Direct client representation in special education matters. Supervised a team of legal assistants in support of education and juvenile justice casework. Appointed by Governor to State Advisory Council to the Department of a children and Families. Advocacy at legislature through written and oral testimony on children’s and education legislation.

Direct client representation where individual faced threat of removal. Drafted and filed immigration applications for client seeking citizenship through VAWA. Conducted client interviews and prepared immigration applications for corporations, nonprofit organizations and individuals in all areas of immigration law.

Researched and drafted petition for leave to appeal in criminal defense matter. Researched and drafted opening brief on ineffective assistance of counsel issue in criminal defense matter. Researched criminal case law resulting from Supreme Court's decision in Crawford v. Washington. Drafted legal memoranda in preparation for oral argument on pending Illinois Supreme Court criminal appeals matter.

Researched and drafted legal memoranda on police misconduct in pending 1983 civil rights action. Performed client intake and interviews on potential damages actions against various state and private actors. Research on rights of prisoners in state and federal correctional facilities.

Coordinated a team of paralegals on four significant antidumping cases. Researched case law and statutes for international trade briefs filed with Department of Commerce and International Trade Commission.