University of California, Hastings College of the Law, San Francisco, California
Honors: Public Interest Law Scholar
Law Review: Hastings Race and Poverty Law Journal, Founding member, 2001 – 2003
University of California, Santa Barbara, California
B.A., philosophy and English Literature
Outstanding Achievement in English
Ralph W. Church Award for Philosophy
Professional Associations and Memberships
San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association, President 2025 – Present
National Lawyers Guild, Bay Area Chapter, Vice President, 2011-2013, Board Member 2007-2013, Foundation Board Member, 2014 – Present
California Employment Lawyer Association
Recent Speaking Engagements (Partial List)
Breaking Ground: Women Law Firm Founders, San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association, January 2025
Challenging Unconscious Bias to Prove Intentional Discrimination in Employment Cases, Consumer Advocates of California Convention, December 2024
Using Focus Groups to Maximize Case Value From Day One and Identify Bias in a Polarized Political Climate, California Employment Lawyers Association Annual Convention, November 2024
“Nasty Woman” Trial Tactics from Kamala Harris’s Debate Stage, San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association, October 2024
Constructively Calling Out Racism, California Employment Lawyers Association, June 2024
The Nuts and Bolts of Handling Government Tort Claims, San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association, June 2024
Masterful Pretrial Procedures: Setting Your Case Up for Success, Consumer Advocates of California Annual Convention, November 2023
Women In Trial, San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association, April 2023
Cyber Torts: Litigating Cyberbullying, Revenge Porn, Online Defamation and More, San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association, August 2022
Hiring Jury and Trial Consultants in Employment Cases, National Employment Lawyers Association Annual Convention, July 2022
Litigating in a Post-Pandemic World, Bar Association of San Francisco, November 2021
Addressing Bias in the Court: A Core Practice of Movement Lawyering, National Lawyers Guild San Francisco, January 2021
Document Management: Ethical Considerations and Strategies to Maximize Case Efficiency and Trial Success, San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association, July 2020
Effective Strategies for Preparing Your Experts and Taking Expert Depositions, San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association, December 2020
Experts as Shepherds of Proof, Forensic Expert Witness Association National Conference, June 2021
Trial Lawyering While Female, San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association, April 2020
Proving Sexual Harassment and Discrimination Claims in Employment, California Alliance of Paralegals Conference, June 2019
Preparing for Trial (3-part series), San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association, June 2019
Damages in Employment Law, San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association, April 2019
Essential Testimony Tips for Expert Witnesses, Forensic Experts Witness Association National Convention, April 2019
Employment Law Update and Proposed Changes to Title XI: Due Process or Undue Trauma, San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association, March 2019
Common Traps in Discovery and How to Avoid Them, Consumer Attorneys of California Convention, November 2018
Advanced Testimony Skills for Experts of All Disciplines and Levels of Experience, Forensic Experts Witness Association, October 2018
Recent Wins and Losses: Lessons Learned, San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association, May 2018
Juries in the Age of Trump, National Lawyers Guild, San Francisco Chapter, January 2018
Tips and Strategies for Your Next Voir Dire, Continuing Education of the Bar, June 2017
Honors and Awards
Northern California Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers, 2016 – Present
Top Women Attorneys in Northern California, 2012 – Present
Northern California Rising Star, Super Lawyers, 2009 – 2015
Wiley W. Manuel Award for Pro Bono Legal Service, 2010 – Present
Pro Bono Activities
Legal Aid Society – Employment Law Center, Volunteer Attorney
Alameda County Bar Association’s Volunteer Legal Services Pro Bono Lawyer
National Lawyers Guild, Legal Observer, 2007 – Present
