Legal Intern
Immigrant Tenant Advocacy Project
Greater New York City Area
• Participated in settlement negotiations that achieved rent abatement totaling thousands of dollars• Won lead paint abatement for a family in Corona, Queens• Drafted and edited pleadings and motion papers, including answers, reply papers and motions to dismiss• Represented tenants in housing court and administrative proceedings seeking repairs and rent reductions• Reviewed leases, settlement agreements and other client documents for drafting and trial-prep purposes• Coordinated and led meetings to mobilize Queens residents around commonly confronted housing issues