Conduct research on, and assist in the litigation of, Title VII, ADA, EPA, and ADEA violations. Draft settlement and mediation briefs, requests for information, requests for production, and other legal briefs and memoranda. Interview witnesses and prepare a legal analysis as to whether or not the EEOC should pursue litigation of claims of discrimination.

J.D. Candidate

Conducted legal research on the Fair Housing Act of 1968.Analyzed judicial decisions, journal and newspaper articles and other information relating to the enforcement of the FHA by the U.S. Department of Justice.

Conducted legal research for the implementation of Los Angeles’ Medical Marijuana Ordinance (“MMO”). Coordinated with litigation teams to establish sufficiency of evidence standards to satisfy provisions of the MMO. Reviewed applications and source documents to determine eligibility to register under the MMO. Conducted research on various land use ordinances and regulations to determine whether the City should revise provisions or pursue litigation of certain violations.

Coordinate with clients, real estate developers, title insurance companies, property owners, and various government agencies to ensure all aspects of the real estate development process are completed in a timely manner and to the satisfaction of all parties. Directly assist in the simultaneous coordination and execution of over forty-five leasehold and purchase transactions. Perform legal research such as review of redevelopment plans, municipal codes, zoning and land use ordinances, as well as other pertinent documents to ensure clients proposed use is in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. Assist attorneys prepare for trial. Organize and prepare exhibits and depositions. Draft legal documents such as grant deeds, reciprocal access and use agreements, contract amendments, and reports on title. Revise leases and purchase agreements and prepare exhibits. Developed and implemented new document preparation processes. Introduced new technology into current process to increase standardization and overall quality of final product.

15-30 hrs/wk) Streamlined internship application and placement process by eliminating redundancies and incorporating new technologies. Acted as liaison between office personnel and database developers to create a new internship database to enhance the efficiency of internship processing while ensuring end user functionality.Assisted in the development of internship opportunities with county and local government agencies, law offices, and businesses in the community. Evaluated employer needs and students goals in order to ensure proper matches.

Evaluated organizational staffing levels to ensure operational requirements are fulfilled. Selected personnel to fill positions based on specialized training, skill level, and other requirements.Managed the Performance Evaluation Program for 2,000 personnel. Administered the Enlisted Retention Program by monitoring the employment contracts of 500 personnel and organizational staffing levels, compiling retention statistics, and preparing and giving briefings to management.Selected by base commander to develop and implement an Emergency Medical Response training program for all assigned military personnel. Created student curriculum, training presentations, and a “train-the-trainer” program designed to help instructors master the material and teach them how to effectively conduct the training. Personally trained over 600 students and 20 instructors.

40+ hrs/wk) Evaluated organizational staffing levels to ensure operational requirements are fulfilled. Selected personnel to fill positions based on specialized training, skill level, and other requirements.Managed the Performance Evaluation Program for 2,000 personnel. Administered the Enlisted Retention Program by monitoring the employment contracts of 500 personnel and organizational staffing levels, compiling retention statistics, and preparing and giving briefings to management.Responsible for the maintenance of 2,000 official personnel records. Functioned as the point of contact for all external requests for information on assigned personnel. Selected by base commander to develop and implement an Emergency Medical Response training program for all assigned military personnel. Created student curriculum, training presentations, and a "train-the-trainer" program designed to help instructors master the material and teach them how to effectively conduct the training. Personally trained over 600 students and 20 instructors.

40+ hrs/wk) Responsible for workplace orientation, training and certification of all personnel assigned to the Communications Center. Developed and implemented new a certification program for controllers. Reduced training time by 33%, while improving overall training quality and controller performance. Coordinated with multiple emergency response agencies and command leadership to develop new Standard Operating Procedures for emergency responses. Increased efficiency by eliminating redundancies and unnecessary protocols. Responsible for the coordination and dispatch of emergency response vehicles and personnel during aircraft, structural, hazardous materials, natural disasters, and medical emergencies. Coordinated with other emergency response agencies to ensure appropriate measures were taken to mitigate the risk to response personnel and bystanders. Responded to fire, aircraft crash, hazardous materials, and medical emergencies to mitigate risk to life, property, and environment.