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Los Angeles, California, United States

Irvine, California, United States

Finalist at the Texas Young Lawyers’ Association National Trial Competition Regionals.

Irvine, California, United States

Founded UCI Law's first-ever national trial team. Captained and competed on the Trial Team, placing as a Finalist at the Texas Young Lawyers' Association National Trial Competition Southern California Regionals 2023.Organized UCI Law's annual intramural mock trial competition.

Irvine, California, United States

Assisted in organizing and preparing the case problem for UCI Law's Intramural Mock Trial Competition 2022.

Irvine, California, United States

Irvine, California, United States

Los Angeles, California, United States

Irvine, California, United States

Irvine, California, United States

Represented the University of California Irvine School of Law in the 2022 Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition finishing in the top 25% of oralists out of 327 competitors.

18 Crown Steel Drive, Suite 303, Markham, Ontario L3R 9X8

Drafted family and estate court documents including pleadings and orders as well as non-court documents such as contracts and wills. Researched and prepared memoranda on issues related to family and estate law. Attended pre-trial conferences and court proceedings. Met with and assisted clients in the preparation of their financial disclosure. Managed office schedule, namely meetings with clients and opposing counsel and court appearances. Managed client intake, including executing retainer agreements. Organized client filing and office banking records.

Toronto, Canada Area

As the Vice President, I was responsible for overseeing all matters of the Pre-Law Society, an executive team of over 40 members, and six primary portfolios: moot, mock trial, mentorship, equity, events, and the legal journal. These events included the second annual Wine & Cheese Fundraiser, an upscale networking event held at an art gallery in January 2020, as well as Law Day, a full-day conference held at the start of each year. I was further responsible for managing the finances of the Society, namely negotiating sponsorship agreements, budgeting for all Society initiatives, and awarding scholarships to deserving students. Finally, I managed the communications of the society, including the website, email listserv, and a Facebook page with approximately 2,000 followers.More information is available at utprelaw.org/.

Toronto, Canada Area

Served as a mentor to students involved in the University of Toronto Pre-Law Society, an undergraduate organization designed to connect students to the legal industry. More information is available at utprelaw.org/mentorship.

Toronto, Canada Area

Competed in national undergraduate-level Mock and Moot court competitions. Competitors are required to prepare and deliver legal arguments on various issues. Competitors are evaluated based on the strength of their arguments and their oral performance. Team Awards: McGill University Mock Trial Invitational 2020: 1st Place (Champions) Osgoode Cup Moot 2020: Quarter-Finalist (top 8/120 teams)University of Toronto Mock Trial Competition 2018: 1st Place (Champions)University of Toronto Moot Competition 2018: Quarter-Finalist (top 8) University of Toronto Mock Trial Competition 2017: 3rd Place (Semi-Finalist)Other Ranks: Osgoode Cup Moot 2020: 14/240 individualOsgoode Cup Moot 2018: 20/109 teamsOsgoode Cup Moot 2018: 13/218 individualOsgoode Cup Moot 2017: 45/200 individualMcGill University Moot Invitational 2019: 9/29 teams

Toronto, Canada Area

As Finance Director, I was responsible for setting the UTPLS's budget and maintaining this budget by handling revenue and expense payments throughout the year. I was responsible for overseeing the finances of UTPLS's different portfolios, which is exemplified by the integral role I played in establishing the UTPLS's first ever Wine & Cheese Fundraiser held this past January; I handled all registration and payments, revenue, expenses, and marketing/communications. In addition, I assisted the President in procuring new sponsors for the organization.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Served as a mentor to students entering the Peace, Conflict & Justice Program at the University of Toronto.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

As Finance Director, I was responsible for setting the PCJS's budget and maintaining this budget by handling revenue and expense payments throughout the year.The PCJS is a course union representing all students enrolled in the Peace, Conflict and Justice program at the Trudeau Centre at the University of Toronto. More information about the Trudeau Centre's Peace, Conflict & Justice program is available at munkschool.utoronto.ca/trudeaucentre/.

Toronto, Canada Area

As a Project Intern, I worked in a team with four other students to organize a panel discussion held in association with Code Blue Campaign, the Trudeau Centre for Peace, Conflict, and Justice, and the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy. This event was held on March 22, 2019 at the Munk School and was a moderated panel discussion which considered the question of whether Canada is doing enough to address the UN peacekeeper sexual abuse crisis. The panel consisted of Major (Retired) Dr. Karen Breeck, who served in the Royal Canadian Air Force as a Royal Canadian Medical Service physician for twenty years; Kaila Mintz, Coordinator for the Code Blue Campaign at AIDS-Free World; and Sandra Biskupski-Mujanovic, a PhD candidate at Western University specializing in transitional justice and post-conflict reconstruction. The panel was moderated by Gerald Barebbe, a PCJ Fellow and PhD candidate studying the military and post-conflict reconstruction in Rwanda and Uganda. AIDS-Free World's Code Blue Campaign strives to end to impunity for sexual abuse by UN personnel. AIDS-Free World ​is an international advocacy organization that exposes injustice, abuse, and inequality. It applies high-level advocacy, targeted legal strategies, and creative communication to work for a more just world. More information is available at codebluecampaign.com.

Markham, Ontario

Taught piano classes of students aged three to sixteen. Connected with students and parents to develop a strong base of understanding and communication in order to explain musical concepts and ideas. Prepared students for year-end examinations and recitals, which include examinations held with the Royal Conservatory of Music. Skill development: - communication: effectively conveying meaning through writing, speaking, or artistic expression; effectively articulating abstract ideas; using diction, tone, and grammar appropriate to audience and medium; listening attentively and reading and using nonverbal communication and responding appropriately;- project management: developing and implementing strategies and programs in alignment withorganizational goals and values; developing appropriate outcomes and conducting assessments; developing and implementing strategies for managing finances, human resources, scope, schedule, quality and outcomes; demonstrating best practices for project management and event planning;- fostering inclusivity & equity; - community engagement; - teamwork & collaboration; - leadership;- professionalism; and- self-awareness.

Markham, Ontario

Wrote and designed four practical (playing) and six music theory instruction books for piano students of all ages. Utilized technological programs such as Finale, Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop.Skills developed: project management; communication: effectively conveying meaning through writing and visual forms; technological aptitude and skills; teamwork & collaboration; and goal-setting and prioritization.

Toronto, Canada Area

The North American Debating Championships 2018 was a debating competition with over 25 universities and 250 individual debate participants. As Registration Director, I performed many administrative and organizational duties, such as handling the registrations of each participating university, serving as an intermediary between university representatives and participants, and calculating and processing participant payments.Skills developed: communication, organization, teamwork, and professionalism.

Doctor Of Law - Jd

Activities and Societies: UCI Mock Trial Association; UC Irvine Law Review; UCI Journal of International, Transnational, and Comparative.

Honors Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Double Major In Peace, Conflict & Justice And Political Science, And A Minor In History

Activities and Societies: University of Toronto Pre-Law Society; Peace, Conflict & Justice Society; Hart House Debate Club

Education record

Activities and Societies: Mock Trial (Judges’ Cup Mock Trial Tournament); Yearbook: Designer & Copy Writer.