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Law Clerk for the Honorable Susan Miles, Assistant Chief Judge for the Tenth Judicial District. Researched legal issues in various areas of law and drafted memoranda and proposed orders. Reviewed motions, briefs, and orders to ensure accurate presentation of evidence and legal authority. Communicated with attorneys and self-represented litigants concerning required corrections and additional documentation that must be submitted.

Term clerk for Judge Stuart Bear and Justice William J. Sullivan. Researched legal issues raised on appeal and in motions. Assisted judges in preparing and reviewing preliminary draft opinions.

Sole clerk assigned to judicial district of nine judges and judge trial referees. Evaluated motions and summarized arguments for judges prior to hearings. Researched broad range of legal issues and drafted memoranda with proposed resolutions.

Assisted victims of family violence in preparing and submitting petitions for temporary protective orders. Obtained twelve-month protective orders for elderly client against his abusive grandson and immigrant client against her abusive boyfriend.

Drafted memoranda examining agency jurisdiction over complaints. Analyzed data to examine school district’s compliance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Participated in onsite reviews to ensure university compliance with federal disability laws.

Drafted memoranda on motions for a decision without a hearing for administrative judge. Researched agency regulations and case law for federal employee discrimination claims.

Research assistant to Professor Polly Price. Researched academic writings on legal developments in post-Fidel Cuba (2005 - 2010). Examined the development and antimalarial efforts of state boards of health.

Drafted decision on motion for summary judgment on behalf of administrative judge. Observed mediations conducted by federal mediators. Scheduled and directed correspondence with mediating parties.