Melissa is a litigation associate. Her prior experience includes representing plaintiffs in personal injury litigation. Melissa has handled various aspects of civil litigation from the initial pleading phase, discovery, law and motion practice, depositions, mediation, negotiations, and settlement.
- Juris Doctor, University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, 2020
- Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, Engle Chapter, Vice President, 2018–2019
- Bachelor of Science, Political Science, California State University, Chico, 2017
- With Distinction
- Dean’s List
- Option in Legal Studies
- Minor in Criminal Justice
- Curtis Legal Group, Associate, 2021–2023
- California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Office of Legal Affairs, Legal Intern, 2020
- Legal Services of Northern California, Law Clerk, 2019
- California State University, Chico, Community Legal Information Center, Student Legal Services Division, Paralegal Intern, 2015–2016
- California Lawyers Association
- Litigation Section, Member
- Sacramento County Bar Association
- Health Care Law Section, Member
- Litigation Section, Member
- Barristers’ Division, Member
- California Society for Healthcare Attorneys
- Member
- American Health Law Association
- Health Care Liability and Litigation Practice Group, Member
- Payers, Plans, and Managed Care Practice Group, Member
- Women Lawyers of Sacramento
- Member
- Capitol City Trial Lawyers Association
- Member
- Selected to 2023–2025 Northern California Rising Stars
Melissa lives in Sacramento and enjoys spending time with friends, family, and her cat. Melissa is an avid reader and typically reads over 100 books a year. She also likes to travel to new places to experience the foods and new cultures.