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• Proactively and continually monitor legislative and regulatory developments in the field of transaction tax, with emphasis on how such changes may impact Sovos’ systems.• Determine the impact of legislative and regulatory changes on Sovos’ systems and provide detailed, timely and accurate information regarding those changes to the Regulatory Content Team, in order to include those changes in the Sovos systems.• Research issues and determining the proper tax treatment with respect to monthly new content projects.• Explain complex tax rules in clear language for tax and non-tax professionals both internally and externally.• Research and analyze client inquiries regarding the taxability of specific transactions under applicable state or national law and then provide a clear and detailed response, either written or verbally depending on the circumstances.• Assist marketing endeavors by providing legal research, writing articles on relevant tax topics, and presenting a sales tax seminar to clients, potential clients, and those interested in the tax field.

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

• Performed research and compiled memoranda regarding state liability on topics such as erroneous convictions and tortious conduct of third parties.• Scheduled meetings with various assistant attorney generals to review assignments and discuss the best areas to focus on when conducting research.• Prepared an oral argument for a motion to dismiss arguing that state liability should be precluded under M.G.L. c. § 258 for negligent or wrongful acts of employees where the tortfeasor was an independent third party.

• Reviewed and drafted estate planning documents including but not limited to wills, trusts, durable power of attorney, and health proxies.• Communicated with clients throughout the estate planning process to ensure they were satisfied with their documents.• Reviewed and drafted various documents including operating agreements, resolutions to operating agreements, share transfer agreements, lease agreements, escrow agreements, and purchase and sale agreements.• Performed due diligence research into entities and noted possible concerns found in the news, UCC records, and court records.

• Interviewed clients and performed client counseling.• Wrote memoranda on case backgrounds, relevant case law, and proposed course of action plans.• Compiled intraoffice memoranda, client documents, and documents to third parties.• Drafted procedural motions for attorney review.• Performed informal fact investigation.

Woburn, Massachusetts, United States

• Performed research and compiled memoranda for supervising attorneys at a construction law firm, including topics such as mechanic’s liens dissolution and failure to comply with request for production of documents.• Drafted complaints, demand letters, and answers to counterclaims.• Reviewed and edited an opposition to motion for attachment, as well as a memorandum of law in support of motion for summary judgment.• Drafted an article submission to the Associated Subcontractors of Massachusetts highlighting a recent case’s relevant implications on contractors and subcontractors.

Dracut, Ma

• Assisted day to day activities in a law firm specializing in personal injury, family law, and bankruptcy.• Drafted legal documents such as complaints, requests to compel discovery, and requests for interrogatories.• Conducted legal research on divorce and trust issues and drafted memorandum to reflect the findings of research for attorney’s review.

• Conducted detailed tours to groups of incoming students, and provided insight into the student experience at UMass Lowell for all academic and social interests.• Managed group activities to engage students.

Lowell, Massachusetts

• Enforced UMass Lowell’s residential policies and procedures.• Trained in conflict resolution and mental health awareness to assist students in leading healthy lives.• Created social and academic programming to strengthen the residential community and to provide enriched learning opportunities.

Lowell, Ma

• Sanitized concession stands before, during, and after shifts.• Restocked concession stands supplies.• Operated the cash register.• Scooped ice cream to serve customers.

• Assisted day to day activities in a law firm specializing in areas including labor union representation.• Reviewed labor union collective bargaining agreement dates, flagging expiring contracts for attorneys to review and updated database.• Observed arbitration hearings, taking additional notes for attorneys to review.

• Awarded summer co-op position through admitted student scholarship package that allowed for employment under Professor David Turcotte's research in the summer of 2016.• Served as an assistant editor to Professor Turcotte’s monthly newsletter, the Merrimack Valley Housing Report. • Assisted in compiling and evaluating data from surveys conducted for the “Lowell Healthy Homes Programs” research on asthma and socioeconomic conditions.

Doctor Of Law - Jd

Activities and Societies: ● Justice Sandra Day O'Connor Honors Program, 2019 - current. ● Recipient of the Justice Sandra Day O'Connor.

Bachelor Of Arts - Economics

Activities and Societies: ● Resident Advisor, 2017 - 2019, ● Sigma Tau Gamma Fraternity, 2016-2019, ● Orientation Leader, 2018-2019, ●.