Represent clients through all stages of civil and criminal litigation. Interpret and apply constitutional provisions, statutes, administrative regulations, court decision, and other precedent daily. Analyze facts, evidence, and legal instruments in order to properly advise clients and prepare for trial. Research and prepare legal memoranda, motions, and pleadings.

Recognitions: • Peaceful Presence Award in recognition of dedication and exceptional service to victims/witnesses of crime; • Appreciation of Service Award from Durham Chapter of Parents of Murdered Children • Nominated for the United States Attorney General’s Award for Professional Innovation in Victim Services. Duties: • Managed a demanding felony cases load.• Coordinated legal resources for crime victims’, by establishing emergency and long-term support services.• Assisted in the development and evaluation of policies and procedures that support victims/witnesses of crime and adhere to state, federal, and departmental regulations. • Prepared and delivered news releases, reporting documents, and teaching material.• Assisted in the application and management of unit grants. • Comprehensively condensed large quantities of information into basic components to present to the executive staff and the community.• Identified and coordinated community outreach initiatives to provide services and support to underserved crime victims.• Negotiated partnership agreements with local business entities and non-profits.• Assisted crime victims through all stages of U-Visa procurement.

• Assisted the Risk Management Department revise insurance and indemnification provisions on all of the contract templates to ensure proper risk transfer.• Assisted the Risk Management department identify and mitigate issues and risks.• Provided legal research, analysis, and drafted memoranda on various legal issues (e.g., county zoning, environmental). • Drafted motions for injunctive relief.

• Assisted with the development of contractual agreements in the area of construction, concessions, and services. • Developed a Request for Proposal (RFP) Template to be implemented within the procurement department. • Initiated and completed a service agreement through all stages of procurement, which included preparing an appropriate scope of work, advertising the RFP, and evaluating proposals. • Provided legal research of complex corporate and commercial issues to be litigated in North Carolina Business Court.• Assisted with the resolution of contract related disputes.• Collaborated with other government departments (e.g., accounting, maintenance, project management) to ensure business objectives were met.• Assisted counsel draft and review complex contractual agreements.

• Provided legal support to Cisco Legal-Supply Chain Operations, Cisco Capital Pre-Owned Equipment, and to Americas Enterprise and Commercial Sales. • Performed legal research of supply chain topics, regulatory compliance, and related issues. • Assisted in the development of new contract templates and a new contract management process. • Assisted in contract negotiations with attorneys and commodity managers. • Used and interpreted contract templates, drafted memoranda and business documents related to sales transactions and collateral matters.

• Provided legal support services to three Assistant District Attorneys.• Administered over 160 criminal court cases for the Family Protection Unit--Case load included felony assaults, child rape, domestic violence; and juvenile cases.• Conducted sensitive interviews of victims/witness to access restitution, victim services referrals, return of personal property, and case cooperation. • Provided detailed information to victims/witness of the judicial process, victim compensation, victim rights, court hearings, safety planning, and impact of victimization.• Translated court documents orally and in manuscript for Spanish speaking victims and witnesses.• Briefed Assistant District Attorneys of victims special needs, availability, and case development.

• Conducted legal research for proposed legislation. • Transcribed minutes in Agricultural Committee Meetings. • Aided bill drafting attorneys with legislative analysis and inscription.• Reviewed and corresponded to constituent letters and requests.• Briefed legislative staff on proposed legislation.