Biography

My legal career began in Boston, where I clerked for a federal judge and practiced civil litigation at two large law firms. In 2007, I relocated to the Tampa Bay area to serve as an Assistant United States Attorney. In that role, I handled a wide range of civil defensive litigation, appellate matters, and criminal cases. I handled numerous civil trials, oral arguments before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, and successfully resolved more than one hundred cases through mediation. That experience shaped the way I practice today—thorough preparation, sound judgment, and an understanding of whether negotiation or litigation best serves a client’s goals.  With more than 25 years of legal experience, my practice is built on clear analysis, practical problem-solving, and steady advocacy—focused on helping clients resolve issues efficiently while protecting their long-term interests.

Education

• Wellesley College, magna cum laude
• Boston University School of Law, magna cum laude (2000)

Memberships

• Board Chair of Gulfcoast Legal Services
• Member of the Education Committee for the Tampa Museum of Art
• Cheatwood Inn of Court
• Clearwater Bar Association
• Florida Association of Women Lawyers

Practice Areas

• Business Law
• Civil Litigation
• Commercial Disputes

Admissions

• Florida
• Illinois
• Massachusetts