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Education
University of Michigan Law School (2012 - 2015)
- Degree: Doctor of Law (J.D.)
UC Santa Barbara (2007 - 2010)
- Degree: Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
- Field of Study: Asian American Studies Major; English Minor
- Description: Grade: Magna Cum Laude
Skills:
Research, Litigation
Work Experience:
Construction & Real Estate Litigation Partner at Miller Nash LLP
- Location: Portland, Oregon, United States
- Duration: Jan 2024 to Present
- Description: My practice focuses on construction and real estate disputes, as well as drafting and negotiating commercial construction contracts. I represent public and private owners, general contractors, developers, and subcontractors in a wide range of projects focused on education, technology, manufacturing, healthcare, and hospitality.
I also represent residential real estate brokers and services companies in disputes related to property sales contracts and transactions, as well as drafting, advising on, and litigating commercial leases.
Construction & Real Estate Litigation Associate at Miller Nash LLP
- Location: Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area
- Duration: Sep 2015 to Jan 2024
- Description: As a member of Miller Nash Graham & Dunn's construction and real estate team, my practice focuses on commercial litigation, construction defect litigation, real estate disputes, ADA defense, and commercial construction contract drafting. I represent clients in state and federal courts, as well as in arbitration proceedings.
REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE
• Construction Litigation – I represent local and national corporations as well as school districts handling construction defect and scheduling claims against contractors who perform defective or untimely work on projects that range from small scale buildings to multimillion dollar commercial structures. The work involves analyzing building contracts, determining causation, allocating fault, and advising on recovery methods.
• ADA Defense – I represent several restaurant chains defending against Americans with Disabilities Act claims filed by serial ADA litigants who target businesses throughout California, Oregon, and Washington. As part of this work, I advise on ways to reduce the likelihood of ADA claims, engage in remediation, and facilitate cost-effective dispute resolution.
• Real Estate Brokerage Defense – I represent real estate brokerage firms defending brokers in residential property transactions involving sales that have gone awry. I also advise on pre-dispute strategies to mitigate risk and limit legal exposure.
• Construction Contract Negotiation & Drafting – I draft and negotiate construction contracts for owners, architects, and contractors for the development of commercial and residential properties in Oregon. My experience in construction defect litigation has enabled me to draft these contracts with an eye towards anticipating and preparing for potential disputes.
Summer Associate at Miller Nash Graham & Dunn LLP
- Location: Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area
- Duration: May 2014 to Aug 2014
Student Attorney & Mediator at University of Michigan Clinical Law Program
- Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Duration: Sep 2013 to May 2014
- Description: Student Mediator in the Michigan Law Mediation Clinic: Winter 2014 • Completed State Approved Mediation and Domestic Violence Screening Training • Mediated domestic disputes at the Washtenaw County Courthouse
Student Attorney in the Michigan Law General Clinic: Fall 2013 • Worked with clients on a variety of cases including: employment, criminal, and civil litigation
Legal Intern at Law Offices of Oliver R. Gutierrez
- Location: Redwood City
- Duration: May 2013 to Aug 2013
- Description: Legal Intern at law firm specializing in family law and civil litigation • Researched and drafted memoranda regarding termination of spousal support and the standard for granting permanent restraining orders • Analyzed financial statements and created settlement proposals for use in negotiations • Prepared subpoenas, reviewed client responses, and assisted with client intake
Case Clerk at Littler Mendelson
- Location: San Francisco Bay Area
- Duration: Jun 2010 to Jun 2012
- Description: • Prepared discovery documents: redacted and bates labeled production materials • Calculated wage-spreadsheets in wage/hour cases • Conducted pretrial preparation: compiled relevant depositions and created trial binders
Candidate Intelligence Report
AI-powered analysis from the perspective of a US hiring director — evaluating career continuity, growth trajectory, and role fit.
Career Continuity & Risk Assessment
A brief gap around mid-2012 to mid-2013 is plausible given ongoing law school or transitional activities; no extended career gap is evident.
Primarily focused on construction and real estate litigation with some ADA defense and brokerage-related disputes; overall litigation practice is consistent, though a few niche areas diverge slightly from core construction/real estate work.
Demonstrates strong stability at Miller Nash: Associate for ~8 years followed by a recent promotion to Partner, indicating solid performance and client development.
Law degree from University of Michigan Law School aligns well with a long-term practice in complex litigation, contract drafting, and real estate disputes; education directly supports current specialization.
Career Growth Curve
Best-Fit Roles (Top 5)
Partner, Construction & Real Estate Litigation95% fit
Proven track record as a current partner with extensive experience leading complex disputes, contract drafting, and client management in the construction and real estate sectors; strong potential to drive revenue and strategic growth for a regional or national firm.
Partner, Construction & Real Estate Litigation90% fit
Lateral partner opportunity at a larger Pacific Northwest firm to expand the practice footprint; leverages existing network, leadership, and specialized expertise.
General Counsel, Construction & Real Estate Development88% fit
In-house GC role aligns with extensive contract negotiation/drafting, dispute resolution, and risk management experience; fills senior leadership needs for a developer, university, hospital system, or multi-site owner.
Senior Counsel / Of Counsel, Construction & Real Estate Litigation85% fit
Senior advisory position at a mid-to-large firm to leverage depth of experience while potentially reducing the demand for rainmaking assumptions; smooth transition for leadership without full equity obligation.
In-House Counsel - ADA Defense & Real Estate Disputes80% fit
Niche ADA defense and real estate dispute background is valuable for hospitality/retail chains seeking litigation risk management and proactive compliance; complements broader real estate practice.
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