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Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

District Of Columbia, United States

• Develop and publish unique legal resources to help plaintiffs’ attorneys improve their case preparation and advocacy related to a variety of practice areas and case types, including prisoner abuse/neglect, police.
• Draft, edit, and publish articles in collaboration with attorneys nationwide to on emerging legal issues and case developments for AAJ Section Community Blogs; spearhead rebranding and restructuring of blog system for.

District Of Columbia, United States

• Performed initial case assessments and investigations; drafted pleadings, motions, and briefs; performed legal research and document review; drafted witness examination outlines; and prepared clients for depositions.
• Developed key litigation and case presentation strategies as member of trial team that secured $1.3 million jury verdict against American University for discriminating against our client in their tenure process based.

St. Cloud, Minnesota Area

• Conduct legal research and prepares memoranda, orders, judgments and decrees in civil, family law, and criminal cases.
• Review, study, and research court decisions, documents, opinions, briefs, and related legal authorities to prepare briefs, legal memoranda, and statement of issues involved, including appropriate suggestions or.
• Attend hearings and trials to record necessary case information and research law for oral motions made during trials.

District Of Columbia, United States

• Engaged in policy development related to a broad range of topics, including reproductive rights, administrative law, economic inequality, intellectual property, national security, federalism and separation of powers.
• Assisted in developing and planning ACS speaking programs on cutting-edge legal and policy issues.
• Coordinated with scholars and professionals to edit and publish cutting-edge issue briefs on progressive policy and legislation, including criminal justice and policing reform, voting rights, access to justice, and the.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

• Performed legal research and engaged in impact litigation strategies, including brief and memo drafting, document review, client interviews, cite checking, and oral argument preparation with supervising attorneys.
• Advocated for the protection of individual civil rights and civil liberties, including tenant retaliation and privacy rights, civil forfeiture, braiding licensing requirements, and blight elimination and eminent domain.

District Of Columbia, United States

• Research, track, and analyze federal and state legislation, regulations, judicial proceedings, and policy initiatives.
• Advocate for policies to advance reproductive rights, including comprehensive sex education, contraception access, quality maternity care, and abortion rights.
• Attend coalition meetings, briefings, hearings, and other events on Capitol Hill and around Washington, D.C.

Office Of The United States Attorney For The District Of Minnesota

Drafted pleadings, performed legal research, and engaged in investigation tactics, deposition preparation, document review, litigation strategy, and settlement negotiations with Assistant U.S. Attorneys in matters involving federal civil rights statutes, including the Civil Rights Act, the Fair Housing Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Office Of Privacy And Civil Liberties, Washington, DC

• Researched and drafted memos analyzing key terminology involved in exemptions from disclosures under the Privacy Act of 1974, particularly pertaining to the interaction between national security and personal privacy.
• Reviewed and edited statutorily required privacy impact assessments and related training materials submitted to the Office by various DOJ components in support of the Office’s privacy compliance and policy development.
• Observed and prepared memos summarizing open meetings of the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board (PCLOB) and the U.S. Senate Select Committee on Intelligence.
• Facilitated all aspects of publishing the DOJ’s biennial guidance manual summarizing recent developments in policy law, including proofing, editing, cite checking, and case law analysis.

800 21st Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20052

Organized and executed large-scale events, including the Foggy Bottom Centennial Celebration, the 2012 and 2013 Commencements on the National Mall, and the 2013 Inaugural Ball.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Chosen among hundreds of applicants to serve as an ambassador and mentor to over 2,500 incoming students, parents, and siblings throughout five three-day summer orientation sessions.
• Wrote and performed short educational and inspirational scenes from college life for freshmen, international, and transfer students, and facilitated discussions about the difficult topics addressed in the production.
• Received extensive logistical, leadership, teamwork, and customer service training.

Doctor Of Law (Jd)

Activities and Societies: Law and Inequality: A Journal of Theory and Practice; Law Council; Women’s Law Student Association; Minnesota.

B.A., Political Science, Philosophy

Activities and Societies: Phi Alpha Delta Pre-Law Fraternity, International; Forbidden Planet Productions; Colonial Inauguration

Affiliate Student, Political Science, Philosophy

Education record

Activities and Societies: National Honors Society; Class Vice President; Drama Club (President); Tri-M Music Honor Society (Secretary).