PILPG provides legal and policy support to the Syrian opposition to promote a resolution to the conflict in Syria and to plan for a peaceful transition. *Provided legal counsel to clients related to post-conflict nation-building efforts*Produced legislative and policy analysis related to post-conflict legal reforms and peace negotiations*Utilized comparative analysis of international best practice legal frameworks and provisions*Collaborated with senior PILPG experts and strategic partners to produce client-ready work product under very tight deadlines*Developed and presented a training on international humanitarian law and contemporary challenges in modern armed conflict

The Public International Law & Policy Group, a 2005 Nobel Peace Prize nominee, is a non- profit organization, which operates as a global pro bono law firm providing free legal assistance to states and governments involved in peace negotiations, drafting post-conflict constitutions, and prosecuting war criminals. To facilitate the utilization of this legal assistance, PILPG also provides policy formulation advice and training on matters related to conflict resolution. *Drafted legal memoranda and training materials related to peace negotiations, post-conflict constitutions, and transitional justice mechanisms*Worked with a team to produce client ready work product under very tight deadlines*Provided free legal assistance which impacted clients in Kenya, Kosovo, Syria and UkraineKenya: PILPG provided legal assistance to the Government of Kenya in its efforts to promote effective governance and national reconciliation. Kosovo: PILPG works with civil society organizations in Kosovo to increase access to, demand for, and respect for justice. Syria: PILPG provides legal and policy support to the Syrian National Council and Syrian opposition groups to promote a resolution to the conflict in Syria and to plan for a peaceful transition. Ukraine: PILPG advises clients in Ukraine on issues of constitutional reform.

Evaluated the implementation of Partners Global's security sector assessment and dialogue toolkit (S-GAP) in Nigeria and Sierra Leone and provided recommendations for future programming in Honduras.*Surveyed a variety of multi-stakeholder approaches to security sector reform and analyzed theories of change, best practices and challenges in the field. Evaluated the S-GAP toolkit in comparison to these other initiatives.*Designed survey questions and interviewed dialogue participants, including civil society and security sector personnel, in Nigeria and Sierra Leone. Compiled interview feedback and presented recommendations to Partners for future S-GAP implementation.*Performed a context analysis, stakeholder analysis, and evaluation of potential implementing partners for proposed S-GAP implementation in the Honduran context. *Collaborated as part of a team of five consultants to produce client deliverables. Presented a multi-media presentation of research findings and comprehensive recommendations for S-GAP program implementation in Honduras to Partners Global executive leadership.

*Negotiated the substance of US statements delivered before the Human Rights Council, which addressed human rights conditions in countries around the world*Negotiated the substance of a Congressional report detailing the US government's progress on promoting the human rights of LGBT persons*Researched internet freedom conditions in countries around the world and developed new criteria for the export of cyber technologies based on the same*Performed overseas verification requests for asylum cases by corresponding with the Department of Homeland Security and embassies abroad

*Conducted interviews of asylum seekers, addressing very sensitive issues, such as human rights violations, torture, and domestic violence, in a humane manner; utilized an interpreter in some cases*Drafted reports based on asylee interviews and gave my recommendation as to their eligibility for asylum*Researched and evaluated foreign policy, international affairs and human rights conditions abroad

*Litigated cases dealing with a variety of employment and business law topics, including employment discrimination on the basis of race, national origin, sex, disability, religion, and gender identity*Drafted legal memoranda, argumentative briefs, and engaged in motions practice*Participated in the EEOC mediation program as employee counsel and engaged in subsequent, week-long, settlement negotiations with the opposing attorney

*Drafted legal memoranda and argumentative briefs on a variety of legal issues including utility easement condemnation, breach of contract and tort claims*Compiled exhibits, including expert material, in 3 major cases in preparation for trial*Managed a case load of over 30 cases; strategized with senior associates, prepped them for depositions, and gathered evidence in preparation for trial

*Performed legal research, drafted legal memoranda and completed requests for discovery *Participated in an 8 hour deposition of witnesses in preparation for trial*Researched new developments in real estate law and gave a firm-wide teleconference presentation on the findings

*Worked in the chambers of the Hon. Robert P. Patterson, Jr., observing both civil and criminal court proceedings *Researched legal questions involving employment discrimination law, habeas claims, and corporate law matters; drafted legal memoranda for Judge Patterson regarding the same

*Prosecuted juveniles for offenses ranging from graffiti to larcenies, robberies and felony assaults *Managed a case load of over 25 cases, litigating those cases from initial referral through discovery, settlement or trial, to final disposition*Tried a larceny case before a judge from arraignment to final deposition, obtaining a positive verdict

*Interviewed clients and investigated the circumstances surrounding their commitment *Drafted summaries of client interviews*Performed legal work such as requesting records, filing in the court, and delivering subpoenas