Home: Los Angeles, CA. Age: 65 and growing. Birthplace: Los Angeles. Profession: Paralegal. Organization: Berto Legal Services, Inc. Significant other: Amy Wu, the love of my life. Alma mater: UCLA.
What’s been your big (or biggest leap)? Investing in digital currency. Hobbies: Bridge. Recent travel or adventure: Mainland China and Hong Kong. Last book read: Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents, by Isabel Wilkerson.
Personality profile: Dependable, reliable, and humbly grateful. How do you define an ideal business relationship? A diverse group with the same objectives. What is your greatest joy? To be able help the family. What natural talent have you neglected? Voiceovers. What occupation, other than your own, do you most admire? Investment banking. What is your favorite place (or way) to spend money? Travelling first class. What is at the top of your bucket list? Reside on a cruise ship for a year. What ingredient is essential to your perfect vacation? Convenience and comfort.
What was your first paying job? Worked for my dad as a laborer in the construction business. What was your favorite childhood toy or game? Roller skating. What movie have you repeatedly watched? Ditto. Besides your parents, who has had the greatest influence on your life? My wife, Amy. What’s the best advice you received growing up? Be a man of your word. Stand by whatever you agree to. What modern technology innovation do you most appreciate? Icon-driven computers. What is your go-to source of news and information? Network news shows.
What is your big idea?
Software for private mailboxes.
What change are you working on to effect in your profession or field? Influence all small single-practitioner lawyers to use our services online. What change would you like to see in the world? Peace and no more wars.
What title would you choose for the movie about your life? The Evolution of The Prodigal Son. What actor would you choose to play you in the movie about your life? Morgan Freeman. Who would you like to spend an evening with, in heaven? My 12-year-old son. As a kid, what did you first want to be when you grew up? A fireman. How would you choose to spend tomorrow, if you knew it was your last day on earth? With loved ones, enjoying a special meal, and being with my wife until sunrise. What advice would you give your younger self? Don’t be so frivolous. Plan for the future.
Personal motto: An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Desired epitaph: Husband, father and good friend.
