General Counsel

• Apr 2023 - Present

Associate General Counsel

• Jun 2022 - Apr 2023

Senior Legal Counsel

• Feb 2022 - Jun 2022

Legal Counsel

• Sep 2017 - Feb 2022

Serves as MCE's Legal Counsel and works directly with the General Counsel and Executive team to address legal issues while meeting the business needs of the agency. Since joining MCE in 2016, supported MCE’s general operations and contracts management, focusing on transactional matters including goods and services contracts, licensing needs, solicitations, and supporting the legal needs for program implementation on energy efficiency, battery storage, and innovative procurement projects. Additionally, handle matters regarding municipal law, such as California Public Records Act requests, the Brown Act, and public works contracts. Responsible for supporting the human resources department in a variety of employment law needs. Manages other legal staff and oversees compliance matters. Show less

Legal Assistant

• Mar 2016 - Sep 2017

Supported the Legal and Policy team of MCE by:- coordinating team calendars and scheduling meetings with policymakers; - preparing and filing proceeding documents with regulatory agencies; - preparing draft policies and guidelines for supervisor review;- managed all non-energy contracts from drafting to execution;- implemented a contract tracking spreadsheet to better track the status of a contract in progress

Store Operations Manager

• Jun 2013 - Mar 2016

Full-Time assistant store manager at Pottery Barn Kids where I was in charge of our Store Operations which involved maintaining inventory, supervising stock associates, and tracking customer orders to make sure they were fulfilled in an timely manner.- Managed 3-5 people at any time - Review and address detailed inventory reports to maintain an accurate representation of current on-hand inventory- Assisted in leading the team in business goals by assisting sales associates facilitate their sale and ensure lasting customer relations with their clients- Handled customer service issues with tact and respect of the customer while finding resolutions that benefit both the store and the customer - Managed all shipping and receiving of inventory, ensuring proper receipt of boxes, fulfillment of customer orders, and restocking of store- Aided in floor-set layouts by assessing inventory in transit and allocating needed inventory to complete floor-sets on time- Through my leadership, increased our email capture percentage (a business lever required by corporate) from 35% to 65%, and on goal for 80% Show less

Sales Associate

• Aug 2012 - Jun 2013

Assisted customers in purchases of furniture, decorating children's rooms, and preparing for first child. Offered information to customers based on product knowledge in order to secure the sale, and have the customer make an informed purchase. Learned a computer software system to run a monogram machine in the store, and learned how to operate said machine. Maintained contact with customers after sales to ensure satisfaction with product and assistance in future purchases. Developed poblem solving skills when dealing with customer service issues to solve customer's problems. Was promoted to management in June 2013. Show less

Independent Contract Attorney

• Jul 2014 - Nov 2014

Drafted estate plans and ancillary documents including trusts, wills, and durable powers of attorney. Aided in drafting highly specific disposition clauses pursuant to the client's personal preferences of their estate. Worked directly with the paralegal team and attorney to move through clients' files and finalize their estate plans Drafted estate plans and ancillary documents including trusts, wills, and durable powers of attorney. Aided in drafting highly specific disposition clauses pursuant to the client's personal preferences of their estate. Worked directly with the paralegal team and attorney to move through clients' files and finalize their estate plans

Special to the IJ - Cookbook Critic

• Apr 2014 - May 2014

Reviewed two cookbooks by analyzing the book and cooking three recipes from each book. Drafted reviews that were published in the Marin IJ online. - “Cookbook Critic: Keeping it Farm Fresh All Year Long,” posted on Marin IJ Website 5/13/14 – a review of the cookbook “Fresh from the Farm” authored by Susie Middleton. - “Cookbook Critic: Big Flavors & Some History in ‘Bold’,” posted on Marin IJ Website 4/8/14 – a review of the cookbook “Bold” authored by Susanna Hoffman & Victoria Wise. Show less

Independent Contract Attorney

• Jun 2013 - Jun 2013

- Conducted two research projects for the firm. Researched legal issues regarding employment law. - Drafted memorandum to report findings to the firm for their use with their clients. - Conducted two research projects for the firm. Researched legal issues regarding employment law. - Drafted memorandum to report findings to the firm for their use with their clients.

Volunteer Attorney

• May 2013 - Jun 2013

- Participated in multiple mandatory settlement conferences assisting tenants facing eviction after receiving a 3-day Notice. - Advocated for clients by negotiating pay and stay options, or suitable move-out situations to fit their needs as tenants. - Participated in multiple mandatory settlement conferences assisting tenants facing eviction after receiving a 3-day Notice. - Advocated for clients by negotiating pay and stay options, or suitable move-out situations to fit their needs as tenants.

Law Clerk

• Oct 2011 - Jul 2012

- Reviewed and drafted estate planning documents including wills, trusts, advanced health care directives, durable powers of attorney, and amendments to wills and trusts using the California Wills and Trust Drafting System. - Assisted in compiling necessary funding documents to fund clients’ trusts. - Researched Limited Liability Company formations under the laws of Wyoming and formed LLCs using Wealth Counsel. - Assisted with probate files by separating assets and liabilities and filing a partial inventory. - Developed a client maintenance program for clients to maintain their estate plans annually. Show less

Judicial Extern

• Aug 2010 - Dec 2010

- Edited summary judgment rulings and checked citations for accuracy and appropriate use. - Drafted memoranda concerning civil pleadings to provide the Judge with the status of the law regarding those issues. - Observed courtroom motions and rulings made by the Judge. - Drafted an order regarding a motion to dismiss a qui tam complaint based on the False Claims Act, which discussed the pertinent facts presented from the pleadings of both parties with analysis of applicable case law. Show less