Mr. Gerard received his law degree from Pepperdine University School of Law and his bachelorâ€™s degree from California State University, Fullerton. His background includes serving as a judicial extern to the Honorable John E. Ryan, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Central District of California. During his career, Mr. Gerard has represented some of Californiaâ€™s largest and best known financial institutions in federal bankruptcy proceedings, receivership matters and loan workouts. In addition, he has advised numerous entrepreneurs and small to mid-cap companies on various business matters. He also holds a Real Estate Brokerâ€™s license from the California Department of Real Estate.