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San Francisco, California, United States

Los Angeles, Ca

Conduct research in both legal academia and other subject areas as requested by the supervising professor. Help supervising professor with editing and producing written work. Work under supervision of and in conjunction with a law professor and research librarian to complete projects.

Los Angeles, Ca

Draft orders and bench memoranda while working closely with supervising clerks. Regularly engage with civil procedure in performing jurisdiction checks and drafting orders. Observe various court proceedings, gaining exposure to litigation and judicial decision making

New York, Ny

Collaborated with supervising attorneys on legal research projects relating to both federal and state laws. Prepared and presented legal research that informs decisions on how to proceed with nationwide initiativesEngaged with policy and advocacy staff in addition to litigators

Santa Monica, Ca

Assisted Supervising Attorneys with ongoing casework in water-related environmental litigationContributed work product at all points in the litigation process (hearings, briefing, compliance monitoring, etc.)Gained a more in-depth understanding of relevant federal and California laws including CEQA, the Clean Water Act, and the Porter-Cologne Act

As an RA, I counseled over 100 undergraduate residents when there are conflicts and/or they need emotional support. Furthermore, I managed logistics of residence halls such as emergency drills and situations, move-in/move-out, etc. and organized a number of excursions for 30-40 undergraduates to explore Chicago.

Beijing, China

Worked under Professor Dali Yang of the Political Science Department at the University of Chicago to study environmental policies in China. This internship lasted the summer of 2016 where I worked out of UChicago's Center in Beijing. Through the internship we conducted research on Shandong's recent water policy changes and their effects. Research included speaking with government officials and local experts, researching policy reports, and keeping track of media including the release of official government reports.

I ran weekly, monthly and annual financial reconciliations as well as optimized financial reconciliation processes and record keeping methods.

Doctor Of Law - Jd

Activities and Societies: Journal of Environmental Law and Policy, Asian/Pacific Islander Law Students Association

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.) With Honors, Environmental Studies And International Studies

Activities and Societies: Model United Nations, Phi Beta Kappa Society

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: Community Developer for Residential Life, Publicity Manager for Class Club, Stage Manager and Marketing.