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Portland, Maine Area

Portland, Maine Area

Drafted memoranda and conducted research for attorneys across the Firm’s School and Local Government, Litigation, Labor and Employment, and Business Services Practice Groups. Assisted attorneys by drafting pleadings, and various motions, in public interest and land use litigation. Drafted and edited contracts and other transactional documents for senior shareholders. Attended depositions, mediations, hearings, town meetings and trials with senior attorneys.

Augusta, Me

Interpreted statutory text to advise residents of the State of Maine on laws and regulations concerning hunting, fishing, ATV, snowmobile, and boating activities. Advised non-residents on permits and applicable laws required for non-residents engaging in recreational outdoor activities in the State of Maine. Conveyed information to residents and non-residents concerning behaviors and activities in compliance or violation of any of the Department’s laws and regulations. Coordinated with regional biologists and game wardens to ensure wildlife was properly harvested and tagged by the Department.

Hallowell, Maine

Conducted research and evaluated discovery for Senior Counsel in preparation for regulatory proceedings before the Maine Public Utilities Commission. Prepared and conducted cross-examination in proceedings before the MPUC. Created a survey of Maine's public water utilities assessing financial stability, access to state and federal grants and funds, activity with the Maine Municipal Bond Bank, and regulatory filings with the Public Utilities Commission.

Boston, Ma

Communicated with prospective clients from around the United States to determine whether the Firm could render assistance in matters concerning Social Security disability, personal injury, or worker’s compensation claims. Coordinated with the partners at the Firm to assess the merits of current and prospective client's claims and manage clients’ expectations during the administrative appeals process that follows Social Security disability denials. Trained newly hired paralegals to conduct disability evaluations with prospective clients.

Led an international service and solidarity trip, that consisted of 10 student volunteers, to a home for disadvantaged youths from impoverished backgrounds. Organized trip by coordinating with campus ministry staff, Non profit organization Neustros Pequenos Hermanos, and student volunteers. Participated in fundraising and budgeting for the trip, ensuring that each student volunteer met fundraising goals. Assisted NPH staff in directing activities and student work assignments for the day. Ensured the safety and well being of all student volunteers while in the Dominican Republic.

Doctor Of Law - Jd, Law

Activities and Societies: Staff Editor, Ocean and Coastal Law Journal

Bachelor Of Arts, Criminal Justice

Member of Pi Gamma Mu: International Honor Society for the Social Sciences Senior Thesis: The Foreign Intelligence Surveillence Act (FISA).