Monica graduated from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law. While in law school, Monica externed for the United States District Court for the Northern District of California and the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California. She was also a certified law clerk for the United States Attorney's Office and the Los Angeles County Office of the County Counsel. Additionally, Monica served as a board member of the UC Hastings Moot Court team and the Executive Managing Editor of the Hastings Communications and Entertainment Law Journal. License