Manage a general practice firm with a litigation and family law focus.

• Lead liaison to Philadelphia City Council members, the Mayor’s Administration, State and Federal elected officials, and municipal agencies on behalf of Councilwoman Blackwell.• City Council liaison to the Mayor’s Commission on African and Caribbean Immigrant Affairs.• Conducted meetings with municipal departments to review departmental accomplishments and budget priorities. • Educated key stakeholders, unions, advocacy groups and business community impacted by budget decisions.• Researched and prepared policy and position papers on key legislative and policy initiatives for City Council.• Conducted research and analyzed data to create legislation focusing on improving outcomes in Philadelphia.• Organized and clerk City Council’s Committee on Education and Committee on Housing, Neighborhood Development and the Homeless hearings.• Conducted community meetings to educate members of the 3rd Council District on the evolution of local and state legislative policies and the impact of such legislation on the community.• Implemented district-wide projects and initiatives with key stakeholders.Appointments:• City of Philadelphia’s Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disability Services’ Committee on Engaging Males of Color 2014• West Philadelphia Promise Zone Executive Committee 2014• Mayor’s Task Force on Outdoor Serving of Food 2012