• Provided legal information, advice, and assistance to over 100 individuals per month on matters involving Medicare, Medicaid, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplements, Federal Employees Health Insurance Benefits, and other health insurance• Represented clients in administrative hearings to appeal denials of eligibility or coverage• Served as a subject matter expert for D.C. government employees, social workers, legal services attorneys, family members, and other community… Show more • Provided legal information, advice, and assistance to over 100 individuals per month on matters involving Medicare, Medicaid, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplements, Federal Employees Health Insurance Benefits, and other health insurance• Represented clients in administrative hearings to appeal denials of eligibility or coverage• Served as a subject matter expert for D.C. government employees, social workers, legal services attorneys, family members, and other community stakeholders • Researched and drafted memoranda on legal issues that affected clients, including due process protections, coverage and treatment requirements, and available remedies• Managed two major projects: one to expedite and coordinate Medicare and Medicaid enrollment, and another to provide oversight for the Medicaid buy-in program• Expanded HICP's outreach and advocacy efforts to low-income seniors in DC Wards 7 and 8• Provided guidance and supervision to 8-10 law students per semester• Conducted presentations and trainings to District residents, health care providers, law students and attorneys, and other community stakeholders • Represented a Medicare beneficiary in HICP's first-ever federal appeals hearing, resulting in a favorable decision for the beneficiary Show less

• Provided legal advocacy to individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities, particularly those who were subject to undue or overly broad guardianships • Promoted the decision-making rights of clients by drafting durable powers of attorney and advance medical directives in accordance with their wishes • Provided outreach and education on less restrictive alternatives to guardianship, including supported decision-making and person-centered planning•… Show more • Provided legal advocacy to individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities, particularly those who were subject to undue or overly broad guardianships • Promoted the decision-making rights of clients by drafting durable powers of attorney and advance medical directives in accordance with their wishes • Provided outreach and education on less restrictive alternatives to guardianship, including supported decision-making and person-centered planning• Provided guidance and direction to law student interns• Presented at the 2014 national TASH conference in a panel discussion on the role and responsibilities of attorneys who represent clients with disabilities Show less