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Washington, Dc, Us

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Counsel for Compliance & Public Policy; analyze federal and state-level privacy legislation and regulations, including the California Consumer Privacy Act, California Privacy Rights Act, Colorado Privacy Act, Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act, Utah Consumer Privacy Act, and Connecticut Data Privacy Act; primary author of “Best Practices for User Choice and Transparency” on complying with California and Colorado law on dark patterns; conduct annual review of over 80 member organizations… Show more Counsel for Compliance & Public Policy; analyze federal and state-level privacy legislation and regulations, including the California Consumer Privacy Act, California Privacy Rights Act, Colorado Privacy Act, Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act, Utah Consumer Privacy Act, and Connecticut Data Privacy Act; primary author of “Best Practices for User Choice and Transparency” on complying with California and Colorado law on dark patterns; conduct annual review of over 80 member organizations within the ad tech industry ensuring compliance with the NAI Code of Conduct; manage legal internship program for law students across the United States, overseeing hiring of candidates and interns’ work product. Show less

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Student Attorney representing clients before the Office of Administrative Hearings in the District of Columbia; advocated for clients with health care providers and city officials; researched discrete legal issues related to Medicaid coverage in the District of Columbia.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Legal Intern reporting to Compliance Counsel and the Vice-President of Public Policy; researched legal issues arising under state privacy and advertising laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act; assisted in annual compliance review of member organizations; drafted memoranda detailing disposition of lawsuits directly related to NAI Members.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Investigations law clerk reporting to Investigative Counsel; assisted in conducting witness interviews and preparing for same; drafted memoranda on factual and legal issues related to the Subcommittee's investigations; assisted in document review.

Washington, D.C.

Investigations Law Clerk reporting to Senior Investigations Counsel for the Office of the Ranking Member; drafted memoranda detailing factual and legal issues relating to the Committee's investigations; drafted questions for committee interviews of presidential appointments within the Department of Homeland Security; assisted in hearing preparation; drafted legislation in conjunction with senior counsel and professional staff members.

Chicago, Il

Reported to a team of 17 attorneys from junior associates to senior partners; drafted subpoenas under attorney supervision; assisted in client interviews; copyedited legal memoranda, expert reports, and court filings; assisted in trial preparation for multimillion dollar litigation; managed scheduling, billing, and travel arrangements for supervising attorneys.

Lansing, Michigan Area

Director of Constituent Relations and Communications, reporting directly to the State Representative; liaised with state government officials and Legislative Affairs professionals to advocate for constituents before the state government; managed preparation for and execution of town hall-style meetings and community updates; drafted legislative updates and campaign newsletters; drafted responses to constituent emails.

Doctor Of Law - Jd, Law

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), International Relations And Political Theory & Constitutional Democracy

International Studies Program