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San Francisco, California

Santa Cruz California

San Jose, California

Assisted two felony “case management” attorneys in negotiating pleas, sentencing, arraignment, and preliminary trial review/prep. Wrote and argued Romero and other mitigating sentencing motions. Worked under the supervision of four research attorneys while conducting client interviews, preparing and arguing motions to suppress, preliminary hearings, and.

San Francsico

Assisted in the representation of indigent criminal defendants in the San Fransciso Bay Area. Researched and wrote various court motions, including 995, 17(b), Franks motions to traverse a warrant, 1538.5 motions to suppress, own-recognizance, Romero, and Pitchess motions, to name a few. Conducted client interviews and preliminary hearings, which included.

Los Angeles

Drafted orders and bench memoranda in civil matters in Federal District Court. Conferred with the judge and his law clerks to determine efficient ways to decide, remand, or dismiss cases. Reviewed filed motions and briefs, and researched the legal issues to ensure accuracy and validity. Screened filed cases for jurisdictional requirements.

San Francisco

Research and write memorandums, motions, and writs to assist the attorneys in advocating for indigent clients. Brainstorm to develop creative and strategic defenses to best represent our clients. Observe attorney/client interactions. Develop direct and cross-examinations, and opening and closing statements. Serve as a practice witness to prepare for trial..

San Francisco

Conducted initial client interviews at a San Francisco based non-profit, geared at providing effective legal advice to the homeless population. Identified relevant legal issues. Worked directly with supervising attorney to deliver legal advice. Referred client to relevant legal clinics. Cleared warrants standing in the way of clients’ access to vital.

Los Angeles

Research and write memorandums, motions, and writs to assist the attorneys in advocating for indigent clients. Brainstorm to develop creative and strategic defenses to best represent our clients. Observe attorney/client interactions. Develop direct and cross-examinations, and opening and closing statements. Serve as a practice witness to prepare for trial..

Santa Barbara, California Area

Directly worked with children and adults who have been diagnosed with Autism and Asperger's Syndrome. Efficiently perform Pivotal Response Treatment to help these people learn to speak and properly function in society.

Santa Barbara, California Area

Assisted the main attorney for non- profit organization. Reviewed case summaries to gather relevant facts. Prepared memorandums regarding education, housing, health and public benefit, and employment law. Drafted demand letters and client letters. Communicated directly with clients. Researched California laws and codes. Observed the interplay of race.

Non- profit organization where I called alumni and parents, built rapport, and received donations to uphold student programs such as Campus Learning Assistance Services, Education Abroad Program, Career and Counseling, Womens Center, Multicultural Center, and Financial Aid.

Maintained the inner structure and workings of the Greek System. Regularly used Microsoft Word, Excell, Outlook and Power Point for data entry, calendar scheduling and presentation preparation. Organized committees and led meetings to plan the philanthropic Greek Week. Regularly sent formal emails and verbalized my work to the entire UCSB Greek Community.

Kept a watchful eye over the city pool during the regular recreational swimming hours. Taughtchildren and adults how to swim during swim lessons while assisting the clerks with their filing and paperwork. Maintained a friendly and safe atmosphere.

Created a fun and sociable environment for the camp children by participating in recreational activities while maintaining their health and safety. Primary lifeguard during the daily 'swim time.' Assisted camp director in marketing the camp by posting signs in various places throughout the community.

Doctor Of Law (Jd), Law

Activities and Societies: Homeless Legal Services - Warrant Director, Hastings Criminal Law Society - Co-President/Treasurer, Hastings.

Ba High Honors, Psychology, Exercise Health & Science, Applied Psychology

Activities and Societies: High Honors Graduate, UCSB Honors Program, UCSB Club Soccer, Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity, UCSB Gospel Choir

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Psychology

Education record

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