I’m a seasoned California attorney with deep litigation and investigation experience.

I defend companies facing complex lawsuits, shepherd clients through extensive government investigations, and provide legal advice and regulatory guidance.  Rising through the ranks at a premier law firm, I have broad experience managing matters from beginning to end, including at trial.

Currently working at Sidley Austin LLP and seconded in the litigation department at PayPal.

Areas of Expertise

Consumer Protection

Commercial Litigation and Disputes

Regulatory Investigations

Enforcement Actions and Investigations

Marketing and Advertising

Securities Regulation and Litigation


Litigation

Lead trial counsel in six-week bench trial defending public company in “bet-the-company” misleading advertising case brought by California AG.

Led plaintiff-side breach of contract dispute. Mediation resulted in favorable outcome for client.

Defended public company in purported class actions related to public statements. Successful motions to dismiss.


Defend individuals and companies during investigations by various government entities including the SEC, FCC, FTC, DEA, DOJ, and state AG offices, agencies, and securities boards. 

Defended public fin-tech company during SEC investigation. Resulted in favorable consent order.

Defended public company in multi-year investigation by civil and criminal DOJ division into marketing materials. Resulted in favorable settlement.

Investigations