Experience

Van Dermyden Makus Law Corporation

• United States
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Operating Officer

  • Apr 2021 - Present

  As the COO of Van Dermyden Makus Law Corporation, I serve on the Firm's Executive Team with the two Senior Partners. I am responsible for overseeing and directing all management functions and contributing to the long-term strategic vision for our growing firm.

• Chief Operating Officer - Van Dermyden Maddux Law Corporation

  • Dec 2018 - Apr 2021

  As the COO of a WBENC certified law firm, I oversaw and directed all management functions of the firm, including financial management, human resources, IT, marketing, facilities management, and administrative policies and procedures. In May 2021, Van Dermyden Maddux Law Corporation became Van Dermyden Makus Law Corporation.

• Firm Administrator - Van Dermyden Maddux Law Corporation

  • May 2016 - Dec 2018



Best Best & Krieger LLP

• United States
• Law Practice
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Marketing Proposal Specialist

  • Jan 2016 - May 2016

  Best Best & Krieger is a law firm based in Riverside, CA and has been in business for more than 125 years. With nine offices in California and one office in Washington, D.C., the firm is a nationally recognized leader in Municipal and Environmental law. During my nearly seven years with BB&K, I was fortunate to have had the opportunity to travel throughout the California offices and work with each Practice Group Leader and many talented managers and staff.

• Special Projects Manager

  • Aug 2014 - Jan 2016

• Paralegal Manager and Senior Litigation Paralegal

  • Nov 2009 - Aug 2014



Diepenbrock Harrison

• United States
• Legal Services

• Senior Litigation Paralegal

  • Sep 2007 - Nov 2009

  Diepenbrock Harrison is now Diepenbrock Elkin Dauer McCandless LLP, a Sacramento law firm focused on acquisition, development and protection of property, permits and business opportunities, and resolving regulatory disputes. Diepenbrock Harrison is now Diepenbrock Elkin Dauer McCandless LLP, a Sacramento law firm focused on acquisition, development and protection of property, permits and business opportunities, and resolving regulatory disputes.



Downey Brand LLP

• United States
• Law Practice
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Family Law Litigation Paralegal

  • Jun 2006 - Sep 2007

  A preeminent full-service law firm, Downey Brand offers counsel in more than 40 areas of civil practice throughout California and Northern Nevada. The firm's attorneys and professional staff are dedicated to community service and Downey Brand's robust pro bono program, and are leaders in the Sacramento community. A preeminent full-service law firm, Downey Brand offers counsel in more than 40 areas of civil practice throughout California and Northern Nevada. The firm's attorneys and professional staff are dedicated to community service and Downey Brand's robust pro bono program, and are leaders in the Sacramento community.



McDonough Holland & Allen PC

• United States
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Litigation Secretary and Paralegal

  • Aug 2003 - Jun 2006

  McDonough Holland and Allen was a law firm based in Sacramento and at one point, the largest in the region. The firm dissolved in 2010. McDonough Holland and Allen was a law firm based in Sacramento and at one point, the largest in the region. The firm dissolved in 2010.