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Supported attorneys in federal litigation at private public interest law firm focused on civil rights. Conducted legal research and drafted memoranda on various issues in civil rights, including reverse redlining, prisoners' rights, housing discrimination, and section 1983 litigation. Collaborated with attorneys on legal strategy and contributed to motions and briefs.

Drafted legislation for several Congressmen on a variety of topics in civil and criminal law. Researched and identified legal and constitutional issues in proposed legislation in order to counsel and advise on effective legislation. Participated in extensive trainings on legislative drafting, statutory interpretation, and federal statutory law.

Drafted bench memoranda explaining precedent, evaluating arguments, and providing recommendations on cases pending oral arguments before the Court. Reviewed applications for further appellate review and advise on which cases should be granted certiorari. Conducted legal research to support clerks in drafting opinions

Selected to receive distinction of Napolitano Fellow, provided to one legal intern each summer. Produced several memoranda of law analyzing complex issues arising out of state and federal civil rights law. Investigated allegations of employment, public accommodation, and housing discrimination to determine probable cause under state and federal law through interrogatories, document requests, and depositions. Composed investigative dispositions, reviewed and approved by the Commissioners, to recommend finding of probable cause, lack of probable cause, or lack of jurisdiction

Selected from a competitive group of applicants for leadership development in state and local law. Attended weekly meetings with leaders in state and local law and produced a cumulative writing piece analyzing and comparing state anti-discrimination public accommodation laws.

Assisted victims of domestic violence, child abuse, elder abuse, and sexual assault in navigating the criminal justice system, both in court and within the social service systems. Provided guidance in obtaining victim’s rights afforded on the local, state, and federal level. Worked with prosecutors to ensure witness cooperation throughout the court process. Responsible for supporting victims of all crimes within the unit, resulting in a diverse case load of over 1,000 cases.

Assisted victims and witnesses in navigating the criminal justice system and obtaining the rights afforded on the local, state, and federal level. Worked closely with prosecutors to ensure victims’ rights were protected through the prosecution process. Responsible for all crimes in Central and South Philadelphia, resulting in a case load ranging from retail theft to attempted murder.