Who I Am...
About the Attorney
I am an attorney-mediator with over 20 years of experience helping individuals and couples navigate family law disputes.
I am an attorney-mediator with over 20 years of experience helping individuals and couples navigate family law disputes. At my core, I am a peace seeker, dedicated to guiding others toward resolution and mutual understanding. Being part of this journey is both a privilege and a calling I deeply value. I believe that honoring the past, even amidst the challenges of divorce, creates space for hope, healing, and a brighter future .
I hold a J.D. from Loyola Law School and earned undergraduate degrees in Political Science and Communications from Santa Clara University. I began my mediation journey in 2010 after completing training at the Northern California Mediation Center in Marin County. Since then, I have actively engaged in courses, seminars, and professional activities related to family law, mediation, and collaborative law.
With over 20 years of experience in family law, I’ve had the privilege of working alongside exceptional family law attorneys and mediators who have profoundly influenced my practice.
My dedication to alternative dispute resolution is reflected in my many years of volunteer work with the Santa Clara County Superior Court, as a Family Court Settlement Project liaison, serving as a Judge Pro Tempore on the Personal Property Arbitration Panel, acting as a mediator for the Early Neutral Evaluation Program, and serving as a settlement court officer for Santa Clara County Family Court.
When I'm not practicing family law, I'm pursuing other creative endeavors and serving in ways that bring hope and healing through writing, music and whatever Kingdom business God assigns me. Most dear to me are my Faith and Family so you'll frequently find me cheering on my sons, who play college basketball, actively supporting my husband, who runs the DBA Drive Basketball Academy, and serving on my church worship team. It is my sincerest desire to help people accomplish more than the creation of a contract, but to work towards peace, harmony and hope for a brighter future, with new dreams and new possibilities.
About My Decision To Become A Mediator And Collaborative Attorney:
I am a mediator and collaborative attorney because I see myself as a peacemaker, committed to helping families navigate difficult transitions without the added financial and emotional toll of litigation. During my decade of experience at a litigation firm, I witnessed countless trials over every imaginable issue, resulting in substantial fees, prolonged stress, and irreparable damage to individuals and family relationships. I’ve seen how adversarial proceedings can cause people to lose sight of their values and even fracture bonds between parents and children.
In contrast, mediation and collaborative divorce provide a respectful and empowering alternative, giving you a voice in the process and fostering healthier outcomes for you and your children. These approaches prioritize communication, cooperation, and preserving relationships wherever possible.
At the same time, I deeply respect the institution of marriage and offer clients opportunities to explore reconciliation when appropriate. I also celebrate the commitment of marriage through the collaborative process of drafting prenuptial and postnuptial agreements. These agreements are more than legal documents—they are a thoughtful, intentional approach to preparing couples for a fully informed and successful union.