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Newburyport, Massachusetts, United States

Burlington, Massachusetts, United States

Boston, Ma

Church Street Clinic Office

Represented indigent clients under SJC Rule 3.03 in matters of domestic relations, out-of-wedlock relations, domestic violence and paternity. Conducted deposition of opposing party and argued a motion for an order to release a criminal record.

Boston, Ma

Drafted complaints, answers, counterclaims, motions, proposed orders, affidavits of counsel and clients, interrogatories, expert interrogatories, requests for production of documents, notices and subpoenas duces tecum for depositions, oppositions, supporting memoranda of law, pre-trial memos, and legal correspondence. Attended court proceedings, foster care reviews for CPCS matters, client meetings, 4-way conferences, and case strategy meetings with co-counsel. Updated legal research, case progress sheets, potential client call log, and pleadings files.

Cambridge, Ma

Drafted orders on motions and judgments on complaints for contempt, complaints for modification, judgments of divorce nisi, as well as findings of fact and rationale per each judgment. Observed contempt hearings, motion sessions, evidentiary hearings, DOR sessions, contempt hearings, pre trials, and trials. Performed session clerk duties on occasion. Researched family law and probate topics such as adoptions and putative father due process, home state subject matter jurisdiction, and Alimony Reform Act of 2011.

Managed floor for lunch and dinner, supervised servers, updated menus monthly and specials daily, oversaw events such as weddings and buffets, provided hospitality services to members.

Manchester-By-The-Sea, Massachusetts

Provided complete, attentive, and personal service to all club members for various events: Multi-course meals during lunch and dinner, weddings, birthday parties, memorials, funerals, baby showers, engagement parties, golf tournaments, and general events held in the clubhouse. Some training in bar-tending and food preparation.

Gloucester, Massachusetts

Updated correspondence and legal research for ongoing cases. Purged and created final invoices for closed cases. Shadowed Attorney Black during all motions, hearings, and trials at the Essex County Probate and Family Court as well as the Lawrence County Housing and Trial Court. Drafted professional letters and emails to clients, fellow attorneys involved in matters, and courts. Went on home visits to review Guardian ad Litem clients. Assisted in properly closing down law practice for appointed judgeship at Essex Probate and Family Court.

Wilton, New York

Supervised and interacted with children onsite at camp. Watched over 8 children while on offsite field and swim trips. Responsible for the health, safety, and well-being of the children.

Clifton Park, New York

Tutored and mentored students ranging from Kindergarten to Seniors in high school. Researched motivation strategies for success in school and at home. Watched over and cared for children during Head Start Program.

Albany, New York

Purged closed cases, created medical timelines and motion papers, digesting depositions, general paperwork.

Saratoga Springs, New York

Took and prepared orders for customers. Responsible for opening and closing store on a regular basis. Handled money and made change.

Schuylerville, New York

Sat on bench with Judge Mathis during court cases. Discussed possible sanctions with local attorneys and officers. Wrote article about boating while intoxicated for magazine publication. General paperwork duties.

Juris Doctor - J.D., Legal Studies, General, Alumni

Activities and Societies: Dean's List all semesters; Sandra Day O'Connor Scholar; Recipient of Contracts II CALI Award; Recipient of Land.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), English - Creative Writing, Manga Cum Laude Graduate

Activities and Societies: Sigma Tau Delta International English Honor Society, Mortar Board National Senior Class Honor Society, Endicott.