Professional Experience
Cox, Castle & Nicholson LLP: May 2024- present
Civil Litigation Paralegal | eDiscovery Specialist
Ellenoff Grossman & Schole LLP: April 2023 - May 2024
Civil Litigation Paralegal | Notary Public
Latham & Watkins, LLP: September 2022 - February 2023
Civil Law Litigation Paralegal | Notary Public
Kirby & McGuinn, APC: November 2020 - July 2022
Trusts & Estates Litigation Paralegal | Notary Public
Aquino Trial Services: October 2020 - December 2021
Civil Law Contract Paralegal
Education
University of San Diego School of Law ABA Approved Paralegal Program
Paralegal Certification
Coppin State University
Bachelor of Science in Political Science
National Association of Legal Assistants
Advanced Certified Paralegal (ACP) - Specialist in Discovery & Trial Practice
Commission for Certification of California Paralegals
California Advanced Specialist (CAS) - Specialist in Discovery
Association of Certified E-Discovery Specialists
Certified E-Discovery Specialist (CEDS)
California Secretary of State
Notary Public Commission
Career Achievements
Contributing Author/Editor
The San Diego Paralegal Association (SDPA) Quarterly Newsletter
Title: The Precedents
Speaker
The SDPA Annual Bridging the Gap Event
Theme: Knowledge Is Power! Let's Talk Certifications
Panelist
The National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA)
Theme: So You Have Graduated, Now What?
Awardee
The National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA)
Title: 2022 NALA Certified Paralegal (CP) Champion Award
Published Author
The North County Lawyer Magazine
Title: How To Win Through The Utilization Of Paralegals
NALA Member Spotlight
NALA Facts & Findings The Paralegal Magazine Q4 November 2022
Title: NALA Member Spotlight
Published CoAuthor
NALA Facts & Findings The Paralegal Magazine Q1 January 2023
Title: Three Tips To Go F.A.R. In Your Career With A Growth Mindset
Awardee
The National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA)
Title: 2023 NALA Rising Star Award
Published CoAuthor
The Estrin Report Blog for Legal Professionals
Title: 2023 Communication Essentials
NALA Webinar Speaker
NALA Live Webinar December 2023
Title: Help! The Client Wants to File an Appeal
Panelist
The Inland Counties Association of Paralegals (ICAP)
Theme: 2024 Paralegal Expertise, Wisdom, and Advice
NALA Webinar Speaker
NALA Live Webinar April 2024
Title: Designating the Record on Appeal and the Appellant's Appendix
Published CoAuthor
NALA Facts & Findings The Paralegal Magazine Q2 May 2024
Title: 2024 Communication Essentials
Affiliations
San Diego Paralegal Association (SDPA) | April 2019 – Present
Member
Orange County Paralegal Association (OCPA) | May 2023 - Present
Member
National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA) | April 2019 – Present
Member
California Alliance of Paralegal Association (CAPA) | April 2019 – Present
Member
American Bar Association (ABA) | May 2021 – Present
Member
National Notary Association (NNA) | August 2021 – Present
Member
North County Bar Association (NCBA) | May 2022 - Dec 2022
Member
San Diego County Bar Association (SDCBA) | May 2022 - Dec 2022
Member
Toastmasters International | November 2022 - March 2023
Member
San Diego Paralegal Association (SDPA) | April 2022 – March 2023
Board Member
Association of Certified E-Discovery Specialists | March 2023 - Present
Member
Women in E-Discovery | March 2023 - Present
Member
National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA) | July 2023 - Present
Professional Development Committee Member
