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Los Angeles, California, United States

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Managed Care litigation. Experience drafting several types of legal documents in complex healthcare litigation cases including: motion to dismiss, answer, removal papers, deficiency letters, subpoena objections and responses, & various other types of motions. Conducting complex research in evolving issues in healthcare industry including several issues under ERISA, such as who is a proper defendant.

Los Angeles, California, Us

Researched and wrote memos on the federal legal standards that apply to health care product liability cases and related claims. Reviewed the Court’s case docket and summarized the facts and procedural history of cases that had upcoming hearings. Cite checked and edited orders that were written by the Court.

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Researched and summarized dozens of cases regarding juvenile life imprisonment and adult death penalty convictions.

Obtained extensive writing and research experience through the drafting of portions of an appellate opening brief (AOB), an appellate reply brief, an opposition to a motion by opposing counsel, and work on other legal documents. Received in courtroom experience when I successfully argued the opposition that I wrote in state superior court. Conducted interviews with clients and addressed novel and complex issues of state and federal law.

Researched and wrote memos on complex federal legal matters related to the representation of death penalty defendants during the penalty phase of sentencing, which included identifying and addressing circuit splits. Research and wrote on the application of the waiver doctrine to state heavens petitions filed in the California Court of Appeal.

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Conducted legal research on healthcare products liability federal law. Researched and wrote a memorandum on contract arbitration clauses and how the different U.S. Circuit courts enforce these clauses.

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Conducted legal research on state and federal law on gaming addiction and the law. Wrote updates in a book about gaming addiction and the law. Assisted in the legal research of a law review article that is set to appear in an upcoming edition of the Loyola of Los Angeles Entertainment Law Review. Conducted a 50 state survey on the legal standard for sports betting.

Volunteer Law Clerk for the Crimes Against Peace Officers Section (CAPOS) under the Target Crimes Division. Duties included legal research with summaries and spreadsheets on my findings, reading transcripts to map out timelines and identify inconsistencies, and strategizing with senior DA’s on complex issues involved in a policeman homicide case.

Conducted patient intake, ensured patients were matched with the appropriate care provider, and quickly identified patients who needed immediate medical attention. Gathered important paperwork from patients, pharmacies, and providers, and organized paperwork to ensure the correct information reached the right party in a timely manner.

Mentee to judges in felony courtrooms. Observed trials and hearings while also gaining valuable insight from the judges as to how to be an effective trial attorney. Learned about proper courtroom conduct, preparation, and presentation. Drafted logs on cases observed, their outcomes, and how the attorneys affected the outcomes through their performances.

Juris Doctor

Bachelor'S Degree, Sociology - Emphasis In Criminal Justice