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Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

- Worked with supervising attorney on negotiating and reviewing supply chain contracts- Pitched idea for a new business model to company executive- Presented recent copyright decision to the legal team and provided guidance for its application- Collected data on patent license agreements between Cisco and suppliers to help guard against “patent trolls”- Updated the legal department’s manual for Master Purchase Agreement negotiation positions- Researched and wrote memorandums on: (i) the use of representations, warranties, and covenants under California contract law, (ii) the difference between ExWorks and FCA Incoterms, and (iii) Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Food Donation Act’s application to Cisco’s food donation procedures in North Carolina

Raleigh, North Carolina

- Drafted two opinions concerning Terry stops, suppression of the evidence, voir dire, jury instructions, witness testimony, sentencing, and bifurcation issues.- Reviewed appellate briefs, performed legal research, and drafted bench memoranda to inform judge of the context of the cases before upcoming hearings.

Raleigh, North Carolina

During the Short Session of 2016, I continued working with Representative Faircloth. I conducted research on Justice and Public Safety policies including Facebook stalking and Ignition Interlock's effect on decreasing DWIs. Additionally, I wrote weekly newsletters for District 61 constituents.

Raleigh, North Carolina

I managed the legal education initiative to expand Legal Aid's services to all 100 counties of North Carolina. We worked to partner with businesses in the community to offer a free Do-It-Yourself clinic via a video conferencing software where a volunteer attorney can inform and instruct participants in all parts of the state. I researched potential community sites, built databases for each county, contacted the directors and pitched the idea. I also managed the coordination and assisted in planning the program's sustainability. My duties also included client intake screenings to determine if clients are eligible for Legal Aid services.

Raleigh, North Carolina

Working in both Representative Faircloth's and Blackwell's office, I analyzed policy on "hit and run" statutes, compared driver's education programs, and the pros and cons of smaller classroom sizes. In addition, I wrote a compilation of weekly newsletters, newspaper articles, social media posts, and constituent letters.

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

Worked to create and maintain a healthy residential community by designing and leading programs to promote diversity, involvement, higher education, and leadership. I facilitated mediation when necessary, and served as an educator, administrator, mentor, and liaison between students and administrators.

Panajachel, Guatemala

At the Fundabiem rehabilitation clinic, I shadowed a speech therapist and worked hands-on with children with disabilities to improve their language and verbal skills in Spanish. I learned how to perform facial muscle exercises, prepared activities for clients,as well as instructed and assisted clients in speech therapy.

Raleigh, North Carolina

During this semester long internship, I was given the opportunity to introduce clients to the Supervised Visitation program and report arrivals to my SV director. I also observed and evaluated the Domestic Offenders Sentenced to Education (DOSE) group therapy. In addition, I performed general administrative duties to support the professional staff.

Juris Doctor, (J.D.), Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Recipient of the 2016 full-tuition Leadership Scholarship, Student Bar Association (elected Representative.

Bachelor'S Degree, Social Work, Summa Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Minor in Spanish and Business Administration, Student Conduct Board - Hearing Officer, CSLEPS - Community.