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New York, New York, United States

I represent government agencies in litigation defending major public projects and policy programs under the Administrative Procedure Act and state and local law. Representative matters include:*MTA - the largest public transit agency in North America - in multiple federal lawsuits defending NYC's landmark Congestion Pricing program *Battery Park City Authority in state litigation defending a major climate resiliency project in lower Manhattan, resulting in denial of injunctive relief and dismissal of the lawsuit*Equinor Wind in permitting and regulatory approvals for offshore wind projects to power nearly two million homes with clean, renewable energy

Boulder, Colorado, United States

At a startup nonprofit created in opposition to the Trump administration's regulatory rollbacks, I coordinated advocacy efforts for coalitions of states, NGOs and industry groups to secure strong federal and state climate and public health regulations, through litigation, notice-and-comment rulemaking, policy reports, and agency meetings. Conducted legal, technical and policy research to support a nationwide shift to zero-emission vehicles.

New York, New York, United States

As a member of the firm's Anti-Corruption practice group, I represented corporations and individuals in litigation, investigations, compliance counseling, and enforcement actions by international, federal and state regulators. Conducted high-profile independent investigations of sexual misconduct and retaliation at companies, schools, and nonprofits. My substantial pro bono practice focused on impact litigation and policy advocacy: *The Innocence Project in a federal civil rights lawsuit against the Orleans Parish District Attorney's Office or our client’s 23 years of wrongful imprisonment, securing a $2.05 million settlement and reforms to prosecutorial policies*The ACLU in a challenge to Ohio’s signature-matching practice for absentee ballots *The National Redistricting Foundation in litigation and strategy to combat gerrymandering and protect the integrity of the 2020 Census *Brady United Against Gun Violence in a Supreme Court amicus brief supporting New York's gun safety laws*The Clooney Foundation for Justice in a report on violations of international law in the trial of a Russian journalist *Won asylum for two LGBTQ+ refugees from Russia and Ghana*Awarded Sanctuary for Families' Above & Beyond Award for excellence in pro bono advocacyOther firm responsibilities included a two-year term on the Associate Advisory Committee, serving as Pro Bono Ambassador for the summer program, and representing the firm at LGBTQ+ recruitment events around the country.

Brooklyn, New York

Clerk for The Hon. Nicholas G. Garaufis.

San Francisco, California, United States

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

District Of Columbia, United States

Managed programmatic and funding relationships with U.S. and foreign government partners for an international sustainable development think tank. Successfully coordinated the organization's first comprehensive external review as a condition for unrestricted funding from the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA).

Oslo, Norway

Conducted independent research on environmental politics in the Scandinavian welfare state as a guest student at the Centre for Development and the Environment. Attended the 2009 United Nations Climate Summit in Copenhagen as an accredited NGO observer. Conducted guest lectures on climate negotiations at multiple Norwegian high schools. Selected to serve on the University's Sustainability Advisory Committee. Received the 2010 Lois Roth Award, providing supplemental funding annually to one American Fulbright Scholar in Norway.

District Of Columbia, United States

Responsible for all constituent correspondence related to healthcare reform, education, labor, civil rights, LGBTQ+ marriage equality, and judiciary issues.

Manchester, New Hampshire

First field organizer hired for former Gov. Jeanne Shaheen's successful U.S. Senate Campaign. Responsible for all field operations, volunteer organization, and coordination with local Democratic Party committees across the northern half of NH. Promoted to lead recruitment and organization of all out-of-state volunteers, including student groups and labor unions from across New England. Led successful statewide effort to provide rides to the polls for voters without transportation access.

Juris Doctor (Jd), Law, Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: NYU Law Review - Articles Editor; Root-Tilden-Kern Public Interest Scholar (full tuition); McKay Scholar (top.

Fulbright Scholar, Centre For Development And The Environment

Conducted independent research on environmental politics in the Scandinavian welfare state as a guest student at the Centre.

Ba, Russian Studies

Activities and Societies: Dean's List; Academic All-American; Nordic Ski Team - DI Captain; Springstreeters a capella groupSpent the Fall.