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Roxbury Defenders Unit

Newton, Massachusetts, United States

Conducted investigative work of clients' original convictions; Conducted client and witness interviews; Researched and wrote memoranda detailing investigation and possible legal arguments for eventual Rule 30 motionClinic Student for AY 2020-2021, Legal Intern for Summer 2021, Pro Bono Volunteer for AY 2021-2022, EJW Fellow for 2022-present

Represented indigent clients criminally charged in the Dorchester Division of the Boston Municipal Court from date of arraignment to final disposition

Freedom, New Hampshire

Seasonal employment during summers 2015-2021. General Program Staff for one year, Craftshop Director for four years, and Senior Counselor for two years. Organized and collaborated on camp-wide program day activities; Coordinated activities and supervised groups of 10 to 24 campers, ages 8 to 16; Oversaw and mentored staff of 16-20 girls age 15-19 years old; Taught and organized pottery classes daily; Gave verbal and written feedback for girls in training program and for staff

Conducted tenant intakes and follow-up fact gathering; Helped draft motions and enhanced amicus briefs for Massachusetts Eviction Moratorium Litigation; Researched and wrote office memoranda for supervising attorneys; Attended community organizer meetings and trainings held in Spanish and English; Worked with the Massachusetts Attorney General's office to a stop self-eviction on behalf of clients

Boulder, Colorado

Worked primarily with CU Boulder Student Offenders to repair the harms and impacts of their actions; Attended Boulder County and Municipal Court weekly to meet with students that have been referred through the judicial system; Facilitated and supervised student conferences and intake meetings; Wrote conference reparative agreements, verified student agreement submissions, issued completion letters; Coordinated regularly with students, volunteers, and other CU Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution staff

Boulder, Colorado

Managed all executive office functions: time-sheet consolidation; create and maintain university event calendar & CUSG calendar; set agendas for staff meetings; attend meetings of all executive staff departments; facilitate training of executive staff; Liaised between student body Presidents, Directors, and members of the executive branch; Planned each semester’s staff retreats; Managed 24 freshmen interns on Freshman Council; Briefed the student body Presidents weekly; Served as CUSG Liaison on Residence Hall Association and Campus Use of University Facilities Boards

Juris Doctor, Law

Activities and Societies: Uniform Commercial Code Reporter-Digest, Managing Editor (3L), Staff Writer (2L); Law School Association's.

Bachelor'S Degree, Philosophy

Activities and Societies: CU Boulder Chancellor's Values and Ethics Advisory Committee; Phi Alpha Delta Pre-Law Fraternity, President (1.