University of California, Berkeley, School of Law (Boalt Hall) Berkeley, CA
Master of Laws, Intellectual Property/Law and Technology specialization, May 2009. Honors: Excellence Award for top grade in the study of Computer Law. Activities: Associate Editor for Submission & Articles Teams - Berkeley Technology Law Journal, Berkeley Center for Law & Technology member, Boalt.org public interest law group Treasurer.

Music/Recording Industry Program at San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA
Academic Certificate (Business Concentration), August 2000. Honors: Dean’s List placement for outstanding scholarship. Cumulative Grade Point Average: 4.00.

University of California, Hastings College of the Law San Francisco, CA
Juris Doctor, December 1998. Honors: C.A.L.I. Excellence Awards for top grade in the study of Natural Resources and Law and Economics, Lexis/Nexis Academic Scholarship recipient. G.P.A.: Spring 1997 - 3.50, Spring 1998 - 3.58, Fall 1998 - 4.00. Activities: Editor and Writer - Hastings Law Journal and Hastings Law News, Teaching Assistant and Tutor - Civil Procedure.

University of California, Berkeley, College of Letters and Science Berkeley, CA
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, May 1992. Honors: Graduated with Distinction, Honors List placement for outstanding scholarship. Cumulative Grade Point Average: 3.55. Activities: Minority Pre‑Law Coalition and Undergraduate Political Science Association member.

Columbia University New York City, NY
Honors: Honors Scholarship recipient prior to transfer to U. C. Berkeley, August 1989.

LEGAL EXPERIENCE

Arash Entertainment Law Enterprises: 2010 - present                                                              
Recover royalties (i.e., mechanical license, sound synchronization and public performance royalties) for clients from record companies. Draft and negotiate agreements, including licensing, record, personal management, and band partnership. Counsel clients on protection of their intellectual property rights, including copyright, trademark, and patent. Prosecute infringement of intellectual property rights. Send cease and desist letters to individuals who violate clients’ intellectual property rights, right of publicity, and right of privacy. Send demonstration recordings to record labels to secure record deals for clients. Act as mediator between client band members and between client and third parties to address disputes.

LeClairRyan: Attorney - 2010-2012                                                                                               
Managed defense of personal injury, premises liability, and products liability cases. Drafted reports to clients. Researched and drafted motions, ex parte applications, discovery and pleadings. Conducted and defend depositions. Attended mediations, arbitrations, hearings, and conferences.

Maranga * Morgenstern: Associate - 2003-2008                                                                          
Managed defense of personal injury, premises liability, and products liability cases. Drafted appellate briefs and presented oral argument. Drafted comprehensive reports to clients. Researched and drafted motions, ex parte applications, discovery, and pleadings. Conducted and defended depositions. Attended mediations, arbitrations, hearings, and conferences.

Haight, Brown & Bonesteel: Associate - 2003                                                                             
Researched and drafted motions, ex parte applications, discovery, pleadings and memoranda. Drafted comprehensive reports to clients. Conducted and defended depositions. Attended hearings.

La Follette, Johnson, De Haas, Fesler & Ames: Associate - 2002                                             
Researched and drafted motions, ex parte applications, discovery, pleadings and memoranda. Drafted comprehensive reports to clients. Conducted and defended depositions. Attended hearings.

California Lawyers for the Arts: Attorney - 2000-2001                                                           
Counseled clients on protection, administration, and infringement of intellectual property rights. Prosecuted infringement of intellectual property rights. Drafted and negotiated agreements.

Hon. Stuart Pollak, Superior Court: Research Assistant - 1998                                                   
Researched and drafted opinions, orders, and memoranda in diverse cases involving personal injury, insurance bad faith, malpractice, discrimination, constitutional rights, and civil rights.

Law Offices of Arnold Laub: Summer Associate - 1997                                                             
Researched and drafted motions, discovery, pleadings, memoranda and demand letters.

Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger: Summer Associate - 1996                                         
Researched and drafted motions, discovery, pleadings, memoranda and demand letters.

Morrison & Foerster: Paralegal - 1993-1995                                                                                 
Edited, proofread, and cite-checked pleadings and memoranda. Organized and maintained files.

Gordon & Rees: Clerk - 1991                                                                                                          
Edited, proofread, and cite-checked pleadings and memoranda. Organized and maintained files.

HONORS & AWARDS

Excellence Award for top grade in the study of Computer Law – U.C. Berkeley School of Law (Boalt Hall).

C.A.L.I. Excellence Awards for top grade in the study of Natural Resources and Law and Economics – U.C. Hastings College of the Law.

Lexis/Nexis academic scholarship recipient – U.C. Hastings College of the Law.

Graduated with Distinction – U.C. Berkeley.

Honors list placement for outstanding scholarship – U.C. Berkeley.

Honors scholarship recipient – Columbia University.

Valedictorian – Westmoor High School.

INTERVIEWS

Chicago Tribune interview, March 21, 2012, An Encounter with the Totally Awesome Gwar, Steve Knopper (Arts and Entertainment),

(http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2012-03-21/entertainment/ct-ott-0323-gwar-20120321_1_jizmak-oderus-urungus-gwar)

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights: Represented refugees, immigrants, and indigent clients in immigration and human rights cases. Interviewed, counseled, and prepared clients for I. N. S. hearings. Prepared I. N. S. petitions and applications. Interpreted for Farsi‑speaking clients.

University of California, Hastings College of the Law: Teaching assistant for first‑year students from underrepresented backgrounds facing economic and educational challenges.

Bessie Carmichael Elementary School: Tutored fifth‑grade students in English and Math.

University of California at San Francisco (Emergency Room): Volunteered as liaison between medical staff and patients. Organized and maintained medical supplies.

Haight-Ashbury Drug Rehabilitation Clinics, Inc.: Volunteered as liaison between staff and patients. Organized and maintained patient files.

Professional Groups: Member of American Trial Lawyers and American Bar Associations, S. F. Bar Association, Barristers Club of S. F., California Association of Defense Counsel.