Conducted legal research in areas of Elder, Family and Criminal law and file motions and pleadingsDrafted and executed wills, powers of attorney and healthcare directives for clientsDeveloped case strategies and theories, led fact investigations and managed client expectations

Advance the Life Care Planning process including estate planning, care coordination, and asset distributionCollect and structure client financial assets encompassing stocks, bonds, and property for Medicaid eligibilityInvestigate federal and state statutes including Medicaid, custodianships, inheritances, and tax-saving strategies

Investigated local zoning ordinance to ensure compliance with development projects and planningAnalyzed cost-effectiveness, procurement methods and viability of major projectsPrepared memoranda, proposals, contracts and engagement agreements

Conducted legal research in areas of Elder, Family and Criminal law and file motions and pleadingsDrafted and executed wills, powers of attorney and healthcare directives for clientsDeveloped case strategies and theories, led fact investigations and managed client expectations

Fielded and evaluated new asbestos, environmental, hip, medical malpractice, drug and other personal injury client inquiries for case meritEngaged with clients and other firms regarding referrals, information exchange, and inter-firm relationsMonitored vendor efficacy against performance indicators such as total new cases across advertisement channels

Conducted comprehensive interviews and clinical assessments of potential new mentors to accept or reject them from the programDirected a coalition of 30 non-profit organizations to raise and spread awareness for volunteerism in the Bronx; Successfully launched the Bronx Volunteer CoalitionPresented agency programs and information to potential mentors and sponsorship organizations

Coordinated services for over 20 abused and neglected individuals, from newborns to 63 years of age, with medical, disability, or other needs Acted as an intermediary between children, parents, foster parents, care providers, legal guardians and attorneys; successfully closed 8 of 13 foster care casesDocumented requirements for 5 children changing legal guardians and moving to different states (Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children)

Researched and prepared legal memoranda on a range of immigration issues for over 40 casesDrafted briefs, trial preparation and content dealing with major immigration issues for the firm websiteWorked with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to help clients gain citizenship, asylum or legal status

Worked with youth ages 0-3 in a play therapy setting helping them to establish socially acceptable and hygienic habits Helped foster the relationship and communication between child and parent at an early stage Encouraged youth to express themselves in a healthy manner and through appropriate channels

Assisted managerial and administrative staff with special projects involving youth development, senior’s programs, and services for low income families Gained an understanding of the dynamics of Chinatown and other Asian communities in New York CityOrganized community events and outreach efforts with organizations throughout the five boroughs

Supported attorneys in daily efforts to defend the Constitutional rights of indigent clientsParticipated in client interviews and engaged in case strategy sessions in office and at Union County jailAttended Pre-Disposition Conference Court appearances and announced role call