born Boston, Massachusetts, admitted to the Massachusetts Bar
1985.
Education: University of Massachusetts, Boston (B A, French cum laude). Suffolk University
Law School, Am Jur Award Winner “Choice of Law in Airline Disaster Litigation.”
Professional Memberships: Member: Massachusetts Bar Association, Workers’ Compensation
Section Council Education Committee.
Work Highlights: Senior Trial Counsel, American International Group, 2005-2007, Defense
Counsel Royal and Sunalliance (2000-2003). Litigation Associate Liberty Mutual Insurance
Company (1986-2000).
Volunteer Highlights:
Salem Cyberspace, Salem, MA. 2008
English Language Facilitator/ Mock Trial Instructor
Taught English to first generation, non-English speaking high school students in conjunction
with development of, and successful presentation of a Mock Trial in Salem Superior Court.
Facilitated an appreciation and understanding of the American legal system.
Workers’ Compensation Planning Committee, Boston MA. 2011
Collaborated with other volunteers to promote one hundred years of state based Workers’
Compensation.
Marblehead-Grasse Sister City Partnership, Marblehead, MA. 2009-2011
Partnered with local and international government officials to promote the objectives of a
successful cultural, historical, and educational exchange. Procured grant funding to promote
goals of the partnership in compliance with local and state regulations.