Civil trial attorney serving the Miami/Fort Lauderdale area in litigation matters, particularly in the realm of first-party property insurance disputes.

•Responsible for all aspects of maintaining and handling a caseload of approximately 200 active cases. •Represented the Philadelphia Department of Human Services (DHS) in both child welfare matters in the Court of Common Pleas, Family Court Division, and in administrative hearings before the Department of Public Welfare, Bureau of Hearings and Appeals. •Provided counseling and advice to DHS regarding the complex array of statutes, regulations and policies that govern the child welfare system.•Drafted Motions for Reconsideration, Answers to Complaints, and Memoranda of Law.•Designated on call City Attorney responsible for liaising with emergency dependency judge for placement of children into the care of Philadelphia DHS.

• Research, edit, and proofread range of tax law-related projects, including for The Incredible Expanding Fed, a presentation and paper given at American Law School.

• Plan school-specific events that focus on professionalism, networking, and community service. Organized and participated in Annual Raising the Bar statewide community service event.

• Supervised personnel of all levels on maintenance and professional goals to ensure objectives were reached in a timely and efficient manner. • Compiled and maintained administrative records for seven U.S. Navy departments. Reviewed, organized, and prepared training and personal records.