Experience

Wechsler Becker, LLP

• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Attorney

  • Apr 2016 - Present

  Wechsler Becker is a Seattle-based law firm established in 1988, and one of the few firms in the Pacific Northwest which focuses exclusively on family law litigation, mediation, and arbitration.Wechsler Becker attorneys continue to take leadership positions with the Washington State Bar Association and the King County Bar Association Family Law Sections. Martindale-Hubbell rates Wechsler Becker as an AV law firm, its highest rating, and lists the firm in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers. Cases handled include high value/high profile divorces, complex parenting disputes, cohabitation cases, paternity actions, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, child relocations, and post-decree modifications of support and parenting plans.



University of Washington School of Law

• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• J.D., 2014

  • 2011 - Jun 2014

  Pro Bono HonorsMcKinley Irvin Family Law ScholarshipClara G. Wein/Sororia Alumnae Scholarship Immigrant Family Advocacy ProjectStreet Youth AdvocacyTreasurer, Jewish Law Students AssociationJudge for MCHB Contract NegotiationMediation Clinic - Professional Mediation Skills Training Program Pro Bono HonorsMcKinley Irvin Family Law ScholarshipClara G. Wein/Sororia Alumnae Scholarship Immigrant Family Advocacy ProjectStreet Youth AdvocacyTreasurer, Jewish Law Students AssociationJudge for MCHB Contract NegotiationMediation Clinic - Professional Mediation Skills Training Program



UW School of Law - Mediation Clinic

• Case Convener

  • Apr 2013 - May 2014

  Screened and developed cases for mediators,coordinated scheduling with law students, attorneys, mediators and volunteers, developed community outreach materials, provided referrals and resources to clients in crisis, conducted legal research and summarized briefs. Screened and developed cases for mediators,coordinated scheduling with law students, attorneys, mediators and volunteers, developed community outreach materials, provided referrals and resources to clients in crisis, conducted legal research and summarized briefs.



King County Superior Court

• Administration of Justice
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Legal Intern for the Honorable Carol A Schapira

  • Jun 2013 - Sep 2013

  Review case files, conduct legal research, prepare bench memos, and assist trial court judge in drafting opinions on both civil (specifically - family law and medical malpractice) and criminal issues, including: motions for summary judgment, motions to dismiss, and discovery disputes. Review case files, conduct legal research, prepare bench memos, and assist trial court judge in drafting opinions on both civil (specifically - family law and medical malpractice) and criminal issues, including: motions for summary judgment, motions to dismiss, and discovery disputes.



Keithly Electric

• Accounts Payable Manager

  • Sep 2010 - Sep 2011

  Recorded all accounts payable transactions, corresponded with vendors handled all telephone inquiries relating to accounts payable, processed daily cash and credit card receipts, prepared billing statements and checks for vendors, reconciled expenses by analyzing invoice/expense reports. recorded payroll. Recorded all accounts payable transactions, corresponded with vendors handled all telephone inquiries relating to accounts payable, processed daily cash and credit card receipts, prepared billing statements and checks for vendors, reconciled expenses by analyzing invoice/expense reports. recorded payroll.



Friends of Youth

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Case Manager

  • Aug 2006 - Apr 2010

  Advocated and provided resources for 18 high-need family units. Screened applicants and helped them navigate through King County and federal tax credit requirements. Provided resources for employment, housing, medical care, parenting, education, ESL, and legal issues. Developed and evaluated case management plans and outcomes. Provided crisis management on domestic violence, eviction prevention, loss of benefits, immigration, and child-custody; supervised MSW interns and volunteers. Advocated and provided resources for 18 high-need family units. Screened applicants and helped them navigate through King County and federal tax credit requirements. Provided resources for employment, housing, medical care, parenting, education, ESL, and legal issues. Developed and evaluated case management plans and outcomes. Provided crisis management on domestic violence, eviction prevention, loss of benefits, immigration, and child-custody; supervised MSW interns and volunteers.