Biographical Information
- Education:Pepperdine University School of Law, JDUniversity of Missouri BSEd
- Pre-bench Legal Experience:
Partner & Appellate Counsel, Fisher & Phillips LLPPartner, McGuire Coats LLPAssociate, Howrey LLPLaw Clerk, Hon. Ronald S.W. Lew, Central District of California
- Political Affiliation: Democrat
Judicial Experience
- 2019-2020: Criminal Division, Pittsburg
Pre-bench Civic & Professional Activities
- Director, Contra Costa County Bar Association (President-Elect, Treasurer)
- Director, Women Chefs & Restaurateurs
- Parent Representative, Alamo Elementary School Site Council
- California Women Lawyers, Amicus Committee
Current Civic & Professional Activities
- District 14 Director (California & Nevada), National Association of Women Judges
- Pupilage Group Leader, Robert McGrath American Inns of Court
Continuing Legal Education Faculty
Trial Court Judicial Attorney Institute (CJER), March 2020, “Elimination of Bias for Research Attorneys”
Typical weekly schedule
- Varies
Teleconferencing
TBD
In Limine Motions
File with Madame Clerk as soon as assigned to Dept. 17 for trial.
Decorum & Advice
Professional kindness reflects well on everyone, always.