Maria Annen received her Certificate in Paralegal Studies in Norfolk, Virginia, where she worked for a law firm specializing in real estate transactions conducting full title searches, settlements and closings of first and second mortgages. After moving to California, she worked in several different areas of law including civil litigation, probate and estate planning, and family law. In 1994, she joined the law firm of Sparber Rudolph Annen as a paralegal in the bankruptcy department. After a short career break, we are pleased to welcome back Ms. Annen as paralegal to the partner in charge of the Commercial, Bankruptcy & Receivership Practice Group.