Who Am I?
My Story
My Mission
The next chapter...
There was a time when I thought I had made it.
I founded Quicklegal with the idea of making legal help more accessible—on-demand advice for everyday people. It was innovative, it was fast-moving, and for a while, it seemed like I was on top of the world. I spoke on panels, raised money, got press. I believed I was changing the game.
But underneath the surface, a prior crime of mine was making it's way to the surface. Several years before launching Quicklegal, I made decisions I deeply regret—decisions that hurt people who trusted me. In 2018, I was indicted for wire fraud. I lost nearly everything: my company, my reputation, my freedom. And honestly, I almost lost myself.
Prison was a reckoning. It stripped away everything I used to rely on—status, distraction, ego—and left me with nothing but my choices and the consequences. I spent a lot of time reflecting on how I got there. I started seeing the system around me for what it was: a cycle that traps people, especially those without the privileges I had taken for granted.
I met brilliant, resilient men behind those walls—people who had made mistakes, yes, but who also deserved better. Many never had a fair shot. I started listening more than I talked. I started showing up in small ways: helping someone write a motion, teaching basic business skills, just being there. That’s where the seeds of real change were planted for me.
When I came home, I didn’t try to hide what I’d done. I told the truth. I faced skepticism, anger, and closed doors—but I kept going. I gained honest employment with community focused missions, and began my journey to help with reentry programs. I mentor people coming out of prison, and provide answers to those heading there. I started speaking publicly about my experience—not to excuse it, but to own it, and to use it to help others avoid the path I took.
Today, I’m committed to turning my past into something that matters. I work with organizations focused on reentry, prison reform, and second chances. I help returning citizens gain skills, build confidence, and find meaningful work. I speak with entrepreneurs and young professionals about ethics, failure, and what accountability really looks like.
I don’t want to be remembered for the damage I caused—I want to be remembered for how I tried to repair it.
My name used to be tied to scandal. Now, I want it to stand for redemption, service, and the belief that people can change if they’re given the chance—and if they do the work.
This is my second chapter. I’m writing it every day.
Quicklegal
Quicklegal was a mobile application that I had created.
History
My journey to this point has been anything but linear. Incarcerated by my own poor decisions, I faced not just the reality of a conviction, but the emotional and mental isolation that comes with it. It was within those walls that I made the first step toward reclaiming my identity—not as a statistic, but as a student. I enrolled in a paralegal certification program, driven by the desire to understand the system that had defined my reality and to one day help others navigate it. That classroom became my sanctuary and my platform for growth. Through legal study, I found language for the injustice that I had committed. I learned the value of the law, and the need to uphold and enforce it.
Mission
What began as personal rehabilitation evolved into a broader mission: to become a resource and advocate for marginalized communities, especially those impacted by incarceration.
My experiences have given me a deep empathy for individuals whose voices go unheard in courtrooms, in legislation, and even in their own neighborhoods. I have witnessed firsthand how the law can serve as both a weapon and a shield, and I am committed to making it the latter for those most in need.
Plan
It is my belief that many offenders such as myself, are forgotten once convicted. However, a very important part of our justice system is rehabilitation. Just as it’s the community’s duty to prosecute, it’s equally the duty to accept and empower successful reentry. The most powerful tool to be able to increase successful reentry and rehabilitation is education. This alone lowers an individual’s chances of recidivism by 43%. Now, when you take education and combine it with legal knowledge, you truly bridge the gap between offenders, rehabilitation and becoming a successful and contributing member of our communities.
500 Startups
500 Startups is a renowned Silicon Valley incubator and accelerator program with a lower acceptance rate than Harvard.
Quicklegal had the pleasure of getting selected for the 500 Startups program. This was a once in a lifetime opportunity and truly helped Quicklegal reach new levels.
Demo day was truly amazing. I encourage all founders to apply to 500 Startups or Y Combinator.
Entrepreneurial Background
Quicklegal wins NBA Tech Competition
Winning the Sacramento Kings’ Capitalize Contest with my company, Quicklegal, was an incredible milestone. Out of 32 local startups, we were honored to be selected as one of the final four—and even more thrilled when fans voted us the winner during Tech Night. As part of the prize, we received $10,000, consultations with Kings executives, and an unforgettable lunch with one of the team’s owners. To top it off, Kings Chairman Vivek Ranadivé personally invested in each of the finalist companies, recognizing the innovation and potential we brought to the table. For me, it was more than just a win—it was validation of our mission to make legal services more accessible, and a proud moment that put Sacramento’s startup scene in the spotlight.