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Denver, Colorado, United States

Brooklyn, Ny

Represent individuals with client-centered litigation in Brooklyn Housing Court in nonpayment, holdover, illegal lockout, and repair proceedings. Handle cases at all stages of the litigation process: conduct intake interviews with clients; investigate cases to issue spot for potential defenses; conduct settlement negotiations with landlords’ attorneys; help clients obtain arrears grants and rental subsidies; draft motions to dismiss, answers, subpoenas, demands for bill of particulars, stipulations of settlement, and orders to show cause requesting extensions of time for clients to pay arrears or relocate to alternative housing; request and review discovery; and represent clients in trials and other court hearings. Supervise summer legal interns. Defended client deposition and argued motion in New York Supreme Court.

Greater New York City Area

Assisted with organizing and screening potential clients for representation at Brooklyn Housing Court. Drafted orders to show cause requesting extensions of time for clients to pay arrears, demand letters to landlords regarding apartment conditions that needed repair, and advice letters to tenants who were ineligible for services.

Greater New York City Area

Conducted client intake at housing clinics to identify tenants’ legal issues. Researched case law on converting rent stabilized buildings and applying overcharge credits to nonpayment cases. Researched for an amicus brief in lawsuit regarding unlawful transient use of SRO units.

Queens, New York

Screened potential clients who were dealing with housing issues to see if they were eligible for legal representation. Negotiated settlements with landlords’ attorneys. Shadowed attorneys during client intakes and court appearances. Drafted order to show causes, answers, advocacy letters, stipulations, and letters for accommodation. Prepared direct examination questions prior to court hearings. Assisted clients with applying for public assistance grants.

Greater New York City Area

Drafted complaints and motions to dismiss that were granted for conditions of confinement cases. Researched case law on cruel and unusual punishment, fire safety standards, medical malpractice, fee shifting provisions, and FOIL requests. Participated in mock deposition, judge conference, and settlement negotiation exercises.

Jamaica, Queens

Investigated and reviewed public records and databases to build owner portfolios. Composed building profiles and portfolios. Drafted cease and desist letter to an owner allegedly providing illegal riders to their rent stabilized tenants. Drafted legal memorandum on various legal issues regarding rent regulations and tax benefits. Attended Tenant Harassment Protection Task Force building inspections. Reviewed documents from subpoena responses and created index. Attended housing conference sponsored by community based organizations. Did document review on case files.

Supervised and managed team projects to ensure achievement of project goals and safety and cohesiveness of the team. Developed and maintained sponsor relations. Created and administered team’s budget. Constructed part of the St. Louis County Parks Rock Hollow trail. Worked alongside the Navajo Nation Addressing Authority to plot more than 3,000 addressable structures to add them to their Emergency 911 system in Fort Defiance, Arizona. Informed middle school and high school students on water education in Phoenix, Arizona through experiments and irrigation restoration projects. Coordinated 602 volunteers, collected 8,750 gallons of water, and supplied 1,850 families with food and other necessary provisions at the San Marcos, Texas Donation Center following the June 2015 floods. Presented with the President’s Lifetime Achievement Award for 4,000 hours of community service.

Denver, Colorado

Organized and attended recruitment events. Cleaned up debris and restored park land following the Colorado floods in September 2013. Worked on framing, painting, caulking, and siding with San Antonio Habitat for Humanity. Maintained trails and fencing for the Bureau of Land Management in New Mexico. Received chainsaw training and operation certification to build trails at the Camp Mabry Texas National Guard Base in Austin, Texas.

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Activities and Societies: Brooklyn Law School Students for the Public Interest (Community Development Committee 1L delegate, Community.

Bachelors Of Arts, Political Science And Sociology

Activities and Societies: Kappa Sigma