• Oversaw a team of 135 employees, implementing strategic planning, optimizing workflow efficiency, and conducting capacity building initiatives to achieve departmental KPIs. • Oversaw an $11 million budget allocation, demonstrating strong financial acumen and strategic decision-making skills. • Implemented data-driven processes to track recruitment efforts and measure success, resulting in a significant boost in acquiring diverse legal talent. • Launched the Public Defender Policy… Show more • Oversaw a team of 135 employees, implementing strategic planning, optimizing workflow efficiency, and conducting capacity building initiatives to achieve departmental KPIs. • Oversaw an $11 million budget allocation, demonstrating strong financial acumen and strategic decision-making skills. • Implemented data-driven processes to track recruitment efforts and measure success, resulting in a significant boost in acquiring diverse legal talent. • Launched the Public Defender Policy Department, collaborating with lawmakers to impact criminal justice bills. • Established and managed collaboration with Pre-Trial Services to streamline qualification process, yielding a 7% increase in Public Defender appearance rate at initial hearings. Show less

• Oversaw Pre-Trial Division operations, directing team of 25 attorneys, managers, and support staff. • Enhanced division efficiency through the design and implementation of a tailored training initiative, resulting in increased motion filings and successful client outcomes. • Oversaw 1000+ criminal cases monthly filed in Pittsburgh Municipal Court and District Magistrate Offices across Allegheny County. • Supervised a team of attorneys and social workers to represent clients in… Show more • Oversaw Pre-Trial Division operations, directing team of 25 attorneys, managers, and support staff. • Enhanced division efficiency through the design and implementation of a tailored training initiative, resulting in increased motion filings and successful client outcomes. • Oversaw 1000+ criminal cases monthly filed in Pittsburgh Municipal Court and District Magistrate Offices across Allegheny County. • Supervised a team of attorneys and social workers to represent clients in nearly 6000 civil involuntary commitment hearings at 14 area hospitals. • Developed and implemented a new billing system for Court Reporter Services, resulting in increased efficiency and a significant reduction in billing errors. • Collaborated with deputy team members to streamline court appearance process and improve overall efficiency of the legal department. Show less

• Developed curriculum for State Criminal Defense Practicum, integrating hands-on exercises and case studies to enhance student learning experience. • Aligned student assignments with learning objectives and practical legal skills development through collaboration with faculty and Public Defender Attorneys. • Delivered annual updates and lectures to University of Pittsburgh School of Law faculty and students, enhancing their knowledge of current legal trends.