Litigate on behalf of Tribal clients in state and federal court. Draft and file pre-trial and appellate motions in state and federal court. Negotiate with state and federal officials regarding Tribal business developments and Gaming Compacts. Review contracts and Inter-Governmental Agreements on behalf of Tribal clients. Advise clients during settlement evaluation and negotiation. Draft and implement Tribal laws and policies.

Conducted intake interviews with clients. Worked directly with clients to prepare their petitions for clean slate remedies. Wrote petitions seeking dismissal of convictions, early termination of probation, and the reduction of felonies and misdemeanors. Conducted various research projects examining CA statutes and their effects on clean slate options.

Wrote various motions for trial team attorneys such as motions to suppress evidence, sever trials, reduce sentences, and sentencing letters. Worked with various attorneys as they prepared for trial, including writing jury instructions. Met with clients to develop strategies for trial and kept them updated of the progress of their case.

Argued various motions including motions to suppress evidence and dismiss charges. Conducted cross examinations in preliminary hearings to suppress evidence. Appeared on behalf of clients at arraignments and detention hearings. Wrote, edited, and filed motions to suppress evidence, dismiss charges, reduce sentences, and a Writ of Appeal.

Drafted various motions including a motion in limine to exclude prior bad acts. Secured early termination of parole for client. Prepared clients for sentencing hearings. Conducted various research projects in preparation for trial.

Drafted various motions including a motion to quash bill of information arguing that state extortion statute infringed upon constitutionally protected speech and a motion to quash charging indictment for failure to charge an offense punishable under a valid statute. Prepared direct and cross-examination questions, and jury instructions, for use in trial. Researched and compiled the impact of drug remands on jail overcrowding. Met with incarcerated clients to discuss the progress of their cases.

Worked with a public defender to advocate on behalf of client incarcerated at Orin Allen Youth Rehabilitation Facility. Met with client weekly and helped him prepare for parole hearings and provided resources for re-entry.

Supported, taught, and advocated for 100+ students by organizing and coordinating weekly, monthly, and yearly activities such as retreats and service projects. Managed and coordinated the volunteers working with the group. Participated in weekly planning meetings with staff.

Counseled patients and families experiencing trauma and grief. Prepared weekly memoranda for Pastoral Care Staff. Presented at, and attended, lectures for hospital staff to ensure holistic patient care.

Organized and led programs providing students opportunities to engage in community service and advocacy efforts such as an anti-human trafficking mentorship program for young women in the community. Wrote, edited, and proofread documents released on behalf of the chaplain’s office. Guest lecturer in religion courses. Performed administrative tasks such as organizing daily tasks for student workers and managing the office.