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Boston, MA, US

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

• Track key regulators and regulations that impact State Street’s primary banking entities; support core team with research analysis
• Engage in Compliance Risk Management Program, procedures and policies and provide execution support where necessary
• Execute regulatory change monitoring and assist with identification of new or amended regulatory obligations
• Assist with the maintenance of our internal inventory of Regulatory Obligations; i.e., law library
• Identify and act on areas for continuous improvement to increase effectiveness of the primary bank Compliance Program
• Perform monthly reporting functions for the team’s activities for internal use

Albany, New York, United States

• Aided supervising attorney with the timely defense of low-income clients facing an improper eviction proceeding, wrongful housing choice voucher (Section 8) termination, and emergency rental assistance program denial.
• Provided on-call research for various attorneys; engaged in direct client correspondence throughout the duration of their case, worked with staff to ensure efficient inhouse case documentation, and provided additional.
• Analyzed the development of state and federal Covid policy; Contrasted each new policy against current housing and general welfare policies; Findings were shared via research memo throughout district office and also.

Schenectady, New York

• Coordinated with New York Racing Association officials to implement effective drug testing policies for thoroughbred racing and provided counsel with assistance to prepare and execute related hearings.
• Evaluated current thoroughbred jockey safety-vest standards in New York State contrasted against European racing standards, which helped formulate an amendment in 2019 to New York jockey safety-vest standards.
• Analyzed various risk factors associated with statewide implementation of sports gambling in New York and proposed mitigation tactics and policy change to in-house counsel to prevent future corruption.

Albany, New York Area

• Refined analytical skills through the installation and execution of HR lead office initiative which sought for stronger in-house compliance standards with respect for documentation of negotiations and settlements.
• Organized attorney correspondence and relevant documents into firm CRM network following the meticulous review of over one hundred cases that were identified by specific developments or outcomes.

Albany, New York Area

• Assisted in research, formulation, tracking, and drafting of 2018 signed laws of Ch. 57: Autism Training for First Responders; Ch. 209: Autism ID Cards; and Ch. 241: Early Screening for Autism in addition to a vast.
• Routinely met with constituents, lobbyists, and dignitaries regarding a variety of state and local issues and aided organizations and constituents on local matters or concerns with state legislation.
• Coordinated district wide communication and media outreach focused on raising awareness for policy concerns and improving political traction for legislative advancement backed by community support.

Schenectady, New York

• Organized and promoted various campaign fundraisers.
• Assisted in budget preparation, expense reporting and invoice processing.
• Corresponded with contributors through personal acknowledgements, special mailings and donor reports.

Doctor Of Law - Jd, Law

Registered for July, 2022 Bar Exam.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Public Policy And Management

Activities and Societies: New York State Annual Autism Action Day, Project Coordinator (2017, 2018); University at Albany Club Baseball.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Criminal Justice/Police Science

Activities and Societies: Varsity Football, Saint Baldrick's Childhood Cancer Foundation Volunteer, College Mail Services, Dean's List.