Representing clients in their civil defense of Labor Law and general liability claims.

• Wrote and edited articles, case studies, and posts for various publications, websites, institutions, and companies, like Ad Age, inkbox, UC Hastings College of the Law, Peet’s Coffee, Trade Coffee Co, and BRÖÖ.• Advised on social media strategy and performance tactics with aspiring influencers and local businesses.• Established @brewklyn.buzz into a fun, educational channel for coffee and beer lovers with nearly 10,000 followers.

• Developed and implemented strategies to increase public understanding and support for the college’s mission with a strong emphasis on institutional advancement, governmental and media relations, community outreach, and academic reputation.• More than doubled the following of the UC Hastings social media channels by creating original content and daily posts to engage the community.• Managed a team of freelance designers, writers, student interns, and videographers to produce web articles, brochures, mailers, and other promotional materials.• Highlighted the accolades of students, alumni, and faculty in innovating the legal profession through narrative and journalistic pieces on the UC Hastings website and in the UC Hastings Magazine.• Recruited local businesses and world renowned artists for merchandise collaborations and art installations at the college. • Contributed to the conceptualization and execution of the “Why We Work For Justice” video, print, and street pole banner campaign.• Organized the college’s photo archive into one digital asset management platform.

• Represented clients as a civil litigation attorney for over 6 years at a boutique general practice firm, servicing their needs in personal injury, construction, matrimonial, trusts and estates, employment, business and commercial transactions, real estate, and other legal matters. • Operated the firm’s satellite Brooklyn, NY office and oversaw a team of legal secretaries and paralegals to manage all cases and clients (approximately 150 active cases) originating from that location. • Supported new business by conducting client interviews, evaluating claims, damages, and remedies, fine-tuning retainer agreements, reviewing medical records, and gathering pre-litigation discovery.• Made daily appearances in state and federal courts to argue motions, conference with opposing counsel and judges, and negotiate settlements.• Coordinated the court calendar to ensure coverage of appearances and meet filing deadlines.• Drafted commencement documents, winning motion paperwork, and ironclad settlement agreements.• Prepared clients for depositions and hearings, deposed expert and adversarial witnesses, and participated in oral argument before the court. • Reviewed, modified, and drafted contracts for real estate and business transactions. • Real world case highlights included: Participated in mediation for a high-profile, newsworthy cause of action; Crafted the decisive argument in a one-of-a-kind automobile Lemon Law claim with an award of interest and attorneys’ fees; and Preserved a statute of limitations by successfully arguing the primary issue sounded in negligence and not medical malpractice.