● Represented oil and gas clients in general commercial litigation matters, including breach of contract, shareholder dispute, premises liability, and negligence claims.● Managed cases, wrote dispositive motions, attended depositions, oversaw discovery and trial preparation.● In support of Louisiana practice, represented clients in government bid protest and constitutional takings claim.● Member of the firm’s Community Impact Team and Diversity & Inclusion Committee.

● Represented State Senator Larry Taylor in political engagements within the district; served as liaison for constituents with local, state, and federal government and agencies.

● Supported general counsel of an international anti-human trafficking organization; drafted legal memorandums.

● Counseled Government Operations on matters related to advocacy, regulatory affairs, legal policy, and litigation.● Advised on Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA); facilitated legal oversight of R&D team in Latin America.● Evaluated target companies and produced due diligence for potential acquisitions; supported Ethics counsel. ● Conducted internal investigations; prepared business units for government contractor audit investigations. ● Drafted voluntary disclosures for EAR and ITAR violations; analyzed new ITAR brokering regulations.● Reviewed 2012 trade compliance matters and formulated a proposal to enhance international trade requirements for the company-wide import and export compliance program.

● Assisted in foreign direct investment matters; prepared labor, tax and regulatory research for clients.

● Reported to Death Penalty unit; undertook related legal research and wrote memorandums on sentencing.● Assist in misdemeanor court; worked on case development and strategy in gang-related murders; observe trials.

● Researched anti-human trafficking laws and policy implications; drafted a best practices international framework.