About
I am a California attorney who is passionate about democracy, social justice, and the rule of law. My law and public policy degrees provide me with a deeply informed awareness of how legal and social norms shape public life, and I am fascinated by the dynamic interplay between law and society.
While it may seem quaint in these trying times, I maintain that democracy, law, and rational policymaking are among our most potent tools for improving people’s lives; and I am dedicated to protecting, developing, and wielding these tools ethically and responsibly, in service of the public good.
I have broad interests and expertise, but I am most drawn to the following categories of legal practice:
- Civil & Administrative Law (city, county, and state government)
- Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Elections & Campaign Finance
- Non-profit & Alternative Business Organizations (coöperatives, benefit and flexible purpose corporations)
- Environmental & Land Use Law
- Technology, Privacy, and Artificial Intelligence Law
In addition to my legal and policy background, I have extensive experience in business and non-profit leadership. I have worked for start-ups in the energy efficiency and climate resilience sectors, and for non-profits advocating for the unhoused and promoting free and open access to academic research.
I co-founded a California consumer coöperative called IO Coöperative in 2012 to provide technology solutions to non-profits and hobbyists, leading its incorporation process. I also led (with outside counsel) its successful defense of a baseless DMCA (copyright) suit. I remain a member and emeritus director of the coöperative today.
No matter the role, my career has been defined by working with ambitious people dedicated to impactful work in mission driven organizations. For more information about my experience or to suggest a collaboration, please refer to my qualifications or contact me.