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Los Angeles, California, United States

San Jose, California, United States

Boutique law firm specializing in dissolution through litigation and mediation, family law minor’s counsel representation, premarital agreements, and domestic violence issues.

Investigated past compensation claims for wrongful incarceration submitted to the California Victim’s Compensation Board. Worked with a team of lawyers and students to prepare a wrongful incarceration compensation claim on behalf of one of NCIP’s clients. Studied law, social policies and racial biases related to wrongful incarceration.

San Jose, California, United States

Prepared legal research and assisted with administrative work regarding conservatorships in the Probate court for the Honorable Lori E. Pegg. This was a shortened judicial clerkship due to COVID-19 court shutdowns and in-person restrictions.

San Jose, California, United States

In-person law clerk role at the biggest family law firm in Silicon Valley during my final semester of 3L. Assisted several attorneys with divorce and property settlement issues.

San Jose, California, United States

Assisted with the representation of parents in dependency proceedings. Drafted legal memos and prepared case research.

Santa Clara County, California, United States

Prepared an amicus brief on the right to health regarding imprisonment of women seeking healthcare after abortions or miscarriages for Manuela v. El Salvador. It was submitted to the Inter-American Court of Human Rights against El Salvador in April 2021 and supported a landmark decision prohibiting health care professionals in El Salvador from referring patients to law enforcement. This was completed with the support of the Center for Reproductive Rights.

Santa Clara County, California, United States

Interviewed and advised diverse clients on various visas, asylum applications and green card renewals. Used strong listening skills and patience to resolve conflicts and assure clients in high stress situations. Summarized client information to supervising attorneys in person and over the phone. Worked with interpreters and trained other students on how to work effectively with an interpreter.

Santa Clara County, California, United States

Interviewed clients and submitted expungement petitions for the Santa Clara Public Defender's Office to clear or reduce convictions.

Greater Seattle Area

Assisted five attorneys administratively in criminal, civil, personal injury, and EB-5 immigration cases. Consolidated discovery. Used Clio, Excel, Acrobat, Dropbox, etc. on a daily basis.

Greater Seattle Area

Researched case materials for Washington state related criminal and personal injury cases.

Tacoma, Wa

Greater Seattle Area

Puyallup

Recruited cold storage companies on behalf of the Pierce County Conservation District's energy saving initiative with Puget Sound Energy.

Tacoma, Wa

Programmed meals for 830 students at 32 schools in Pierce County every weekend over the school year. Co-managed volunteers (app. 30 per week) and executed volunteer events (app. 25-50 people). Worked in compliance with the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction’s Summer Meals program. Supervised staff in preparing 300-400 lunches and snacks Monday through Friday for summer programming. Networked with community partners weekly and prepared all necessary administrative work for federal grant requirements. Developed infrastructure by creating an orientation manual for new clients, as well as a tutorial for other organizations seeking to have their own free food services program.

Tacoma

Organized groups of volunteers to glean produce for our community food pantry.

Center For Urban Resilience

Volunteered at various restoration environmental projects in Los Angeles County.

East And South Los Angeles

Tutored and mentored nine students in East and South Los Angeles with SAT studies and college prep.

Loyola Marymount University

Managed the Environmental Responsibility Committee and programmed eco-justice event on campus.

Loyola Marymount University

Recruited new vendors for the on campus farmer's market, updated files, maintained general technical upkeep during the market and managed bi-weekly volunteers with set up and take down.

Loyola Marymount University

Led group activities and moderated discussions for incoming first year students through First Year Experience. Worked in a pair with a co-leader, as well as within a larger team of 40 orientation leaders.

Loyola Marymount University

Led group activities and moderated discussions for incoming first year students through First Year Experience. Worked in a pair with a co-leader, as well as within a larger team of 40 orientation leaders.

Doctor Of Law - Jd

Activities and Societies: Awarded the Public International Law Certificate with Honors and the Social Justice Certificate with an Emphasis.

Bachelor'S Degree, European Studies Major With Peace Studies Emphasis And Environmental Studies Minor

Activities and Societies: Violinist in the Chamber Orchestra. Member of Espérer Women's Service Organization against human trafficking.I.

Bachelor'S Degree, Italian Studies, Junior

Activities and Societies: English Tutor - Santa Maria Novella Church Tour GuideFour month study abroad experience taught by Gonzaga.