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Expert is a seasoned professional with over 30 years of expertise in the title insurance and escrow industry. She specializes in the analysis of escrow files to ensure compliance with industry standards and the balancing of escrow transactions. Expert has served in various leadership roles, including managing California Escheat and Post Closing Departments, auditing escrow files, and developing statewide auditing programs. Her work has encompassed complex real estate transactions such as tracts, refinances, short sales, and construction loans.

Expert has demonstrated extensive expertise in the escrow and title industry through a variety of impactful roles and accomplishments. She developed and implemented programs to ensure compliance with company requirements for both employee and non-employee notaries, and she has investigated and reported cases of employee embezzlement to law enforcement agencies. As an authority in her field, she has been deposed as the person most knowledgeable on escrow matters.

As a Certified Senior Escrow Officer and Escrow Instructor, Expert has been an influential figure in her field. She has held multiple leadership positions within the California Escrow Association (CEA), including serving as president and director, and has been recognized with awards such as the Committee Chair of the Year. She is a long-standing member of the American Escrow Association and the California Land Title Association Claims Awareness Committee.

Expert is also a prolific speaker and educator, having presented on a broad range of topics, including escrow standards of care, predatory lending practices, short sale transactions, and the intricacies of lender instructions. Her innovative approach is exemplified in her creation of educational programs like "Escrow-opoly" and "Title-opoly." Additionally, she is an accomplished writer, contributing numerous articles on escrow and title-related topics to industry publications.

Throughout her career, Expert has demonstrated a commitment to professional development, regularly attending and contributing to conferences and workshops that address emerging trends, regulatory changes, and best practices in the escrow and title sectors. Her expertise extends to Employer, where she advises on compliance, audits escrow files, and serves as an expert witness in litigation cases.