How Did Bankruptcy Become Part of My Practice?
Like most people, I once had a negative view of bankruptcy. It carried a certain stigma in my mind, ideas of failure, irresponsibility, or poor decision-making. But over time, that perspective began to shift. Early on, I was asked to assist a close friend who was going through financial struggles. She was working multiple jobs while caring for a child, an elderly parent, and a disabled husband. Interestingly, I’m not talking about myself, but in many ways, her situation mirrored parts of my own life. That experience opened my eyes. Read More
What Inspired You to Become a Lawyer?
If I had to summarize what inspired me to become a lawyer, it would come down to one word: service.
For over two decades, I’ve had the privilege of working in the public sector—more than ten of those years with the Superior Court of California, primarily in the litigation department and the Court’s Small Claims Legal Advisor’s Office. During that…
What Motivates You to Keep Going on Tough Cases?
What keeps me going on the tough cases is remembering why I started doing this work in the first place—to serve, to empower, and to make a difference for people who might otherwise have no one to turn to.
Throughout my career—especially my years with the Superior Court of California’s Small Claims Legal Advisor’s Office—I’ve met countless individuals facing overwhelming…
Why Did I Open My Own Solo Practice?
Funny enough, solo practice was never the goal. At no point did I intend to become an entrepreneur. I always knew I wanted to go to law school, but the ultimate goal had always been of opening a nonprofit that provided free legal assistance to those who needed it most. Life, of course, happened. After getting married and having children,…