Education: Southern Methodist University School of Law (J.D., 1998); Barnard College of Columbia University (B.A., History, 1992); International Institute of Spain (1991).

Experience:
Cohen Mediation/March 2014-present
Dallas, Texas. Attorney/Mediator/Of Counsel Curtis | Castillo, P.C. Turned 17 years of legal experience and mediation training into a full service mediation practice. Have handled a wide variety of legal matters, including, but not limited to, commercial litigation cases, oil and gas issues, insurance disputes, mass tort litigation, foreclosure, title, and bankruptcy issues. Have also worked on legal and medical malpractice cases, personal injury matters and have worked in house for a private equity firm. This knowledge base, coupled with an ability to analyze cases from all perspectives, aids in the success of getting cases resolved through the mediation process.

Reyes Browne Reilley/April 2013-December 2014
Dallas, Texas. Mass Tort Litigation Counsel. Currently represent a large number of clients injured by defective products and medications. Have handled the entire mass tort docket from inception. In personally managing over 500 cases, handle daily contact with clients, receipt and review of medical records, analyze and assess each case for filing, as well as continued daily governance. The docket includes, but is not limited to, clients injured by transvaginal mesh, testosterone use, birth control, and hip and knee implants.

SMU Paralegal Program Contracts Professor/2013
Dallas, Texas. Paralegal Program Professor. Taught paralegal candidates in the SMU paralegal program contract law in the weekend and evening program.

Contract Attorney/January 2012-April 2013
Dallas, Texas. Management Contract Attorney. Worked on a contract basis for various clients Managed major litigation, reviewed documents, researched legal issues and presented matters to clients for resolution.

Best Associates/June 2011-November 2011
Dallas, Texas. In-House Counsel. Worked on contracts and litigated matters for Best Associates domestic companies, assisted with mergers and acquisitions of Universities in American transactions, handled human resource issues and advised investors regarding the status of pending transactions.

Dallas Faith Communities Coalition/June 2010-June 2011
Dallas, Texas. Director of Development. Ran development for Dallas based not-for-profit focusing on education and poverty issues in West Dallas. Researched and wrote grants and handled general donor solicitations and events.

Personal Law Office/Litigation Counsel for Hall Financial/2008-June 2010
Dallas, Texas. Attorney & Counselor. General Civil Litigation. Managed oil and gas litigation for Craig Hall. Included preparing pleadings, creating and answering discovery, as well as acting as a liaison between corporate bankruptcy counsel and general civil litigation attorneys in simultaneous cases on the same matter.

Barrett Burke Wilson Castle Daffin & Frappier, L.L.C./2003-2007
Dallas, Texas. Associate General Counsel. Bankruptcy/Creditors’ Rights Law. Worked with staff and debtors disputing housing debt and needing options to foreclosure, such as, workouts and payment plans. Handled title, bankruptcy, and resolution of debt disputes.

Monning & Wynne, P.C./1998-2003
Dallas, Texas. Associate Attorney. General Civil Litigation/Commercial Real Estate. Assisted Partner on civil litigation cases, including, but not limited to, commercial real estate disputes and insurance matters.

Johnson Smith Dover Kitzmiller & Stewart, P.C./June-August 1996
Washington, DC. Health Care Lobbyist. Attended hearings on Capitol Hill. Had constant written and oral contact with clients keeping them apprised of new and changing health care matters.

Greenberg Traurig, L.L.C./1994-1995
Washington, DC. Health Care Lobbyist. Attended hearings on Capitol Hill. Had constant written and oral contact with clients keeping them apprised of new and changing health care matters.

Gold & Liebengood, P.C./1992-1994
Washington, DC. Health Care and NAFTA Junior Lobbyist. Attended hearings on Capitol Hill. Had constant written and oral contact with clients keeping them apprised of new and changing health care matters and issues relating to NAFTA. ,br/> *All Lobbying jobs entailed working for the same woman.