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Worcester, Massachusetts

Responsibilities include representing indigent and low-income clients in the Worcester County District and Superior Courts from arraignment through trial or other resolution of the case, and sometimes including appeals. Other representation includes hearings on violations of probation, competency hearings, dangerousness hearings, etc. Other duties include offering legal advice, engaging in oral advocacy, investigation, legal research and writing, and assisting clients to find needed social services.

Greater Boston Area

Responsible for assistance in representing plaintiffs involved in motor vehicle accidents and other tort related accidents. Responsibilities include drafting complaints, discovery requests, discovery responses, motions, and trial materials. Other responsibilities include legal research, negotiations with insurance companies, client intake interviews, and deposition preparation.

Boston, Massachusetts

Responsible for representing indigent clients charged with criminal offenses in all aspects of representation from arraignment through resolution. Responsibilities included advising clients, oral advocacy, researching legal issues, writing motions and memoranda, and investigation.

Boston, Massachusetts

Duties include supporting a team of eighteen attorneys through legal research, drafting of memoranda, and motion drafting. Additional duties include case analysis and assistance with legal theory.

Plymouth And Boston, Massachusetts

Conducted legal research on civil and criminal matters. Drafted memoranda, decisions, and court orders for dispositive hearings, final civil judgments, and administrative appeals. Observed trials, motion hearings, bail reviews, sentencing hearings, and chamber conferences.

Salt Lake City, Utah

Managed finances and prepared fiscal forecasts for non-profit community theater. Drafted organizational bylaws, and contracts. Researched potential fair use/public domain issues. Prepared and delivered monthly reports and presentations to Board of Trustees, which included advocating for new policies and procedures.

Cottonwood Heights, Utah

Managed a 522 unit apartment community. Developed and revised leases, prepared draft contracts for residents and vendors. Conducted legal research on fair housing and eviction proceedings. Resolved resident issues through mediation and creative problem solving. Managed community finances.

Juris Doctor (J.D.), Cum Laude - Trial And Appellate Advocacy, Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Suffolk Transnational Law Review - Chief Production Editor; Suffolk Defenders Clinic; Phi Delta Phi Honor.

Bachelor’S Degree, Theater Arts

Activities and Societies: Alpha Psi Omega, Student Union (President), Student Senate, and Resident Adviser.

Diploma