Biography
I am an experienced family law attorney practicing in the District of Columbia and Northern Virginia. I am a strong advocate for using the Collaborative process to resolve family law matters with respect and compassion. My goal in all Collaborative cases is to reach a resolution that not only satisfies the participants’ goals, but maintains the long-term emotional and financial integrity of the family.
In addition to my Collaborative and family law experience, I have worked as a full-time judicial law clerk, and as a general practitioner engaging in a broad-based civil and criminal law practice. I find that my diverse background is useful in helping parties effectively navigate and resolve the complex issues that often arise in the Collaborative divorce process.
Professional Activities
- Member, Marketing Committee, Virginia Association of Collaborative Professionals (VaCP) (2015 to present)
- Board Member (Outreach Chair), Collaborative Professionals of Northern Virginia (CPNV) (2015 to present)
- Organizer - CPNV New Member Forum Luncheons (quarterly lunch series for newly-trained Collaborative professionals) (2014 to present)
- Instructor, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA - Family Law (2014 to present)
- Presenter, 2015 Virginia State Bar “First Day in Practice” Seminar for Newly-Admitted Attorneys
Education
Suffolk University Law School, Boston, MA
Juris Doctor, Cum Laude, May 2007
Member, Law Review
University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA,
Bachelor of Arts, May 2004
Bar Admissions
District of Columbia – 2014
Virginia - 2007