Background
Michelsen, Diane G. was born on November 7, 1945 in Jersey City, New Jersey, United States.
Michelsen, Diane G. was born on November 7, 1945 in Jersey City, New Jersey, United States.
University of California at Berkeley (Bachelor of Arts, 1968). San Francisco State University (Master of Social Work. 1974) 1974); Golden Gate University (Juris Doctor, 1979).
Admitted to the bar, 1980, California and United States. District Court, Northern District of California. Therapist, Family Systems, Specializing in Adoption and Surrogacy Related Issues, 1985.
Consultant, State of California Department of Social Services, 1985.
Social Worker/Adoption Worker, State of California, 1985. Adoption Worker, Los Angeles County, 1985.
President, Academy of California Adoption Lawyers, 1987-1993. Chairman of the Board, Post-Adoption Center for Education and Research, 1990-1992.
Board Member, 1990, 1991, 1994, 1995, Vice-President, 1995 and President-Elect, 1996, The American Academy of Adoption Attorneys.
Member: Contra Costa County Bar Association. State Bar of California (Member, Family Law/Adoption Section).
Member: Contra Costa County Bar Association. State Bar of California (Member, Family Law/Adoption Section).