1. How long have you been a member of the Asian Chamber of Commerce?
David and I joined LVACC in June 2021, and we are very excited to get involved with the community and its members!
2. Why did you join the Asian Chamber of Commerce? Any expectations?
Because I’m a transplant here in Las Vegas, I joined to hopefully meet and work with small business owners and offer my and the firm’s services. I would also like to help the Filipino community here, which I hear is fairly substantial. I enjoyed volunteering for Filipino events and working with those from my community back home in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, and hope I can offer my services to those Filipinos in need here in Las Vegas.
3. What committee do you currently volunteer with?
I am a volunteer with the Disciplinary Board (Southern Nevada) and the Fee Dispute Arbitration Committee with the State Bar of Nevada, and am a pro bono attorney with the Children’s Attorneys Project and Pro Bono Appellate Program within the Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada.
4. What is your current occupation?
I am an associate attorney with Wolf, Rifkin, Shapiro, Schulman & Rabkin, LLP. My practice focuses primarily on civil litigation, specifically contract and employment law. I also assist with small business owners in the process to open and operate their business.
5. What do you do at [Company] and what circumstances would I come to you for something?
While my practice focuses on contract and employment law, I can still assist you with any legal or business questions you may have. Further, Wolf, Rifkin, Shapiro, Schulman & Rabkin, LLP, has a broad area of practice and the resources to address diverse legal issues. So whether you have questions regarding a personal injury matter or are involved in a contract dispute, we are here to help.
6. What led you to this career?
As cliché as it sounds, I wanted to help people. I don’t have the stomach to be a nurse, so I decided to take the LSAT and apply to law school. And although a lot of the cases I work on involve businesses and contracts, what I enjoy most is the client interaction aspect of my work.
7. What is one thing most people don’t know about you?
I was a professional actress and singer prior to becoming a lawyer, and won a Gemini Award (Canadian version of the Emmy Award) for being part of the cast on a Canadian television show.
8. What is your favorite sport to watch and which team do you root for?
I enjoy watching hockey and the Vegas Golden Knights, and always root for them unless they’re playing against the Winnipeg Jets, which is my home team.
9. What would we most likely find you doing on the weekend?
At the dog park with my husband and our puppy, grabbing brunch, or enjoying a lazy Sunday at home.
10. If you could choose a superpower, what would it be? Why?
Body manipulation, so that I could stretch my legs and torso, and be at least 5’5”, so that I wouldn’t encounter any more “short people” problems.
11. What is your favorite place to eat around here?
Settebello Pizzeria Napoletana in Henderson, and North Italia in Summerlin.
12. What is your favorite Asian Restaurant in Las Vegas?
Tengoku Sushi, Sakana Sushi, and Lotus of Siam.
13. What is your favorite TV show or movie?
I love Downton Abbey, Friends, Sex and the City, Fresh Prince of Bel Air, and Game of Thrones, and have watched episodes of those shows again and again. My favorite movies are Shawshank Redemption, Forrest Gump, Shutter Island, The Hobbit trilogy, and Lord of the Rings trilogy.