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Attorney licensed to practice in the State of California. Partnered with an attorney in 1995 to open a law firm dedicated to representation of children with special needs. Areas of representation included IEP (Individualized Education Plan) meetings with school districts, meetings with other related service agencies, mediations and hearings under IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, federal appeals and civil rights cases, including significant hours of training to parents and professionals.   Closed practice in 2011 to relocate permanently to Massachusetts for personal and family reasons, however my desire to work in child Advocacy continues.

State Bar of California (1994 to Present); United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit; United States District Court for the Eastern, Northern, Central, and Southern Districts of California; all California state courts

Successfully argued before Ninth Circuit of Appeals in a dozen cases.   Win of significant importance to me, Amanda J. v. Clark County School District (267 F.3d 877 (9th Cir. 2001)), made precedence on issue of meaningful parent participation and informed consent in the IEP process.  Worked closely with parents to ensure their children's needs were met and rights protected.