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Berkeley, California, United States

San Francisco, California, United States

Drafted judicial orders for ongoing litigation, including class action, privacy law, and antitrust matters. Wrote research memos to inform Judge’s decisions on pending motions.

Berkeley, California, United States

Conducted intake interviews. Identified possible legal issues. Researched and discussed findings with supervising attorneys. Discussed options with clients.

San Francisco Bay Area

Analyzed, interpreted, coded, and summarized evidence to identify case themes and support ongoing investigation. Fact-checked lay witness and expert declarations. Verified legal- and record-based citations in pleadings. Established and maintained complex case files and databases. Developed strategies for obtaining documents and other factual support for various legal pleadings. Created, supervised, and managed discrete, complex projects assigned to legal assistants and junior paralegals… Show more Analyzed, interpreted, coded, and summarized evidence to identify case themes and support ongoing investigation. Fact-checked lay witness and expert declarations. Verified legal- and record-based citations in pleadings. Established and maintained complex case files and databases. Developed strategies for obtaining documents and other factual support for various legal pleadings. Created, supervised, and managed discrete, complex projects assigned to legal assistants and junior paralegals. Prepared and filed documents in accordance with the rules of California’s superior and appellate courts. Maintained rapport, corresponded, and met with clients, court clerks, records custodians, and witnesses. Served on the Diversity Committee, revamping recruiting and hiring protocols to eliminate discrimination. Co-directed the summer law student internship program, overseeing involvement from over 20 staff annually. Show less

Brooklyn, New York

Interviewed witnesses, gathering information to develop and support theories of defense. Canvassed areas of interest for CCTV cameras, securing video evidence and identifying entities for subpoena service.

Coordinated data collection and conducted participant interviews for studies investigating the effect of positive feedback on mistaken eyewitnesses’ confidence levels during simulated criminal investigations. Collaborated with Professor Laura Smalarz to develop study protocols. Delivered a poster presentation on our findings at the 2019 Western Psychological Association Convention in Pasadena.

Seattle, Washington

Screened legal assistance applications to identify candidates for pro bono representation. Drafted transcript summaries, client correspondence, and standardized legal assistant protocols.

Doctor Of Law - Jd

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Mathematics

Activities and Societies: Junior Advisor; Outing Club Board of Directors; Varsity Lacrosse

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