Leading Appeals Experts

Creative Engineer and avid Sleep Evangelist with a fierce determination to get people the rest they need. I love destroying paradigms, going against the mundane status quo and essentially breaking rules (legally of course) which probably explains why I ended up an entrepreneur. Company culture and work-life balance are extremely important to me and I'll always put my heart and soul into making them great, wherever I am. Additionally, I'm also a pretty decent writer, which I've found to be invaluable both for interfacing with customers and sending out company fantasy football league recaps. I have a deep interest in sleep and sleep health because I've had a number of issues with it in my life, and it's made me determined to help other people who are in the same boat. I've studied it a lot over the past 10 years, and my mission is to make quality, on-demand rest convenient and accessible to anyone who needs it. Biggest inspirations: Steve Jobs, Richard Branson

With a background in geoscience and the energy sectors I transitioned to the legal field, currently excelling as a dedicated paralegal driven by my passion for law. My paralegal experience has honed my trial preparation and legal research skills, facilitating a smooth transition into the legal profession.Previously, my role as a geophysicist involved ensuring compliance in the energy sector, negotiating petroleum agreements, and collaborating with government entities. By combining legal and scientific knowledge, I ensured that project execution adhered to regulatory standards.Beyond work, I engage in volunteer initiatives within the legal community, providing legal assistance. This commitment reflects my belief in collective action and justice. #LegalExcellence #RegulatoryExpertise #VersatileProfessional #CommunityEngagement.

I’m an attorney focused on federal sector employment law and military service employment protections. I represent federal employees and applicants in EEO matters (discrimination, retaliation, harassment), Rehabilitation Act reasonable accommodation, MSPB adverse action/performance appeals, OSC whistleblower cases, and USERRA (Guard/Reserve) rights. Reporters use me for clear, on-record explanations that turn dense rules into plain English, with practical examples and cites you can verify. I’m available for quick quotes, deeper background, or walking through timelines and decision trees. I also have 6+ years experience litigating employment defense on behalf of the U.S. Government through three presidential administrations. I also track government-wide workforce policy from OPM and OMB—telework/RTO directives, performance management (PIPs), suitability/fitness, locality pay/duty station questions, RIF/realignments, and hiring authorities—so I can connect individual cases to system level changes. On the aviation side, I help pilots and operators navigate FAA and NTSB issues, aircraft purchase/sale pitfalls, and certificate or enforcement matters. Selected story angles I can speak to: - Federal EEO 101 (and what most sources miss): counseling vs. complaint, acceptance/dismissal, investigations, and remedies—plus how deadlines quietly decide outcomes. - Reasonable accommodation in mission critical roles: light duty, telework, medical documentation, “undue hardship,” and how to avoid retaliatory optics. - MSPB after the backlog era: appeal rights, probationary myths, settlement dynamics, and fee-shifting realities. - Whistleblower cases & PPPs: what counts as protected disclosure, typical retaliation patterns, and OSC vs. agency IG pathways. - USERRA: reemployment after orders, seniority/benefits accrual, scheduling drill/AT, and common agency missteps. - Telework/RTO as a legal and policy question: duty station, locality pay, reasonable accommodation intersections, and how agencies document “business need.” - Managing out via PIPs: when a PIP is pretext, how performance elements are written, and the evidence agencies actually need. - Suitability/fitness and (separately) security clearance issues: the boundary with EEO rights and what employees should document from day one. - Remedies and real timelines: back pay, comp damages caps, attorney fees, and why “day in court” usually means ADR or settlement.

Experienced Paralegal with a demonstrated history of working in the law practice industry. Skilled in Commercial Litigation, Receiverships, Foreclosures, Real Estate, Appellate Practice, Bankruptcy. Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel, Litera (Best Authority), Drafting Assistant. Strong legal professional with a Bachelor of Science (BS) focused in Paralegal/Business from St. John's University.

I have worked in family law for over 25 years. I love what I do and I love helping people. My long term goals are to continue in family law and assist in the growth of the paralegal profession.