About Patricia Latham Ball, Esq. - Bachelor of Science Degree, Psychology, with distinction - Juris Doctorate Degree, Pepperdine University School of Law - Number 3 in Class - Magna Cum Laude - Pepperdine Law Review - Dean's List - Board of Professional Standards - Recipient of Distinguished American Jurisprudence Awards for Academic Excellence in Civil Law and Criminal Law - Appointed as Legal Extern, California Supreme Court - Trial Attorney Record - Thirteen wins, No losses - Former California Deputy District Attorney - Criminal Division - Pepperdine University Law School Professor - Criminal Law/Procedure and Civil Trial Practice - Former Ada County Deputy Prosecutor - Civil Division (Employment Law) - Twenty Five years of legal experience in litigation and employment-related matters - Past Corporate Legal Counsel for regional Human Resource consulting group - Professional speaker at conventions, seminars, association meetings on cutting edge employment-related topics and preventive legal measures - Licensed to practice law in Idaho (active), Washington (active) and California (inactive)