Before law school, my life was equal parts music, carpentry, and all things geeky. I had recorded a few albums, ran a music venue, built computers, and guitar pedals, and helped build dozens of homes. So when I ventured to law school, I found my calling in intellectual property law. And because I grew up in an enormous family that played a ton of board games and video games, dispute resolution tactics came naturally to me.

Law school was fun, but helping people throughout my career has been far more rewarding.

I honed my skills working with some very talented attorneys in Seattle, and I’ve counseled dozens of businesses and individuals on how to protect their ideas and resolve their disputes. I am grateful for that experience, but I’ve learned that not everyone needs a big law firm to accomplish their goals.