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Detroit, Michigan, Us

Plymouth, Mi, Us

Bingham Farms, Mi, Us

Provided supervised transactional law counseling to small businesses in Detroit area. Co-wrote 55-page LLC operating agreement for local soul food restaurant, covering matters such as tax status, voting procedures, and capital contributions and allocations. Advised cosmetics manufacturer on U.S. trademark application process and potential legal implications of operating with and without trademark protection.

Washington , D.C. , Us

Conducted legal research for the Refugee and Asylum Law Division (RALD) of the agency’s Office of Chief Counsel, examining issues raised in pending litigation, recent court decisions, and proposed regulations.

Detroit, Michigan, Us

Researched community issues and engaged local stakeholders as a member of city’s Planning and Development Department, advocating for policy changes designed to incorporate local feedback in city’s development efforts. Drafted memoranda and appellate briefs in furtherance of city’s litigation agenda.

Bingham Farms, Mi, Us

Delivered customized insurance solutions for over 200 personal and commercial lines clients throughout U.S. Wrote over 300 policies and over $400,000 in premiums during tenure, both second-highest sales among all brokers in the company.

Detroit, Michigan, Us

Reviewed summary disposition motions and appeals, researched relevant statutes and case law, and gave briefings on the factual background of cases for Judge Patricia Fresard. Worked with Chief Judge Robert Columbo to create 14-page primer on presiding over asbestos cases, covering all relevant statues, judicial precedents, case and docket management orders, and common types of evidence.

New York, Ny, Us

Selected from approximately 50,000 applicants nationwide to join national teacher corps of recent college graduates and professionals who commit to teach in urban schools. Led students to an average of 32 points of growth in reading and 67 points of growth in language arts (3rd among all teachers in the school for any subject) on the Scantron Performance Series standardized test assessments. Overhauled school discipline policies and procedures as member of Discipline Policy Planning Committee. Coached Girls’ Golf Team in fall 2013, helping 2 members get selected for All-Detroit High School team, up from 0 the previous year. Coordinated learning and behavior intervention strategies for 500 students as member of Real-Time Intervention Committee, resulting in school-wide gains of 51 points in reading scores and 39 points in math scores.

Researched development issues and assisted in branch operations during a 4-week internship in June-July 2012 at The Lifeline Foundation, a non-profit microfinance bank that provides microcredit, health care, and education to members of India’s underserved communities. Designed 1 million rupee ($20,000 USD) skill and business training program for Lifeline’s borrowers. Gathered data and information from TLF's trustees and employees to compile 16-page annual report. Built strong relationships with superiors and co-workers, successfully bridging cultural gap.

New York, Ny, Us

Consulted more than 250 local businesses as part of the Age-Friendly NYC initiative, a program that gives businesses suggestions on ways to make themselves more accessible to seniors.

New York, Ny, Us

Assisted in conducting market research, including arranging focus groups, for corporate, political, and non-profit clients, including American Express, U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer, and New York Road Runners.

Doctor Of Law (J.D.), Law

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Cum Laude, Philosophy, Politics, And Economics (Ppe)

High School