University of San Diego School of Law
Juris Doctor, May 1993
Lawyering Skills II, High Pass

San Diego State University
Bachelor of Science, Telecommunications and Film, cum laude, 1987
Produced and directed two public service announcements

Judicial Extern Clerk, United States District Court, Southern District of California, San Diego, CA
Judge John S. Rhoades Chambers, January-May 1993
Performed research, prepared memoranda, and proposed opinions for the court for a variety of criminal and civil cases, particularly federal habeas corpus.

Certified Mediator, State of California
Member of San Diego Mediation Network 1992

Legal Intern, Center For Public Interest Law
Fall 1991 - Spring 1992
Monitored the California Department of Insurance. Attended board meetings and regulatory meetings in San Francisco. Published quarterly in the California Regulatory Law Reporter.

Law Clerk; Public Defender, County of San Diego
Summer 1992, June 1990 - January 1991
Assisted Attorney in all aspects of his work as a Public Defender. Conducted research and drafted motions, participated in trial preparation, coordinated case discovery, interviewed clients, and attended all court appearances.

Law Clerk Volunteer; Community Defender Inc., San Diego California
October 1987 - October 1988
Assisted Attorney in all aspects of his work as a Public Defender. Researched and analyzed sentencing options and alternatives.

Supervised Investigator
Tactical & Estate Security & Investigative Services, San Diego CA
January 1988 - September 1988
Investigated criminal cases. Interviewed attorneys, clients, and witnesses. Compiled information into investigative reports.