She obtained both her J.D. and B.A. from Georgetown University, and is passionate about issues relating to race, poverty, and criminal justice reform. Prior to opening her own practice in Santa Barbara, Woodsome spent years as an associate in O’Melveny & Myers LLP’s Financial Services Department and served as an attorney in the Santa Barbara County Office of the Public Defender. She has lived in Santa Barbara since relocating from San Francisco in 2013.