Preparing a Legislative Summary for publication consideration in Vol. XVIII of the John Marshall Law Journal.

Full-time 2L student set to take the following classes beginning Fall 2024:*Constitutional Law I*Evidence*Real Property *Sales*Intellectual Property Law

*Persuaded the court to issue a favorable bond decision in 17 out of 27 oral bond arguments delivered.*Prepared dozens of bond argument memoranda based on facts gathered from client interviews I conducted in English and Spanish.*Wrote one of a handful of applications selected out of thousands by Ebenezer Baptist Church to receive a stipend covering 100% of my client's bond amount.*Visited the DeKalb County Jail to meet with clients face-to-face.*Observed and/or spoke as an advocate during more than 100 hours of DeKalb County judicial proceedings. *Drafted research memoranda covering the Georgia Squatter Reform Act (H.B. 1017) as well as the comparisons and contrasts between Financial Transaction Card Theft (O.C.G.A. § 16-9-31) and Theft by Receiving Stolen Property (O.C.G.A. § 16-8-7).

Provided paralegal support spanning a wide range of immigration law practice areas, including drafting of family-based and employment-based forms, petitions, letters in support, affidavits, and client communications. Lead the firm’s marketing activities through e-mail, social media and web channels.

Learned firm’s immigration law practice areas by shadowing attorneys on case document review and client consultations. Managed and operated firm’s filing system. Devised and implemented firm’s first formal marketing communications program including multichannel content development and distribution.

Harnessed self-discipline to manage my time and my health as I made preparations to gain admission to law school.

Worked with the Metro Atlanta Chamber's Brand Communications team to show the world that Atlanta is here, now and next. We used data, best practices, creativity, consistency and teamwork to drive awareness for the initiatives that support metro Atlanta's status as a thriving innovation hub and top destination for next generation workforce talent.

*Contributed to day-to-day communications strategy and execution on behalf of several Turner Sports properties, including ELEAGUE (its premium esports and gaming entertainment brand), the NBA on TNT, NBA Digital, NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship ("March Madness") and Bleacher Report.*Led communications and public relations strategy and execution for ELEAGUE, including the drafting of press materials (releases, media advisories, story pitches, executive biographies, etc.) and internal strategy documents (e.g. communications plans and reactive messaging, et. al.).*Built relationships with deep list of media members and influencers across sports, esports, entertainment, tech, men's interest and other verticals. Placed impactful stories that advanced the key messages on behalf of each Turner Sports property and the division as a whole.

*Created and distributed daily and special event press clipping reports to thousands of colleagues*Built and maintained media contact lists on behalf of several Turner Sports properties *Worked directly with on-air talent to fulfill media interview requests*Contributed to overall communications strategy for several Turner Sports properties, including the development of story pitches designed to engage Millennial & Gen Z-focused publications

*Project managed dozens of concurrent PR executions across three client teams, including media relations activities, executive speaking arrangements, award nominations and interview requests *Provided clients with daily reports on relevant competitor and industry news, as well as press mentions of their brand and IP*Used media analytics suite Trendkite to maintain and report monthly on metrics that quantified the impact of PR services performed

Covered any and all local happenings on Friday afternoons in Syracuse. I interviewed people, logged tape, edited sound bites using Adobe Audition, wrote, edited and voiced copy over the air. Newscast production duties I had included coaching younger reporters on the news writing process, writing local headlines for air, and live anchoring of newscasts.*Produced and reported for a newscast that won the Bill Leaf Memorial Award for Best Regularly Scheduled Local News Program (College Radio) in New York State from the Associated Press.

Coverage tracking, media list building, PR strategy support, including execution of communications goals and objectives through various projects. Monitored social media, performed blogger research, wrote and edited press releases. Working with a team of interns, developed a cross-platform advertising opportunity for a mock client and presented it before top ad sales executives.

Worked with account team to develop communications strategies for local Syracuse non-profit, designed 10-page media kit using Adobe InDesign and managed organization’s Twitter account in collaboration with account team. Contributed to social media content guidelines that allow client to continue sharing engaging, focused social stories after contract’s end.

I covered most Syracuse University men's lacrosse games and wrote about the team, including covering incoming recruits.

Worked as an independently contracted intern handling sales and communications under the Co-Owner, Ethan Narro. Marketed and sold Koteli product line of re-usable multi-purpose bags to local and national businesses. Developed initial social media strategy and managed accounts. Designed internal training documents for sales team. Spearheaded community and media relations efforts.

I wrote two minute sports updates and helped with some game broadcasts.

I helped with all aspects of Mike Mutnansky's "The Home Team" sports talk show. I handled caller input and prepared guests on the phone lines, as well as performing administrative duties for station management.