EDUCATION

Pepperdine University Law School,
Straus Institute
Dispute Resolution Masters Program, 2004
ABOTA - Daniel's Trial Academy, faculty
Pepperdine Law School Meditation Training, 2001
Consumer Attorneys Association Seminars, 1995 - 2004
CA State Bar Trial Masters Symposium, 1997
CA State Bar Seminars, 1995, 1996, 1997
Cinematography, UCLA, 1990, 1997
Presentation Seminar, University of Illinois, 1995
Script Supervisor Certificate, UCLA, 1989
Verbal & Non-Verbal Communication Courses, Wilson Learning Center, 1985
Graduate Studies: Non-Verbal Communications, University of Minnesota, 1982
Bachelor of Science: University of Minnesota, 1979
Major: Interpersonal Communication
Minors: Psychology, Business and Journalism

MEMBERSHIP

American Society of Trial Consultants
California State Bar - Associate Member
Consumer Attorneys Association of CA & LA
Western Trial Lawyers Association
Diplomate of The American Academy of Certified Consultants and Experts
Southern California Mediation Association
National Communication Association

EXPERIENCE

Mediator
Civil and Criminal
Trial and Evidence Strategy
Deposition strategy and Preparation
Theme Development, Mock Trials
Voir Dire Strategy, Jury Questions, Questionnaires and Jury Selection
Preparation of the Case Presentation
Preparation of Expert and Lay Witnesses
Presentation and Strategy for Opening Statement and Closing Argument
Jury Monitoring throughout the trial
Post Trial Jury Interviews