Ms. Sales earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics in 2004 from the University of California, San Diego, where she was on the Provost’s Honors List for her excellent academic record. She earned a Juris Doctor degree from the University of San Diego, School of Law in 2006, and a Masters of Laws in Taxation degree from the University of San Diego, School of Law in 2007, receiving a USD Graduate Law Merit Scholarship. Ms. Sales served as the President of the USD Tax Law Society for one year and organized over fourteen event speakers for the society, receiving a Certificate of Merit from the University of San Diego, School of Law, in recognition of her service. Ms. Sales also served as a Student Attorney in the USD Tax Law Clinic in 2006, assisting low income taxpayers in resolving their tax disputes with the Internal Revenue Service.

Ms. Sales is admitted to practice before the courts of California, the United States District Court for the Southern and Central Districts of California, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.  She is Co-Chair of the Taxation Section of the San Diego County Bar Association. She is also a member of the Taxation Section of the State Bar of Californiaand the San Diego Chapter of the Western Pension and Benefits Conference.

Ms. Sales lectures on employee benefit law topics, including Qualified Domestic Relations Orders and the division of retirement benefits during divorce for the Family Law Section of the Bar Association of Northern San Diego County and the San Diego Paralegal Association.

Ms. Sales received recognition as a Top Young Attorney Finalist by the San Diego Daily Transcript on November 26, 2008, which is judged by an independent panel of legal experts based on ethics, legal knowledge, professionalism, and commitment to furthering the interest of justice in society. She also received a Certificate of Recognition from the San Diego Paralegal Association on March 17, 2009, for her support, commitment, and contributions to the legal community.

Ms. Sales authors ERISA and Employee Benefits Law Newsletters on the topics of division of retirement benefits during divorce and tax qualified plans. To receive a copy of these newsletters, please e-mail Ms. Sales at her e-mail address below.

esales@bsllp.com

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