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Denver, Colorado, United States

Denver, Colorado, United States

• Analyzing pending criminal, civil, and domestic relations appeals and researched substantive legal and procedural issues
• Drafting bench memos to 3-judge panel proposing final disposition, incorporated feedback, and finalized opinion for publication

Denver, Colorado, United States

• Drafted answer briefs in response to defense appeals in a wide variety of cases ranging from relatively minor sentencing and post-conviction appeals to complicated white-collar crime, homicide, child abuse, and sexual.
• Assisted the Financial Fraud and Special Prosecutions Units in all stages of trial preparation, including drafting pretrial motions, compiling and organizing evidence, devising trial strategy, and conducting research.

Denver, Colorado, United States

• Drafted memoranda for a wide variety of criminal and civil cases on appeal, detailing the facts of the case, analyzing the legal issues, and proposing a disposition
• Incorporated feedback from Justice Samour and his clerks and circulated final memoranda to the Justices, recommending whether certiorari should be granted or denied
• Researched legal authorities, drafted pre-argument memoranda, and worked with the Justices to write court opinions
• Attended and observed oral arguments heard before the Supreme Court

Jefferson County, Colorado, United States

• Drafted judicial orders, decrees, opinions, and decisions for a wide variety of civil, criminal, and domestic relations matters after analyzing the legal issues and researching relevant case law, statutes, and legal.
• Assisted the judge during courtroom proceedings by reviewing briefs and materials submitted by litigants, verifying cited legal authority, ensuring case documents were properly ordered and available, and recording.
• Reviewed complaints, motions, briefs, affidavits, transcripts, statements by the parties (and victims, when applicable), and evidentiary exhibits in order to identify relevant material facts and issues
• Managed “docket day” and helped criminal defendants navigate the system and comply with court-ordered requirements, as well as collaborating with the resident victim advocate to ensure everyone felt comfortable and had.

Greater Philadelphia Area

• Prepared, reviewed, and filed all Extraordinary and Exceptional Ability Petitions
• Managed ~200 employment-based immigrant and nonimmigrant cases, including all sub-classifications and dependents of B-1/B-2, J-1, F-1, E-3, P-1, P-2, P-3, H-1B, H-3, TN, EB-1, EB-2, and O-1 classifications
• Collaborated with government liaisons (e.g senators’ offices, CBP officers, USCIS officials) to address client case issues
• Advocated for and communicated directly with clients regarding case status, requests for information, and immigration procedures
• Researched immigration and government regulations, case law and procedures, AAO decisions, etc. to support client cases

Tucson, Arizona Area

• Developed and managed market base comprised of 23 commercial partners, including restaurants, bars, breweries, and other food businesses who purchased Iskashitaa produce and products
• Increased Iskashitaa’s annual operating budget by over 20% through sales and lucrative partnerships
• Created infrastructure, tracking systems and guides for sales, marketing and managing commercial relationships
• Initiated the first SNAP Employment &Training program for refugee through Arizona Dept. of Economic Security
• Assisted in raising $45,000 in grants, contributions, and revenue

Tucson, Arizona Area

• Recruited and directed 10-15 UN refugees and community volunteers for three harvests per week;
• Increased annual number of harvests by 10% and directed redistribution of 100,000 lbs. gleaned produce to food-insecure families, organizations, and farmers’ markets;
• Developed AmeriCorps VISTA Summer Associate position and served as member’s direct supervisor;
• Empowered key volunteers and organizations to administer weekly or monthly harvests and food redistribution;
• Coordinated and managed refugees and local volunteers staffing tables at two farmers markets weekly; and
• Assisted in grant writing and fund development to alleviate food insecurity and reduce food waste

Iskashitaa Refugee Network

• Conducted the following capacity-building measures at Iskashitaa Refugee Network:
• Led educational initiatives re: access and use of USDA benefits to purchase fresh foods at farmers’ markets, and recruited more than 150 new program participants
• Recruited, trained, and managed volunteers for SNAP pre-screening and application, including development of culturally-relevant USDA application assistance guides
• Assisted community groups and state agencies working to improve access to SNAP Employment and Training

Kasoa, Central Region, Ghana

• Conducted interviews with children, families, and community leaders in three fishing villages
• Headed a project to open a poultry farm in the Awutu Senya District to provide jobs other than fishing
• Worked with the community to create a comprehensive proposal and detailed budget for the poultry project
• Conducted educational talks at schools on human rights, child rights, and child labor
• Taught English grammar and composition two days a week to a middle school class at Sea Breeze School, Nyanyano

• Worked with nine other croo members to prepare and cook three hot meals a day for 90 guests
• Waitressed and bussed 10 tables at each meal
• Cleaned and maintained the campground, including bathrooms, showers, guesthouses, and recreational buildings
• Opened camp, shared the tiny bunkhouse with the rest of the croo for three months, and closed camp

Doctor Of Law - Jd

Activities and Societies: Immigration Law and Policy Society; Admissions and Orientation Leadership Program

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba) Cum Laude, Anthropology And Psychology

Activities and Societies: Student Advisory Board for Anthropology Department, Habitat for Humanity, Her Campus Magazine, Club Soccer.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Anthropology

Activities and Societies: Study AbroadAnthropology and Psychology

Doctor Of Law - Jd