I was born and raised in Reno and am a sixth generation Nevadan. I attended Caughlin Ranch Elementary, Swope Middle School, and Reno High School–and I fancied that I couldn't get out of Reno fast enough. But after almost ten years in California working and attending college and law school, I couldn't get back to Reno fast enough. After finishing law school, I returned to our wonderful city and never looked back.