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Palo Alto, CA, US

Palo Alto, CA, US

• Manage legal education training for transactional attorneys and select specialist groups across the firm.
• Work closely with partners and senior attorneys to identify and prioritize training needs.
• Develop materials for group trainings and advise instructors on educational goals and teaching approaches.
• Manage the 6-month Cooley College curriculum for first year associates in the Business Department, including identifying topics, recruiting and preparing presenters, creating and reviewing materials, and facilitating.
• Coordinate U.S. training efforts with efforts in the firm’s offices in Europe and Asia.

Boston, MA, US

• Design and develop “Nuts & Bolts” curriculum to help attorneys meet their training needs and advance through the firm.
• Counsel associates on annual professional development and business development goals.
• Collaborate with outside experts, as well as firm partners and professional staff, to instruct associates on core competencies and help them reach department benchmarks.
• Manage programs on public speaking, legal writing, networking, and management for associates and partners.
• Plan and manage full-day training academies for mid-level and senior associates.
• Manage formal mentoring program for all associates, including Equality, Diversity & Inclusion mentoring.

Boston, Massachusetts, US

• Advise students and graduates seeking to identify, pursue, and attain internships and employment.
• Review and advise on application materials, including resumes, cover letters, and personal statements.
• Advise students on course selection and skills related to professional development, including networking.
• Conduct mock interviews for students interviewing in private practice, government, or public interest settings.
• Support students with networking efforts both domestically and abroad, including seeking out alumni contacts.
• Update career guides and draft resume and interview guidance for LGBT and gender non-conforming students.

• Tried jury and jury-waived trials, including domestic violence, violent crime, and property crimes.
• Argued evidentiary motions in Superior, Juvenile, and District Court and negotiated plea agreements and global resolutions with defense counsel.
• Investigated and indicted Superior Court and Youthful Offender cases in the grand jury.
• Contributed to the Mental Heath Court session as part of a two-ADA team, working closely with a clinician and dedicated probation officer to address the mental health needs of defendants.
• Worked with community partners to pair juveniles with court diversion programs and services.
• Advocated for the needs and interests of victims and witnesses involved in criminal prosecutions.

• Tried jury and jury-waived trials in the District and Juvenile Courts, including O.U.I., Unarmed Robbery, Aggravated Assault & Battery, and motor vehicle offenses.
• Successfully defended a variety of motions, including motions to dismiss and suppress statements and evidence in theft, drug, and violent crime cases.
• Negotiated plea agreements resulting in substantial restitution payments to the victims of theft crimes.
• Worked closely with victims of domestic violence, assisting them in navigating the criminal justice system, preparing them for trial, and helping them coordinate with victim advocates.
• Successfully managed large case loads in the District and Juvenile Courts and worked effectively with other team members to address the day-to-day needs of the office.
• Participated in Community Based Justice meetings and worked closely with school administrators, teachers, parents, and resource officers to develop recommended dispositions in Juvenile Court cases.

20+ Locations, Worldwide, US

Advise clients ranging from individuals to large heath care companies with regard to civil litigation, federal and state civil and criminal investigations, and internal investigations. Respond to subpoenas, civil investigative demands, and document requests using a variety of electronic discovery platforms. Manage a team of associates and staff attorneys.

Researched and proposed new policy initiatives to advance the public education system in Boston, incorporate additional educational opportunities for Boston students, and develop Boston into a greener and more environmentally-friendly city. Performed legal and procedural research to assist the Policy Director and Chief of Staff, and drafted City Council.

Advise students on how to pursue and secure summer and permanent employment.

Represented low-income clients in various stages of litigation in Social Security, divorce, and small claims actions. Responsibilities included attending hearings, conducting client interviews, updating the client file, interviewing witnesses and communicating with opposing counsel.

Researched legislation and topics within the jurisdiction of the Senate Judiciary and Senate Select Intelligence Committees, including Supreme Court nominees and immigration policy. Drafted letters to constituents, non-profit organizations and elected officials. Discussed policies with constituents, lobbyists, inter-governmental organizations, and elected.

Juris Doctor

Ba, Summa Cum Laude, History

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