Drafted more than 300 legal research memoranda to inform judicial decisions in civil and criminal matters. Edited jury instructions to guide deliberations following trial in over 40 criminal and civil jury trials. Coordinated pre-trial hearings, settlement hearings, administrative appeals; interacted extensively with attorneys. Developed expertise in motions practice, tort law, employment discrimination law, and land use law.

Conducted legal research, provided verbal and written legal analysis, and identified legal issues concerning potential arguments in employment discrimination cases and other civil matters. Drafted pleadings in state court and to the Oregon Employment Relations Board.

Prepared memoranda of law on issues of environmental justice, as well as Procedural Due Process and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 for clients in California’s San Joaquin Valley. Reviewed Clean Water Act settlement compliance documents and communicated next steps to clients. Drafted public comments for Alaskan indigenous communities pertaining to offshore oil and gas development. Observed federal pre-trial hearings, Ninth Circuit Court of Appeal arguments, preliminary injunction… Show more Prepared memoranda of law on issues of environmental justice, as well as Procedural Due Process and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 for clients in California’s San Joaquin Valley. Reviewed Clean Water Act settlement compliance documents and communicated next steps to clients. Drafted public comments for Alaskan indigenous communities pertaining to offshore oil and gas development. Observed federal pre-trial hearings, Ninth Circuit Court of Appeal arguments, preliminary injunction hearings, and participated in weekly staff meetings. Show less

Conducted legal history research for a project on Blackstone and early American jurisprudence. Edited journal article submissions and provided feedback on conference papers and presentations.

Surveyed state laws to determine whether states utilize scientifically responsible population and viability methodology. Researched statutory schemes to implement enhanced protection of nuisance wildlife by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife.

Drafted memoranda with sound recommendations regarding court’s actions on motions to dismiss and continuing jurisdiction issues. Updated Oregon’s criminal jury instructions, assisted Clerk with functions of the court, and helped oversee the court’s Show Cause Docket. Observed pre-trial hearings, as well as criminal and civil trials.

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Assisted legal department in wage and hour law compliance.