Provides advice and research on various matters including finance, real estate, labor relations, employment, and governance. Works in tandem with the leadership team on the design and development of internal policies, procedures, operating manuals, etc., crafts relevant policies. Counsels leadership team on legal, compliance, and regulatory issues related to its over 22 programs. Oversees project management and contracts management software to ensure its effectiveness and efficiency. Manages the RFP process and ensures compliance with regulatory agencies. Works with Governmental Affairs to understand relevant legislation and regulations and how they apply to the organization. Manages the litigation team and outside counsel in litigation and acts as liaison between counsel and organization leadership.

General Counsel to Council Member Feliz of the 15th council district and acting Co-Director of the Black, Latino, and Asian Caucus.

Affirmatively litigates against bad-actor landlords on behalf of tenant associations in The Bronx. Experienced in advocacy in Bronx Housing Court, New York Supreme Court, administrative hearings through DHCR and HRA, and NYCHA Section 8.

Law Clerk with the Workers Compensation Unit. Contacted clients and medical professionals for follow up appointments. Prepared trial documents and clients for administrative hearings. Reviewed C-4's, C-4.3's, and other PFME for hearings.

Legal Intern who assisted and represented underrepresented clients with Public Benefits issues and Housing issues. Represented clients in Administrative Fair Hearings, prepared trial documents and clients for Housing Court cases.

Consulted with underrepresented clients and staffed the Legal Help Desk. Offering information and referrals to clients whose public assistance, food stamps, shelter allowance, and Medicaid have been adversely affected. Represented clients in administrative fair hearings.

Researched and drafted a motion to set aside a verdict pursuant to Rule 440.20 due to a PRS issue. Performed legal research on speedy trials following the NY Court of Appeals case People v. Sibblies. Observed different criminal trials including violations of probation, robbery, and homicide.

Assisted law-student interns with research and observed cases involving violation of probation, robbery, and assault.

Assisted pharmacists with prescription orders. Ordered over the counter items. Translated between pharmacists and Spanish speaking clients. Maintained electronic invoices.