Responsible for leading a dynamic team of attorneys, paralegals, fellows, and law clerks in the pursuit of access to justice for low-income and vulnerable immigrants in Minnesota.

Manage grant reporting requirements for multiple grants and supervise law clerks while maintaining and active case load of immigration cases. Responsible for advising and representing legal service clients in affirmative applications with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, primarily on humanitarian immigration issues. Represent detained individuals and Unaccompanied Alien Children (UACs) in removal defense

Responsible for advising and representing legal service clients in affirmative applications with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, primarily on humanitarian immigration issues. Represent detained individuals and Unaccompanied Alien Children (UACs) in removal defense.

The clinic uses a medical legal partnership model to meet the legal needs of patients at a local community health clinic. I supervise students in their clinical work, focusing on immigration related matters.

Prepare cases for litigation, including reviewing investigators’ files, developing witness testimony lists, and legal research and writing on novel issues. Participate in fact finding interviews, conciliation hearings, and mediation discussions. Statutes enforced: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, Equal Pay Act, Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act, and Pregnancy Discrimination Act.

Research how authors define and use the term “implicit bias” when discussing various areas of the law and assist with any other projects that arise, especially those related to employment discrimination.

Analyzed immigration consequences of clients’ criminal histories. Assisted with responses to Request for Evidence notices from the U.S. Customs and Immigration Services. Researched issues and wrote memorandum regarding burden of proof and other questions of law regarding Temporary Protected Status, U nonimmigrant status, and foreign citizenship law. Completed immigration forms for adjustment of status. Represented clients at USCIS hearings.

Conducted legal research and writing regarding Title VII and farm labor camp conditions issues. Completed Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) applications for immigrant youth. Wrote wage demand letters, client correspondences, and court communications. Assisted in developing a T-Visa application. Filed FOIA and Right to Know Petitions. Point of contact for National Farmworker Awareness Week activities through Friends of Farmworkers.

Complete applications for immigrant youth seeking either Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) or Deferred Action for Children Act (DACA). Communicate with clients in Spanish.

Pro bono opportunity to assist low income, especially migrant farm workers, prepare and file their taxes. I served as a Spanish interpreter for the clients.

•Research and develop potential employer relationships to foster employment for our clients; find job leads and volunteer opportunities.•Supervise Employment Mentor program, including mentors and Employment Mentor Intern.•Update, analyze, and develop databases to track information on clients, employment, participation, and other vital measurements.•Supported Work Program Coordinator duties: develop policy manuals for the Supported Work program, create all forms related to the administration of the program, lead client interviews and orientation process, and facilitate program administration.

I served as a session-only Legislative Assistant to Representatives Jeanne Poppe and Roger Reinert. I answered constituent phone calls, arranged meetings, researched, and maintained an orderly office for both Representatives.

I was responsible for creating and sending out the monthly newsletter for our unit, and I designed a new format for the newsletter. In addition, my largest contribution was researching local businesses who could benefit from our trainings and partnership with the University of Minnesota.

I assisted customers with finding products, answering questions about the museum, and running the cash register. I was responsible for helping clean and prepare the store for open or close, accounting for all money in the till. I provided great customer service, worked well in a team, and was responsible and accurate in my duties.

•Organized screening meetings for endorsing candidates.•Managed contributions to the campaign for a progressive candidate in the 2010 gubernatorial race. •Facilitated meetings for both volunteers and fellow staff, and led volunteers at phone banks.•Developed and managed a large visual mapping system for volunteers throughout Minnesota.•Participated in lobbying events and rallies at the capitol.

•Answered phone calls and queries, received emails, and made photocopies.•Managed article submissions. •Handed out assignments, managed the office, trained new staff, and saw that all article decisions were sent out timely and efficiently.