Counsel

• Nov 2021 - Present

Deputy Attorney General

• Mar 2021 - Nov 2021

I worked in the Business Litigation Section, representing various state agencies in enforcement actions and defense-side work. I was the sole attorney on most matters and had primary responsibility in all aspects of my cases from pre-litigation through trial and appeal. I worked in the Business Litigation Section, representing various state agencies in enforcement actions and defense-side work. I was the sole attorney on most matters and had primary responsibility in all aspects of my cases from pre-litigation through trial and appeal.

Associate Attorney

• Oct 2018 - Mar 2021

I worked on a broad array of cases across federal court, state court, and in arbitration, involving patent, copyright, contract, trade secret, privacy, and securities issues. I worked on all stages of litigation, including taking and defending depositions, drafting briefs, and preparing for trial. I played a large role in winning two jury trials in the Eastern District of Texas, including leading the preparation of fact and expert witnesses, arguing objections to the court, and structuring opening and closing arguments. I also have experience in transactional work, including drafting contracts for an acquisition and negotiating technology licensing agreements.

Legal Intern

• Jan 2018 - Apr 2018

I worked on a broad array of legal matters, including intellectual property, privacy, First Amendment, and digital civil liberties cases. I also worked on more public facing matters, including interacting with the press, writing blog posts, and drafting FOIA requests for an investigation. I worked on a broad array of legal matters, including intellectual property, privacy, First Amendment, and digital civil liberties cases. I also worked on more public facing matters, including interacting with the press, writing blog posts, and drafting FOIA requests for an investigation.

Summer Associate

• May 2016 - Jul 2016

I worked in the patent prosecution group, prosecuting patents concerning software, hardware, and mechanical inventions. I wrote responses to office actions, prepared for and conducted examiner interviews, and helped draft claims and patent applications. I worked in the patent prosecution group, prosecuting patents concerning software, hardware, and mechanical inventions. I wrote responses to office actions, prepared for and conducted examiner interviews, and helped draft claims and patent applications.

Sales Associate

• Jun 2014 - Aug 2015

I worked in sales, generating new leads and selling subscriptions to Mindbody's software. I was named “Sales Associate of the Week” during my first week of employment. I worked in sales, generating new leads and selling subscriptions to Mindbody's software. I was named “Sales Associate of the Week” during my first week of employment.

Barista

• Oct 2012 - Mar 2014

I maintained customer satisfaction at the Cal Poly library coffee shop. I maintained customer satisfaction at the Cal Poly library coffee shop.