I am a family law attorney representing clients in matters such as divorce, custody, guardianships, adoptions, terminations of parental rights, civil protective orders and violations of, and contempt actions. I am regularly in the court room representing clients and doing what I can to achieve the best outcome for my clients.

I am a family law and estate planning attorney. I have experience in representing clients in matters from guardianships and adoptions to divorces and custody cases. I also have experience assisting clients in drafting and planning their estates and powers of attorney.

Top Grade: Am. Jur. academic achievement award for top “A” in Elements of LawOral Argument: Finalist, C. Edwin Moore First Year Oral Argument Competition Honors: Dean’s Scholarship—three-year, merit-based scholarshipActivities: Student Representative, Student Bar Association, Emergency Fund Chair, Drake Law Women, Drake Law Democrats, Moot Court Board, Moot Court, Delta Theta Phi, Inns of Mediation, Drake Law Mediation Team, Public Interest Law AssociationCertification: Essential Legal Research – Thomson Reuters, Proficiency Certification – Lexis Advance

- Researched various areas of law including, marital equitable distribution, legislative history, 50 state surveys of civil damage caps and professional malpractice statutes of limitation and analyzed laws or decisions that were made on similar cases.- Prepared petitions, motions, discovery, and affidavits while completing additional projects for other cases within the firm.- Reviewed pleadings and petitions for compliance with court rules.- Communicated with the court and all parties in an efficient manner.

•Assisted at trials and hearings; draft key legal documents for review; analyze wage statements and file motions.•Prepared correspondence; filed legal documents; set hearing dates. •Assisted counsel in preparing discovery requests; prepared productions of claim documents. •Communicated with outside vendors for obtaining records, and expert reports on behalf of attorneys. •Extensive interaction with clients, attorneys, doctors’ offices and insurance adjusters. •Scheduled and analyzed Ind. Medical Evaluations; filed issues with Workers’ Compensation Commission. •Picked hearing exhibits and prepared cases for hearings; prepared the distribution of settlement funds.

In working here, I have been able to interact with upper-level staff to maintain order in our office. We provide programs for high schoolers, along with students at the undergraduate level including underrepresented minorities, first-generation, low-income students, and students with disabilities. This job has given me the opportunity to enhance my professional skills and transferable skills that are beneficial in every workplace. • Provided comprehensive support for senior-level staff by managing and coordinating projects and processes• Outstanding interpersonal skills, customer service, leadership, and organizational skills; thrive within detail-oriented, deadline-driven environments• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel Outlook, PowerPoint) and managing, arranging, and coordinating executive calendars, appointments, and events• Regularly acknowledged by leadership for timeliness and attention to detail; University of Iowa Student Worker of the Year, 2018• Demonstrated flexibility and superb work ethic in enthusiastically takin on special projects in addition to primary office administration responsibilities

As a tutor, I have worked with 8-12 students to ensure their academic success in general education requirement courses. Working with these students had given me the opportunity to work with students of all different diverse backgrounds and to adjust my abilities to make sure I can help them achieve in the best way possible for them. • Customized tutoring and instructional approaches to meet the needs of a diverse student population. Propelled learning mastery and academic success for dozens of students• Tutored in general education subject areas and guided students in test-taking strategies, notetaking, prioritizing assignments and studying for exams

Being a walk-in tutor, there was no set schedule that I had as to what students I would see and when. Every day would be different and I would be tutoring different subjects with different students. Working in this type of environment, I was required to come up with a strategy quickly while working with the student to set out a plan for the future for them to succeed. Many times, the student would come for help once and then not need to come back because of the plan that we set out in our 30 minutes to 1-hour session. • Established proficiency in subject areas by leading tutoring/study sessions in individual and small group sessions and effectively communicated acquired knowledge, ideas and concepts. • Helped students to understand subject material and encouraged them to solve problems on their own.