I have been living in Colorado for more than 30 years after emigrating from St. Petersburg, Russia, in 1980, and I still speak Russian fluently. I graduated from the Metropolitan State College of Denver in 1997. While there, I majored in journalism and minored in political science. I attended law school immediately after college, and I graduated from the University of Denver in 2000. Because I have a passion for education and consider myself a lifelong learner, I also picked up a Master’s of Humanities, with an emphasis in philosophy, from the University of Colorado at Denver in 2010. Prior to becoming a lawyer, I spent several years working as a teacher, focusing on at-risk youth. For several years, I was a teacher at the Lookout Mountain Youth Services Center, a juvenile prison, and I’ve worked as a teacher with homeless youth, as well. During my time teaching, I also taught courses in criminal justice and political science at the college level. I decided to transition from education into law because I still want to help people with problems they may have, but I would rather do so on an individual basis rather than in a group setting. I also love the intellectual challenges and intricacies that law constantly presents. In my free time, I love to play guitar, read and enjoy the beautiful Colorado wilderness. I’m also an avid traveler who has visited 30 countries.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Colorado
Since 2010
Professional Experience
Current
West High School
Administrative Dean
Education
2010
University of Colorado - Denver
M.A. (2010) | Philosophy
1997 - 2000
University of Denver Law School
Law Degree
1993 - 1997
Metropolitan State College of Denver
B.A. (1997) | Journalism/Political Science
Contacts
Main Office2851 South Parker Road Suite 150 Aurora CO 80014Telephone: (720) 863-4256Fax: (720) 748-8894
