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Drafted responses to omnibus motions in limine and summarized depositions. Researched and drafted memoranda in toxic tort, workplace injury, and SEC Foreign Corrupt Practices Act & qui tam whistleblower cases.

Researched securities fraud, debtor duties/exemptions, and good faith filings. Observed Chapter 13 Trustee dockets and hearings on motions to lift/extend/relieve stay, motions to dismiss, and conferred with Judge regarding rulings.

Refined communication skills by regularly counseling misdemeanor clients, negotiating plea offers with Assistant District Attorneys, and managing docket for supervising attorney. Researched grounds for motions to suppress.

Reviewed discovery documents and drafted discovery correspondence to insurance adjusters and opposing attorneys. Observed mediation and deposition proceedings and assisted in preparing materials for same.

Tutor students on their manuscripts, assessing strengths and weaknesses, recognizing areas needing development, and assisting with attainment of new writing strategies.

Assist department directors and program staff in all phases of international initiatives, facilitating global youth interaction, education, and leadership development. Facilitate all areas of program development and communication with both local and international contacts. Coordinate logistics for leadership development programs for more than 100 students from 8 countries.

Proofread and edited corporate leasing contracts, real estate queries, and other documents and correspondence.

Analyzed juvenile court caseload, county court interpreter expenses, & post-adjudication program recidivism rates.

Performed clerical duties such as filing, corresponding, and delivering material to courts and attorneys. Observed mediation and deposition proceedings and assisted in preparing materials for same.