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Philadelphia

Represented clients in felony preliminary hearing and misdemeanor trial proceedings.

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Represented clients in misdemeanor proceedings.

Researched procedural reasonableness for resentencing of juvenile life sentences and drafted a portion of an appellate brief filed in the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals.Drafted portions of twenty-two motions to vacate sentences pursuant to recent Supreme Court decisions.Conducted research and writing on a variety of criminal cases. Researched and drafted motions for compassionate release for clients with comorbidities and increased risk from COVID 19. Participated in trial advocacy training practicum.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Supported ECODIT’s Contracts and Grants team in ensuring compliance and risk mitigation for all ECODIT's international projects. Assisted in the preparation and review of contracts, agreements, and amendments awarded to ECODIT. Served as the home office point person for document routing and signature, information sharing, and filing of executed documents.

Washington, Dc

Kosovo

Taught classes, improved curriculum, and developed lesson planning with local teaching staff.Coached a Model United Nations team to participate in the first national Model UN competition. Managed trainings in diplomacy, public speaking, essay writing, research, and professionalism andoversaw team activities during the Model UN competition.Hosted Kosovar President at high school, and participated in publicity events including nationally broadcast television and radio interviews.

Dunkirk, Ny

Worked with young people (age 8-17) in an after school program and during summer camp. Provided a safe, welcoming and fun environment for young people to learn and grow. Created daily plans, assigned duties, negotiated between junior and senior employees, wrote reports, and attended training sessions. Interviewed and coordinated volunteer activities, paired volunteers with children in our mentorship program.

Doctor Of Law - Jd

Activities and Societies: Drexel Law Review, Staff Editor Dean's Scholar, Criminal Law. Pro Bono: Drexel for PILOTs Pennsylvania.

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Visual Arts

Activities and Societies: Editor of 'The Leader,' campus newspaper, band member with 'Elephant Upstairs'