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New York, United States

Seattle, Washington, United States

Co-founded a student organization committed to service, advocacy, and community education with the goal of addressing the harms created by the U.S. immigration system. Developed partnerships with Kids in Need of Defense and Northwest Immigrant Rights Project. Recruited, staffed, and coordinated successful completion of over 40 immigration law-related.

Wrote legal memorandums to Chief Justice analyzing cases before the court and my recommendation for how to resolve. Drafted persuasive legal memorandums to Justices en banc with legal analysis issues and recommendations for review. Prepped Chief Justice for oral arguments with weekly reviews of cases on docket and discussion of key issues.

Brooklyn, New York, United States

Part of the Immigrant Community Action Project (ICAP).Drafted a legal memorandum describing the complications of adjusting status based on a fact-specific case. Observed attorneys advise clients about the immigration consequences of contact with the Criminal and Family Court systems. Prepared immigration-related forms to support Spanish-speaking clients.

Drafted portions of asylum brief for unaccompanied Afghan child relating to persecution on account of membership in a particular social group. Reviewed Executive Orders, immigration statutes and regulations, and litigation documents from Ms. L v. ICE relating to family separation and reunification mandates. Drafted declarations and letter briefs in support.

Seattle, Washington, United States

Prepared immigration forms to support youth applying for asylum, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, and Employment Authorization. Worked in writing motions and translating client declarations including drafting client’s claims under the Federal Torts Claim Act (FTCA). Conducted immigration-related intakes with Spanish-speaking clients via phone.

Assembled country condition reports in support of three immigration asylum cases. Researched and analyzed case law using Westlaw and LexisNexis. Wrote a legal memorandum on the strength of each case based on existing case law. Developed skills in Bluebook citations. Learned about United States asylum laws.

New York, New York, United States

Developed a website aimed to raise awareness of human rights issues in Puerto Rico post-natural disasters. Researched and gathered information from newspaper articles, law journals, and fellow organizations on topics related to gender-based violence, mental health, and immigration law during COVID-19.

Greater New York City Area

One of eight selected out of 60 to participate in a law school admission test preparatory program. Partake in learning about the law school admissions process. Networking with legal professionals and participating in a Diversity Admissions Fair.

Assisted in conducting legal research using Westlaw. Learned to interpret federal statutes. Worked on writing the background portion for a federal case under the supervision of a law clerk. Observed trials.

Greater New York City Area

Briefed three to five cases each week determined by the New York Supreme Court Appellate Division of the Second Department. Interpreted legal statutes and implemented them in ongoing cases. Assisted in the writing of an opinion on a consolidation case, which was published in the New York Official Reports on Westlaw. Please see Slip Opinion #2020 NY Slip Op.

Greater New York City Area

Provided information for Spanish speaking constituents seeking guidance on topics of housing and immigration. Assisted staff in administrative duties such as phone calls, creating newspaper clips and filing. Attended weekly affairs such as political committee hearings and district social events.

Greater New York City Area

Provided one-on-one Spanish interpretation assistance for clients with hearings in Federal Immigration Court. Conducted client intake and legal screenings. Communicated to clients their rights and available legal options relating to immigration matters.

Brooklyn, New York, United States

Provided one-on-one academic assistance to first-generation Latino/a students, between the ages of seven and nine years old, to improve their English and Math Skills. Prepared students for both Math and English Common Core Exams. Assisted front end staff in administrative duties such as point of sale, phone calls, and filing.

Doctor Of Law - Jd

Activities and Societies: Immigration Law Clinic, Student Advocate; Latinx Law Student Association, Board Member; First Generation Law.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Political Science (Honors)

Activities and Societies: JJAY Honors Program Scholar 2018-2020; Ronald H. Brown Law School Prep Program Scholar 2019- 2020; Dean's List.