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Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

• Established and spearheaded the development of legal and public policy departments for a $40 million HIV services nonprofit
• Led internal and external education sessions on policy, public health, and compliance, enhancing organizational understanding and promoting a culture of compliance and best practices.
• Managed a team of lobbyists and outside counsel, leveraging their expertise on specific policy and advocacy matters to achieve favorable outcomes and effectively address complex legislative challenges.
• Advanced patient access through successfully advocating for legislation creating Indiana’s first prescription drug repository
• Partnered with local and national organizations to advocate shared policy goals, regularly strategizing with healthcare, social services, and minority-focused groups.
• Ensured comprehensive regulatory compliance for clinic, pharmacy, and other services provided to over 8,000 patients, mitigating legal risks, and maintaining adherence to healthcare regulations.

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

• Drafted, reviewed, or approved contracts to ensure compliance with Indiana and policy, safeguarding the agency’s interests and promoting efficient operations
• Provided comprehensive legal counsel to agency divisions through formal Requests for Legal Advice, offering timely and accurate guidance on complex legal matters, regulatory compliance, and risk mitigation
• Litigated administrative cases within agency jurisdiction on behalf of the State
• Adjudicated and advised on state ethics rules through ethics advisory opinions
• Supervised and facilitated administrative rule-making for the agency to implement effective regulations

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

Consulting business startups and nonprofits regarding formation, employment, and other in-house related matters. Drafting business documents like contracts, waivers, and employee policies.

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

Provide legal education and resources to members of the public regarding the Indiana Parenting Time Guidelines.

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

Review documents for various law firms to assist with cases or legal projects. Projects include analyzing documents for attorney-client or work product privilege, redacting private information, and referring relevant "hot" documents to counsel for litigation.

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

Providing counseling and HIV/STI tests at the Damien Center and at locations throughout Central Indiana. Participating in outreach programs to promote HIV awareness and prevention.

Researched and updated an annual publication for the Indiana state legislature on the progress of criminal justice reform in the state.

410 W. Ohio St.

Conducting legal research, applying investigative evidence to find probable cause, analyzing statutes for possibly discriminatory effects, and working with lawyers and judges to investigate discrimination.

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

Managing the investigation of housing, public accommodation, credit, and education discrimination throughout the state of Indiana; editing final investigative records; and drafting notices of finding regarding reasonable cause.

Doctor Of Law (Jd), Law

Activities and Societies: Lambda Law Society, American Constitution Society, Indianapolis Bar Association, Freedom Indiana, IndyPride.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Japanese, Chinese, Environmental Policy, East Asian Studies, 3.69

Activities and Societies: Alpha Lambda Delta, Alpha Mu Gamma, Club Japan, Honors College, Call to Action, Spectrum, Born This Way.