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About Me
Heather has been an attorney for over a decade. She has practiced in a wide variety of practice areas which has given her a depth of knowledge on a large variety of legal topics. She offers business development and limited scope legal services. Heather has experience in various aspects of business law, adult education and training, contract review and rental agreements. Heather has extensive experience developing and drafting employee handbooks and training materials as well as facilitating professional development courses.
The breadth of Heather's experience allows her to offer comprehensive legal services and to focus on the key legal issues as well as the welfare and success of her clients. She works to ensure client satisfaction through effective and efficient advocacy and identification of key legal issues.
Her experience includes:
- Children's Law Center of California
- Davies Wegner Law Corp - Civil and Family Law
- Disability Rights Legal Center
- State Compensation Insurance Fund
- City of Los Angeles
- California Lawyer's Association
- State Bar of California Lawyers Assistance program Oversight Committee
Heather has significant experience in direct client advocacy. Whether it is representing a client in court, administrative hearing, or meeting, she excels at representation and effective communication. She has litigated approximately 100 bench trials in both Superior Court and in Administrative hearings. Heather also represented the State of California and City of Los Angeles in Workers' Compensation hearings addressing issues including employment, contract validity and nature and extent of injury.
By honing in on key issues, Heather has successfully represented her clients. She excels at identifying areas for growth within businesses and companies for example developing a Mental Health Team at Children's Law Center. Heather has experience developing and managing intake lines as well. Heather has a particular passion in writing and developing training manuals and employee handbooks. She has also presented on multiple occasions on topics including substance abuse, special education, employment rights and rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Heather enjoys cooking and painting. She is an active member of her church community and is currently developing a crisis program. She is an avid reader and enjoys time with friends and family.