Licensed to practice law in the State of California (1986), State of Hawaii (1987), United States Supreme Court (1991)
Martindale-Hubbell rated “AV-Preeminent” (Highest possible rating in both legal ability and ethical standards)
Law & Politics rated “Northern California SuperLawyer”
ALM Legal Group rated “San Francisco’s Top Rated Lawyers”
Legal Global Network rated “Premier Corporate Lawyer”
Leaders in Law recommended for “International Business Law”
Lawyers of Distinction rated “Excellence in Corporate and Transaction Law”
American Registry rated top 1 percent of “America’s Most Honored Professionals”
Member of the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries, Inc. (ISRI), Council of Counsel
Former Chair of the Partnerships and Limited Liability Companies Committee, State Bar of California, Business Law Section
Member of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Oakland, Finance Council and Audit Committee
Member of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Oakland, Department of Catholic Schools, Finance Committee
Former Member of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Oakland, Department of Catholic Schools, School Board