First Admitted: 2006, California

Professional Webpage: https://caltrustlaw.com/about/

Bar/Professional Activity:

California State Bar, 2006
United States Tax Court
United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
United States District Courts for the Central Districts of California
United States District Courts for the Southern Districts of California
United States District Courts for the Northern Districts of California
United States District Courts for the Eastern Districts of California
United States District Court for the District of Colorado
American Bar Association, Member
San Diego County Bar Association, Member
Lawyers Club of San Diego, Member
Board of Directors, New Lawyers Division of the SDCBA, Member, 2010-2012
Consumer Attorneys of San Diego, Member
New Lawyers Division Communications Committee, Co-Chair, 2011-2012

Pro bono/Community Service:

Duke Alumni Association Volunteer Interviewer
Volunteer Judge for the USD Law School Appellate Moot Court Competition
Volunteer for the Holocaust Reparations Project
Volunteer for The Ninth Circuit Pro Bono Project
Volunteer for Couture for a Cause
Volunteer for Meals on Wheels of San Diego
Volunteer Interviewer for USD Law School Mock Interviews
Welsh Inn of Court Alumnus

Honors/Awards:

Selected to Super Lawyers: 2013 - 2025
AV Preeminent® Rating, Martindale‑Hubbell (2014-present)
Judge David R. Thompson Award, The 27th Annual Red Boudreau Trial Lawyers’ Dinner (2011)
40 Under 40 Award, San Diego Metropolitan Magazine (2009)
Distinguished Service Award, San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program (2009)
Wiley W. Manual Award for Pro Bono Legal Services, California Bar Association (2009)
Pro Bono Challenge Award, Cooley LLP (2009)
San Diego’s Top Young Attorneys, San Diego Daily Transcript (2008)
Who’s Who Among Executives and Professionals, Who’s Who Legal (2008)
Wiley W. Manual Award for Pro Bono Legal Services, California Bar Association (2008)
San Diego’s Top Young Attorneys, San Diego Daily Transcript (2007)
Duke Law School Pro Bono Award (2006)

Educational Background:

Duke University School of Law - LL.M., International & Comparative Law
Duke University School of Law - J.D., Founding Board Member and Editor - Duke Journal of Constitutional Law & Public Policy, Articles Editor, Law & Contemporary Problems
Abilene Christian University - B.A., Magna Cum Laude

Scholarly Lectures/Writings:

The Essential Guide to Firm, Government, Clerkship, In-House, and Lateral Interviews, Winner of the Book of the Year Award in the career category (2009), Finalist of Indie Book Awards in the career category (2010), Co-Author, Nail Your Law Job Interview, Career Press, 2009
Article, "Alternative Fees Require Trust Between Lawyers and Clients", Daily Journal, 2009
Article, "In a Car Accident, Know Your Rights", EchoRu Weekly Newspaper, 2009
Article (co-authored), "Swept Away", Los Angeles Daily Journal, 2008
Article (co-authored), "Biotech’s Onus of Disclosure", Los Angeles Daily Journal, 2007
Article, "Dura Pharmaceuticals v. Broudo: The Unlikely Tort Of 'Securities Fraud': Dura Pharmaceuticals v. Broudo", Duke Journal of Constitutional Law & Public Policy, 2007
Article, "The Supreme Court Declines to Review Qwest on 'Selective Waiver'", Paul Hastings Publications, 2006
Conference, "Tips and Advice of Best Interviewing Practices", University of San Diego Law School, 2009
Conference, "Tips and Advice of Best Interviewing Practices", University of San Diego Law School, 2008
Presentation, "Recent Developments in the Ninth Circuit Regarding Pleading Standards in Securities Class Actions", Cooley Godward Kronish, 2008
Seminar, "Mediating Commercial Lease Disputes", Lorman Educational Services, 2008
Presentation, "FDA and SEC Issues in Representing Public Biotechnology Companies", Association of Corporate Counsel, 2006
Founding Board Member and Editor, Duke Journal of Constitutional Law & Public Policy, Duke University School of Law
Articles Editor, Law & Contemporary Problems, Duke University School of Law

Industry Groups:

Trust & Estate
Wealth Disputes
Wealth Planning

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