ABOUT WorkING With Me
Working through an employment dispute can be one of the most difficult periods of your life — leading to stress in all areas.
For me, being an employment attorney is not about billing hours and checking off boxes, it's about personal connection and creating a tailored experience to support you every step of the way.
As a long-time Bay Area local, I'm deeply connected to the legal community. I have a passion for tackling a wide range of employment issues and building teams of attorneys to help you achieve your goals.
Each client deserves the best representation for them and their case which has left me to spend the last 15+ years fighting for people just like you in all types of employment disputes.
When you hire me, you're hiring me to personally oversee your case. I'll go above and beyond to make the process less intimidating and overwhelming by giving you ample information, while also being your ally every step of the way.
Awards + Associations
Of Counsel Levy Vinick Burrell Hyams LLP
Non-Profit Collaborations
In addition to owning and operating my Sonoma County based practice, I joined Levy Vinick Burrell Hyams, an Oakland based firm, as an Of Counsel Attorney. In my over a decade long relationship with attorneys at this firm, we have tirelessly fought for justice together. Now, we've joined forces to offer a powerful, experienced team to better serve our clients together.
I also collaborate with non-profits including Legal Aid at Work, Legal Aid of Sonoma County, Equal Rights Advocates, and Root & Rebound, to provide advocacy and litigation collaboration in the public interest.
Of Counsel Levy Vinick Burrell Hyams LLP
In addition to owning and operating my Sonoma County based practice, I joined Levy Vinick Burrell Hyams, an Oakland based firm, as an Of Counsel Attorney. In my over a decade long relationship with attorneys at this firm, we have tirelessly fought for justice together. Now, we've joined forces to offer a powerful, experienced team to better serve our clients together.
Non-Profit Collaborations
I also collaborate with non-profits including Legal Aid at Work, Legal Aid of Sonoma County, Equal Rights Advocates, and Root & Rebound, to provide advocacy and litigation collaboration in the public interest.
When I'm Not Practicing Law....
To unwind, I love to explore the wilderness including hiking and beachcombing, work out with ParkFit Petaluma, an outdoor exercise group offering safe outdoor workouts during the ongoing pandemic, garden, spend time with family and friends, travel, read, and cook.
I also volunteer in my daughters’ classrooms, at PTA events, and am on two school committee boards: the Team for Inclusion, Diversity and Equity and the Mary Collins Charter Fund, which raises money for unfunded needs at my daughters’ school.
MembershipS and LEADERSHIP
California Employment Lawyers Association
San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association
Sonoma County Women In The Law
Sonoma County Bar Association
Alameda County Bar Association
Petaluma Chamber Of Commerce Women In Business Committee
Petaluma Area Chamber Of Commerce Leadership Program
Petaluma Valley Rotary
Petaluma People Services Center
Women Lawyers of Alameda County
Co-Chair of Immigrant Employee Rights Committee (2019-2021)
Board Nominating Committee (2018)
Participant in Annual Lobby Day, Sacramento to improve the laws for workers (2007-Present)
Leadership Conservatory (2021-2022)
Racial Justice Task Force (2021-Present)
Member
Member
Employment Law Section
Member
Co-Chair (2013 – 2014)
Graduate (2013)
Member (2001 - 2013)
Lend a Hand to Education Committee
Board Member (2013 – 2016)
Member
Education
Seattle University School of Law, JD (2004)
University of California, Santa Cruz, BA, Political Science (1996)
Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta, Indonesia (Study Abroad Program 1994-1995)
Ready to take action? Start by telling me more about your case.
MembershipS and LEADERSHIP
CALIFORNIA EMPLOYMENT LAWYERS ASSOCIATION
California Employment Lawyers Association Co-Chair of Immigrant Employee Rights Committee (2019-2021)
Board Nominating Committee (2018)
Participant in Annual Lobby Day, Sacramento to improve the laws for workers (2007-Present)
San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association
Member
SONOMA COUNTY WOMEN IN THE LAW
Member
SONOMA COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
Employment Law Section
ALAMEDA COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
Member
PETALUMA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WOMEN IN BUSINESS COMMITTEE
Co-Chair (2013 – 2014)
PETALUMA AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
Graduate (2013)
PETALUMA VALLEY ROTARY
Member (2001 - 2013)
Lend a Hand to Education Committee
PETALUMA PEOPLE SERVICES CENTER
Board Member (2013 – 2016)
Education
Seattle University School of Law, JD (2004)
University of California, Santa Cruz, BA, Political Science (1996)
Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta, Indonesia (Study Abroad Program 1994-1995)
Ready to take action? Start by telling me more about your case.