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Phoenix, Arizona, United States

• Assisted deposition preparation by outlining key issues and relevant documents• Conducted comprehensive legal research on civil procedure and issues such as receivership, defamation, commercial loan disputes, property disputes, and wage claims• Observed a jury trial and numerous depositions• Drafted various legal documents including disclosure statements, stipulations, settlement offers, and motions• Prepared legal memoranda on a range of topics to support attorney-drafted documents

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

• Prepared a motion to dismiss Order addressing the need to exhaust Equal Employment Opportuny Commission remedies before pursuing employment discrimination claims in federal courts• Reviewed the Social Security Administration's denial of Disabled Widow's Insurance Benefits and drafted an Order to resolve the Plaintiff's subsequent appeal• Drafted a motion to dismiss Order in a case disputing discrimination on the basis of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, and the Arizona Civil Rights Act. • Prepared an internal memorandum weighing the applicability of the Alltrade "first-to-file" rule• Observed criminal and civil jury trials, various hearings, and internal chambers conferences

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

• Drafted various legal documents including disclosure statements, stipulations, motions, and civil appellate briefs• Conducted comprehensive legal research on civil procedure and issues such as special actions, trust litigation, property taxation, receivership, and business torts• Reviewed and analyzed case documentation, bank transactions, and public records to support case strategy, financial analysis, and discovery responses• Prepared legal memoranda on a range of topics to support attorney-drafted documents• Conducted document review using Relativity ESI to identify and prepare documents for disclosures

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

• Drafted research memorandums to assist regulatory compliance, contract formation, and corporate strategy• Researched Arizona Corporation Commission proceedings, energy regulation, and corporate law on LexisNexis• Analyzed the legal basis of intervenor testimony in the Arizona Corporation Commission rate case

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

• Ensured the integrity of UNLV’s HSI and AANAPISI designation via tailored management of a $200,000 grant • Coordinated 7 murals, 5 scholarships, and 3 campus events to create resources for underrepresented students

Las Vegas, Nevada Area

• Coded new financial processing and analysis programs using Visual Basic, Excel, and Workday ERM• Maintained and audited profit and loss statements, internal expense budgets, and financial statements

Las Vegas, Nevada Area

• Performed due diligence on startup companies in Southern Nevada• Analyzed industry based financial projections and stock market values• Presented findings and recommendations for investment to other associates and the board

San Francisco Bay Area

• Drafted, evaluated, and amended financial statement footnotes for a large client’s Form 10-K• Audited and drafted tax provisions to maximize applicable research and development tax credits

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

• Prepared 2020 tax forms 1040, 1041, 1065, and 1120S for 40+ clients• Researched tax applications of 2020 COVID relief legislation and applied them to clients’ tax returns

San Francisco Bay Area

• Completed weeklong rotations in Audit, Advisory, and Tax • Shadowed client-facing calls • Prepared client deliverables and engagement tools for an audit engagement• Composed CARES Act evaluation for a tax engagement

Casper, Wyoming, United States

• Provided research-based policy, legislation, and administrative process education to constituents • Supported constituent applications for Veterans Association processes, SBA loans, and COVID-19 resources

Casper, Wyoming Area

• Maintained quality of residential facilities• Supervised theme activities (Bingo Nights, Ice Cream Socials, Pub Nights)• Assisted Nurses and CNAs as needed

Doctor Of Law - Jd, Law

Bachelor Of Science In Business Administration - Bsba, University Honors; Finance, 3.9 | Magna Cum Laude

Bachelor Of Science In Business Administration - Bsba, University Honors; Accounting, 3.9 | Magna Cum Laude