- Occupation: Associate Justice
- B.A., UC Davis, 1974 with high honors; M.P.A., San Diego State University, 1976 with highest honors; J.D., UC Davis Law School, 1979
- Associate Justice, 2003-2006; Judge, Superior Court, San Diego County, 2001-2003; law firm member and managing partner, 1979-2000
- Vice-Chair, Judicial Council, Judicial Services Advisory Committee, 2005-2006; Officer, National Association of Women Judges, 2004-Present
- Lecturer judicial ethics and education courses; Adjunct Professor or lecturer at numerous law schools, including University of San Diego
- Rated "exceptionally well-qualified" for Associate Justice by Commission on Judicial Nominees Evaluation
- Unanimously confirmed as Associate Justice at public hearing
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