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Dallas, Texas, United States

Counsel in the Dallas office, focusing on litigation and dispute resolution, as well as insurance coverage and counseling.

Dallas, Tx

Litigation associate in the Trial section of Thompson & Knight LLP. Worked on multiple high profile cases in a variety of roles. Also provided clients with insurance coverage counseling services.

Portland, Oregon

Researched legal questions and drafted opinions for Judge Michael Simon, United States District Judge for the District of Oregon. Observed proceedings of several kinds, including civil motion hearings, status conferences, and settlement conferences. Writing samples from this internship are available upon request.

Salem, Oregon

Interpreted and helped to draft and implement statutory and administrative law. Managed numerous projects, including a major administrative streamlining initiative. Helped to reform form review practices and provided workshops to employees on implementation of new practices. Answered policy questions for consumer service contacts and others in the division, particularly in the areas of life and health insurance. Helped to develop Oregon’s statutory vehicle for compliance with the Affordable Care Act.

Salem, Oregon

Oversaw constituent communication, policy research and advocacy, office administration and intern recruitment and management. Senator Bonamici chaired the Consumer Protection committee, and I served as her primary staff on issues before that committee.

Salem, Oregon

Part time, weekends and evenings, roughly 10 hours a week. Coached Willamette debate teams at tournaments and during practice rounds. Aided in policy research and case study development. Served as a judge at intercollegiate debate tournaments.

Mokdong-Gu, Seoul, Korea

Primary developer of the curriculum for the Educational Testing Institute Debate program. Taught debate, social studies, and vocabulary. Helped to organize intra-campus and inter-campus debate events. Adapted International Debate Education Association (IDEA) material to the needs of Korea Poly School ETI students; instructed using the Middle School Public Debate Program format.

Salem, Oregon

Primary capitol staff person. Responsible for public affairs, hiring and monitoring of interns, speechwriting (both for Rep. Macpherson and for the Speaker’s office), and pursuing the Representative’s legislative agenda. Consulted the Representative on policy issues. Worked closely with Judiciary Committee staff. Acted as staff and caucus expert on land-use related issues.

Juris Doctor, Law, Magna Cum Laude

SMU Law Review Association, Associate Managing Editor Board of Advocates OutLaw Best Brief Nominee (1L year)

Bachelor Of Arts, Economics

Dean’s List Forensics/Debate Team