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• Helped provide direct representation to individuals the project determined to be innocent and who could possibly be exonerated through the use of DNA evidence.• Conducted investigations by contacting and interviewing clients, witnesses, former prosecutors, defense attorneys, and judges, state crime labs, and family members of criminal defendants.• Analyzed trial documents, medical records, and lab tests while also remaining in contact with clients in order to locate relevant evidence that could possibly lead to exoneration.• Researched state statutes and case law regarding wrongful convictions relating to Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS), arson, and other cases in which forensic evidence and changing science can exonerate defendants.• Drafted habeas corpus petitions and sought other forms of post-conviction relief for criminal defendants.

West Virginia University

• Oversaw three labs on each WVU campus.• Filed paperwork, answered phone calls, and conducted research on implementing new computer lab policies.• Supervised ten to fifteen student workers during each shift. (Jan 2006 – Aug 2010).

Charleston, West Virginia

• Helped represent low-income and minority individuals in foreclosure and predatory lending suits.• Interviewed clients for intake and followed up with clients concerning case developments.• Researched current predatory lending statutes, precedents, and trends.• Drafted motions, memos, answers to interrogatories, and responses to requests for admission.• Participated in mediation sessions and observed depositions.

Doctor Of Law (J.D.)

Activities and Societies: Memberships: • Public Interest Advocates • ACLU of West Virginia: WVU Student Association- President and Founder.

B.A; B.A; B.A, Political Science; Psychology; Multi-Disciplinary Studies

Activities and Societies: Cum. GPA: 3.64 Memberships and Achievements: • Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society (2010) • Chilton Political Science.