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Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

Draft, review and promulgate regulations concerning immigration processing, strengthening procedural protections for families encountered by CBP at the border. Guide rules through the rule making process including receiving and responding to public comment.Draft memoranda of agreement and understanding on various issues including information sharing between governmental entities and outlining processes for new programs and benefits for specific populations and groups deliver services and benefits.Schedule C Appointee

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

Work closely with government personnel, including senior executive officials, across the federal government on a variety of policy issues related to immigration and border security.Develop and implement policy initiatives to improve existing practices and procedures across the Department of Homeland Security. Assisted drafting and publication of a federal regulation governing immigration processing along the southern border.Schedule C Appointee

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

Draft issue and options papers for senior executive leadership such as the Secretary of Homeland Security and the White House - Domestic Policy Council on various complex matters such policy matters related to immigration, settlement negotiations, and government processes.Work closely with senior executive officials to develop and implement policy and operational changes to existing government processes and systems such as parole programs, tracking and recordation improvements, and the provision of services to class members of the Ms. L. Settlement Agreement.Engage with community stakeholders (non-governmental organizations; state and local government agencies) on various matters of immigration and border security. Visited the U.S-Mexico border several times to observe the implementation of new policies in CBP facilities.Schedule C Appointee

Brooklyn, New York, United States

Represented parents in neglect and abuse proceedings in Kings County Family Court including related proceedings such as custody/guardianship, orders of protection, and termination of parental rights.Litigated all manner of hearings: removal, permanency, visitation, evidentiary hearings, fact-findings, and more.Specialized in litigating removal hearings where primary allegation against parent was their mental health diagnoses.Worked closely with social workers, investigators, legal interns, and pro-bono counsel to provide quality, holistic representation to my clients. Supervised student attorneys and law school interns who would provide support in particular cases.

Assisted Judge Raymond manage high-volume mortgage foreclosure, tax-lien, and criminal arraignment dockets.Reviewed motions filed with the court and drafted orders.Provided in court support to Judge Raymond and her courtroom staff.Conducted legal research and wrote memorandum on a variety of legal issues.

Memphis, Tn

Represented clients charged with misdemeanor and felony offenses during all stages of criminal proceedings from arraignment to trial. Represented clients in specialty diversion courts such as mental health and substance abuse.Litigated dozens of preliminary hearings, bench trials, and negotiated with prosecutors to achieve best possible outcomes. Wrote and litigated pre-trial motions, motions to suppress evidence, and a writ of habeas corpus.

Washington D.C.

Alexandria, Virginia

Juris Doctor

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), English - American Literature

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