Education
University of California, Hastings College of the Law, J.D., 1989
University of California, Santa Barbara, B.A. With Honors (English and History), 1986
Professional Affiliations
American Bar Association, Forum on Franchising
Association of Business Trial Lawyers, Northern California (ABTL)
State Bar of California, Franchise Law Committee (former Co-Chair)
International Franchise Association, Legal Symposium Task Force
State Bar of California, Certified Specialist in Franchise and Distribution Law
University of California, Hastings College of Law, Alumni Board of Governors (2007-2010 and 2013‑2019)
Publications / Speaking Engagements
Co-Author, Franchise Litigation Handbook, Chapter 1 – Initial Pleadings (2nd Edition); American Bar Association, October 2021
Co-Author, "Franchising (& Distribution) Currents"; ABA Franchise Law Journal, Fall 2018
Speaker, “Irreparable Harm and Trademark Law Demystified!”; Webinar, October 2015
Panel Moderator, “Franchise Litigation ‒ Frequently Arising Issues in Litigation”; International Franchise Association (IFA) Annual Legal Symposium, May 2015
Co-Editor, Franchise Litigation Handbook (1st Edition); American Bar Association, October 2010
Co-Author, California Franchise Law and Practice, Chapter 12 – Case Law Highlights; CEB, February 2009