Honors and Awards:

• Presented to attorneys who have demonstrated a continued dedication to the protection of patient and advocate rights., Defender of Justice Award, Americans for Safe Access, 2009
• Recognized as a leader and advocate for patients and their providers in the fight against inhumane and unjust laws., Defender of Justice Award, American's for Safe Access, 2007
• Peer reviewed recognition of the top 5% of attorneys in Southern California, 2004, 2005, 2009 and 2012. Southern California Superlawyer for 2004, 2005, 2009 and 2012, 2013., Southern California Superlawyer, 2004
• Elected President of the Financial Management Association's National Honor Society reflecting outstanding academic achievement in the area of Business Finance while attending San Diego State University., President, FMA National Honor Society, 1988

Bar/Professional Activity:

• Lifetime member of NORML legal committee, dedicated to the reform of marijuana laws., 1993
• Sustaning member of the Criminal Courts Bar Association for Los Angeles County, 1993

Pro bono/Community Service:

• United States Supreme Court case, People v. Keith, 1995

Scholarly Lectures and Writings:

• Presented a MCLE course to the criminal law section of the San Fernando Valley Bar entitled, "Marijuana Laws: What's The Latest?", Instructor, San Fernando Valley Bar Association, 2013
• Presented a class on conflicts between Federal and State law concerning medical marijuana legal issues for a continuing education course for legal professionals., faculty, teacher, National Business Institute, 2012, Instructor, National Business Institute, 2012
• Presented a class on medical marijuana legal issues in state and federal court at the advanced criminal law seminary for the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers., Faculty, Lecturer, NACDL, 2011
• Presented a seminar to the Los Angeles County Judiciary on medical marijuana laws., Faculty, Lecturer, Los Angeles County Judciary, 2011
• Presented a class on medical marijuana legal issues for a continuing education course for legal professionals., faculty, teacher, National Business Institute, 2011
• Article outlining the current confusion that the City of Los Angeles is confronting with regard to zoning regulations of medical marijuana collectives and cooperatives., Author, LA's Strict Ordinance Draws Patient Backlash, West Coast Leaf, 2010
• Detailed article outlining the specific rights of medical marijuana patients in the State of California., Author, As a Medical Marijuana Patient, What are my Rights?, The 420 Times, 2010

Educational Background:

• University of San Diego School of Law, Juris Doctorate Degree, 1992
• San Diego State University, Bachelor of Science Degree, Business Administration/Finance, 1989