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I serve as the statewide Americans with Disabilities Act coordinator to ensure access to our justice system. I also serve as a policy specialist and as an assistant to the Oregon Uniform Trial Court Rules Committee. Additionally, I spent one year as Acting Assistant General Counsel where I was a member of the transactions team and drafted, reviewed, and.

The Dalles, Oregon

Overland Law, LLC is based in The Dalles, Oregon, and practices in Wasco, Sherman, Wheeler, Gilliam, and Hood River Counties. Overland is a solo law firm committed to providing affordable, high-quality, client-centered legal services in the areas of civil rights, employment law, landlord-tenant law, post-conviction relief, civil litigation, and government.

The Dalles, Oregon

Associate attorney at a full service law firm in the Columbia Gorge, with an emphasis on family law, civil litigation, municipal law, personal injury, business law, criminal law, real estate and land use, and wills, trusts and estate planning.

Portland, Oregon Area

Managed all aspects of political and legislative engagement for 15,000 member public sector labor union. Lobbied elected officials and agencies in state and federal government. Led the passage of 2019 legislation to expand Oregon's Public Employee Collective Bargaining Act. Managed internal and external communications program, including social media.

Portland, Oregon

Improved enforcement of the workplace and organizing rights of low-wage, contingent, and immigrant workers in Oregon through direct legal representation and legislative advocacy. Handled wage and hour caseload, including a trial court victory and several settlements. Organized the Oregon Wage Theft Coalition.

Portland, OR

Collaborated with fellow child advocacy groups to make long-term systemic change for kids in Oregon by advocating for policies and programs that keep children healthy and safe, and strengthen families. Managed all communications for the organization including a robust social media presence.

Volunteer coordinator for all Portland based political activities on the Labor 2014 campaign.

Providence, Rhode Island Area

Performed research and writing for employment and labor lawyer.

Providence, Rhode Island Area

Represented indigent clients in immigration matters including SIJ, VAWA, and Asylum proceedings. Appeared on behalf of clients in Rhode Island Family and Probate Courts and Federal Immigration Court.

Fall River, MA

Represented indigent clients for bail arguments in Fall River District Court arraignment proceedings. Wrote various motions related to pending criminal cases. Researched and successfully performed criminal record (CORI) sealing. Performed investigation and discovery for cases.

Providence, Rhode Island Area

Assisted low-income clients with employment law issues relating to unemployment insurance denial, wage theft, overtime violations, and discrimination. Conducted intake and interviews, maintained case files, drafted letters and memos, conducted legal research, and attended appeals hearings.

Portland, Oregon

Developed and implemented political and legislative action plans for a 12,000 member union. Recruited and managed members for political and legislative activities. Raised voluntary political contributions.

Portland, Oregon Area

Worked with customers and property owners to resolve issues surrounding transit stops. Performed community outreach on stop changes and closures. Managed carpool program at Sunset Transit Center.

Salem, Oregon

Created and implemented legislative strategy. Researched and created legislation. Met with constituents and lobbyists. Wrote floor speeches, press releases, correspondences and newsletters. Organized town hall meetings. Researched and formulated policy behind the Oregon Plain Language Act.

Omaha, Nebraska

Managed primary and general election campaigns. Formulated campaign strategy. Wrote all campaign communications. Led fundraising efforts for $250,000 total budget. Recruited and managed volunteers.

Omaha, Nebraska

Authored financial articles for independent financial advisors. Drafted press releases and public relations materials.

Forest Grove, Oregon

Ran field operations for a targeted Oregon House race in a swing district.

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