I am licensed as a lawyer and a social worker in both Maryland and the District of Columbia. In addition to my law degree from The Catholic University of America and my Masters in Social Work from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, I earned a Masters of Business Administration from Marquette University.
My training and experience combine understanding of the law and business with understanding of the needs of individuals, families, small businesses and not-for-profit agencies. This unique combination makes it possible for me to provide high quality legal services which are responsive to the unique needs of my clients, including individuals with disabilities, their families, and the not-for-profit agencies / private practitioners who provide services to them.
Education
Juris Doctorate, The Catholic University of America, Washington, DC, 1996 Masters of Business Administration, Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI, 1987 Masters of Social Work, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee, 1984 Bachelors of Science: Springfield College, Springfield, MA, 1967
Bar Admissions
Maryland 1997 United States District Court for the District of Maryland 1998 District of Columbia 1998 United States District Court for the District of Columbia 1999
LEGAL AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION EXPERIENCE
ATTORNEY IN PRIVATE PRACTICE, Olney, Maryland May 2003 - Present Practice focused on Elder Law, Special Needs, Social Security, Estate Planning, and Not-for-Profit Agency Law
PLAN OF MARYLAND-D.C., INC. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, July 2006 to Present Organization administers special needs trusts, and provides case management and budgeting/bill payment services for individuals with disabilities.
REBECCA N.STRANDBERG & ASSOCIATES, P.A., Bethesda, Maryland ATTORNEY, November 1998 - April 2003 Primary areas of practice: Civil Rights / Employment Law
ATTORNEY IN PRIVATE PRACTICE, Chevy Chase/Bethesda, Maryland September 1997 - November 1998 Primary areas of practice: Civil Rights / Employment Law, Juvenile Law, Mental Health Law Panel Attorney for Maryland Public Defender's Office: CINA Division & Mental Health Division
PSYCHIATRIC INSTITUTE OF WASHINGTON, Washington, District of Columbia DIRECTOR OF PARTIAL HOSPITAL PROGRAMS, July 1995 - July 1996
LEWIS, WILSON, LEWIS & JONES LAW CLERK 9/94 to 6/95 Practice focused on personal injury litigation
NATIONAL MEDICAL ENTERPRISES DIRECTOR OF REGIONAL PROJECTS, Washington, District of Columbia Coordinated Regional Projects 1992 – 1994 Acting Chief executive Officer at New Beginnings at Meadows, Bel Air, Maryland12/93 -4/94 ·Director of the Clinical Assessment Center at Psychiatric Institute of Washington4/94 – 6/94 PSYCHIATRIC CENTER OF MICHIGAN HOSPITAL, New Baltimore, Michigan ASSOCIATE HOSPITAL ADMINISTRATOR, 1991 - 1992 NASHUA BROOKSIDE HOSPITAL, Nashua, New Hampshire DIRECTOR OF CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES, 1988 - 1991
RICHIE McFARLAND CHILDREN'S CENTER, Stratham, New Hampshire
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, 1987 - 1988 Center provided services to pre-school children with special needs
Professional Association Memberships
Maryland State Bar Association Bar Association of Montgomery County, Maryland District of Columbia Bar Association National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives (NOSSCR)
Classes and Presentations
Ethical, Legal and Professional Issues - Loyola College - Pastoral Counseling Department 2004 to 2009
Planning for the Future When a Family Member Has a Disability -National Allinace for Mental Illness - Montgomery County, MD 11/4/06 -National Alliance for Mental Illness - Montgomery County, MD 12/10/07 -National Alliance for Mental Illness - Howard County, MD 5/15/07 -National Alliance for Mental Illness - Montgomery County, MD 11/14/10 -National Alliance for Mental Illness - Montgomery County, MD 12/9/10
Legal and Business Issues in Establishing and Maintaining a Private Practice -National Association of Social Workers - Maryland Chapter - Annual Meeting - March, 2007 -National Association of Social Workers - Maryand Chapter - Annual Meeting - September, 2010
Special Needs Planning for Personal Injury Attorneys -Bar Association of Montgomery County - Personal Injury Section Meeting 10/29/10
Helping Families Plan for the Future of a Relative with a Disability -National Association of Social Workers - Maryland Chapter - 5/13/11 -National Association of Social Workers - Maryland Chapter - 12/9/10
Honors
Catholic University Law Review: ComLaw Conspectus: Journal of Communications Law and Policy, 1995-1996. Evening Law Student Association, Treasurer, 1993-1994 Evening Law Student Association, Vice President, 1994-1995 Evening Law Student Association, President, 1995-1996
Volunteer Work
Volunteer - Board of Directors - National PLAN Alliance 10/09 - Present Volunteer - Maryland Bar Association Law Day Volunteer - 2009 Volunteer - Montgomery County Bar Association Pro-bono Project - 2002 Volunteer - Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless - 1992-2000
The information on this website is not, and is not intended to be, legal advice. The law is generally fact specific, and you should contact an attorney to discuss your individual situation. I would be pleased to meet with you to discuss your legal needs. Please feel welcome to contact me by either completing the form in the contact section of this website, or calling me at 301-570-6057. Contacting me does not create an attorney-client relationship. Please do not send me any confidential documents until an attorney-client relationship has been established.
