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Ensure the integrity of claims information, examine complex data, and make decisions to prioritize client centered service. Work closely and collaboratively with Senior Counsel and Analysts to assist with ongoing analytic tasks and develop new analytic processes.Research and analyze statutes, regulations, and other legal sources pertinent to Settlement Agreement application and claims processing.Review and apply relevant state and federal bankruptcy laws related to… Show more Ensure the integrity of claims information, examine complex data, and make decisions to prioritize client centered service. Work closely and collaboratively with Senior Counsel and Analysts to assist with ongoing analytic tasks and develop new analytic processes.Research and analyze statutes, regulations, and other legal sources pertinent to Settlement Agreement application and claims processing.Review and apply relevant state and federal bankruptcy laws related to settlement payments. Communicate orally and in writing with Senior Counsel on all issues related to claims processing. Show less

Richmond, Virginia Area

Review and investigate claim submissions to find fraud, omission, or misrepresentation by claimants in the $765M NFL Concussion Lawsuit Settlement. Prepare legal memos regarding fraud issues for Senior Counsel. Perform regular quality control of client databases through secondary review of claims information. Review database information and investigate potential patterns and practices of abuse by law firms or medical doctors.

Prosecuted 40+ cases in General District Court for misdemeanor trials, leading every aspect of trial preparation, witness preparation; interviewing police officers, and review of body worn camera.Drafted county response to Appellate Brief, drafted multi-multi-jurisdictional Motion to Suppress, conducted research on the Castle Doctrine, and prepared research on Single Larceny Rule.Observed high level felony trials in Henrico County Circuit Court including a murder trial, a racketeering… Show more Prosecuted 40+ cases in General District Court for misdemeanor trials, leading every aspect of trial preparation, witness preparation; interviewing police officers, and review of body worn camera.Drafted county response to Appellate Brief, drafted multi-multi-jurisdictional Motion to Suppress, conducted research on the Castle Doctrine, and prepared research on Single Larceny Rule.Observed high level felony trials in Henrico County Circuit Court including a murder trial, a racketeering trial, and a vehicular homicide trial. Show less

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Drafted Discovery Requests; composed a Motion for a Jury Trial; and argued on behalf of a criminal client in the District of Columbia Superior Court.Drafted Motions to Seal records in the Interest of Justice on behalf of two clients.Drafted Motion to Set Aside on behalf of a client pursuant to the District off Columbia's Youth Rehabilitation Act.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Danville, Virginia

Oversee outreach efforts in 15 counties, 4 cities, and 25 towns. Initiate casework on a statewide level, helping constituents navigate through four federal agencies: the Department of Education, the U.S. Postal Service, the Office of Personnel Management, and the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board. Serve as a liaison between local elected officials, the business community, economic developers, and legislative staff on federal projects expected to create more than 1,500 jobs in the… Show more Oversee outreach efforts in 15 counties, 4 cities, and 25 towns. Initiate casework on a statewide level, helping constituents navigate through four federal agencies: the Department of Education, the U.S. Postal Service, the Office of Personnel Management, and the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board. Serve as a liaison between local elected officials, the business community, economic developers, and legislative staff on federal projects expected to create more than 1,500 jobs in the region. Coordinate statewide database management of information gathered by 6 regional offices throughout Virginia. Show less

Richmond, Virginia

Tracked 70+ pieces of legislation in the Legislative Information System (LIS). Executed lobbying strategy in direct coordination with the Executive Director of the Virginia Chapter, resulting in the defeat of a legislative proposal to lift the moratorium on mining uranium in the Commonwealth. Drafted memos and talking points for distribution to legislators, attended committee hearings, and monitored legislation. Used legislative chart to begin development of a legislative scorecard.

Alexandria, Virginia

Executed voter contact for the Inner Northern Virginia Region, resulting in a 61%-39% victory over our opponent in Fairfax County, a critical bellwether in the election. Conducted interviews, checked references, and hired 30 statewide field staff. Managed a paid staff of 6 Field Organizers and 40+ Interns (unpaid) throughout the campaign. Planned and strategized with my staff to meet regional voter contact and volunteer recruitment goals. Coordinated with the appropriate Congressional Campaigns… Show more Executed voter contact for the Inner Northern Virginia Region, resulting in a 61%-39% victory over our opponent in Fairfax County, a critical bellwether in the election. Conducted interviews, checked references, and hired 30 statewide field staff. Managed a paid staff of 6 Field Organizers and 40+ Interns (unpaid) throughout the campaign. Planned and strategized with my staff to meet regional voter contact and volunteer recruitment goals. Coordinated with the appropriate Congressional Campaigns and Democratic Committees in my area to ensure that we efficiently targeted voters, trained and recruited volunteers. Show less

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Initiated and assisted with implementation of the first ever Regional Grassroots Workshop for APSCU, a trade association, with over 1500 members nationwide. Responsibilities included: development of marketing and communication strategies to increase and secure attendance; attendance increased four fold as a result of my strategic outreach initiatives, with over 100 members in attendance in less than one year. Worked directly with the Board of Directors, APSCU Senior Executives, and membership… Show more Initiated and assisted with implementation of the first ever Regional Grassroots Workshop for APSCU, a trade association, with over 1500 members nationwide. Responsibilities included: development of marketing and communication strategies to increase and secure attendance; attendance increased four fold as a result of my strategic outreach initiatives, with over 100 members in attendance in less than one year. Worked directly with the Board of Directors, APSCU Senior Executives, and membership executives to ensure program and attendance goals. Developed and initiated multilevel survey tool to assess program effectiveness. Show less

Alexandria, Virginia

Managed all field operations for the city of Alexandria, overseeing 5,316 voter contacts, cutting the turf for much of the state and working extensively in the VAN. Contacted voters directly, personally collecting over 1,500 signatures for the candidate’s nomination petitions and knocking on over 1,000 doors in the final month of the campaign

Doctor Of Law - Jd, Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Mississippi Delta Service Learning Trip, Chair National Black Law Students Association, Chair Negotiations Team.

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Political Science And Government

Activities and Societies: Associated Students of Madison, Wisconsin State Legislature, College Democrats, Opportunity Rocks,