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Chicago, IL, US

Conducted compliance investigations on statutory and regulatory complaintsEstablished standardized procedures for conducting compliance investigationsPrepared determinations and recommendations to the superintendent of educationProvided statutory, regulatory, and policy recommendations and guidance regarding the school codeDrafted, reviewed, and negotiated.

Oversee and manage Pro Bono HelplineManage Latinos with Disabilities Advocacy Project.Supervise staff attorneys and volunteer attorneys.Presented training on IEP advocacy at National Disability Rights Network Conference (May 2021).

Greater Chicago Area

Maintained caseload of 40-60 clients at one timeRepresented families at Individualized Education Program MeetingsAdministrative Legal Hearing and Appellate Litigation Supervised legal internsProvided disability rights education seminars to people with disabilities and their families in Latino communities in English and SpanishPresentation: "Creating.

Washington D.C.

Monitored District of Columbia public and public charter schoolsDeveloped training materials to address Common Core State Standards and behavior needsTrained educators and administrators on special education compliance requirementsManaged Division of Specialized Education FOIA requestsCrisis Prevention Institute trainer

Juris Doctor

Activities and Societies: Dean's Fellow, BYU Law ReviewMagna Cum Laude

Bachelor Of Arts

Activities and Societies: Sport Business Association, Student Government, Spanish ClubHighest Distinction James B. Angell Scholar William.