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Hawaii, United States

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

Honolulu

Conduct legal research and review the records in cases before the court, to assist the Chief Justice in recommending whether to accept an application for certiorari and in recommending a disposition for direct appeals. Draft opinions and memorandums for review by the Chief Justice. Draft speeches and recommendations on pending legislation. Write memorandums summarizing how jurisdictions are responding to Covid-19, and the constitutional and legal implications of various policy choices.

Honolulu, Hi

Clerked for Judge on the Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in Honolulu. Conducted in-depth legal research for cases before the court of appeal and reviewed extensive appellate records in order to recommend a disposition to the court. Drafted opinions and memorandum dispositions. Helped prepare Judge for oral argument. Traveled to Pasadena and San Francisco.

Brighton, Co

Managed caseload of approximately 100 felony criminal cases, including homicides and violent offenses. Previously managed caseload of approximately 200 misdemeanor cases. Drafted appeals in misdemeanor cases, and worked with the appellate division on appeals of felony cases. Represented clients in 31 jury trials. Supervised summer interns. Worked closely with investigators to build a defense. Negotiated with District Attorneys to plea bargain.Colorado has an intensive trial-training program - new attorneys attend regular lectures on trial strategy. At the end of the first year, attorneys go through "bootcamp," an intensive week-long workshop and examination of trial skills, preparing a (real) felony case for trial.

Bethel, Alaska

Represented my own caseload of misdemeanors, and argued for my clients in court under Alaska student practice law. Worked closely with relationships with clients from initial interview through sentencing. Negotiated plea agreements. Prepared voir dire, opening statements, exhibits, cross-examination, and direct examination.

New York, Ny

Conducted research on evidence admissibility. Digested witness statements and documents, including special education and medical records. Visited clients in detention and discussed their cases.

New York, Ny

Updated chapters of the Modern Scientific Evidence Treatise. Conducted social-science research to revise sexual assault provisions of Model Penal Code.

New Orleans, La

Advocated on behalf of youth adjudicated delinquent and held in secure detention.

Greater Philadelphia Area

Supported attorneys in the family law and civil litigation departments. Managed discovery, drafted motions, organized files.

Doctor Of Law - Jd, Cum Laude, Law

Bachelor'S Degree, Summa Cum Laude, English Language And Literature, General

High School Diploma