Experience

Nolo

• United States
• Legal Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Author, Legal Editor

  • May 2000 - Present

  Berkeley, California, United States Write and edit books, eguides, articles for Nolo's website, and blogs on nonprofit fundraising, immigration law, and real estate (winner of 2012 "Best blog" by the National Association of Real Estate Editors or NAREE). Primary subject areas include immigration law, nonprofit fundraising, and real estate (home buying, selling, and owning). Have also written books on workplace wellness, hiring a nanny, and legal trivia.



Berkeley East Bay Humane Society

• Volunteer

  • 2007 - 2010

  Mostly walking and working with dogs up for adoption, plus ad hoc help with special events and other fundraising efforts.



International Institute of the East Bay

• Law Practice

• Attorney, Development Director

  • 1995 - Dec 1999

  As attorney and legal department manager, represented immigrant clients in political asylum, family visa, and deportation cases; drafted grant proposals and reports; helped organize and set strategy for department. As development director (one-year interim term), handled all aspects of fundraising, including individual giving, foundation and federal government grants, and special events.