I directly assist the General Counsel of Affirm, Inc., a consumer finance company. I conduct legal research on federal and state laws, regulations, and best practices governing lending, loan servicing, and debt collection. I monitor and analyze regulatory developments, as well as propose and implement solutions to address legal issues in the business operations. Additionally, I draft internal policies and correspondence with consumers.

I advised the California Attorney General's Office on bank compliance with the National Mortgage Settlement, presented on best communication practices to lenders and advocates in D.C., and drafted the California Monitor Program's final report on the state of mortgage servicing.

I assisted homeowners experiencing issues with a major mortgage servicer and determined their eligibility for benefits under $25 billion National Mortgage Settlement. I negotiated with team of bank executives to drive the resolution of individual cases and ensure bank compliance with the Settlement.

I represented an unaccompanied minor from El Salvador seeking asylum and appeared on her behalf in immigration court. I drafted and filed motions and briefs on asylum and the Convention Against Torture. In preparation for her hearing, I led in-depth client interviews and prepared witnesses to testify.

I drafted an opposition to a motion to dismiss in a wage-and-hour lawsuit. I researched and wrote memorandum on class certification.

I researched and wrote memoranda on case law and evidentiary and competency issues in a criminal appeal.