Experience

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  Foster Hsu, Llp

  • Partner Certified Family Law Specialist Mediator

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  Foster Hsu, LLP

  • San Jose, CA

  • Partner

    • Feb 2019 - Present
    • San Jose, CA

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  Hoover ♦ Krepelka, LLP

  • Senior Associate Attorney

    • Dec 2014 - Feb 2019

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  Hoover Krepelka, LLP

  • Law Clerk

    • Dec 2013 - Nov 2014

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  Law Offices of Kathryn Schlepphorst

  • Bar Certified Law Clerk

    • Aug 2013 - Dec 2013

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  Bay Area Legal Aid

  • San Jose, CA

  • Bar Certified Law Clerk

    • May 2013 - Aug 2013
    • San Jose, CA

    Represented clients in a variety of family law and domestic violence hearings, including a domestic violence restraining order trial, a child custody and visitation hearing, a paternity hearing, a contempt arraignment, and a judicial custody conference. Researched and drafted Memorandum of Points and Authorities and trial briefs in family law matters. Managed clients and their cases. Negotiated and drafted a Stipulation and Order.

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  Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara

  • San Jose, CA

  • Judicial Extern for Hon. Susan R. Bernardini

    • Jan 2013 - Apr 2013
    • San Jose, CA

    Reviewed and briefed cases for domestic violence, custody, and support hearings. Researched and drafted memoranda regarding family law and domestic violence issues. Participated in legal and ethical discussions between family law judges. Attended Santa Clara Bar Association, Family Law Section trainings and meetings.

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  USF In-House Mediation Clinic

  • San Francisco, CA

  • Mediator

    • Sep 2012 - Dec 2012
    • San Francisco, CA

    Mediated small claims disputes. Drafted settlement agreements for parties who reached a resolution.

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  Pro Bono Project Silicon Valley

  • San Jose, CA

  • Law Clerk

    • Jun 2012 - Dec 2012
    • San Jose, CA

    Drafted responsive pleadings and declarations in family law and domestic violence cases. Conducted client intakes to assess legal issues and client needs. Assisted self-represented litigants with understanding court proceedings and appropriate conduct in court. Prepared self-represented litigants for court hearings.

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  Asian Pacific Islander Legal Outreach

  • San Francisco, CA

  • Legal Clinic Volunteer

    • Mar 2012 - Apr 2012
    • San Francisco, CA

    Conducted client intakes to assess legal needs. Provided legal services and advice in immigration and family law.

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  Benjamin & Sutton

  • San Diego, CA

  • Legal Assistant/Paralegal

    • Jun 2009 - Aug 2011
    • San Diego, CA

    Prepared Judicial Council Forms for domestic violence restraining order requests and support motions. Drafted Findings and Order After Hearings and discovery requests and answers. Reviewed Discovery. Entered attorney billing.

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  Friestad Law Firm

  • San Diego, CA

  • Legal Assistant

    • Oct 2008 - May 2009
    • San Diego, CA

    Researched and prepared trademark and copyrights renewal applications. Developed organization filing system. Maintained office accounting.