Deborah Palmer:  

Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, BA 1976; University of Oregon, School of Law, JD 1986; Member of California and Nevada Bars, 1987; Married; One Daughter, who graduated UCLA Law, 2011. Live in Lake Tahoe, from 1987 to present. I always wanted to be a writer when I grew up. My family and friends thought that was a good idea. As it turns out, they were right. I write constantly, but mainly legal briefs! I always liked to read and it revealed the world to me. I did not know that reading would lead to a legal career. It is hard work, but 'work hard, play hard' is my motto. I am friends with many of my San Pedro classmates. Amazing how an LA City School turned out so many amazing people. I am proud of them: Irene Franco (Towers), Sandy Vega (Garcia), Kathy Dominguez (Kosky), Sally Smeltzly, Marsha Miller, .... I learned so many things from my San Pedro HS teachers. My Home Economics teacher, Mrs. Joyce, taught me self-esteem (giving me a trophy for my burnt upside down cake), my English teacher, taught me courage (having a music talent show and let me play oatmeal boxes), Mrs. Erhke taught me to hold my head up high (and posture). My cheerleading days...Expand for more