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SOLE PRACTITIONER
Professional Summary
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.
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Work History
Sole Practitioner, 01/2009 to 01/2011
Bloomin' Brands, Inc.
Bloomin' Brands, Inc.
- Managed day-to-day operations of firm, specializing in the representation of special needs children; supervised staff of 6+ attorneys, advocates, law clerks, and legal secretaries.
- Managed all financial aspects, including bookkeeping, billing, and tax filings.Maintained own case load of 40+ and participated in 150+ meetings yearly.
- Litigated cases against agencies denying necessary services to children, including educational, mental health, in-home support services, transition and workability services.
- Organized and conducted trainings on disability laws for parents and professionals (including attorneys and advocates).
- Contracted by regional centers and area boards serving developmentally delayed to provide legal representation for consumers as well as consultation and training to agencies.
- Utilized Microsoft Office and time management/billing programs.
Managing Partner, 01/1995 to 01/2009
VARMA & CLANCY ATTORNEYS AT LAW – Bonita Springs , STATE
VARMA & CLANCY ATTORNEYS AT LAW – Bonita Springs , STATE
Continued work above as managing partner.
Education
J.D.: 1994
University of the Pacific, McGeorge Law School - City, State
University of the Pacific, McGeorge Law School - City, State
Bachelor of Arts: Economics with concentration in Mathematics, 1989
Haverford College - City, State
Haverford College - City, State
Admitted
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
Accomplishments
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.
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School Attended
- University of the Pacific, McGeorge Law School
- Haverford College
Job Titles Held:
- Sole Practitioner
- Managing Partner
Degrees
- J.D. : 1994
Bachelor of Arts : Economics with concentration in Mathematics , 1989
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