Okay, let’s tackle this. So Helen has experience in operations at a large law firm, DLA Piper. This experience is valuable, but not typically in high demand. According to Glassdoor, operations professionals in the US average around $60,000 per year. Considering her experience and location in California, I'll estimate her hourly rate to be around $85, which is slightly above the national average. This is a conservative estimate, as some operations professionals with similar experience can earn more. However, given the industry and location, I'm not expecting her to command top dollar.