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Falls Church, Va, Us

Fairfax, Virginia

Vienna, Virginia

Criminal Law and Family Law Attorney in the Circuit, General District, and Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts of Loudoun, Fauquier, Prince William, Frederick, Fairfax, Alexandria, Arlington, and Spotsylvania. Family law practice includes divorce, child custody, spousal and child support, protective orders, property settlement agreements and the drafting of prenuptial agreements. Criminal law practice includes traffic, possession, DUI/DWI, public intoxication and swearing, assault, underage drinking, and domestic violence changes.

Washington, Dc

Worked towards the formation of a multi-disciplinary action committee to address the recruitment and retention of teachers of color, and helped establish strategies, identify resources, and craft long-term strategies to promote that mission. Promoted the community school reform model through legislative and legal research, model contract crafting, leading case studies, and the creation of informative documents and multimedia including brochures and web-page drafting.Tracked and reported on legislation and cases involving teacher tenure and the reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. Conducted legal research on state and federal labor law, tenure, and other issues of educational policy of interest to the AFT and its affiliates. Identified funding and marketing opportunities for a new teacher evaluation system, and authored applications to include our work at professional conferences and events. Authored book reviews, email-blasts, and document summaries on behalf of AFT leadership. Assisted in organizing member-mobilization efforts in the 2014 Connecticut elections.

Washington, Dc

Represented indigent and economically disadvantaged clients on a variety of issues, including appeals for Medicare and Social Security benefits, family law, and housing law cases. Prepared clients for important hearings by discussing major legal issues, tactics, and potential outcomes.Gathered evidence in the form of personal statements, witness testimony, and a wide array of documentation, including medical, school, and criminal records to build cases on behalf of my clients. Assisted clients in identifying resources to assist with daily needs and non-legal concerns, including housing, nutrition, and psychiatric care for clients and their loved ones.Performed client intake, initial interviews, and referrals where necessary.Acted as legal counsel for clients of the DC Women's Collective, where I performed intake, gave legal guidance, and provided referrals where necessary. Drafted memos, briefs, and motions on behalf of clients and to keep my supervising attorney abreast of important developments.

Washington, Dc

Wrote legislation and proposed legislation for the Councilmember, including the Stroke System of Care Act and model legislation on ex-offender rehabilitation, the decriminalization of marijuana, higher education accessibility, mental health, and green energy. Edited and reviewed the Japarker Deoni Jones Birth Certificate Act, the Disabled Veteran Homestead Act of 2013, the Attendance Accountability Act of 2013, the Testing Integrity Act of 2013, and the Large Retailer Accountability Act of 2013.Performed legal research and provided comparative analysis on the laws and regulations of multiple states and the federal government.Drafted talking points, speeches, and press-releases. Reviewed and reported on the budget for the District of Columbia. Answered questions and assisted constituents in identifying public resources for grievances, concerns, and a variety of problems related to the functioning of the District. Maintained contact with important stake-holders and allies, and built strong relationships to assist with the Councilmember's legislative agenda.

Washington, Dc

Worked on and participated in presentations to the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, and Environmental Protection Agency. Participated in the building of a bi-partisan coalition by identifying potential allies, keeping the minutes on meetings, and drafting op-eds, articles, websites, and informative memos on behalf of the Greenpeace and its allies. Provided legal and policy analysis on the Clean Air Act and a variety of other government regulations and laws pertaining to environmental protection and chemical security.Reviewed federal rule-making authority and processes, and tracked proposed regulation important to the campaign, and reviewed EPA archive materials to examine corporate compliance. Managed the Toxics Campaign's social media presence and double our Twitter following to morethan 1,100 followers in the span of a month.

Richmond, Va

Managed patient registration and admissions for Chippenham and Johnston Willis Hospitals. Was responsible for the acquiring of patient demographics, billing information, insurance verification, copay and coinsurance collection, explaining hospital and billing procedure to patients, ensuring medical record authenticity, managing communications of behalf of patients and medical professionals where necessary, and providing basic guidance and support where necessary to guest, family and visitors to the hospital. Was also responsible for the training of new registrars.

International Human Rights Law

Attended a summer course in International Human Rights Law. Sponsored by the University of Miami.

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Double Major: History And Philosophy (Pre-Law)

Advanced High School Diploma