• Spearheads strategic leadership of Bloom Family Law in Oakland, California, directing a high-performing team of attorneys and staff specializing in compassionate family law representation.• Leverages 15+ years of comprehensive transitional family support experience and 10+ years of specific family law litigation expertise to navigate complex legal challenges, consistently delivering strategic and positive outcomes for clients.• Drives innovative approaches in legal service… Show more • Spearheads strategic leadership of Bloom Family Law in Oakland, California, directing a high-performing team of attorneys and staff specializing in compassionate family law representation.• Leverages 15+ years of comprehensive transitional family support experience and 10+ years of specific family law litigation expertise to navigate complex legal challenges, consistently delivering strategic and positive outcomes for clients.• Drives innovative approaches in legal service delivery, pioneering comprehensive support models that facilitate holistic healing and effective transitions for families navigating challenging legal landscapes. Show less

• Courses taught: Advanced Externship (8/2019-Present)• Interim Externship Director (8/2022-12/2022)

• Courses taught: Legal Research and Writing• Courses created: Online Legal Research and Writing

• Courses taught: Concepts of Criminal Law; Constitutional Law: Civil Rights and Liberties• Courses created: Restorative Justice

• Supervised legal interns and coordinated weekly legal advice clinic for self-represented family law litigants seeking DVROs.• Provided legal advice to low-income survivors seeking legal recourse and assisted with drafting, filing, and service of DVRO paperwork.• Supervised certified law students in short cause DVRO hearings.

• Managed and oversaw a case load of over 30 family law clients, performing frequent litigation.• Attended and performed depositions and trials.• Achieved successful outcomes for clients through strategic legal representation and negotiation.

• Represented clients at all detention, jurisdictional, dispositional, and review hearings in Juvenile Dependency Court.• Managed a caseload of over 80 clients, visiting in their foster care settings to ascertain their best interests.• Advised parents on court processes and assisted with reunification efforts.

• Represented minor children, non-minor dependents, and parents in Juvenile Dependency Court, advocating for their best interests.• Assisted clients in securing subsidized housing and public benefits to ensure their well-being.• Summarized discovery and interviewed witnesses in preparation for bench trials, ensuring thorough case preparation.• Conducted client home visits and drafted court pleadings outlining the needs of minor clients, providing comprehensive legal… Show more • Represented minor children, non-minor dependents, and parents in Juvenile Dependency Court, advocating for their best interests.• Assisted clients in securing subsidized housing and public benefits to ensure their well-being.• Summarized discovery and interviewed witnesses in preparation for bench trials, ensuring thorough case preparation.• Conducted client home visits and drafted court pleadings outlining the needs of minor clients, providing comprehensive legal support. Show less

• Conducted legal research and revised a foster youth rights handbook to integrate statutory amendments promulgated by AB 12 and AB 1909.• Reviewed and drafted recommendations surrounding amendments to educational rights judicial council forms in anticipation of 2014 adoption.• Amended FosterEd online training modules for caregivers and educational surrogates.

• Mediated actions in Small Claims Division at San Francisco Superior Court, facilitating settlements.• Drafted legally binding settlement agreements reflecting parties' intentions post-mediation.• Developed strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills in a legal setting.

• Conducted legal research and prepared memoranda on guardianship and adoption under Interstate Compact for the Placement of Children.• Represented clients in Juvenile Dependency court hearings, advocating for their needs and concerns.• Assisted in renewing juvenile dependency restraining orders and assessing admissibility of evidence.

• Researched, analyzed and recommended on Haitian compliance reports focused on children's rights, Haiti's cholera epidemic, prison conditions, and pre-trial detentions..• Drafted recommendations to the United Nations Human Rights Committee on Haiti's compliance with the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.

• Analyzed statutory requirements under California Civil Code Section 527.6 to draft recommendations for civil harassment restraining orders.• Collaborated with Judge Sullivan to assess evidence and make informed decisions on granting or denying temporary restraining orders.

• Drafted and processed applications for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) to successfully support clients in legal status applications.• Conducted client intake on youth crisis hotline, identifying cases for representation in guardianship, immigration, and education rights.• Participated in client home visits, gathering evidentiary documents for continuous presence in the US.

• Conducted client intakes and prepared DVRO applications for self-represented clients at the Family Violence Law Center.• Supported clients throughout the DVRO process, explaining procedures and referring to holistic support as needed.• Researched family law and domestic violence prevention issues, drafting related memoranda to aid in client cases.

• Conducted research on child rights issues in India and America, focusing on UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.• Presented reports on juvenile delinquency disparities to stakeholders.• Attended formal training at the National Law School of India, receiving a certificate in Indian law.

• Prepared and distributed intra-office memoranda, ensuring efficient communication within the legal team.• Summarized depositions accurately to assist in case preparation and strategy.• Calendared and tracked critical court deadlines, ensuring timely filings and compliance with legal procedures.

• Supervised children in emergency protective foster care, facilitating activities and outings.• Assisted residents in coping with emotional and mental trauma in a therapeutically-informed manner.• Attended monthly trainings on issues facing youth in foster care.