About Me
Following a brief career in education, I turned my focus to the law, graduating summa cum laude from Santa Clara University School of Law in 2010. I spent the next 12 years practicing in California—primarily in municipal law—before setting my sights on international practice. In 2020, I earned my Certificate of Qualification from the Federation of Law Societies of Canada, laying the groundwork for my eventual Ontario licensure.A 2022 move to Vermont brought me to the Burlington City Attorney’s Office. My time there was highlighted by a major victory in Morin v. City of Burlington (2026 VT 17), where I successfully defended a city charter provision aimed at empowering New Americans to participate in local democracy.When the Canadian government recognized my citizenship in 2026 via Bill C-3, I relocated to Montréal to pursue a long-held interest in refugee law. I dedicated my initial months to mastering the fundamentals of the field, gaining invaluable hands-on experience through volunteer work with le Centre Réfugié.As of October 7, 2026, I am proud to be sworn into the Barreau du Québec as a Canadian and foreign legal advisor. Using my Ontario and Vermont licenses, this distinct permit enables me to practice federal law in Québec, with a core focus on humanitarian immigration law.