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Oakland, California, United States

Oakland, California, United States

• Represents 40 low income, disabled clients in all stages of the application process for Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), General Assistance, CalFresh, and other public.
• Litigates at initial, reconsideration, and administrative hearing stages. Appeals at the Social Security Administration’s Appeals Council, and federal district court. Advises, refers, and connects clients to community.

San Francisco, California

Practicing criminal defense of activists, deportation defense, and business law.

San Francisco Bay Area

• Provided litigation support, wrote memorandum, and legal motions for cases with a variety of legal offices.

San Francisco Bay Area Chapter

Helps direct the policies of a grassroots legal organization that addresses human rights in the service of the people.

Fairfield, California

Sunnyvale, California

San Francisco, CA

• Helped establish and manage the Bail Unit to produce bail motions and advocate for the release of clients awaiting trial.
• Wrote trial briefs, investigation requests, subpoenas, and motions including 995, in limine, bail, and Crawford in the Adult and Juvenile Divisions of the Office.
• Wrote Proposition 47 petitions reducing clients’ low-level offenses from felonies to misdemeanors.
• Interviewed parolees, clients, and witnesses. Reviewed and synthesized discovery and investigation material.

San Francisco, CA

• Wrote 995, In Limine, Crawford, Bail Motions, Trial Briefs, Investigation Requests, and Subpoenas in the Adult and Juvenile Divisions of the Office.
• Argued motions, prepared preliminary hearings, and appeared at arraignments.
• Second-chaired two felony trials – one of which resulted in an acquittal on all ten charges.
• Interviewed clients and witnesses. Reviewed and synthesized discovery and investigation material.

• Oversaw documentation of customers' accounts to ensure Dodd-Frank Act regulatory compliance.
• Verified proper completion and execution of legal documents.
• Reviewed and resolved noncompliant legal issues.

San Francisco, CA

• Assisted former SF Public Defender Chief Attorney Teresa Caffese with case preparation for misdemeanor and felony cases.
• Conducted legal research, wrote memorandum and court motions, and transcribed and outlined witness statements.
• Set up trial binders, created court exhibits, served motions and subpoenas, set up meetings, and interviewed witnesses.

San Francisco, CA

• Conducted legal research, wrote memorandum and court motions, and transcribed and outlined witness statements.
• Set up trial binders, created court exhibits, served motions and subpoenas, set up meetings, and interviewed witnesses.

San Francisco, CA

• Prepared filings, researched the law, interviewed clients, and drafted memorandum and briefs.
• Discussed trial preparation strategy with co-counsel, participated in settlement conferences, and attended community meetings as well as court hearings.

Berkeley, CA

• Performed legal research on and raised public awareness to support wildlife throughout North America.

San Francisco

• Performed document review, and prepared and reviewed discovery documents for class action lawsuit.
• Formatted and edited productions in litigation computer system.

• Served on a committee that represents the concerns of over 1,000 residents surrounding the TJ Martin and Jeffrey Fontana Parks in San Jose.
• Represented the organization's concerns through the press.
• Mediated discussion among community members.

• Assists appraiser in completing site inspection projects under frequent and often tight deadlines.
• Researches legal and real estate data affecting ongoing business.
• Determines the indicated value of subject properties by comparing them to neighboring residential properties; compiles data and prepares appraisal reports.

• Drafted commercial, industrial, and residential appraisal reports with limited oversight as requested by seasoned appraisers at leading appraisal firms.
• Researched internal and online databases, confirmed information by calling businesses and brokers, and wrote and organized property reports to update the firms’ databases.

• Broadcasted a music radio show every week, answered questions from the general public over the phone and assisted with maintenance of the station's library.
• Cooperated with co-host DJ to compile and play new music with intros, comments, and discussion.

• Worked as an intern over the summer as an undergraduate prior to full-time position at Hulberg.

• Served as a liaison between the loan office manager and mortgage clients.
• Designed and distributed ads, made cold calls, and hosted open houses in order to sell realty services.
• Worked with a team of realtors to provide real estate and financial services to clients across the bay area.

• Organized public educational events promoting the benefits of clean and renewable energy.
• Compiled research on climate change and presented findings in events on the UC Davis campus.
• Collaborated with a team of fellow interns to lobby public officials.
• Developed public relations campaigns, communicated with the press, and trained new CALPRIG members.

Doctor Of Law (J.D.), Litigation, Public Interest, And Criminal Law

Activities and Societies: Certificate of Specialization with Distinction in Litigation, Environmental Law Society President, Pro Bono.

B.S., Managerial Economics (Major), English (Minor)

Activities and Societies: Intramural Soccer Captain (2 years) Baha'i Club Member (4 years)