She specializes in resolving civil disputes, especially public law issues. She was a fellow in the California Attorney General’s Civil Law Division, a clerk in the Oakland City Attorney’s Office, and an extern for the Honorable Joseph C. Spero, U.S. District Court, Northern District of California. Prior to practicing law, Jodie worked in and around state government as the Public Policy Director for Texans Care for Children, an analyst in the Texas House of Representatives, a public servant in two agencies, and an adjunct instructor in Government at Austin Community College.