"[2] Born in Denmark[3] to Jewish parents,[4] she lived in Utah during her youth and earned a degree in psychology before moving to San Francisco.

At the time of her registration, she listed herself as a member of the Union Labor Party and her profession as "cashier in justice courts.

"[5] She subsequently opened her own office and "earned the distinction of being the first woman to represent a defendant in a murder trial - a case she won within one hour.

Her campaign argued that as a woman, she should hear cases such as those involving “domestic relations,” in addition to advocating for “a night court session for working people.”[13] Despite receiving 21,000 votes, she ultimately lost the election.

[14][5] In this role, she submitted a petition to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors calling for an end to the mask mandate.