Experience

Red Law

• United States
• Legal Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Attorney

  • Oct 2013 - Present

  Family law, business law, estate planning. Family law, business law, estate planning.



Riverside County Superior Court

• Administration of Justice
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Mediator

  • May 2012 - May 2013

  Mediated civil harassment, collections, trial de novo, HOA disputes, small claims, and unlawful detainer cases in Riverside County; worked to develop rapport with clients; helped clients see all sides of their legal issues; helped clients recognize their own key interests; found creative solutions to legal problems; frequently discussed legal theories and possible outcomes with judges. Mediated civil harassment, collections, trial de novo, HOA disputes, small claims, and unlawful detainer cases in Riverside County; worked to develop rapport with clients; helped clients see all sides of their legal issues; helped clients recognize their own key interests; found creative solutions to legal problems; frequently discussed legal theories and possible outcomes with judges.



Hershorin & Henry LLP

• United States
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Law Clerk

  • Oct 2012 - Jan 2013

  Assigned cases involving buyer-seller disputes over real property, escrow disputes, interpleader actions, and other issues involving real estate law; analyzed the strength of particular arguments and cases in preparation for negotiations; negotiated with opposing parties on a regular basis; researched and applied applicable law in drafting motions and other legal documents; prepared declarations; ensured timeliness of motions, requests, and other court filings. Assigned cases involving buyer-seller disputes over real property, escrow disputes, interpleader actions, and other issues involving real estate law; analyzed the strength of particular arguments and cases in preparation for negotiations; negotiated with opposing parties on a regular basis; researched and applied applicable law in drafting motions and other legal documents; prepared declarations; ensured timeliness of motions, requests, and other court filings.



Emily A. Swenson, PC

• Law Clerk

  • Jul 2012 - Sep 2012

  Was hired specifically to assist lead attorney in defending a client charged with a first degree felony; sat second chair at trial; helped prepare a motion in limine to exclude prejudicial evidence, which was granted; attended numerous hearings; participated in negotiations with prosecutor; assisted in drafting opening arguments; prepared direct and cross examinations of six different witnesses; gathered evidence; prepared exhibits to be presented at trial; organized witness’ testimonies and other key evidence for quick reference during trial; drafted questions to be presented to potential jurors; profiled jurors most likely to be favorable to our case.



Retallick & Associates

• Law Clerk

  • May 2012 - Aug 2012

  Assisted in domestic, immigration, and criminal law cases; had daily client interaction; interviewed clients; answered questions for clients; gathered facts from potential witnesses; participated in negotiations with prosecutor; presented and explained plea deals to criminal defendants; assisted lead attorney in preparing for law and motion calendar and attended law and motion calendar; suggested strategy and possible arguments for lead attorney in preparation for trial; attended trials; researched case issues; attended mediations; wrote and edited briefs, memos, and drafted other legal documents.



Anaheim Family Justice Center

• Mental Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Student Attorney

  • Jan 2012 - May 2012

  Assigned my own clients under supervision of lead attorney; interacted with clients several times per week; interviewed clients; subpoenaed information; put together case theory, case plan, opening and closing arguments, and compiled supporting evidence; prepared clients for direct examination and cross examination; put on entire bench trial; negotiated with opposing parties; one of my clients was awarded a permanent restraining order and full legal and physical custody of her child. Assigned my own clients under supervision of lead attorney; interacted with clients several times per week; interviewed clients; subpoenaed information; put together case theory, case plan, opening and closing arguments, and compiled supporting evidence; prepared clients for direct examination and cross examination; put on entire bench trial; negotiated with opposing parties; one of my clients was awarded a permanent restraining order and full legal and physical custody of her child.



Orange County Superior Court

• United States
• Administration of Justice
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Judicial Extern

  • Jan 2012 - May 2012

  Worked for and with Judge Munoz, Judge Schumann, and Judge Miller in the Civil Department; read, researched, and analyzed parties’ positions in pre-trial litigation proceedings; wrote workups for judges which summarized arguments, detailed relevant law, thoroughly analyzed the applicable facts, and recommended a ruling; had numerous one on one conversations in Judges’ chambers discussing cases and potential outcomes; was assigned cases litigating for amounts greater than $10 million. Worked for and with Judge Munoz, Judge Schumann, and Judge Miller in the Civil Department; read, researched, and analyzed parties’ positions in pre-trial litigation proceedings; wrote workups for judges which summarized arguments, detailed relevant law, thoroughly analyzed the applicable facts, and recommended a ruling; had numerous one on one conversations in Judges’ chambers discussing cases and potential outcomes; was assigned cases litigating for amounts greater than $10 million.



California State Board of Equalization

• United States
• Government Administration
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Extern

  • Aug 2011 - Dec 2011

  Represented clients in their tax appeals before the Franchise Tax Board; weekly client interaction; reduced thousands of dollars for clients in tax obligations, penalties, and fees; negotiated with the State; drafted appeal briefs. Represented clients in their tax appeals before the Franchise Tax Board; weekly client interaction; reduced thousands of dollars for clients in tax obligations, penalties, and fees; negotiated with the State; drafted appeal briefs.



Stabile & Cowhig

• Intern

  • Aug 2011 - Nov 2011

  Assisted in numerous family law cases; attended over 50 hours of litigation proceedings inside the courtroom; participated in negotiations with opposing counsel; weekly client interaction; drafted closing arguments. Assisted in numerous family law cases; attended over 50 hours of litigation proceedings inside the courtroom; participated in negotiations with opposing counsel; weekly client interaction; drafted closing arguments.



Le + Pelletier, LLP

• Summer Associate

  • May 2011 - Aug 2011

  Assisted in domestic, bankruptcy, business, estate, and property law cases; researched and drafted numerous family law petitions, motions, and responses; drafted business contracts; researched property and real estate law and drafted memos educating lead attorney on that law; assisted in drafting two trusts. Assisted in domestic, bankruptcy, business, estate, and property law cases; researched and drafted numerous family law petitions, motions, and responses; drafted business contracts; researched property and real estate law and drafted memos educating lead attorney on that law; assisted in drafting two trusts.



Strong and Hanni

• Clerk

  • Jan 2008 - Dec 2010

  Assembled trial binders for medical malpractice cases; compiled and filed court documents; oversaw and ensured fulfillment of a discovery order for over three million documents; regularly analyzed documents for content and sensitive information. Assembled trial binders for medical malpractice cases; compiled and filed court documents; oversaw and ensured fulfillment of a discovery order for over three million documents; regularly analyzed documents for content and sensitive information.



Mushin Fighter Corps. Team

• Professional Ultimate Fighter & Coach

  • Jun 2002 - Jun 2009

  Awarded as four-time state champion; awarded as 2006 fighter of the year; assisted in coaching elite fighters. Awarded as four-time state champion; awarded as 2006 fighter of the year; assisted in coaching elite fighters.