Caroline has practiced exclusively in the field of family law since she was admitted to practice in California in 2009. She specializes in complex divorce, custody, support, paternity and domestic violence issues. Caroline handles each client's matter with not only compassion, but direction as well. An experienced litigator, Caroline fights vigorously for her clients in and out of court so that their interests are best represented and protected.
Caroline's interest in family law began during college when she served as a rape crisis counselor for a local county organization, counseling survivors and assisting them in obtaining domestic violence restraining orders. She later continued this work during law school where she interned for WEAVE, Inc., aiding clients in custody disputes and preparing divorce paperwork on their behalf.
Though she is an aggressive litigator, Caroline does not believe every situation warrants the same approach. Caroline believes some situations, in which the parties may be able to reach agreements, are best suited for mediation. An experienced mediator, Caroline has completed several courses that address collaborative and mediation approaches to dissolving a marriage.
Caroline is also heavily involved with family law issues on a community level, having served two years as the Vice Chair of the Family Law Section of the Alameda County Bar Association. On the state level, Caroline later served as the treasurer for the California Young Lawyers Association for three years. Caroline has also served on the California State Bar – Family Law Section - Bay Area Regional Standing Committee, Family Law Sub-Committee of Delegates, and the Sacramento County Bar Association Delegation to the Conference of Delegates, all committees which researched, reviewed, and made recommendations on family law legislation. Caroline currently serves on the Civics Engagement and Outreach Committee for the California Lawyers Association.
Caroline graduated from the University of California, Davis with a double major in Political Science and Women & Gender Studies (Psychology and Sociology focus) and a minor in Sociology, with an emphasis in Law and Society. Caroline went on to obtain her juris doctorate, with distinction, from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law. Caroline also graduated law school with a specialization in trial advocacy. She received the Order of the Barristers award while in law school, a national organization recognizing individuals who excel in trial advocacy.
Caroline practices in Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, Santa Clara, and San Mateo County. Caroline has been chosen as a Rising Star in 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 by Super Lawyers, an honor bestowed upon no more than 2.5% of attorneys in the state of California.
Bar Admissions
- California State Bar, 2009
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Professional Associations & Memberships
- Member, California Bar Association (Family Law Section), 2009 - Present
- Member, Alameda County Bar Association (Family Law Section), 2009 - Present
- Member, Contra Costa County Bar Association (Family Law Section), 2009 - Present
- Member, Alameda County Family Law Association, 2009 - Present
- Mentee, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML), Diversity Equity & Inclusion Group, 2021–Present
- Member, Civics Engagement and Outreach Committee, California Lawyers Association, 2020 - Present
- Advisor, California Young Lawyers Association, 2020
- Board Member, California Young Lawyers Association, 2017 - 2020
- Treasurer, California Young Lawyers Association, 2018 - 2020
- Legislature Committee Member, Family Law Sub-Committee of Delegates, 2013 - 2014
- Mentee, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML), 2013–2014
- Member, Sacramento County Bar Association Delegation to Conference of Delegates, 2013-2014
- Vice Chair, Alameda County Bar Association (Family Law Section), 2010 - 2012
- Legislature Committee Member, State Bar of California, Family Law Section, Bay Area Regional Standing Committee, 2011 - 2012
Awards
- Super Lawyers, Rising Star, 2023
- Super Lawyers, Rising Star, 2022
- Super Lawyers, Rising Star, 2021
- Super Lawyers, Rising Star, 2020
- Order of the Barristers, 2009
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law (National Organization) - Runner-up, Best Advocate, 2008
National Civil Trial Competition - Trial Advocacy, Top Honors, 2008
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law - Roger J. Traynor Honor Society, 2009
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law - Dean's Honors List, 2007 - 2009
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law - Outstanding Senior Award, 2006
University of California, Davis - Human Corps Community Service Award, 2005
University of California, Davis
Speaking Engagements
- Panelist, Cultural and Social Considerations in the Practice of Law, 2020 California Lawyers Association Annual Meeting
Education
- University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, May 2009
- J.D. with Distinction, and Advocacy Certificate
- University of California, Davis, June 2006
- B.A. in Political Science, B.A. in Women & Gender Studies
- Minor in Sociology: Law & Society
- London School of Economics, Summer 2004
