Experience

ZBS Law, LLP

• United States
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Litigation Counsel

  • Mar 2022 - Present



Wright, Finlay & Zak, LLP

• Associate Attorney

  • Mar 2009 - Mar 2022

  • Represented clients before court in oral debate by constructing favorable and truthful narrative around presented evidence and facts. • Communicated effectively with clients to interpret laws, rulings and regulations affecting them. • Conducted legal research and facts investigation for case litigation. • Negotiated with opposing parties to avoid litigation, reach resolution and achieve goals of clients • Assessed legal, risk and compliance matters to determine organizational plan of action. • Manage outside counsel in all aspects of complex mortgage loan servicing litigation in both state/federal courts by reviewing and approving their litigation strategy, pleadings, discovery and motions, coordinating responses to discovery and pleadings, monitoring their billing/budgets, coordinating and preparing witnesses for required appearances at depositions, mediations and trials • Prepared and drafted legal document such as Motions for Summary, Motions to Dismiss, Demurrers, etc. • Reviewed and analyzed servicing notes and loan files to prepare responses to QWR letters, CFPB and DPFI complaints and provide regulatory compliance and consumer protection-related guidance to internal clients Show less



Yanez & Montes, LLP

• Law Clerk

  • Oct 2008 - Mar 2009

  • Prepared and organized evidence and exhibits to be utilized in court hearings and trials. • Conducted client meetings to discuss and gather key information necessary for upcoming hearings, depositions, mediations and arbitrations. • Conducted legal research and analysis to draft legal opinions, studies and reports. • Drafted legal documents such as motions, declarations, discovery and settlements. • Propounded and responded to discovery • Assisted legal staff with collation and organization of case documentation and administrative tasks. Show less



Family Violence Clinic

• Law Clerk

  • Aug 2007 - Sep 2008

  Filed, and obtained, one of the first U Visa Applications for a minor. Interviewed and wrote affidavits and declarations for sexually abused minors after interviewing all parties Filed, and obtained, one of the first U Visa Applications for a minor. Interviewed and wrote affidavits and declarations for sexually abused minors after interviewing all parties



Orange County District Attorney's Office

• Certified Law Clerk

  • Jan 2007 - May 2008

  In the Gang Unit: Worked on a murder case with 12 defendants which required reviewing police reports and evidence. Conducted a Preliminary hearing for possession of firearms. Prepared Motions to Bifurcate and Consolidate. Assisted District Attorneys on several high profile murder cases At North Court: Prepared motions to suppress evidence for possession of narcotics, firearms and DUI evidence. Filled out Tahl Forms for defendants signature. Conducted preliminary hearings for residential burglary, domestic violence and possession with intent to sell Show less



Fidelity National Title

• United States
• Real Estate
• 700 & Above Employee

• Law Clerk

  • May 2006 - Aug 2006

  Drafted discovery motions and pleadings for escrows, easements and probate issues. Answered interrogatories related to defense of title disputes. Researched bankruptcy arguments for motions and trial briefs Drafted discovery motions and pleadings for escrows, easements and probate issues. Answered interrogatories related to defense of title disputes. Researched bankruptcy arguments for motions and trial briefs



The Legal Aid Society

• Legal Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Law Clerk

  • May 2005 - Aug 2005

  Supervised the Family Law Information Center and assisted with client counseling. Assisted lead attorney with drafting pleadings for petition for dissolution and nullification Supervised the Family Law Information Center and assisted with client counseling. Assisted lead attorney with drafting pleadings for petition for dissolution and nullification



City of Irvine

• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Community Leader

  • May 2000 - Aug 2005



Morrow & White

• Law Clerk

  • Mar 2004 - Apr 2005