Conducted legal research and analysis for the court in high a pressure environment Managed jury selection in civil and criminal trials, prepared civil and criminal motions for the court, and operated large court calendars

Prepared a brief for the Board of Immigration Appeals on a matter of first impression Represented defendants in Mental Health Court Clinic at sentancing, review, and competency hearingsAssociated Counsel for the Accused 2010Rule 9 Intern, felony unitRepresented defendants in felony plea negotiations, pre-trial hearings, and sentancingResearched and drafted various motions, including dispositive motions and motions to suppress evidenceAssisted counsel with jury selectionSolid Ground 2009 Represented clients in administrative hearings involving termination of benefits and issues related to procedural rights for clients with psychiatric and cognitive disabilities Negotiated settlements with the Department of Health and Human ServicesMembershipsWashington State Bar Association, 2011Animal Law Section