• Prosecuted criminals by evaluating cases for issuing, negotiating cases in pre-trial, and presenting evidence and argument in jury trials• Worked in the Case Issuance, Appellate, General Trial, Vertical Drug DUI, and Domestic Violence, Elder abuse, and Sex Crimes Units

Worked as a team with other Adjunct Professors to provide second and third year law students intensive training in advanced trial techniques. As a team, these students competed in mock trial competitions throughout the United States.

As an associate attorney in a top-tier family law firm, I was afforded the opportunity to hone my litigation skills on a daily basis. Successful advocacy required proficiency in trial preparation, skillful examination of witnesses, mastery of the evidence code, and persuasive argument. I routinely employed each of these fundamental trial skills to seek favorable resolution of complex family law matters.

Researched and drafted criminal motions, briefs, and habeas petitions. Met with clients, assisted in development of defense theories, and researched legal issues in preparation for criminal trials.

Performed legal research, drafted legal memoranda, and prepared federal filings for a small private criminal defense practice.

During the course of my internship I visited incarcerated clients, interviewed witnesses, and researched case law in preparation of criminal trials. Additionally, I represented indigent clients in bond hearings, plea negotiations, misdemeanor trials, and felony preliminary hearings.

Prepared briefs and memoranda to assist judge with jurisdiction, custody, and dependency rulings.

Tried misdemeanors, handled misdemeanor appeal preparation, and represented the Commonwealth in a 5 count criminal Jury Trial.

Drafted briefs and sentencing memoranda; maintained client/witness communicationsResearched relevant case law and current trademarks; produced exhibits in the course of trial preparation.

Worked collaboratively with clients, borrowers, banks, buyers, and attorneys to prepare foreclosure documents for review, execution, closing, and recording. Notarized documents to complete foreclosure process.

Reviewed digital discovery documents for responsive words and phrases as a temporary contract paralegal

Performed prospective client interviews within detainment and office environmentResearched case law and performed investigations in the field, using evidence to improve legal arguments