NANNY, HOUSEHOLD EMPLOYEE, AND DOMESTIC EMPLOYMENT AGENCY EXPERT WITNESS

EDUCATION

University of Chicago Law School, Chicago, IL: Juris Doctor in 1998, with Honors.

Rotary International Fellowship, University of Lisbon, Portugal, 1992-93: Served as Goodwill Ambassador, making speeches and touring country. Matriculated in Advanced Course for Foreign Students.

Georgetown University, Washington, DC: Bachelor of Science of Foreign Service in 1992, Magna Cum Laude. GPA: 3.78. Certified proficient in oral and written Portuguese. Alpha Sigma Nu, National Jesuit Honor Society; Pi Sigma Alpha, Political Science Honor Society. Passed U.S. State Department Foreign Service examination.

Oxford University, Oxford, England, Summer, 1991: Upper level Art History and British History classes.

WORK EXPERIENCE

A Private Law Firm in California 2003 - Present: Founding Attorney & Owner. Founded the leading California law firm providing legal and tax advice to household employers. Represent household employers, domestic employment agencies, businesses and individuals in a wide variety of labor & employment, business and dispute resolution matters. Serve as General Counsel for a nationwide trade organization for domestic employment agencies. Author numerous articles and contribute to publications on household employment matters.

A California Community College District, 2006 - Present: Human Resources. Oversee Human Resources function for community college district of approximately 38,000 students and approximately 2,500 employees. Lead department responsible for employee relations, risk management and benefits issues for two college campuses and district administration. Supervise all outside counsel work on labor & employment legal matters. Serve on Chancellor's Executive Council handling district-wide governance.

Automobile Club of Southern California, CA, 2003 - 2006: Corporate Counsel. Handled labor & employment matters for organization of 9,200 employees. Developed and implemented arbitration and drug testing policies enterprise-wide. Personally drafted and performed company's sexual harassment prevention program. Represented management in employee negotiations and adversarial matters. Actively involved in HR issues including benefits, training, hiring, discipline, evaluations and terminations. Supervised outside counsel and oversaw budgets. Negotiated and drafted contracts and professional service agreements.

Payne & Fears LLP, CA, 2001 - 2003: Attorney. Worked with clients to evaluate and defend potential labor & employment claims and litigation. Took all plaintiffs' depositions and obtained summary judgment in multi-count employment and union grievance procedure lawsuit. Handled all law and motion practice in multi-million dollar discrimination, harassment and retaliation lawsuit. Lectured on leave and benefits topics.

Rutan & Tucker LLP, CA, 1998 - 2001: Attorney. Provided labor & employment advice to public and private entities. Covered City Council meetings, interacting with public officials, serving as legal counsel, and providing advice to officials and staff.

Bristol Regional Employment Board, MA, 1994-95: Executive Director. Coordinated job training and educational programs throughout 14 communities. Developed annual budget and strategic plan. Conducted media campaign and spoke at events. Worked closely with elected officials, businesses, unions and community groups.

Anglo-Portuguese News, Lisbon, Portugal, 1993: Humorist. Chronicled weekly comic happenings as the sole columnist for Portugal's leading English language newspaper.

PUBLICATIONS

Available upon request.

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