Began working in the legal profession as a teenager in a mid-sized law firm in Southern California.  Continued to work in the field as a legal secretary and paralegal in a large firm in Los Angeles and a boutique estate planning firm in Claremont.  Started solo law practice in Claremont immediately after sitting for the California Bar Examination and passing on her first attempt.

Attended the University of La Verne graduating Magna Cum Laude and earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Legal Studies with a minor in Business Administration.  Completed law degree successfully earning many honors and awards, including winning national brief writing competitions and the prestigious Delta Theta Phi Key Award.  Through hard work and dedication, became Valedictorian of graduating class and earned a Juris Doctorate degree Summa Cum Laude, one of only a handful of graduates to earn that honor in the history of the University.