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New York, Ny, Us

New York, United States

Work in UJC’s Mental Health Project to represent clients appealing Social Security disability benefits decisions.

Berkeley, California, United States

Attended EBCLC board meetings, co-hosted and facilitated student recruitment events.

Worked on projects to support transgender, gender variant and intersex people unjustly entangled in the carceral system, including: creating resource guides for PREA and re-entry questions, visiting members in SF County Jail, answering TGIJP’s legal phone line, drafting response letters to members, and researching the implementation of SB 132.

Bronx, New York, United States

Interviewed and represented clients at their arraignment and court appearances, successfully arguing for an Adjournment in Contemplation of Dismissal with immediate sealing before the judge. Researched and drafted motions, including omnibus motions, a motion to inspect and dismiss indictments, and a motion challenging the DA's COC and SOR. Drafted and prepared release of information forms to acquire a client's records from two different facilities. Reviewed discovery files to identify evidence and dates that impact clients' cases.

Berkeley, California, United States

Represented clients at USCIS asylum interviews.Interviewed and completed I-589 forms for undocumented clients in LGBTQ+ communities. Drafted written declarations and prepared clients for asylum interviews.

Berkeley, California, United States

Conducted interviews with transgender and gender non-conforming clients to complete petitions for court orders to change names and/or gender markers on government IDs. Facilitated client intakes, scheduled clinic dates, edited self-filling court forms, recruited and mentored clinic counselors, obtained funding for the clinic, and organized with supervising attorneys.

Berkeley, California, United States

Worked in the Clean Slate Clinic to assist people experiencing homelessness with drafting and filing claims for compensation for stolen and/or destroyed property.Researched legal issues around criminalization of poverty and discrimination against unhoused folks.

Manhattan, New York, United States

Worked in the East Harlem Office of the Housing Unit. Conducted weekly Housing intakes and biweekly Benefits Hotline. Interviewed clients to research and draft legal documents: motion for a stay of eviction, NYCHA demand letter, and affidavits. Observed virtual settlement conferences. Consulted with opposing counsel to renegotiate client stipulation and gather documentation.

East Bay Community Law Center

Conducted intake interviews with clients for Berkeley Law pro bono project. Under attorney supervision, provided guidance to client and write brief report on the facts and recommendations given. Researched legal issues related to labor and employment law.

The University Of Texas Law School

Organized speakers on panels for fall prison abolition conference and reviewed abstract submissions. Collaborated on annotated bibliography for upcoming speaker series on global economic inequality. Designed the annual Center publication highlighting the year’s programming and research.

Austin, Texas

Collaborated with community members on projects affiliated with Austin’s queer and transgender communities; such as hosting the annual Lavender Graduation for 200+ students, cataloging 1,300+ library materials, and maintaining information on websites/brochures. Administrative responsibilities included merchandise transactions, stocking resources, conference rooms scheduling, and answering the phone. Created Google Spreadsheets and Microsoft Excel databases of digital resources for the UT community surrounding queer, trans, and women’s rights.

Austin, Texas

Arranged and facilitated discussions in UT classrooms and community centers focused on creating thriving and inclusive queer communities. Created scripted performance scenes that utilized improvisation to educate and engage direct audience participation on stage. Researched resources centered around topics of sexuality, gender, race, indigeneity, and class.Designed pamphlets with information to accompany performances using Adobe Photoshop.

Austin, Texas

Researched the quantitative impact of online social capital on political engagement in Texas, using 2017 data conducted by the Annette Strauss Center for Civic Engagement in addition to several academic sources. Guest lectured at two UT Photographic Communication courses consisting of 20 students each. Topics included sound editing in Adobe Audition using previous examples of audio podcasts. Summarized academic publications centered around social networking, politically relevant social capital, and voter engagement. Edited explanatory video using Adobe Audition and Premiere for the Texas Research Showdown competition at UT.

Austin, Texas

Interviewed artists in the community who produce queer films and theatrical productions. Wrote articles covering the Austin Gay and Lesbian Film Festival and The Mahogany Project’s annual performance.

Doctor Of Law - Jd

Bachelors Of Arts & Journalism, Journalism And Women'S & Gender Studies, 3.99

Activities and Societies: Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society and Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society