Credentials
- George Washington University Law School, Juris Doctor (J.D.), 2010
- Olin Business School at Washington University in St. Louis, Bachelor of Science (B.S.), 2007, Business Administration
- California
- United States District Court, Central District of California
- United States District Court, Eastern District of California
- United States District Court, Northern District of California
- United States District Court, Southern District of California
- Best Lawyers®, Ones to Watch for Labor and Employment Relations, 2026
- Selected to Employment Litigation Rising Stars, Super Lawyers®, 2018-2020
- Spanish
Engagement
- Member, American Bar Association
- Member, Labor & Employment Section, California State Bar
- Member, Orange County Bar Association
Insights
Supreme Court Clarifies Arbitration Exemption for Last-Mile Workers
On May 28, 2026, the Supreme Court issued its latest ruling broadening the transportation worker exemption to the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA). In a unanimous decision, the Supreme Court ruled that a transportation worker does not need to cross state lines, or interact with a vehicle that does, to be exempt from the FAA’s coverage.Read
Jun 1, 2026
Department of Labor Proposes New Independent Contractor Rule
On February 27, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“NPRM”) that would rescind the 2024 Independent Contractor Rule and largely reinstate the 2021 framework for determining whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor under federal law.Read
Mar 11, 2026
California Labor & Employment Year in Review: What Employers Need to Know for 2026
This webinar unpacks the latest labor and employment developments affecting California employers, including a review of new laws after the close of California’s 2025 legislative session.Watch
Nov 6, 2025