PUBLICATIONS
Publications
Washington State Bar Association, Family Law Deskbook, 2nd Ed. 2012 and 2006 Supplements, Author of Chapter 17 Service member’s Civil Relief Act and Chapter 41 Debts
Washington State Bar Association, Family Law Deskbook, 2nd Ed. 2000, Author of Chapter 17 Soldiers and Sailors Civil Relief Act and Chapter 41 Debts
Litigating the Enforceability of Premarital Agreements. Publication for seminar sponsored by National Business Institute, February 2002
The U.C.C.J.A.- Is it Ready for an Overhaul? Publication for 7th Annual Family Law Institute sponsored by the King County Bar Association, 2000
Federal, State, and International Law Governing Parental Rights and Responsibilities. Publication for seminar, Child Custody and Shared Care in Washington, sponsored by National Business Institute, July 2000
Trial Issues. Publication for seminar, Child Custody and Shared Care in Washington, sponsored by National Business Institute, July 2000
How to Avoid Paying the Other Party’s Debt. Publication for 6th Annual Family Law Institute sponsored by the King County Bar Association, 1999
Washington State Bar Association, Family Law Deskbook, 1996, Supplement, Author, Chapter 17 on Soldiers and Sailors Civil Relief Act
Washington State Bar Association, Family Law Deskbook, 1989, 1996 Supplement, Co-Author, Chapter 33 on Debts
Introduction to Community Property Issues, sponsored by Washington State Bar Association, Legal Assistance to Military Personnel Section, September 2014
Professional Activities
Hearings Officer Panel, Washington State Bar Association’s Disciplinary Committee, Member 2002 to present
King County Superior Court Volunteer Settlement Conference Program, Volunteer Settlement Master, 1996 to present
Seattle District Court Small Claims Mediation Program, Mediator, Mediation team in partnership with King County Dispute Resolution Center, March 2018 to present
King County Bar Association, Judicial Screening Committee, March- April 2013, Pro Tem Member; 1999 to 2004, Member
Mediation Panel, Washington State Bar Association, Member October 2007 to March 31, 2009
King County Bar Association, Annual Family Law Institute in March 2005 – Co Facilitator in December 2003, December 2002, December 2001, and December 2000, Facilitator. December 1999 Co Facilitator
King County Bar Association Family Law Mentor Program: August 2003 to 2007.
King County Bar Association, Family Law Section Past Chair 2000- 2001
King County Bar Association, Family Law Section, Chair 1999-2000
King County Bar Association, Family Law Section, Vice Chair 1989-2000
King County Bar Association, Family Law Section, Secretary 1988-1989
Washington State Bar Association, Family Law Deskbook, Editorial Board Member, 1998- 2000 and 2005
Washington State Hispanic Bar Association, Judicial Screening Committee, February 2000 to March 2004: Member. Chair from February 2001 through March 2004
University of Washington, Annual Heller Ehrman Contract Drafting and Negotiation Competition and/ or Moot Court Judge 1998- -2006, 2012- 2014, 2016
King County Family Law Section, Task Force Re: False Allegations, 2001. Member
King County 2001 Bench Bar Conference Planning Committee, September 2000 to April 2001
King County Superior Court Working Group For Status Conference Non Compliance Calendar April 2000 to October 2000: Member
King County Bar Association, Family Law Section’s Electronic Filing and Privacy Committee, Chair, March 2000 to August 2000
King County Bar Association, Family Law Section’s Legislative Committee, 1989- 2001: Member
King County Bar Association, Family Law Section’s Local Rules Committee, 1988-1989: Member
Bilingual Neighborhood Legal Clinic sponsored by Young Lawyers Division of King County Bar Association, Volunteer Coordinator 1988-1992, Volunteer Lawyer 1988 – 1999
Fremont Family Law Neighborhood Legal Clinic sponsored by Young Lawyers Division of King County Bar Association, Volunteer Lawyer 1993 – 1999
King County Superior Court, How to Finish Your Divorce, Volunteer Attorney, 1996-1999
University of Washington, School of Law Mentor Program, 1997-1998 and 1995-1996
C.L.E. Seminars for Washington State Bar Association, King County Bar Association, and National Business Institute: Speaker
Northwest Women’s Law Center, Speaker for Community College Programs, Social Work Continuing Education programs, and other community programs.
Affiliate Clinical Instructor, University of Washington School of Social Work , 1979 through 1984
Board of Directors, Member, Consejo Counseling and Referral Service, 1982-1984
Recognition
ABA Military Pro Bono Project Outstanding Services Award 2015
Member of the Year, Hispanic Bar Association, January 2004
WSPTSA Golden Acorn Award, May 2003