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New York, New York, United States

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Aviation, Space & Admiralty, Civil Division, Torts BranchConducted legal research, drafted memos, and prepared various documents for trial preparation in amaritime damages case including:- An overview of the federal procedure surrounding retained and non-retained expert witnesses includingFRCP 26, attorney-client privilege, and the extent to which their work product would be discoverableA formal memo arguing for the reasonableness of the United States’ claimed damages, and againstopposing counsel’s anticipated argument of failing to mitigate damages following an allision- A pre-trial order with a detailed overview of the multiple facets of the United States’ case along withthe contested facts anticipated from opposing counsel

Lincoln, Nebraska, United States

- Provided research and recommendations for Arbor Day’s national tree ordinance audit, created a white page final deliverable of potential and existing tree ordinance litigation, and envisioned the next steps for their Tree Line USA program as the organization’s first legal intern- Met with various utility foresters and vegetation managers across the country to learn more about their municipalities ordinance process and create a final template to ensure all current and future ordinances align with state law

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

- Selected for highly competitive program to study a new field of environmental law in its first ever program; engaged in educational presentations learning from top national experts in the field - Conducted research to co-author a law review article discussing findings pertaining to the interaction between energy consumption and natural resources to serve as a foundational publication for the future of the environmental field

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

- Helped Tulane evolve its student employment process to new COVID restrictions by compiling lists of students seeking employment, regularly emailing potential employers, and approving documents to create a revenue in which students can obtain employment- Communicated directly with departmental heads to make the complicated employment process more efficient and targeted towards their needs

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

- Organized a worksheet outlining different examples of environmental injustice in coastal Louisiana to promote departmental and state-wide attention for policy changes in the most at-risk communities- Compiled research on other states’ policies for the first Louisiana State Climate Action Plan focused on a state-wide initiative to limit greenhouse gas emissions, adapt to coastal erosion, and promote sustainability

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

- Worked as an Administrative Aide in Tulane University's Housing and Residence Life, a Community and Event Organizer for a Tulane affiliated coffee shop The Labyrinth, and was a Driver for Tulane's Student Affairs office- Performed a wide variety of on-campus employment tasks to develop essential communication, organization, personal planning, and disciplinary skills

Doctor Of Law - Jd, Environmental, Maritime

Activities and Societies: 1L Year: Environmental and Energy Law Society, AERI - Utility Vegetation Management Research Initiative.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Sociology And Social Policy

Activities and Societies: Alpha Phi Omega, Green Light New Orleans - Environmental Non-Profit, Fossil Free Tulane, Debate CoachCompleted.