Chad's History

His note, entitled “Money Can’t Buy You Love . . .and It Shouldn’t Buy You A Seat In Congress Either,” was published in the Whittier Law Review. He graduated cum laude from Whittier in 2010.

After law school, Chad worked briefly in Pasadena before returning to Bakersfield and joining another local firm. For 2 years, he litigated state cases covering a wide variety of legal issues, including personal injury and civil rights. Chad has also provided advice and counseling to clients facing legal issues on a volunteer basis at Greater Bakersfield Legal Assistance, Inc.

Chad has been named to the “Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch” list. The recognition is given to attorneys early in their careers for outstanding professional excellence in private practice based on peer reviews, research, and other metrics, according to Best Lawyers, which is among the oldest and most respected guide to the legal profession.⁣ He has also been named as one of the  “20 Under 40 People to Watch” in Bakersfield Life Magazine, 2020 Edition.

Outside of the office, Chad is involved in several goodwill efforts throughout the community, including taking underprivileged students back-to-school shopping and mentoring pre-law students. He is a member on the Board of Directors for League of Dreams, a local adaptive sports league for athletes with physical and developmental disabilities. He is also a past member of the Board of Directors for the CSU Bakersfield Alumni Association. He is a graduate of Leadership Bakersfield, class of 2019.