Favorite Legal Book
The Firm
Favorite Legal Movie
It’s a toss-up between Philadelphia and Twelve Angry Men.
Favorite U.S. Supreme Court Justice
Justice Antonin Scalia, who was passionate about his legal philosophy, but open to dialogue and courteous to those who disagreed with him.
Favorite Lunch Spot
Anywhere outside and in the shade.
Favorite Legal Quote
“The Law is a jealous mistress, . . . “ Joseph Story, Supreme Court Justice (1779-1845)
Legal Mentors
David Rogers, incredibly intelligent and adept at seeing both the forest and the trees.
Career You’d Choose Besides Lawyer
Brain Surgeon, but I have big shaky hands.
Hobbies
Our 1938 house … enough said …
Go-To Vacation Spot
Princeville, Island of Kauai, Hawaii
Top Bucket List Item
A multi-month grand tour of Europe
Guilty Pleasure
Chocolate
My Co-Workers Would be Surprised to Learn
Since 1995, I have not knowingly had non-chocolate caffeine.
I Am So Proud of following my goals of life-long learning, growth, and challenging myself outside of my comfort zone.
Nothing Makes Me Happier Than spending time with my family, and even better, travelling with my family.
On the Weekends I support my daughter’s inherited love of competitive and recreational sailing.
I’m a Fanatic About personal privacy, but I guess the cat is out of the bag now.
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