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Plano, Texas, United States

100% of practice devoted to family law.

Plano, Texas, United States

Wrote briefs on property characterization, venue transfer, and right of public access to court proceedings. Attended trials and hearings with various attorneys to learn their advocacy style and discover my own. Drafted petitions and discovery requests. Observed mediations to learn and apply negotiation techniques. Achieved greater familiarity with Westlaw’s advanced search mechanism to discover favorable and unfavorable authorities. Took minutes at collaborative meetings. Assisted with voir dire by sitting at counsel table and noting the venire’s mannerisms and reactions to questions. Sat in on consultations with potential new clients.

Waco, Texas, United States

Coordinated and scheduled guest lectures by police officers to promote insight into the difficulties and stresses of policing. Found videos and articles that illustrated and fostered discussion of topics covered in criminal law and criminal procedure courses.

Austin, Texas, United States

Attended criminal sentencing hearings and learned which arguments persuaded judges to adopt shorter imprisonment terms. Observed plea hearings and studied the circumstances under which defense attorneys found plea bargaining more appropriate than going to trial. Witnessed initial appearances and realized their formulaic nature. Achieved greater familiarity with the Bluebook by helping draft Reports and Recommendations on topics such as default judgment and subject matter jurisdiction.

Austin, Texas, United States

Conducted intake interviews and gathered supporting evidence from clients, many of whom were Spanish-speaking. Provided clients with weekly updates regarding the status of their cases. Supported clients’ emotional needs through regular check-ins. Assisted attorneys in formulating arguments for briefs. Performed administrative tasks such as coordinating scheduling and deadlines, organizing and translating legal documents, and answering phone and email communications.

Waco, Texas, United States

Oversaw a fraternity of over 30 members. Supervised a budget for Chapter activities. Organized an effort to reconnect with alumni. Resolved internal tensions between the executive and non-executive members. Negotiated a plan with the national headquarters to write off 90% of our Chapter debt.

Waco, Texas, United States

Researched databases for favorable and unfavorable precedents for use in legal briefs. Summarized court depositions and psychological evaluations for the attorney. Investigated the competency of parents for the purpose of determining conservatorship.

Austin, Texas, United States

Managed the search and application for grants on a number of projects including airports and downtown development. Explored potential reforms for the Texas Dual Credit program.

J.D. Candidate, General Studies

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Political Science

Activities and Societies: Omicron-Pi Chapter of Tau Kappa Epsilon.Spanish minor.