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Wallingford, Ct

Litigated civil personal injury cases at every stage, ranging from pre-suit negotiations through post-judgment motions. Drafted complaints; answers; and dispositive motions, including motions to strike, motions to dismiss, and motions for summary judgment in both state and federal court. Argued dispositive motions and discovery disputes at short calendar hearings. Attended pre-trial conferences and other hearings before the court. Communicated with clients regarding discovery, court rulings, settlement, and other matters. Negotiated settlements of pending matters with opposing counsel. Managed and evaluated electronic mock trials of two personal injury cases involving substantial injuries. Drafted briefs for a matter before the Second Circuit.

Researched an array of civil issues concerning the conditions of inmate confinement including inadequate medical care, access to the court, and the interaction between violations of special parole and 'good time' credits. Maintained correspondence with inmates and provided them with case law and other legal resources upon request.

Drafted memoranda for Judge Vanessa Bryant's court regarding pending motions. Briefed the judge on the relevant facts of a case to help reach a ruling. Researched a broad array of topics including the ‘relation back’ of amendments under the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, statutes of limitation under the Federal Torts Claims Act, and the appropriate defendants for an ERISA action.

Assisted attorneys in the early stages of citizen suits for violations of the industrial storm water provisions of the Clean Water Act. Researched and wrote memos on topics including standing requirements, notice requirements, and the definition of 'conveyance' under the Clean Water Act. Edited, honed, and sent notice letters to defendants. Drafted testimony on the negative impact of proposed amendments to the Connecticut Environmental Protection Act.

Hartford, Connecticut Area

Researched a wide variety of issues relating to the state penal system including unexplained gaps of time for prisoners en route to parole. Collected and summarized statistics for use in monthly and individualized reports on the criminal justice system. Developed and drafted training materials for future interns.

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Graduated magna cum laude Honors: CALI Awards for Excellence in Legal Profession, Principles of Insurance, and Media & the Law Journal.

Ba, Political Science

Graduated magna cum laude

Grades 7-12