About
I am a highly accomplished attorney with more than 25 years of federal legal experience, specializing in fiscal law, ethics, practitioner discipline before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), employment and Office of Inspector General (OIG) investigations, and federal litigation. With a distinguished career in public service, I have consistently demonstrated expertise in navigating complex legal frameworks, ensuring compliance, and advocating for sound legal practices within federal agencies.
Throughout my career, fiscal law and ethics have been central to their practice, advising federal agencies on appropriations law, financial regulations, and ethical compliance to uphold the highest standards of government integrity. In addition, I have successfully handled practitioner discipline matters before the USPTO, ensuring accountability and professional responsibility among patent and trademark practitioners. This involved drafting complex, written decisions on behalf of the USPTO Director.
I also possess extensive experience in conducting employment and OIG investigations, skillfully examining allegations of misconduct, fraud, waste, and abuse within federal organizations. Their investigative acumen has played a critical role in enforcing ethical conduct and maintaining operational integrity within government entities.
A seasoned litigator, I have represented federal agencies in complex litigation matters, demonstrating proficiency in administrative proceedings, regulatory disputes, and civil litigation. Their advocacy and analytical skills have contributed to favorable outcomes in high-stakes legal matters.
Beyond their legal practice, I am deeply committed to mentoring junior attorneys and interns, providing training on legal principles, investigative techniques, and professional ethics. I have also played a pivotal role in legal writing and proofreading, ensuring clarity, precision, and effectiveness in legal documents and correspondence.
With a career dedicated to federal law, professional integrity, and the development of legal professionals, I possess skills and experience that are easily transferrable to other roles, in and out of the government.
In my personal time, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, traveling, baking, gardening with native plants and sustainability principles in mind, volunteering, and paddleboarding.