LICENSE, SPECIAL TRAINING, AND EDUCATION: 
Licensed to Practice Law in the State of Texas, November 2000
University of Tulsa-JD- Health Law Certificate, May 2000
Oklahoma City University-MBA with honors, May 2000
Southern Methodist University- BA and MLA, 1991 and 1995
Family and Civil Collaborative Law Training, 100+ Hours
Family and Civil Mediation Training, 100+ Hours

HONORS AND PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
Phi Delta Phi Legal Honors Fraternity
Delta Mu Delta Business Honors Fraternity
College of the State Bar of Texas
Pro Bono College of the State Bar of Texas
State Bar of Texas and Dallas County and Rockwall County Bars
Global Collaborative Law Council Inc.- Founding Board Member

COMMUNITY SERVICE:
Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program
Dispute Mediation Services
Autism Treatment Centers of Texas & Roundup for Autism

HISTORY OF PRACTICE:
She is the Associate Judge for Dallas County Probate Court #3 and has presided at over 6,000 probable cause hearings for the Mental Illness Court both in the Courthouse and in Dallas County hospitals.  She was a trial lawyer for eight years including two years as a Dallas County Probate Court Investigator where she investigated the circumstances of children, disabled individuals, and elderly persons referred to the Probate Courts for guardianship. 

As a trial lawyer, her primary areas of practice were:  family and civil litigation, collaboration in civil and family law cases, juvenile law, mediation, international corporate law (Europe, Mexico, and China), business representation, non-profit corporations, estate planning for small business owners and entrepreneurs, estate planning for families affected by special needs individuals, probate, and guardianships.