Your Trusted
Legal Advisor
Executive legal counsel for organizations and boards navigating governance, growth, risk, and strategic change.
I believe the best lawyers are curious and creative – and they empower leaders to make better decisions. Whether advising a nonprofit board, a growing business, or an executive team; my goal is always to offer practical advice with real-world judgement to strengthen organizations and support their mission.
Experience
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District of Columbia Bar
General Counsel (2020 - 2026)
Led enterprise governance, legal operations, and risk management for the nation's largest mandatory bar association.
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CFP Certified Financial Planner
Board of Standards (CFP Board)Assistant General Counsel (2018 - 2019)
Compliance Counsel (2016 - 2018)Served as primary legal advisor to several operational departments; led comprehensive Bylaws revision with Board of Directors’ Governance Committee.
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Arnold & Porter LLP
Associate (2007 - 2011)
General litigation, commercial, and legislative matters.
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Kaye Scholer LLP (NY and DC)
Associate (2002–2006)
General litigation and commercial matters.
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U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey
Law Clerk (2003–2004)
Education
Georgetown University Law Center
Juris Doctor
Georgetown Immigration Law Journal
Clinic: Law Students in Court
Rutgers University
Bachelors of Arts
Political Science with High Honors
Phi Beta Kappa
Admissions
District of Columbia (2005)
Leadership +
Recognition
- D.C. Bar Frederick B. Abramson Award (2025 & 2024)
- Association of Corporate Counsel National Capital Region - Outstanding Chief Legal Officer Finalist (2022)
- Association of Corporate Counsel National Capital Region - Leadership Academy Fellow (2022)
- Nonprofit & Associations Forum/Committee Co-Chair (2020 – 22)