About
I was born and raised in New York City, New York. After High School, I joined the United States Army where I served for 6 years stationed across the world as a Military Police Officer, with my last 4 years stationed in Italy. After leaving the military, I became the first member of my family to graduate college, obtaining a bachelor’s degree in psychology. After college, I decided to go to law school to continue a lifetime dedicated to service and helping others.
I graduated law school a semester early with honors, and then became a Deputy District Attorney with the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office. At the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office, I worked my way up through the ranks, completing 14 jury cases to verdict, 5 of them being serious, life-exposure cases. I also prosecuted cases ranging from attempted murder, carjacking, kidnapping, assault, battery, drug sales, and driving under the influence. I also completed over 100 preliminary hearings and negotiated thousands of cases to resolution while also assisting in the training and supervision of other District Attorney’s, post-bar law clerks, and college interns.
During my free time I enjoy outdoor activities such as golf, fishing, hiking, and boating. I love to travel and experience new cultures and try new things. I am an avid sports fan as well, you can always catch me watching and cheering for my New York teams (Yankees, Knicks, Jets, Rangers). I also spend my time volunteering and enjoy coaching and helping with my two beautiful daughters’ softball and soccer teams.
Education
- Juris Doctorate, Cum Laude, Thomas Jefferson School of Law – 2018
- Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, Ashford University - 2012
Awards & Accolades
- Honor Society: Fall 2016, Fall 2017
- Moot Court Honor Society Member
- Criminal Law Fellow
- SVA Treasurer: 2017
- Veteran's Self-Help Clinic
- CALI Excellence for the Future Award - Contracts: Fall 2016
- Jefferson Medal for Top Grade - Oral Arguments of Criminal Motions: Spring 2017, Intraschool Moot Court: Fall 2017.
- Intraschool Moot Court: Fall 2017 Champion & Best Orator2017-2018 ABA National Appellate Advocacy Competition Regional
- 2018 Tulane International Baseball Arbitration Competition (TIBAC)
Specialized Training
- CDAA Felony Prosecutor Academy
- CDAA Domestic Violence and Strangulation Summit