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Pasadena, California, United States

Pasadena, California, United States

Pasadena, California, United States

Greater Los Angeles Area

Responsibilities included drafting and negotiating commercial contracts on behalf of licensors and licensees, advising companies in connection with day-to-day legal matters, and supporting Sidley’s mergers & acquisitions practice. Previously, I had represented clients in connection with large-scale transactions as a member of Sidley’s private equity and.

Los Angles, CA

Advised and represented inmates serving indeterminate life sentences by representing clients at parole hearings, drafting petitions to advance, submitting habeas corpus petitions, and writing letters to government officials. Advocated for inmates sentenced to life without the possibility of parole while they were juveniles by seeking resentencing to life.

Los Angeles, CA

Assisted attorneys by drafting memorandums, motions, and oral arguments on issues relating to corporate governance, real estate, bankruptcy, intellectual property, employment, and death penalty litigation.

Los Angeles, CA

Provided feedback to students on biweekly assignments. Commented on professor's model answers to assignments. Helped students understand civil procedure and law school in general during office hours.

Integral member of a small, award-winning team responsible for the campaign operations for high profile political candidates such as DCCC Chairman Steve Israel and Congressman Alan Grayson as well as political campaigns such as Florida Watch Action’s “Pink Slip Rick” and “Pink Slip Mitt.” As a developer, I was responsible for building and maintaining a.

Managed three websites, including designing one and redesigning another. Prepared print advertisements for local newspapers. Completed research for special projects. Assisted Jewish Studies and Israel Studies departments in publicizing events. Presented the College of Arts & Humanities 2012 Student Service Award for above and beyond contributions to the.

Performed tasks as required to help the legislative staff. Played a large role in getting co-sponsors and outside endorsements for the Freight FOCUS Act of 2011. Prepared memos for the congresswoman. Helped set the congresswoman’s LGBT policy platform. Helped draft a piece of legislation, a task normally reserved for more senior staff members.

Doctor Of Law (J.D.)

Activities and Societies: Southern California Law Review, Post-Conviction Justice Project, Energy and Environmental Law Society, Iraqi.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Government & Politics, 3.89

Activities and Societies: Cum Laude, Honors Humanities, Mighty Sound of Maryland, Phi Kappa Phi, Pi Sigma Alpha, Residence Hall Association

Diploma

Activities and Societies: Moorpark Marching Musketeers (Marching Band), Concert Band, County Honor Band, Youth & Government