Seal of the Superior Court in Maricopa County, State of Arizona

Current Assignment:

Civil Presiding Judge

Assignment History:

Department:
Civil Presiding Judge
Year:
6/2022
Location:
Phoenix
 
Department:
Tax Court/Civil
Year:
2/2020
Location:
Phoenix
 
Department:
Civil
Year:
3/2019
Location:
Phoenix
 
Department:
Criminal Associate Presiding Judge
Year:
6/2018
Location:
Phoenix
 
Department:
Criminal
Year:
6/2014
Location:
Phoenix
 
Department:
Family Court
Year:
5/2011
Location:
Northeast Regional Court Center
 

Leadership Roles:

Department:
Civil Presiding Judge
Year:
6/2022
Department:
Criminal Associate Presiding Judge
Year:
6/2018

Work History:

2006 - 2011: 
Partner, Snell & Wilmer, Phoenix 
1999 - 2005: 
Associate, Snell & Wilmer, Phoenix 

Education:

  • Juris Doctorate, cum laude, 1999, Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law, Arizona State
  • Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, magna cum laude, 1994, Arizona State

Committees/Associations:

  • American Bar Association
  • Maricopa County Bar Association
  • Arizona Association of Defense Counsel, Past President, Young Lawyers Division
  • Arizona Women Lawyers Association, Former Steering Committee Member
  • Sandra Day O'Connor Inn of Court, Past President

Community Involvement:

  • Valley Leadership, Class XXVI
  • Phoenix Public Library Foundation, President (2009), Board Member (2005-2011)
  • Family Court Advocate, Guardian ad Litem and Best Interest Attorney for Children (2000-2010)
  • Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law Alumni Association Past President, Board Member (2004-present)
  • Arizona Town Hall, Board Member (2010-2014)