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Greater Burlington Area

Advise and assist clients with mergers and acquisitions, business formations (including traditional corporations, benefit corporations, LLCs, blockchain-based LLCs, and partnerships), and corporate governance and equity matters. Also specialize in the formation, licensure, regulation, and governance of Vermont adult use recreational cannabis businesses.

Mclean, Va

Assisting companies with specialized tax needs, including calculating and claiming research & development tax credits, depreciating fixed assets, and changing methods of accounting. Researching tax law and policy, and drafting legal memoranda. Preparing corporate tax return documents and communications to the IRS. Leading client conference calls and communicating with clients. Supervising junior staff.

Mclean, Va

Arlington, Va

Advising low-income clients on housing and consumer issues, particularly landlord-tenant conflicts and lawsuits (such as unlawful detainers and evictions) debts, garnishments, and expungements. Staffing courthouse outreach office, screening applicants for eligibility for free legal assistance, and providing pre-court litigation advice.

Fairfax, Va

Providing legal assistance to low and mid-income victims of domestic violence in the Northern Virginia area. Giving counsel ranging from informational client intake meetings on legal rights to full representation at trials, including leading discovery. Assessing legal and social/economic needs, and referring clients to other legal and humanitarian aid organizations as needed. Specializing in obtaining protective orders and representing domestic violence survivors in custody/visitation, child and spousal support, and divorce matters. Also tracking fellowship program data from the program's launch, promoting the fellowship program to donors and outside agencies, and recommending program modifications to fellowship stakeholders.

Arlington, Va

Researched Fourth Amendment issues for a scholarly article on non-prosecutorial motivations for arrest and collateral consequences of arrest. Edited footnotes to conform to Bluebook citation format.

Arlington, Va

Led the student government at George Mason University School of Law; oversaw the distribution of a $2.3 million budget among over 40 student organizations; served as a liaison between the administration and the student body; managed communications on the student listserv; supervised the coordination of social and charity events.

Fairfax, Va

Tried three misdemeanor cases using third-year practice certificate; drafted responses to motions to exclude; researched and analyzed case law and statutes; wrote legal memoranda; interviewed criminal complainants and law enforcement officials; and compiled evidence for trials.

Alexandria, Va

Prepared divorce petitions and final divorce orders, oversaw cases for clients through the George Mason University Domestic Relations Clinic, and conducted an ore tenus divorce hearing. Assisted attorneys with discovery and exhibit preparation for family law/domestic cases. Researched domestic case law and prepared memos and draft responses to motions.

New York, Ny

Assisted with and second sat a felony criminal contempt trial, including jury selection. Led data compilation and issuance of subpoenas for a white-collar embezzlement investigation. Wrote criminal complaints and responses to motions. Monitored inmate phone calls for compliance with orders of protection. Conducted legal research, drafting responses to defense motions, and wrote parole letters.

Arlington, Va

Researched DOJ non-prosecution agreements (NPAs) and deferred prosecution agreements (DPAs) for public corporations (mainly for Foreign Corrupt Practices Act violations) for quantitative analyses of sanctions imposed by NPAs and DPAs relative to criminal penalties.

Fairfax, Va

Interviewed criminal complainants and law enforcement officials; conducted legal research and statutory interpretation; drafted responses to motions; compiled evidence, met witnesses, and visited a crime scene in preparation for trial; observed trials and criminal proceedings.

Arlington, Va

Led law school tours for prospective students and provided administrative support for the Admissions Office. Researched area attractions and accommodations and wrote marketing copy for promotional materials.

Washington, D.C.

Developed trade association membership recruitment materials. Devised and deployed logo usage letter, non-disclosure agreement and cease and desist notice. Registered, enrolled and invoiced members. Tracked retention and recruitment trends. Managed industry research project and developed comprehensive national database of solar companies. Developed web copy, then built and maintained webpages and maintained association management systems. Served on task forces regarding email communications strategy, website redesign and social media, and industry job website. Staffed conferences.

Led e-magazine planning team; created online payment webpage; expanded regional media contact list; provided parliamentary expertise at meetings; contributed to membership recruitment campaign

Communicated with state association leaders; supplied print and web copy; liaised with association Bylaws committee; wrote and edited 2007-2008 Year in Review; led staff magazine editorial group; issued event press releases; assisted in web maintenance; provided on-site conference support; surveyed members; developed cease and desist letter; maintained membership databaseNamed employee of the month (spring 2008)Promoted to Membership & Marketing Associate (October 2008)

Washington, D.C.

Generated all client correspondence. Proofread contracts and other legal documents. Interviewed and supervised interns. Researched government bids for contracts, tracked federal legislation relevant to our clients'​ holdings and interests, and submitted firm's lobbying disclosure forms. Invoiced clients, paid bills, balanced bank accounts, and developed account tracking system.

Burlington, Vt

Coordinated and oversaw events for downtown shopping district. Wrote, edited and distributed business district newsletter and event guides. Issued press releases, and promoted events on television. Significantly increased business participation in promotions. Answered public inquiries; updated website; represented district at local business association and tourism board meetings and events; and procured computers and equipment.

Juris Doctor (J.D.), Law

Activities and Societies: Student Bar Association President and Student Bar Association Representative, George Mason Law Review Member.

Bachelor Of Arts, Geography

Activities and Societies: Phi Beta Kappa, Gamma Theta Upsilon (a Geographical Honor Society), The National Society of Collegiate Scholars.

Washington Semester, Public Policy Seminar

Attended a public policy seminar, learning from top speakers in the legislative, judicial, and media sectors, including attending U.S..

Education record

Activities and Societies: Drama, track & field, student newspaper, student literary magazine, and policy debate