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Boulder, Co, Us

Boulder, Colorado

Brighton, Co

Handling a caseload of primarily felony cases from inception to disposition. Work ranges from pre-trial litigation and negotiation, motions and trial advocacy, to post conviction work, including direct appeals and Rule 35 litigation. Collaborating with other defenders and local attorneys to provide groundwork to shape a more just legal system.

Weld County Regional Office

Represented misdemeanor clients in county court in Weld County under the Colorado Student Practice Rule. Handled a county court caseload of up to 100 cases under attorney supervision and with client consent. Worked with clients, wrote and filed motions, and appeared in court at every stage of proceedings. Tried three misdemeanor cases and received full acquittals in all cases. Researched, wrote and filed a county court appeal for a case previously handled by a licensed attorney.

Boulder, Co

Researched and discussed topics in immigration and criminal law.Assisted immigration clients in preparing applications for Deferred Action for Childhood ArrivalsRepresented clients in municipal, county, and district court - responsible for client meetings, motions writing and hearings, dispositions, negotiations with the District Attorney, and jury trials.Tried a felony case in the 20th District Court, under the supervision of a licensed attorney. Handled every stage of proceedings (Motions Practice, Jury Selection, Opening Statement, Case-in-Chief, Closing Argument), and received a Not Guilty verdict for the client.

Boulder, Co

Performed research projects for attorneysWrote motions for attorneys - 35(b) Reconsideration, Credit for Time Served, Enforcing a Plea Agreement, Waiver of Fees and CostsInterviewed clients and reviewed discoveryObserved courtroom proceedings: bond hearings, juvenile docket, felony proceedingsAccompanied investigators on investigation trips and interviewed potential witnesses

Cambridge, Ma

Responsibilities included organizing and facilitating social networking through Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Linked-In, and BaseCamp, promoting label to colleges, radio stations, and internet radio.Worked in-depth with music reviewers, award institutions, and grant-giving institutions to further the label's presence in the local and digital communities. Coordinated the summer internship program, which allows local college students to become involved in the inner workings of a record label.Facilitated partnerships with other institutions, such as Trinity Wall Street Church in New York, NY, by keeping a steady line of communication and coordinating with employees at the partner organizations.

Doctor Of Law (J.D.) Anticipated May 2016, Criminal Defense, Class Of 2016

Activities and Societies: Class of 2016 President; Student Bar Association President; Criminal & Immigration Defense Clinic; Barrister's.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Music, Philosophy

Activities and Societies: Resident Assistant, BC Catering, BC Green TeamPhilosophy Degree with Departmental Honors