I was born in Pittsburgh, PA but  am proud to have called the New York City area my home for over twenty years. I am active in the community and coach my children in CYO Basketball, travel soccer and little league.  I am an active member of trial lawyer associations including the American Association for Justice and the New York State Trial Lawyers.  I am on the Executive Board of the New York State Trial Lawyers and have held multiple positions as an officer.  I am also the Co-Chair of the Automobile Negligence committee and I lecture on both car accident case issues and municipal (city and state liablity) case issues.  As part of NYSTLA's participation in the ENDDD campaign, I have also spoken to local highschool students about the dangers of distracted driving.