University of San Diego School of Law; Juris Doctor, 1988;

Oxford University, England

Seattle University

B.A. Drama, 1983

B.A. Humanities, 1982, Cum Laude

California and U.S. District Court, Southern District of California,

December, 1988

Keeney, Waite & Stevens

June 1989 to Present

Partner: General civil litigation practice

California State Bar, Delegate, American Bar Association, House of Delegates (2001-)

Past President, San Diego County Bar Foundation (2000- 2001)

Board of Directors, San Diego Justice Foundation (2000-)

Board of Directors, University of San Diego School of Law, Alumni Association (2000-)

Co-Chair, Bench/Bar Committee, San Diego County Bar Assn. (2000) President, San Diego County Bar Association (1999)

Vice-President, Secretary, San Diego County Bar Association (1996-1998)

Board of Directors, San Diego County Bar Foundation (1996-1999)

Executive Comm., Legal Services Section, California State Bar (1997-1999)

Conference of Delegates, California State Bar (1996-1999)

Member, Human Rights Committee, California State Bar (1995-1997)

Finance Committee Chairman, Bonnie Dumanis for Judge, 1994

Legal Aid Association of California, 1994 Award of Merit

President's Award for Pro Bono (1993) - California State Bar

Pro Bono Attorney of the Year (1992) - San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program

Distinguished Service Awards, San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program (1990, 1991,1992, 1993)

The Wiley W. Manuel Award, California State Bar (1990-1993, 2001) San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program, Volunteer Attorney (1989- )