Alternative Sentencing Courts.Conducted 3 successful preliminary hearings.

• Law Clerk, Hardcore Gang Division

  • May 2013 - Aug 2013

  Drafted successful Kelly-Frye motion (this was an issue of first impression for the office at the time of hearing).Drafted successful opposition to motion to dismiss; drafted immunity memoranda, assisted with trial preparation, observed and assisted in-court.



Hispanic National Bar Association

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Law Guide, Legal Education Action Program

  • Jun 2013 - Jun 2013

  Taught, mentored, and guided 20 high school youths from around the nation at a week-long education "pipeline" program to a career in law. The program is aimed at strengthening diversity in the legal profession. Primary duties included supervising and mentoring participants; training participants in courtroom decorum, trial advocacy, legal drafting, and legal analysis. Taught, mentored, and guided 20 high school youths from around the nation at a week-long education "pipeline" program to a career in law. The program is aimed at strengthening diversity in the legal profession. Primary duties included supervising and mentoring participants; training participants in courtroom decorum, trial advocacy, legal drafting, and legal analysis.



Alliance for Children's Rights

• United States
• Legal Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Law Clerk

  • Jun 2012 - Jan 2013

  Law Clerk in the Special Education Advocacy Department. Managed a summer caseload of approximately 20 clients; assisted clients in obtaining special education services via in-person and written advocacy. Obtained compensatory services for one 0-3 client. Researched and drafted training memorandum pertaining to violations of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act. Law Clerk in the Special Education Advocacy Department. Managed a summer caseload of approximately 20 clients; assisted clients in obtaining special education services via in-person and written advocacy. Obtained compensatory services for one 0-3 client. Researched and drafted training memorandum pertaining to violations of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act.



Chino Valley Unified School District

• Child Care Instructor: Kindergarten Readiness

  • Jan 2008 - Jul 2011

  Exceeded statewide Child Development Standards for curriculum planning and implementation in compliance with developmentally appropriate practices. Advanced children's physical and cognitive abilities. Supported social and emotional development. Developed and maintained positive and productive relationships with families. Aided in the goal of a well-run, purposeful Child Development Program. Consistently exceeded statewide and district-implemented standards of Child Development. Show less



24 Hour Fitness

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Service Representative Lead

  • Oct 2007 - May 2011

  Performed Key Holder responsibilities and opening duties; ensured smooth operations, managed Customer Service Representatives, staff scheduling, and trained new hires. Responsible for inventory control, cashiering and customer service; fielded customer inquiries and facilitated new membership setup. Performed Key Holder responsibilities and opening duties; ensured smooth operations, managed Customer Service Representatives, staff scheduling, and trained new hires. Responsible for inventory control, cashiering and customer service; fielded customer inquiries and facilitated new membership setup.