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Civil Access to Justice Clinic: Family Law Division - under faculty supervision, represented a client in D.C. Superior Court in a child support dispute- responsible for drafting of initial pleadings, client meetings, and other case-related paperwork with co-counsel

- Provided client recommendations on best practices to preserve attorney-client privilege in communications between counsel and outside directors serving as board members for multiple private equity companies - Researched the strength of a "reserve wire defense" in a motion to dismiss a defamation action against a local newspaper to argue that no.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

The Asian Pacific American Legal Resource Center provides linguistically accessible and culturally appropriate legal services to low-income Asian immigrants in metro DC.- Assisted with case preparation, including drafting witness statements. - Participated in client intake calls. - Met with clients at various stages of their family law or immigration.

- Conducted legal research and drafted legal documents, including memorandums - Collaborated with a diverse team of attorneys and legal professionals, fostering a strong understanding of teamwork in a legal setting- Observed court proceedings, enhancing my understanding of courtroom dynamics

- Founded peer support group (modeled after FreeMinds Book Club) designed to promote literacy, community support, and introspective learning for juveniles and young adults in the Cuyahoga County Detention Center- Recruited 39 students to form partnerships with detainees for personalized education and connection opportunities

Researched criminal justice fact patterns examined in the podcast “Serial” to identify substantive and procedural examples of racial bias, jury charge error, and lack of DNA evidence for use in Criminal Law textbook

- Investigated and prepared evidentiary reports in over 15 criminal justice cases, including documenting over 100 hours of body camera footage, police reports, physical evidence, electronic communications, and social media activity- Conducted trial preparation activities including delivering 10 subpoenas, performing 15 background checks, taking 3 witness.

Conducted survey to identify correlations between expungement and quality of life indicators for criminal defendants in over 300 cases involving charges of rape, aggravated burglary, and gross sexual imposition, including rate of employment, level of income, and happiness quotient

Solon, Ohio

Important tasks involved in maintenance and administration of law office- everything from typing to case management and scheduling, file organization, litigation assistance, billing, client-communication and follow-up

Solon, Ohio

In charge of organizing a blood drive for the city of Solon; successfully recruited more than 40+ blood donors

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

- Worked with professionals in the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Institute to promote organ donation awareness to teenagers.- Worked collectively with LifeBanc, NorthEast Ohio organ procurement organization, to carry out the methodology. - Methodology involved Experiential method and Flipped Classroom method in order to increase organ donation awareness.

Doctor Of Law - Jd

Bachelor'S Degree In English And Finance

Activities and Societies: Class Officer Collective (Vice-President, Marketing Relations), Academic Integrity Board (Secretary), Mock.

9-12

Activities and Societies: Speech and Debate Team (Policy Debate Captain), Key Club (Programs Chair Officer), Relay for Life, Pre-Medical.