Assisted judicial officer in his Unlimited Civil and Probate assignment duties. Researched and drafted memoranda in civil and probate litigation matters including those pertaining to contract disputes, real estate law, negligence, strict liability actions, probate, and trust law. Prepared draft tentative rulings on demurrers, anti-SLAPP motions, motions for summary judgment, motions to compel, probate petitions, and other law and motion matters. Researched and drafted jury instructions, verdict forms, minute orders, and tentative rulings on motions in limine for three week jury trial involving breach of contract and economic interference claims. Observed trials and evidentiary hearings in breach of fiduciary duty, breach of contract, employment law, and economic interference cases.

Edited, proofread, and researched sources for a forthcoming publication. Researched and drafted memoranda on various subjects for Professor's articles.

Represented customers involved in disputes with broker-dealers. Conducted an initial client interview and case evaluation. Drafted requests for documents, responses to requests, and a motion to compel document production. Drafted a comment letter for the Clinic supporting a change to the FINRA Arbitration panel composition rules.

Researched and drafted memoranda on evidentiary and procedural issues facing state attorneys, including permissible grounds for excluding expert testimony through motion in limine and recovering attorney fees from vexatious litigant. Drafted responses to form and special interrogatories. Summarized depositions and performed document review in preparation for trial. Observed depositions, motion hearings, and appellate advocacy.

Researched and drafted memoranda on Social Security, civil rights, and criminal cases. Observed evidentiary hearings and settlement conferences. Discussed proceedings with Judge and wrote draft opinions.