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Detroit, Mi, Us

Detroit, Michigan, United States

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

Provided specialized supervision to law students assigned to investigate and research criminal cases involving forensic science by assisting in the development of case theory, consulting with experts, and editing legal memorandums and briefs. Developed expertise in the following areas: false confessions, shaken baby syndrome, fire science/arson investigations, cognitive bias, DNA testing and photogrammetry.

New Orleans, La

Represented indigent criminal defendants in all aspects of pre-trial and trial litigation in Orleans Parish Criminal District Court, Juvenile Court and Municipal Court, including: first appearance hearings, bond hearings, pre-trial evidentiary and non-evidentiary hearings, and trials. Researched, drafted, and argued motions to suppress evidence, motions to reduce bond and motions to quash, among other pre-trial and dispositive motions.

Ann Arbor, Mi

Contributed research and editing for an article on the application of a reasonable youth standard in juvenile criminal cases following Miller v. Alabama and an article on parole and procedural due process.

Ann Arbor, Mi

Investigated over a dozen cases by locating and interviewing potential witnesses; retrieving documents via FOIA requests; and analyzing transcripts, police reports, and various court documents. Advised clients and interviewed potential clients in prison. Prepared for an evidentiary hearing concerning a Brady violation of a highly suggestive photographic lineup; wrote a motion to admit expert testimony on eyewitness identification and led a direct examination of a witness. Wrote a gubernatorial pardon.

Ann Arbor, Mi

Researched various immigration legal issues for case assessment and litigation purposes, including crimes that prevent or delay naturalization. Gathered documentation in support of humanitarian parole, naturalization, and DACA cases.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Created an in-depth manual on representing unaccompanied minors in immigration court proceedings to train pro bono attorneys on using international refugee and human rights law in their legal arguments.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Researched and wrote legal memoranda on a variety of criminal and evidentiary issues. Interviewed complaining witness in Korean for a client accused of armed robbery. Participated in the trial advocacy skills training program.

Detroit, Mi

Developed and wrote legal memoranda to accompany clients’ asylum applications. Regularly met clients to clarify their testimonies and prepare them for their asylum interviews.

Seoul, Korea

Wrote articles on issues related to North Korean human rights for monthly newsletter. Edited research articles, letters, and proposals for conferences and fundraising events. Conducted interviews with experts in the field of human rights to be used for publication.

Seoul, Korea

Taught high school students of varying English ability through self-created, skill-specific lesson plans. Engaged students in interactive learning through video production, field trips and games created in Powerpoint. Sole organizer and instructor for three-week long summer and winter English camps.

Doctor Of Law (Jd)

Activities and Societies: Membership Coordinator/Article Editor for the Michigan Journal of Gender & Law, Articles Editor for RefLaw.org.

Korean Language And Culture Program, Korean Language

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), International Studies

Activities and Societies: Webmaster/Marketing Chair for the Major Activities Board, Choreographer/Graphic Designer for Rhythmic Bodies.