Fall 2024 Judicial Extern at the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.

Officiate and coach youth soccer and basketball with kids ages 4-10.

Employment Litigation DivisionWrote a motion to dismiss a complex employment litigation case with claims involving Title VII, Section 1983, and the Illinois Human Rights Act. MTD + Memo + Motion for Leave to file an oversized briefWrote a reply to a plaintiff's Statement of Additional Facts as part of a motion for summary judgment.Attended depositions, participated in City programming, observed court proceedings, and presented a research project.

Research assistant for Professor Bill Elward.Researched legal issues connected to criminal cases, including Daubert challenges, fitness evaluations, and alibi witnesses.

Officiated 300+ games over a 4-year period, including state-wide club tournaments, IHSAA/IGHSAU high school matches, and two IHSAA/IGHSAU State Championships.

Legislative intern for former Congresswoman Cynthia Axne [IA 3].Drafted co-sponsorship memos on subjects including international human rights and access to education.Tracked the progress of bills before the House, including analysis on how the Congresswoman would vote. Conducted legislative research for staff and assisted with constituent casework.Portfolio available.

Intern for the Sexually Violent Predators Unit within the Area Prosecutions Division of the Office of the Iowa Attorney General.Reviewed film, audio, and other related evidence in preparation for the civil commitment of sexually violent predators per Chapter 229A of the Iowa Code.