As a Research Assistant, I conducted and support investigations into issues facing the Department of Veterans Affairs. As part of the oversight process, I helped in the preparation and planning for Committee and Subcommittee hearings. I have drafted legislation, as well as tailored legislation in our Subcommittee to better address the issues facing veterans and the Department. As a law student, I assisted the Oversight & Investigations Subcommittee Staff Director with legal research and interpretation of legal issues.

Drafted appellate briefs for the Coast Guard Court of Criminal Appeals. Reviewed and analyzed case strategy. Analyzed briefs submitted to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces.

Compiled and organized local television clips of Senate candidates. Collected campaign press releases. Researched candidate campaign events. Researched candidate voting records.

Attended pretrial judicial conferences. Participated in case strategy sessions. Researched tort law issues. Drafted legal memorandum concerning maritime jurisdiction and tort claims.

Organized and delivered case files to attorneys and legal secretaries. Assisted legal secretaries with administrative tasks and the proper handling of case files.

Supported the Defense and Foreign Affairs Legislative team. Conducted research regarding constituent concerns. Drafted correspondence to constituents. Organized materials for use at committee hearings. Administered tours of the Capitol building on a weekly basis. Monitored front office correspondence. Interacted with daily visitors. Sorted and archived legislative records. Compiled daily press briefing materials.

Arranged case files. Updated plea boards and letter boards. Supported administrative staff in daily tasks and the proper handling of legal documents. Acted as a runner for attorneys and paralegals.