Layla Mustafa Email & Phone Number

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

- Served as a summer law clerk to Commissioner Jason Kearns. - Drafted and presented memoranda concerning trade remedies in preparation for scheduled Commission votes regarding anti-dumping and countervailing duty matters.- Conducted legal research on matters of unfair trade and Section 337 of the United States Tariff Act of 1930.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

San Francisco, California, United States

∙Conducted pretrial interviews of indigent clients on the circumstances of their arrest and personal history through the Pretrial Release Unit (PRU).∙Communicated with relevant attorneys and investigators to gather and track case information.∙Identified potential rehabilitation services, contacted family members and employers, and connected clients with relevant services to ensure stability during and post-incarceration.∙Participated in various trainings and workshops provided through the Public Defender’s Office.

San Francisco, California, United States

∙Reported on court proceedings and developments in criminal justice reform within the Bay Area and beyond.∙Monitored courtrooms in various counties and followed ongoing criminal court cases.∙ Additional Project: “COVID In-Custody” - Investigated the impact of COVID-19 on the incarcerated population in San Francisco County. - Interviewed representatives of the Sheriff’s Office and the Department of Public Health, local attorneys, and formerly incarcerated people.

Sacramento, California, United States

∙Assisted in fostering international trade connections with local businesses in Northern California.∙Worked in member services, event and program marketing, trade research, and business development.∙Composed a report and analysis on keyword trends to improve online presence as the company transitioned to virtual work. ∙Created and oversaw a networking Facebook Group for clientele to meet and share resources.

Davis, Ca

∙Contributed research to the New York Times Media Project, an analysis of the genealogical representation of Muslims, Arabs, and Islam in the New York Times from 1850 to the present day.∙Presented findings at the annual UC Davis Undergraduate Research Conference, and the annual UC Davis Middle East/South Asia Studies Research Symposium- both in 2019 and 2020.∙Acted as the student Team Lead to the UC Davis Arab Region Consortium, a collaborative research partnership between UC Davis and five international Arab universities.∙Advanced event planning skills: - Helped organize The Next Generation of Sustainable Communities Conference for the Sustainability Research and Training Program (a research collaboration with Diamond Developers). -Collaborated and co-managed research workshops for the Gendering Stem Education research project.

Davis, California

•Acted as a liaison between professors and students requiring technological assistance during a lecture, and assisted in scheduling and planning proctored and accommodated exams.•Oversaw a master calendar of proctored and accommodated exams for students requiring technological assistance.•Acted as an active scribe for students who lack the ability to type, helped to expose me to software including ArcGIS, Adobe Illustrator, and Microsoft Excel.•Worked with Sonocent, E-Text, and other applications to set up microphones and review audiobooks.

Davis, California

Vice President of Standards at the Epsilon Omicron chapter of UC Davis

Washington, D.C.

∙Worked for the Office of Environmental Justice on the Community Support and Engagement Team, supported outreach to vulnerable and underserved communities.∙Developed a set of measures to define success for Community Support Services (CSS).∙Interviewed members of the office, reviewed research methods and past projects to produce a presentation defining success for the program.∙Presented findings to the Community Support and Engagement Team and facilitated a discussion regarding the future of the program.

Sacramento, California Area

∙Supported refugee families in navigating the public benefits system during their initial 90 days in the U.S., and in establishing themselves within the Sacramento and Greater Sacramento area.∙Assisted refugees and SIVs in applying for Social Security, government assistance, healthcare, daycare, and housing.•Accompanied clients in necessary appointments and assessments conducted by government agencies or the IRC.∙Refined problem-solving skills by working one-on-one with clients to find solutions to unexpected issues related to employment, medical insurance, and more.∙Reviewed casework and helped the office organize case files in preparation for an upcoming audit.

Doctor Of Law - Jd

Activities and Societies: American University International Law Review - Junior Staffer Middle Eastern North African Law Student.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, International Relations And Affairs

Activities and Societies: Kappa Kappa Gamma Davis Aggie Lions ClubEmphasis on Peace and Security with an area study of the Middle Eastern.

Arabic Language

Certificate of Intermediate Arabic

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: Yearbook, Student Body, National Honors Society, History Tutor