Bar Associations:

State Bar of Arizona, admitted 1994, Family Law and Alternative Dispute Resolution Sections
Maricopa County Bar Association
American Bar Association
American Association for Justice, Family Law Section
Scottsdale Bar Association

Education:

Arizona State University
Bachelor of Science, 1990
California Western School of Law, Juris Doctor, 1993
San Diego, California

Professional Memberships and Awards:

Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Pro Tempore 2005-2007
Association of Family & Conciliation Courts (AZ-AFCC) Board of Directors 2000 - Present, Ex-Officio
Arizona Chapter President, 2005-2006
Lorna Lockwood Inn of Court, 1999-Present
Domestic Relations Curriculum Planning Committee Member, 2000
Family Law Exam Instructor for Certification of Legal Assistants

Awards and Community Service:

Arizona Foundation for Legal Services & Education
Top 25 Pro Bono Attorneys, 2004
Maricopa County Bar Association V.L.P.
Family Law Attorney of the Year, 2003
Arizona Foundation for Legal Services & Education
Top 50 Pro Bono Attorneys, 2003
Business Journal 40 under 40
Top Arizona Business Leaders Under Age 40, March 2001
Volunteer Lawyers Program Family Law Award
Outstanding Educator, 2000
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Arizona's Finest Award, 1999

Local Activities:

Arizona Town Hall, Member, Past Report Committee
Anytown USA / National Conference of Community and Justice, Member/Volunteer
Lecturer
Board Member and Volunteer to several local charities
Individual and panel lecturer to judges, attorneys, mental health professionals and public on current family law related issues