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New York, United States

United States

Greater New York City Area

Represent clients in affirmative applications, including Asylum and Special Immigrant Juvenile Status. Represent detained and non-detained clients with prior convictions in removal proceedings. Interview the client, client’s family, and friends. Drafted Motions for Joseph Hearing, affidavits, contacted experts, and gathered evidence. Schedule psychological evaluations. Research mandatory detention rules and effects of criminal law on immigration proceedings

Brooklyn, New York

Represent an asylee from Guinea in removal proceedings. Interview the client, client’s family, and friends. Drafted affidavits, contacted expert witnesses, and gathered evidence. Schedule medical and psychological evaluations. Research immigration law and country conditions. Research and drafting reports.

Greater New York City Area

Drafted motions to dismiss, motions for discovery, orders to show cause, subpoenas, and advocacy letters for low income clients seeking assistance in housing cases. Reviewed and logged discovery. Filed motions and orders with the courts. Pulled court files from clerk’s office and copied case files. Met and advised clients on their case. Contacted the Marshall’s office regarding pending evictions. Prepared housing clients for trial. Interviewed, prepared, and filed VAWA self petitioner applications and adjustment of status. Drafted affidavits for housing and immigration clients.

San Francisco Bay Area

Drafted subpoenas, correspondence, discovery responses, and notices for class actions. Reviewed settlement agreements for accuracy. Created schedule of payment of settlement. Drafted emails to plaintiff’s attorneys to provide notice of payment. Prepared medical and deposition binders in preparation of trial. Reviewed and logged critical information from medical records, economic impact reports, and interrogatory responses. Drafted deposition summaries. Planned and oversaw relocation of office. Answered phones.

Walnut Creek, California

• Provided a welcoming environment through customer service and interpersonal skills.• Executed multiples tasks at once, such as data entry and payment processing, accurately under heavy time constraints• Maintained professional working relationships with diverse groups of people, including colleagues and customers. • Demonstrated ability to work independently, as well as in a team, in a fast paced enviornment

Martinez, Ca

• Researched, cataloged, summarized critical information from closed detention/jurisdiction reports to comply with retention policy.

Chicago

• Enhanced interpersonal, time management, and communication skills while earning money to finance goal of international exposure and experience.

Amstelveen, Netherlands

• Entrusted with the care and development of two children ages 9 and 11.• Adapted to a foreign cultural environment• Performed housekeeping tasks (laundry, cleaning, and meal preparations)• Aided parents with daily tasks, such as cooking, running errands, etc.• My time as an au pair was cut short due to some unfortunate visa technicalities.

Chicago

• Ensured customers enjoyed their experience through recommendations, assisting with special needs, and education about the food and beverages. • Developed customer relations and organizational skills.• Helped non-English speakers with their English

Chicago

Answered constituents’ calls and referred to appropriate departments. Liaised with social services agencies on behalf of constituents. Responded to constituent questions related to housing, mental health and health services. Updated events on website. Organized health fair. Promoted office at community events.

Chicago

•Developed skills in sales and marketing• Boosted sales by providing friendly service• Organized and maintained all merchandise• Assisted in selection and purchase of merchandise• Handled all general store maintenance tasks

Walnut Creek, Ca

• Provided customer service• Food preparation and order creation• Dealt with all general store tasks

Doctor Of Law - Jd, Immigration

Activities and Societies: Pro Bono Scholar 2019-2020; Edward V. Sparer Fellow; Brooklyn Law Students for the Public Interest (BLSPI).

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), International Studies, 3.69/4.0

Activities and Societies: Honors: National Society of Collegiate Scholars Activities: Activities Board 2009, Campus Recreation Advisory.

Education record

Activities and Societies: • Sports Medicine (football trainer) • Mock Trail (2008-2009, defense attorney) • Basketball (2005-2008)