Admissions
State Bar of California - 1986
U.S. District Court, Central District of California - 1986

Education
University of Illinois - B.S. Nursing - 1979
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles - Juris Doctorate - 1986

Areas of Practice
Medical Malpractice Defense, with special emphasis on catastrophic injury cases (birth injury, pediatric/neonatal cases)

Represents physicians, hospitals, clinics, nurses and other ancillary staff

Brings the insight of practical experience to the defense of hospitals, physicians and nurses, benefitting from years of experience as a Registered Nurse, with an emphasis on high risk obstetrics at major medical centers in Chicago and Los Angeles, which make her singularly well qualified to handle even the most difficult of cases.

Frequently called upon to resolve highly emotional, medically intricate cases

Has been praised by clients, judges, and even opposing counsel and parties for her ability to resolve even the most difficult claims.

Calls upon her shared background to identify the strengths of each case, and to assist the clients in understanding and responding to the legal challenges raised in sophisticated malpractice litigation

Professional Organizations
Southern California Association of Healthcare Risk Managers (SCAHRM)
Association of Southern California Defense Counsel (ASCDC)