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Troy, Michigan, United States

Supporting and managing the firm's litigation efforts in qui tam and whistleblower, complex RICO and antitrust , healthcare fraud , wrongful imprisonment and civil rights , and discrimination and retaliation cases; preparing filings for state and federal trial and appellate courts, as well as for administrative tribunals, including pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and briefs

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Writing memoranda and draft opinions for the Court in over 100 fully briefed cases on appeal involving pro se and prisoner litigation, civil rights, employment, immigration, sentencing, direct criminal appeals, state and federal habeas corpus, and social securityAs member of the Case Summary team, preparing weekly summaries of relevant published opinions from the Court and the Supreme Court for the benefit of the Court and its offices

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Supporting ICAR through legal research, analysis, and writing to help develop anti-SLAPP strategies and legislation, build awareness of corporate capture in federal regulations, and create federal corporate human rights accountability legislation modeled on the FCPA

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Supported Judge Contreras in the production of opinions and orders, including pro se FOIA and employment discrimination matters; conducted legal research on civil procedure and immigration removal issues.

Assisted Professor Sean D. Murphy, U.S. Commissioner for the International Law Commission (“ILC”) and ILC Special Rapporteur for Crimes Against Humanity, in textbook editing, ILC reporting, and other research projects Traveled to Geneva in Summer 2019 to support Professor Murphy’s work at the 71st Session of the ILC, drafting statements and conducting in-depth research on crimes against humanity, jus cogens, general principles of law, protection of the environment with respect to armed… Show more Assisted Professor Sean D. Murphy, U.S. Commissioner for the International Law Commission (“ILC”) and ILC Special Rapporteur for Crimes Against Humanity, in textbook editing, ILC reporting, and other research projects Traveled to Geneva in Summer 2019 to support Professor Murphy’s work at the 71st Session of the ILC, drafting statements and conducting in-depth research on crimes against humanity, jus cogens, general principles of law, protection of the environment with respect to armed conflict, and foreign criminal jurisdiction over State officials. Show less

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Supported complex litigation efforts on behalf of human rights victims from Colombia and West Africa for claims under the Alien Tort Statute, Torture Victims Protection Act, Trafficking Victims Protection Act, and state lawConducted legal research on topics such as Jesner v. Arab Bank, the Global Magnitsky Act, state consumer protection laws, and unjust enrichment; authored related legal memoranda

Jerusalem

Supported advocacy activities, including diplomatic briefings, infographic and fact sheet development, and drafting client statements and oral interventions, regarding the human rights situation in East JerusalemConducted legal research in international humanitarian and international human rights law relevant to forcible transfer, collective punishment, residency revocation, and home demolitionHelped draft and edit a joint stakeholder submission to the UN Human Rights Council’s… Show more Supported advocacy activities, including diplomatic briefings, infographic and fact sheet development, and drafting client statements and oral interventions, regarding the human rights situation in East JerusalemConducted legal research in international humanitarian and international human rights law relevant to forcible transfer, collective punishment, residency revocation, and home demolitionHelped draft and edit a joint stakeholder submission to the UN Human Rights Council’s Universal Periodic Review for Israel Show less

Nicosia, Cyprus

Conducted research on the legal, political, and cultural aspects of the rights of the child—particularly regarding unaccompanied minors, migrant children, and victims of sexual abuse—in Europe and the Republic of Cyprus; copyedited related research reports as a native English speaker for partner international research institutions Drafted responses to Calls for Proposals from the Council of Europe to address violence towards children; authored press releases for online publication and… Show more Conducted research on the legal, political, and cultural aspects of the rights of the child—particularly regarding unaccompanied minors, migrant children, and victims of sexual abuse—in Europe and the Republic of Cyprus; copyedited related research reports as a native English speaker for partner international research institutions Drafted responses to Calls for Proposals from the Council of Europe to address violence towards children; authored press releases for online publication and official correspondence to prominent human rights institutions and advocates Show less

Annapolis, Md

Provided administrative support to financial advisory clients, including 50+ non-profit organizations (in the education, health care, government, and foundation sectors) and 3 major municipalitiesLed research and marketing efforts; responsible for written reports, financing solicitation materials, management presentations, and other publications including a weekly newsletterManaged client billing and inventory; assisted the president in day-to-day operations, document… Show more Provided administrative support to financial advisory clients, including 50+ non-profit organizations (in the education, health care, government, and foundation sectors) and 3 major municipalitiesLed research and marketing efforts; responsible for written reports, financing solicitation materials, management presentations, and other publications including a weekly newsletterManaged client billing and inventory; assisted the president in day-to-day operations, document production, and SEC regulatory compliance efforts Show less

Annapolis, Md

Scheduling and planning for 300+ on-campus visitors (prospective students, parents, counselors, etc.) as well as supporting applicant data entry; guiding tours and discussing the College with visitorsAssisted with the Summer Academy, a 4-week intensive on-campus academic program for 60 high school students by arranging logistics, preparing program materials, and leading field trips in Washington, DC and BaltimoreAttended 5 college fairs and visited 10 high schools in the greater… Show more Scheduling and planning for 300+ on-campus visitors (prospective students, parents, counselors, etc.) as well as supporting applicant data entry; guiding tours and discussing the College with visitorsAssisted with the Summer Academy, a 4-week intensive on-campus academic program for 60 high school students by arranging logistics, preparing program materials, and leading field trips in Washington, DC and BaltimoreAttended 5 college fairs and visited 10 high schools in the greater Boston area, presenting the College’s unique curriculum to often skeptical or uncertain students and families; interviewed 9 prospective students and developed professional connections with college counseling staffs Show less

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Awarded a competitive grant from the Hodson Trust to fund an unpaid summer internshipResearched legislation and policy issues—particularly on health care, foreign affairs, and environmental issues—to generate daily constituent correspondence and to offer legislative recommendations to staffersAttended briefings and congressional hearings on foreign affairs, veterans’ affairs, immigration, and environmental issues; created informational memoranda for each briefing and… Show more Awarded a competitive grant from the Hodson Trust to fund an unpaid summer internshipResearched legislation and policy issues—particularly on health care, foreign affairs, and environmental issues—to generate daily constituent correspondence and to offer legislative recommendations to staffersAttended briefings and congressional hearings on foreign affairs, veterans’ affairs, immigration, and environmental issues; created informational memoranda for each briefing and hearingAssisted in front-office operations including processing communications (telephone, mail, fax, email, social media), greeting guests, and assisting in constituent services; gave tours of the Capitol Show less

El Paso, Texas Area

Performed legal research, maintained filing system, and assisted attorneys in forming pleadings and in discoveryAssumed position of office manager for two weeks: maintained inventory, ran payroll, oversaw financial transactions, paid bills, and ran client billing process

Juris Doctor With Honors, Concentration In International & Comparative Law, 3.592

Activities and Societies: The George Washington International Law Review, Philip C. Jessup International Moot Court Competition, The Clara.

Postgraduate Diploma, Intercultural Theology & Interreligious Studies

Intercultural Theology & Interreligious Studies is an interdisciplinary field that explores the complex relationships within and between.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Liberal Arts And Sciences/Liberal Studies, 3.823

The liberal arts are the core of St. John’s College's broad, interdisciplinary curriculum focused on the Western canon. All classes are.

Economics, 4.00

Attended two courses in economics (micro- and macroeconomics).