WELCOME to my web site!   A little bit about me...   PROFESSIONAL: I’m a former elementary school teacher (18 years’ experience), with undergraduate degrees in education and child development. I earned my Juris Doctor from McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific, and have been practicing in the family law field since 1989.   Among other professional committees and organizations, I serve by Legislative and Gubernatorial appointment to the Domestic Relations Committee (since 1994); have written or revised or co-authored many of our family law statutes; and chair the Integrated Family Court Work Group, developing and assessing a Family Court Model for Arizona’s Court system.   COMMUNITY: I am a long-time member of several community service organizations, and serve on four non-profit organizations’ Boards of Directors.   PERSONAL: I am fortunate to love the work I do, so that’s a blessing. My grandchildren are a source of joy and wonder, and I adore playing with them. I also enjoy gardening, crossword puzzles, traveling and entertaining.