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Boston, Ma, Us

Boston, Ma, Us

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Monitor, analyze, and summarize energy, climate, and infrastructure legislative and regulatory policy for senior leadership as well as conducting research on policy issues and legislative trends.Coordinate with internal departments to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations, support senior management in developing and executing public policy strategies, and ensuring timely and accurate reporting of government affairs activities.

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Maintain a comprehensive understanding of relevant employment and discrimination laws under the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination's jurisdiction, including policies and internal procedures.Conduct efficient and effective intakes, drafting and processing complaints, answering information calls, and communicating administrative policies and guidance to external parties including attorneys and the public. Manage a large and diverse caseload by promptly responding to parties, updating case statuses, identifying cases ready for completion or needing further investigation, drafting concise information requests, and recording and tracking work in the case management systems.Develop and implement investigative plans for fact gathering, including drafting interrogatories in the form of Requests for Information, preparing for and conducting witness interviews and Investigative Conferences, as well as processing motions and referring jurisdictional or other legal issues to assigned attorney advisors.Draft factually sound, well-reasoned investigative dispositions by applying the facts of the case to the relevant laws and making recommendations to the Investigating Commissioner, consistently meeting minimum monthly production goals.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Organize and facilitate private meetings with foreign officials, members of Congress, and Executive Branch representatives, effectively advocating for the company's interests and addressing challenges in both domestic and international contextsPlay a critical role in formulating, coordinating, and executing a targeted legislative strategy, engaging Members of Congress, their staff, and strategically important committees to advance the company's interests in foreign affairs, energy and climate policy, and the regulatory environment, ensuring conducive conditions for Tellurian's project operation and commercializationConduct comprehensive review, evaluation, and legal analysis of relevant environmental and infrastructure laws, as well as diverse regulations, to provide strategic guidance and policy recommendations to C-suite executives for informed decision-makingDraft comprehensive briefing memos, legal analysis, and domestic and international political analysis, equipping C-suite executives with insights to effectively prepare for meetings with high-level public officials and external senior executives.Manage the day-to-day operations of the company's political action committee which includes tasks such as strategically targeting congressional campaigns to support, plan and execute PAC events, managing and tracking the fundraising budget, and developing communications for PAC membership and enrollment Direct operations for the office including communication with outside stakeholders including public officials, foreign dignitaries, and think tanks and associations, as well as maintaining the office budget, providing technical support, and controlling security access to the office

Lincoln, Nebraska Area

Shepherded the passage of several bills, including the Nebraska Fair Pay to Play Act, only the third law in the United States providing for college athletes to be compensated for their name, image, and likeness rights, as well as legislation establishing creative art districts in Nebraska to support small town businesses and communitiesDrafted 18 bills for introduction in a 60-day legislative session, preparing the Senator for legislative hearings including a statement of intent, organizing supporters to testify, as well as negotiating and preparing any necessary amendments Built and coordinated coalitions to support the State Senator’s priorities, serving as the lead contact with other offices, constituents, lobbyists, and outside organizations on legislation related to Tenants’ Rights, a Youth in Care Bill of Rights, and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program expansionPerformed a variety of public relations functions including preparing and disseminating materials to the press, lobbyists, other staff, constituents, and others; prepared testimony, newsletters, editorials, and other media releases; and drafted speeches for the senator

Lincoln, Nebraska

Evaluated facts, legal pleadings, data, and other relevant material to draft legal briefs for district and appellate courts, several of which resulted in Nebraska Supreme Court decisionsResearched and composed legal memoranda for senior attorneys regarding criminal and juvenile justice, including identifying and assessing the merits of potential constitutional challenges to enacted legislation Analyzed the impact of enacted legislation on constitutional rights in the criminal justice system including access to the right to counsel, the Second Amendment, and the right to a trial by jury

Nebraska

Led a coalition of sexual health organizations, professionals, and researchers to advocate for comprehensive sex education at the local and statewide level resulting in an update to the curriculum for Omaha Public Schools and over 51,000 young peopleCoordinated legislative strategy with the Public Affairs and Communications team to pass legislation and defeat anti-reproductive rights bills including organizing testimony and mass action events as well as providing research and support to supportive lawmakersProvided rapid response assistance in addressing state regulators, policymakers, and media outlets, to ensure the accurate presentation of public health data, issues, and stories related to Planned Parenthood’s operationsDirected the recruitment, training, and mobilization of volunteers and interns for policy advocacy at the state and local level as well as municipal and statewide electionsDeveloped content, analyzed engagement, and executed a cross-platform digital campaign to recruit supporters to take action around comprehensive sexual health education

Lincoln, Nebraska Area

Directed field operations for Planned Parenthood Voters of Nebraska for ten endorsed candidatesCoordinated legislative strategy with Regional Organizer to pass legislation and defeat two threatening billsDeveloped digital strategies for online organizing, and created a PPVN Twitter account for pushback operationsManaged six interns over two internship program cycles and assisted in the creation of a new internship program

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Tracked and analyzed legislation on labor, civil rights, and education in 19 states to coordinate strategy and messaging with state affiliatesWrote policy briefs, background memos, and press releases for use by collation partners and state affiliatesConducted opposition research in state legislative races including voting records, campaign and personal finances, and media coverage Communicated and coordinated policy messaging and strategy with state affiliates in order to respond to legislative and political campaign attacks from opposition organizations and candidates

Executed opening and closing duties to ensure smooth day to day operationsManaged labor cost by delegating tasks and ensuring completion to Owner’s standards Effectively assessed customer needs and concerns in order to ensure correct ordersSuccessfully communicated with customers at the front counter as well as over the phone Held responsible for cash on hand as well as preparing accurate daily deposits

Lincoln, Nebraska

Actively monitored the national and local news cycle to stay up to date on current issues, focusing in government and politicsProduced compelling opinion pieces on topics ranging from education, millennial engagement in government, and protecting democratic institutionsCoordinated with Opinion Editor to ensure pieces published were relevant, informative, and pertained to readers interestsProduced questions, constructed a format, and hosted a debate for student government electionsMarketed student newspaper across campus to engage students in the campus community through social media and on-campus events, such as student government debates and voter registration drives

Omaha, Nebraska, United States

Successfully launched the candidacy of one of the youngest legislative candidates in Nebraska state historyDeveloped campaign messaging and worked with the candidate to draft speeches, answer questions from voters, and communicate that message to the media and advocacy organizationsWorked with specific constituency groups and advocacy organizations to organize their involvement with the campaign, including endorsements, donations, and get out the vote supportDeveloped a voter contact plan in coordination with the campaign manager and created targeted messaging for contacting and engaging with a wide range of voting populations and advocacy organizationsStrategized the policy platform, constructed policy briefs, and provided recommendations to inform the candidate on current issues, local and statewide initiatives, and interest group prioritiesOutlined and created content in order to publish blog posts to connect with voters and communicate the candidate’s values

Lincoln, Nebraska Area

- Contacted and engaged with donors, members, and potential supporters of client organizations and political campaigns in order to expand group membership, fund client projects, and enhance voter outreach- Worked with management to develop scripts for canvassers, maintain a positive fundraising environment, and ensure high quality supporter contact to enhance financial outcomes for clients- Utilized knowledge of the American political climate to speak directly to supports regarding relevant policy issues and news stories in order to establish and cultivate supporter interest in client organizations and political candidates- Participated in conference calls with directors of client organizations and political candidates to understand the focus and direction of fundraising campaigns in order to enhance supporter engagement

• Organized practice for a team of 14 high school students in Summer Legion Baseball• Developed drills to address the team's’ specific needs• Provided feedback to team to ensure progression of skills throughout the season• Challenged players in order to help them develop not only as athletes but also as individuals• Won a state championship

Juris Doctor, National Security And Space Law

Activities and Societies: • President, International Law Student Association • Treasurer, American Constitution Society • Vice President.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Political Science And Government

Activities and Societies: Civic Action Committee, Occupy the Voting Booth, Daily Nebraskan,