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Kristen joined Deka in 2015 after a decade-long career as a litigator. Her practice areas include estate planning, trust administration, probate, guardianships and conservatorships. Kristen has represented clients in probate, civil and criminal courts at both the state and federal levels, experience she brings to serving clients whose estate or trust matters require court intervention. EDUCATION: Juris Doctor, University of Southern California Gould School of Law, 2006 Master of Social Work, University of Southern California School of Social Work, 2006 Bachelor of Arts, With Distinction, in Childhood and Culture, Minor in German, University of California, Berkeley, 2001 PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS: California Bar Association, Member United States District Court for the Central District of California Los Angeles County Bar Association, Member Pasadena Bar Association, Member Highrise Networks, Member PRIOR WORK HISTORY: Arnold & Porter, LLP, Los Angeles, 2006–2014 Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office, Special Prosecutor on Loan, 2009 COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTIONS: Elizabeth House, Board of Directors, 2018–present Justice Committee Chairwoman, Emmanuel Church of Burbank, 2013–2019 Pastoral Search Committee, Emmanuel Church of Burbank, 2018–2019 Associate Leadership Board, Public Counsel, 2012–2014 Missions Council Member, Emmanuel Church of Burbank, 2012–2013 The Coalition to Abolish Slavery and Trafficking (CAST) International Justice Mission The Alliance for Children’s Rights Public Counsel Excel Family Intervention Services Children’s Law Center California Women’s Law Center Inner City Law Center PERSONAL: Kristen is a Southern California native who enjoys spending time with her family, reading and baking decadent desserts.