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Miami, Fl, Us

Miami, Florida, United States

Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

Directed Immigrant Justice Program in Florida. Community lawyering practice focused on impact litigation and policy advocacy. Led all aspects of high impact cases in federal court, focused primarily on constitutional challenges to laws passed by Florida legislature. Developed and executed multi-strategy advocacy campaigns, including community organizing, communications and media strategy, worked closely with press, and built relationships with grassroots and grasstops organizations to boost… Show more Directed Immigrant Justice Program in Florida. Community lawyering practice focused on impact litigation and policy advocacy. Led all aspects of high impact cases in federal court, focused primarily on constitutional challenges to laws passed by Florida legislature. Developed and executed multi-strategy advocacy campaigns, including community organizing, communications and media strategy, worked closely with press, and built relationships with grassroots and grasstops organizations to boost public advocacy, education, and outreach regarding immigrant rights. Lobbied on impact of proposed bills affecting immigration and draft potential legislation. Supervised and mentored staff attorneys, senior staff attorneys, legal staff, and outreach advocates. Show less

San Francisco Bay Area

Tasked with ensuring Centro Legal’s long-term viability and sustainability, I oversaw all aspects of the organization’s programs and finances. Of our 56 person staff, 9 individuals reported directly to me, including 5 Program Directors, Finance Manager, Operations Manager, and our Development and Communications Coordinators. I worked closely with the organization’s leadership to determine the strategy, vision, and direction of the organization. In addition, I served as the primary spokesperson… Show more Tasked with ensuring Centro Legal’s long-term viability and sustainability, I oversaw all aspects of the organization’s programs and finances. Of our 56 person staff, 9 individuals reported directly to me, including 5 Program Directors, Finance Manager, Operations Manager, and our Development and Communications Coordinators. I worked closely with the organization’s leadership to determine the strategy, vision, and direction of the organization. In addition, I served as the primary spokesperson for the organization, meeting with donors, partner organizations, foundations, and elected officials. I was responsible for ensuring that Centro Legal remains loyal to its mission of effectively serving the low-income, Latinx, immigrant, and refugee communities.Provided leadership and vision for impact litigation, policy advocacy, and direct legal services. I was engaged in a full array of immigrant and civil rights issues, including through the organization's workers' and tenants’ rights programs, immigration/deportation defense program, and the Youth Law Academy. But more than an advocate, I am an organization builder. Under my leadership, and during my tenure as Executive Director, Centro Legal underwent tremendous, yet thoughtful, sustainable, and strategic growth. We made great strides in establishing and maintaining relationships with funders, community partners, and government leaders. The number of government grants/contracts increased by 83%, and our partnerships with private foundations increased by 108%. Centro Legal’s budget nearly tripled during my tenure. Also during my tenure, we more than tripled the organization’s financial reserves. Similarly, the size of staff grew from 22 staff members on payroll to 56, with a budget for 70 staff members. Most importantly, the number of clients served per year nearly tripled during my time at Centro Legal. Show less

San Francisco Bay Area

At the Lawyers’ Committee, I maintained an active impact litigation docket primarily in the Racial Justice and Immigrant Rights dockets. Supervised junior attorneys engaged in impact litigation and policy advocacy. Reviewed written materials, advised on legal strategies and client matters, and co-counseled matters with junior attorneys and outside counsel. Provided mentorship to both internal and external pro bono attorneys in a wide range of public interest practice areas. Ensured that… Show more At the Lawyers’ Committee, I maintained an active impact litigation docket primarily in the Racial Justice and Immigrant Rights dockets. Supervised junior attorneys engaged in impact litigation and policy advocacy. Reviewed written materials, advised on legal strategies and client matters, and co-counseled matters with junior attorneys and outside counsel. Provided mentorship to both internal and external pro bono attorneys in a wide range of public interest practice areas. Ensured that attorneys and fellows are supervised and trained so as to continually increase their professional development.Managed the organization’s pro bono efforts/activities. Built, sustained, and expanded pro bono relationships with law firms, corporations, law schools, and bar associations. Met regularly with pro bono liaisons and allies, conducted presentations on pro bono opportunities, and coordinated pro bono recruitment and appreciation events.Oversaw the design, implementation, and evaluation of client service delivery models, including pro bono and pro se assistance projects. Supervised the screening and placement of direct service matters, impact litigation, policy advocacy, and pro bono amicus brief opportunities. Supervised the collection and analysis of volunteer data and feedback, and the development of quality control / evaluation tools.Liaised with the development and communications departments to develop publications, including pro bono recruitment collateral, funder materials, and press releases. Coordinated training and mentoring programs for legal volunteers, including overseeing the design of training materials and the recruitment of trainers and pro bono mentors. Oversaw law clerk and fellowship programs, including the recruitment, hiring, and supervision of law students and fellows. Show less

Managed Worker Rights Program. Provided direct legal services in the areas of wage and hour law, unlawful termination, discrimination, and unemployment insurance to low wage workers. Litigated in State court and in administrative hearings. Conducted community and volunteer employment law trainings. Supervised student interns and volunteers. Managed Centro Legal’s co-counsel relationships with outside firms.

Employment and commercial litigation practice included law and motion work and all aspects of discovery. Drafted and prepared legal memoranda, opinion letters, and briefs concerning a variety of issues in employment, immigration, copyright infringement, and general contract law. Drafted employment contracts and handbooks, demand letters, and settlement agreements. Argued various motions in State court and in administrative hearings. Trial preparation and significant client contact.

Greater Denver Area

Researched and drafted factual and legal memoranda on a wide variety of civil liberty issues. Produced legal briefs. Planned and implemented the administrative procedures for the organization’s Driving While Black/Brown Campaign. Answered incoming calls and produced written summaries for new cases. Participated in the selection process for potential impact litigation cases.

Norfolk, Virginia Area

On Scene Leader for one of eight at sea firefighting teams. Youngest On-Scene-Leader aboard the USS Kearsarge (LHD-3). Team Leader for one of five in port firefighting teams. Honorable discharge.

Juris Doctor

Activities and Societies: Executive Editor, Berkeley La Raza Law Journal; National Lawyers Guild; Worker’s Rights Clinic; Street Law.

Bachelor Of Arts, History / Political Science

Juris Doctor