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Researching mass incarceration in Florida, including the growth of the prison population over the last 40 years, felony disenfranchisement, and racial disparities in capital sentences.

Researched case precedent and diversity policies to include in amicus brief for affirmative action case being heard by U.S. Supreme Court. Researched and drafted resolutions to establish the right to vote as a fundamental right and eliminate qualified immunity for law enforcement officers.

Gainesville, Florida, United States

Represented indigent clients in criminal court in Florida's 8th Circuit.

Drafted reply brief in federal court regarding compassionate release for a prisoner. Communicated with incarcerated clients and clients’ family members. Organized thousands of pages of medical records and prison records. Drafted correspondence to clients and agencies regarding benefits including Social Security.

Advised dozens of state parties and gubernatorial campaigns on communications strategy. Conducted research on gubernatorial candidates to produce opposition research memoranda, averaging six hundred pages in length.

Managed team of four researchers to assist in successful campaign. Conducted comprehensive research of candidate’s personal, professional, and legislative history. Edited and approved all content of tens of millions of dollars of advertising. Crafted debate strategy and led over twelve debate preparation sessions with candidate.

Wrote debate books on primary and general election opponents. Managed and trained staff of two researchers and twelve research interns. Co-crafted research plan and policy proposals with Research Director.

Co-produced self-research book that included Congressional career, financial disclosures, and public records. Trained and managed field researchers conducting surveillance on opponents.

Conducted surveillance on opponents. Vetted ad participants, surrogates, fundraising hosts, and endorsements.

Recruited, trained, and managed over fifty volunteers and interns to establish volunteer teams.