Honors and Awards:

• Creighton University, B.A., magna cum laude; 1989 Pony Pulitzer for Journalistic Excellence, Department of Journalistm; 1989 Editorial of the Year, Department of Journalism; United States Senate Intern, Sen. Robert Kerrey; Vice President, National Political Science HonorarySeattle University, J.D., cum laude; Three-Year University Merit Scholarship; Associate Editor, Seattle University Law Review; AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory

Bar/Professional Activity:

• Author, ALI-ABA Conference on Life and Health Insurance Litigation (Washington D.C., May 2002),Broadening Actions Under State Consumer Fraud Statutes

Pro bono/Community Service:

• Judge Pro Tempore, Maricopa County Superior Court (2005 - )
  Adjunct Professor, Arizona State University College of Law (2003-2004)
  Guest Lecturer, University of Arizona College of Law (1999–2000)
  Board of Directors, Tucson Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (1998-2000), Board of Directors, Arizona Human Rights Fund (1998-2001),
  Tucson Museum of Art, Men’s Arts Council (1999-2000)

Scholarly Lectures and Writings:

• Author of various articles on litigation and healthcare topics in the following publications: SEAK, INC. (Legal Desk Reference for Physicians)OPHTHALMOLOGY MANAGEMENT (National Practice Journal), Anesthsiology News, Physicians' Financial News, Physicians' Money Digest, Physiciansnew.com, AZ MAGAZINE (Arizona Medical Association)THE DIGEST (Arizona Osteopathic Medical Association)INSCRIPTIONS (Arizona Dental Association)SOMBRERO MAGAZINE (Pima County Medical Society)THE ARIZONA PSYCHOLOGIST (Arizona Psychological Association)JOURNAL (Arizona Association of Chiropractic)