Kalijarvi, Chuzi, Newman & Fitch

After graduating from law school, I represented indigent criminal defendants in their appeals from criminal convictions in the state of California. I also specialized in representing individuals suing law enforcement for violations of civil rights and for police misconduct. Thereafter, I moved to Washington, D.C. and began working for the firm of Gebhardt and Associates specializing in employment law. Thereafter, I moved to Kalijarvi, Chuzi & Newman where I have continued to specialize in employment law.

My experience as an advocate for victims of domestic violence has helped me to be a better lawyer. I both volunteered on 24 hour hotlines and worked alongside the San Francisco District Attorney. This experience taught me a number of critical skills, particularly how to be a good listener and how to ask the right questions. Those two skills in conjunction enable to get at the root of a problem, to view it from all perspectives, and to try to reach a solution that resolves a negative situation for all parties. My goal is not litigation, but resolution.

I can be a fierce litigator if I determine that is necessary. However, I believe it is better to resolve an employment problem as soon as possible and to achieve that goal, I employ the style and strategy that will be most effective. Depending on opposing counsel, the Judge, the client, and the situation, I assess the matter and determine how best to meet my client's goals.

I love to travel, to read, to be outside, and to host parties for good friends.