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Direct Legal Action of Wisconsin, Inc's employment work.

Provide pro bono legal assistance to low-income clients, focused primarily on overcoming barriers to employment and housing issues. Advise and represent clients in driver's license recovery in both municipal and circuit courts. Advise clients on criminal record expungement and represent in petition hearings. Provide advice and eviction defense to clients in both public housing and private landlord/tenant actions. Advise and represent clients in subsidized housing termination hearings.

Madison, Wi

Assist Justice Bradley in preparing pre-argument memoranda, reviewing trial records, preparing majority opinion critiques, and researching, editing and evaluating the legal analyses in drafts of written opinions.

Washington, Dc

Researched and wrote memoranda and summaries of legal and factual arguments, case law, and issues for the Judge's use in preparation for trial.

Alexandria, Va

Conducted legal research and prepared related memoranda. Drafted, edited, and cite-checked legal briefs, replies, and motions on behalf of attorneys. Assisted criminal investigators in fact checking and criminal investigation. Worked with supervising attorney to cite-check and proofread a Supreme Court brief.

Washington, Dc

Represented clients with active tax controversies before the IRS and the United States Tax Court. Researched relevant statutes, regulations, and case law. Prepared persuasive memorandum for IRS counsel to settle clients’ debt. Counseled clients on their tax liabilities and options.

La Plata, Md

Responsible for daily misdemeanor docket, including traffic violations, drug possession, and theft. Counseled clients on their rights and options when considering a plea offer. Allocuted on behalf of clients in violation of probation hearings and sentencings.

Washington, Dc

Represented clients in adoption proceedings and fitness hearings. Drafted and edited related motions, responses, client advice letters, legal memoranda, briefs and appellate briefs. Represented clients in administrative hearings before Child and Family Services.

Washington, Dc

Drafted orders. Wrote memoranda and summaries of legal and factual arguments, case law, and issues for the Judge's use in preparation for trial. Reviewed submitted pleadings and motions for compliance with procedural and statutory requirements. Researched relevant case law, including matter of first impression for the court and wrote corresponding memos.

La Plata, Md

Conducted legal research and prepared related memoranda. Drafted motions on behalf of attorneys. Counseled clients and prepared summaries. Represented clients in violation of probation and sentencing hearings.

Washington, Dc

Conducted comprehensive research on Fourth Amendment issues. Drafted legal memoranda on proposed lawsuit against Washington Metropolitan Transit Authority and presented it to the ACLU Board of Directors.

Washington, Dc

Developed and implemented annual strategic fundraising plan, including major donor, corporate, and online fundraising elements and all related collateral materials. Managed robust special events schedule, including four large-scale and several regional events annually, netting more than $1,000,000 per fiscal year.

Washington, Dc

Managed logistical elements of six fundraising and cultivation events annually. Coordinated six in-house solicitation mailings annually, including renewals and appeals for major donors. Managed the major donor acknowledgment process, providing supervision for the development assistant.

Juris Doctor

Activities and Societies: UDC Law Review; Phi Alpha Delta International Law Fraternity (PAD); PAD Mock Trial Team; Women's Law Society

B.A., History, International Relations, Spanish Language

Activities and Societies: Associated Students of Madison (ASM) - elected member; Chair, ASM StudentPrint (2001-2002); ASM Nominations.

Education record