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New York, Ny, Us

New York, New York, United States

- Litigating a defensive asylum case under the supervision of NYLAG staff. - Representing an individual who is seeking asylum in removal to interview them and prepare their statement and related filings, conduct legal and factual research, draft a brief, and argue an asylum hearing in court.

- Conducts in-depth reviews of criminal case documents to identify cases in which DNA testing could potentially prove a defendant's innocence.- Writes memos on potential innocence claims and presents case evaluations to the Post-Conviction Legal Department.

- FJP’s Summer Fellows Program places law students across the country in progressive prosecutors’ offices to develop policy reform projects and support the offices’ reform initiatives.- Performed various assignments with Chittenden County State’s Attorney’s Office, including: conducting legal research and writing, developing a case criteria acceptance for CHINS cases (Children In Need of Supervision), and creating a restorative justice referral policy for the office.

- Vermont Immigrant Assistance is a Vermont Law clinic that provides pro bono legal support to Vermont’s community of immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers.- Provided Portuguese verbal interpretation and written translation services to clients applying for asylum, with support from the federal work-study program.- Worked alongside clients, student clinicians, and supervising attorneys to ensure trauma-informed, client-centered lawyering.

- Monitored legislative committee meetings, researched bills, drafted memos, assisted with preparing testimony for legislative hearings, and tracked bills supported by the Attorney General’s Office.- Conducted qualitative research for the Court Diversion program to assess the strengths and needs of each organization and their volunteers.- Organized expungement clinics that helped Vermonters across the state seal or expunge past criminal records.

New York, New York, United States

New York, New York, United States

Greater Los Angeles Area

• Led outdoor adventure trips for DePaul’s student body. • Plan and facilitated outdoor workshops for DePaul students. • Collaborated with co-trip leaders to develop outdoor recreation curriculum

Doctor Of Law - Jd

Transferred from Vermont Law and Graduate School after completing one year as a J.D. Candidate; currently enrolled as a part-time J.D..

Master Of Arts - Ma, Restorative Justice, Ma Gpa: 3.9 | 1L Year Gpa: 3.7

Activities and Societies: Student Bar Association: Master's Senator (2021-22), Secretary (2022-23) Justice Advocacy Initiative.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Double Major In Geography And Psychology, 3.8 Gpa

Activities and Societies: Outdoor Educator for DePaul's Outdoor Recreation ProgramMinor in Theatre Studies