I left home when I was 15, and was still able to complete undergraduate, law and business degrees without financial help; I have demonstrated throughout my life that I can persevere through adversity.
I was an American Arbitration Association arbitrator for twenty years and was judge pro tempore for many years in Inglewood, Los Angeles and Van Nuys courts.
I ran a law firm for fourteen years, prosecuted doctors and other health care professionals, and have been an administrative judge for over five years.
All of these demonstrate judicial temperament and discretion, and an ability to work with people of all kinds in a wide variety of situations.
I was appointed statewide liaison between the California Department of Justice and the Board of Psychology, the Emergency Medical Services Authority, and the Acupuncture Board. I also wrote the Department of Justice practice manual for the Emergency Medical Services Authority.
I am running for Superior Court judge because I enjoy the art of discerning truth from the evidence presented. That is why I am now an Administrative Law Judge.
I enjoy the process of justice and having the ability to ensure that the right result is determined and implemented in a fair and impartial manner.
The opportunity to do that is my primary motivation for seeking to be elected as a Superior Court judge.
I am intelligent, a natural leader, and have the ability to analyze complex problems and determine the best solution. People, including employees and clients, have often confided in me and many still remain in contact years after our formal association ended.
I am a good listener, but am not afraid to be honest, even when that is difficult. I am a tough but fair negotiator, and for that reason, have been consulted by colleagues and former colleagues in various legal and personal matters.
Former Senior Assistant Attorney General, California Department of Justice
Former Deputy Chief of Enforcement, Medical Board of California
Service Employees International Union
Progressive Activist Organization
Superior Court Judge
Assembly Delegate, 46th District
ENDORSED BY:
ENDORSED BY:
Former Senior Assistant Attorney General, California Department of Justice
Service Employees International Union
Superior Court Judge
Progressive Activist Organization
Former Deputy Chief of Enforcement, Medical Board of California
Assembly Delegate, 46th District
LA COUNTY BAR ASSN. RATED:
I have dedicated my life to justice; I enjoy the art of discerning truth from the evidence presented. That is precisely why I am now an Administrative Law Judge.
⬖ Administrative Law Judge
⬖ Superior Court Judge Arbitrator
⬖ Judge Pro Tempore
⬖ American Arbitration Association
⬖ Administrative Law Judge
I am one of 38 judges statewide trying Affordable Care Act appeals for the Department of Social Services. Our typical cases involve coverage and policy issues, as well as the calculation of applicable benefit levels given family size, income, and other factors.
⬖ Superior Court Judge Arbitrator
I was a Superior Court arbitrator and decided perhaps one hundred or more cases there.
⬖ Judge Pro Tempore
I was a judge pro tempore for many years in the Inglewood, Van Nuys, and Los Angeles courts.
⬖ American Arbitration Association
I was an American Arbitration Association arbitrator for twenty years, and conducted business and real estate arbitrations.
⬖ Health Quality Enforcement (HQE)
⬖ Business & Tax Section
From October 2, 2006, until July, 2014, I worked for the Health Quality Enforcement section of the California Attorney General’s office.
I represented the Medical Board of California and other state health care agencies in disciplinary actions and in drafting and analyzing relevant legislation.
In that regard, I was appointed statewide liaison between the Board of Psychology, the Emergency Medical Services Authority, and the Acupuncture Boards and the Department of Justice, as well as preparing the DOJ practice manual for the Emergency Medical Services Authority.
From July through December, 2014, I worked for the Business and Tax section, representing various California taxing entities in pursuing tax evaders.
During this time, I was also admitted to the United States Bankruptcy Court, Central District of California.
⬖ McKay and Meyer
Our practice was concentrated in business, real estate, entertainment, and immigration.
We represented domestic and international clients in a wide variety of business matters, and represented large post production houses in negotiating and documenting their contracts.
⬖ Exceptional Children’s Foundation
I was on the Board of Directors of ECF for nine years and was Chairman of the Board for two.
I oversaw the merger of that charity with another major Los Angeles charity, which required merging two disparate cultures with patience and respect for all involved.
⬖ Administrative Law Judge
⬖ Superior Court Judge Arbitrator
⬖ Judge Pro Tempore
⬖ American Arbitration Association
⬖ Administrative Law Judge
I am one of 38 judges statewide trying Affordable Care Act appeals for the Department of Social Services. Our typical cases involve coverage and policy issues, as well as the calculation of applicable benefit levels given family size, income, and other factors.
⬖ Superior Court Judge Arbitrator
I was a Superior Court arbitrator and decided perhaps one hundred or more cases there.
⬖ Judge Pro Tempore
I was a judge pro tempore for many years in the Inglewood, Van Nuys, and Los Angeles courts.
⬖ American Arbitration Association
I was an American Arbitration Association arbitrator for twenty years, and conducted business and real estate arbitrations.
⬖ Health Quality Enforcement (HQE)
⬖ Business & Tax Section
From October 2, 2006, until July, 2014, I worked for the Health Quality Enforcement section of the California Attorney General’s office.
I represented the Medical Board of California and other state health care agencies in disciplinary actions and in drafting and analyzing relevant legislation.
In that regard, I was appointed statewide liaison between the Board of Psychology, the Emergency Medical Services Authority, and the Acupuncture Boards and the Department of Justice, as well as preparing the DOJ practice manual for the Emergency Medical Services Authority.
From July through December, 2014, I worked for the Business and Tax section, representing various California taxing entities in pursuing tax evaders.
During this time, I was also admitted to the United States Bankruptcy Court, Central District of California.
⬖ McKay and Meyer
Our practice was concentrated in business, real estate, entertainment, and immigration.
We represented domestic and international clients in a wide variety of business matters, and represented large post production houses in negotiating and documenting their contracts.
⬖ Exceptional Children’s Foundation
I was on the Board of Directors of ECF for nine years and was Chairman of the Board for two.
I oversaw the merger of that charity with another major Los Angeles charity, which required merging two disparate cultures with patience and respect for all involved.
⬖ Administrative Law Judge
⬖ Superior Court Judge Arbitrator
⬖ Judge Pro Tempore
⬖ American Arbitration Association
⬖ Administrative Law Judge
I am one of 38 judges statewide trying Affordable Care Act appeals for the Department of Social Services. Our typical cases involve coverage and policy issues, as well as the calculation of applicable benefit levels given family size, income, and other factors.
⬖ Superior Court Judge Arbitrator
I was a Superior Court arbitrator and decided perhaps one hundred or more cases there.
⬖ Judge Pro Tempore
I was a judge pro tempore for many years in the Inglewood, Van Nuys, and Los Angeles courts.
⬖ American Arbitration Association
I was an American Arbitration Association arbitrator for twenty years, and conducted business and real estate arbitrations.
⬖ Health Quality Enforcement (HQE)
⬖ Business & Tax
From October 2, 2006, until July, 2014, I worked for the Health Quality Enforcement section of the California Attorney General’s office.
I represented the Medical Board of California and other state health care agencies in disciplinary actions and in drafting and analyzing relevant legislation.
In that regard, I was appointed statewide liaison between the Board of Psychology, the Emergency Medical Services Authority, and the Acupuncture Boards and the Department of Justice, as well as preparing the DOJ practice manual for the Emergency Medical Services Authority.
From July through December, 2014, I worked for the Business and Tax section, representing various California taxing entities in pursuing tax evaders.
During this time, I was also admitted to the United States Bankruptcy Court, Central District of California.
⬖ McKay and Meyer
Our practice was concentrated in business, real estate, entertainment, and immigration.
We represented domestic and international clients in a wide variety of business matters, and represented large post production houses in negotiating and documenting their contracts.
⬖ Exceptional Children’s Foundation
I was on the Board of Directors of ECF for nine years and was Chairman of the Board for two.
I oversaw the merger of that charity with another major Los Angeles charity, which required merging two disparate cultures with patience and respect for all involved.