--Effectively advocate for parents in high-stakes child welfare cases, ensuring robust defense in court hearings, trials, and appeals, while safeguarding constitutional and statutory rights.--Draft persuasive motions, responses, and legal briefs that effectively challenge government actions and drive favorable outcomes in complex child protection proceedings.--Cultivate strong, trusting relationships with clients, providing clear, empathetic communication on legal processes and consistently offering strategic advice to empower informed decision-making.--Collaborate with Assistant Attorney Generals, social workers, and other professionals, developing coordinated strategies to address client concerns and negotiate favorable resolutions to keep families together.--Efficiently manage a demanding caseload of 80+ active cases, demonstrating exceptional organizational and time-management skills to meet tight deadlines and consistently achieve favorable outcomes.--Respond decisively to emergent legal issues, utilizing quick-thinking and problem-solving abilities to advocate effectively in court, negotiate settlements, and ensure client rights are vigorously defended.--Conduct comprehensive legal research and in-depth case analysis, leveraging expert knowledge of family law and child welfare regulations to craft innovative legal strategies and influence case outcomes.--Drive client success through proactive recommendations for support services, including parenting classes, rehabilitation programs, and mental health services, all aimed at fostering family reunification and long-term stability.

•Free clinic aimed at pregnant persons and parents of newborn infants who are at risk of Child Protective Services removal from their parents' care.•Recipient of the 2023 Washington State Bar Association APEX Award for Pro Bono Groups.

Appear in federal district court representing clients with attorney supervision. Assist federal defenders with all aspects of federal criminal practice, including pre-trial, trial, appellate, and post-conviction work. Conduct client meetings and participate in team meetings regarding ongoing cases. Serve on internal committees developing research and policies that address racial justice and equity in the criminal legal system

•reading and responding to inmate correspondence;• participating in inspections of a DC jail facility and a BOP medium security prison;• interviewing inmates at these facilities;• consolidating and typing inspection notes for both inspections;• writing a newsletter article on the DC jail facility inspection;• engaging in public speaking about the jail inspection before interns from other agencies• representing the CIC at other agency and Congressional events.

--Counselor for 8-10 young adults ages 16-18 (24hrs/day)--Responsible for delegating cleaning duties for camp kitchen --Motivated campers to maintain a positive attitude while working towards 120 community service hours--worked closely with other counselors and full-time staff to ensure campers safety and enjoyment--Phone calls with parents to ensure the well-being of their campers

Proficient in: -- folding and re-stocking clothing-- answering phone calls-- team collaboration-- working the cash register-- working long hours on my feet-- time-management-- multi-tasking-- personal stylist for customers. -- worked closely with fellow employees in a fast-paced and up-beat environment. Worked about 10-20 hours/week.

-- Shadowing and observing Judge Naranjo's court hearings-- invaluable first-hand court room experience -- read court cases and took notes