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Bethesda, Md

Bethesda, Maryland

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Falls Church, Va

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Researched various federal labor law matters, including unfair labor practice charges under the National Labor Relations Act, standards for the reporting and disclosure of financial transactions under the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act, and prevailing wage concerns under the Davis-Bacon Act. Presented research and analyses through comprehensive memoranda to Associate General Counsel. Provided guidance on various internal union matters by analyzing decisions of LIUNA’s Appellate Officer and interpreting LIUNA’s Constitution. Contributed to educating local unions regarding changes to election procedures. Answered interrogatories to submit to LIUNA’s local counsel.

Irving, Tx

Completed 3-month long research project on liquidated damages and time of the essence clauses to be used in Flowserve’s contract negotiations with suppliers. Presented research in a 40-page guidebook for the legal department’s use. Worked with Flowserve’s legal team to produce comparative law memoranda assessing differences in contract law between US jurisdictions and other countries, including those in Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Drafted confidentiality clauses to be used in global distribution contracts.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Managed individual caseload with minimal guidance from supervising attorney. Represented client in the Office of Administrative Hearings regarding eligibility of unemployment insurance benefits. Represented client in Superior Court of the District of Columbia in child support arrearage case. Interviewed clients, investigated facts in dispute, and helped to identify solutions. Prepared comprehensive negotiation plans and negotiated with opposing counsel prior to hearings. Wrote numerous motions and memoranda, including a motion to modify a child support order.

Rockville, Md

Conducted extensive interviews with domestic violence victims to determine their legal needs. Provided victims with legal information regarding protective orders and peace orders. Referred victims to pro-bono programs and counseling services when necessary. Assessed victims’ risk of serious injury or death from their abusers and constructed comprehensive safety plans.

Juris Doctor; Cum Laude, Top 13% Of Class

Activities and Societies: The Catholic University Law Review (Staff Member, Vol. 60); Students for Public Interest Law; Law School Merit.

Bachelor Of Arts, Political Science; Magna Cum Laude, Gpa: 3.7

Activities and Societies: Pi Sigma Alpha, the National Political Science Honor Society Washington Internship Program