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Associate Attorney practicing in commercial litigation, real estate development, and other business matters with the Colorado office of Milligan Coughlin LLC.

Coordinated the 2012 Journal Petition (write-on) exercise including extensive legal research and collaboration with members of the five University of Minnesota legal journals. Served as Head Managing Editor for articles in Volume 97, Issues 2 and 3. Served as a Staff Member editor for Volume 96.

Represented low-income clients in civil matters from initial interview through all phases of litigation, including pretrial motion drafting and argument. Engaged in negotiation and client advocacy simulations.

Minnesota Law Review, Managing & Research EditorLaw Council, President, 2012; VP and Representative to the American Bar Association, 2011-2012; Secretary, 2010-2011Office of Admissions, Student AmbassadorTheater of the Relatively Talentless, TORT, TreasurerWomen's Law Student Association, Member

Served as a co-host for the UMN Law School Video Tour. Provided tours of the law school for prospective and admitted students.

Researched and drafted pretrial and appellate motions; observed criminal and civil trial proceedings; co-authored a brief for the Iowa Supreme Court’s grant of discretionary review on constitutional issues.

Authored Judicial Order draft for pending appeal in U.S. Federal Court. Researched administrative law. Observed variety of motions, hearings and trials, including both civil and criminal proceedings.

Volunteered during winter break including observation in Miami Immigration Court hearings. Researched client residency eligibility, including mental health and criminal record issues.

Taught English, US Politics and Government to both Law majors and graduate students at Hebei Normal University in Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China.

American Lung Association of Iowa Intern. Assisted grassroots efforts for the Iowa Smokefree Air Act, gathered data for the Iowa Department of Health and created educational programming for the anti-tobacco youth organization, Just Eliminate Lies (JEL).

Perspectives on American Culture and Society Teaching Assistant. Led classroom discussions, mentored students individually and provided feedback on assignments.