Participating in Mock Trial at Indiana University after being 5 of 150 auditioners to qualify on the team Practicing weekly for 6 hours to analyze the case theory, review rules of evidence, and present speeches/questionsParticipated in invitational tournaments at Case Western Reserve University, IUPUI University, and Iowa University

Worked alongside district judge Michael Jones Jr., head clerk Nicole Bizardi, and court official attorneys Received first-hand experience regarding the inner workings of civil court Aided district in changing the digital system of court files through processing and maintenance of filings and recordsReceived honors certificate of completion from Dallas County Court District

Prosecuted and defended juvenile Class C misdemeanor cases for the City of Plano Municipal Court Collaborated with co-councils to create case outlines, openings/closings, and direct/cross questions Developed logical thinking skills to make arguments in over 15 cases Received feedback from the program director and court judge after each case

Mentored members of the team about the rules of evidence, laws, and processes Organized meetings and scrimmages through careful scheduling throughout the school years

Discussed public policy in the Texas 3rd Congressional District with political leaders including Congressman Van Taylor Worked with federal representatives and congressional staff while engaging in community civil service Received experience regarding logistics of the federal government, public policy, and legal matters through monthly discussionsGraduated and completed the program successfully with honorary distinction

Interned for Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) which supports neglected and foster-care childrenAccepted through the Plano Mayor’s Summer Internship Program in 2021 Gained marketing, fundraising, event planning, and legal skills through working with CASA employees and executivesProspected different companies and gained $1,500 in donation grants for CASA’s 30th Anniversary Gala Observed and gave insight on court hearings for CASA’s cases of foster care and adoption