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Advises international non-profit on all legal matters, including lobbying, employment, governance, contracts, gifts and ethics, and tax law. Trains programmatic and other NRDC personnel on compliance with federal, state, and local law and provides guidance on risk management.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Advised clients on government affairs compliance at the federal, state and local levels, including pay-to-play, campaign finance, lobbying and gift laws. Represented clients facing various enforcement actions.

Los Angeles

Greater New York City Area

Assisted with litigation challenging Texas’s voter ID laws, interviewing potential witnesses and researching past trials. Analyzed Connecticut campaign finance legislation to determine restrictions on non-profit and corporate elections advocacy. Drafted strategy for legal efforts to reduce felon disenfranchisement restrictions in Minnesota.

Researched criminal extortion statutes to inform sexual extortion provisions of new Model Penal Code draft. Studied case law and commentary covering an indigent defendant’s right to counsel of choice and repayment provisions to support Professor Schulhofer’s research into Texas’s new indigent defense voucher program.

Chicago

Creation and implementation of new online fundraising and grassroots organization program as part of an organization-wide restructuring for a million-member PAC.• Designed and executed fundraising program from the ground up, raising more than $1.5 million in 8 months.• Oversaw all organization email communication, setting the national calendar and plan, and directing and editing regional and targeted efforts.• Implemented broad testing framework, increasing the effectiveness of our messaging and improving response rates.• As part of the Leadership Team, set DFA's national goals and policy priorities, shaping the development of numerous campaigns, including student loan reform, Social Security expansion, and targeted electoral work in Virginia.

Chicago, Il

Developed online fundraising, mobilization, and outreach pieces and strategies for President Obama's re-election campaign.• Wrote and coded fundraising emails for record-setting national campaign, both in total raised and total donors.• Developed targeted high dollar fundraising program, recruiting and cultivating large digital donors.• Managed volunteer outreach and mobilization email strategy for both national efforts and key battleground states, including Florida, Wisconsin, and Iowa.• Created national A/B testing plans to maximize reader response for giving, event signups, and action-taking.• Organized multiple departments to set up fundraising and supporter conference calls with the President.

Ran communications strategy for a statewide, US Senate campaign, and helped develop overall strategy.Directed social media, new media and web presence, including Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and campaign website. Drove recruitment and outreach efforts that tripled the campaign's reach.Developed communications strategy for campaign and email fundraising and targeting; primary email writer.Primary press contact for campaign updates and comments.Oversaw interns focusing on communications, policy, and opposition research.Managed campaign database of VIPs, convention delegates, supporters, and voters.Provided administrative support, managing campaign budget, and inventory.

Created and implemented successful campaign strategy, resulting in the highest margin of victory for a freshman senator.Created strategy to identify and turn out 10,000 voters. Organized team of over 100 volunteers for canvassing, phone banking, and visibility events.Developed campaign website and drafted campaign brochure and direct mail pieces.Managed candidate's public schedule and appearances.Drafted press releases and coordinated media campaign to boost candidate's visibility.Prepared candidate for debates and public forums, honing content, and delivery.

Served as primary logistics coordinator for New England wide non-profit. Also assisted in planning and executing regional campaign plans.Planned all events, including two annual conferences with 250+ attendees, and annual fundraisers. Developed content for organization's communications, including email, web, and newsletters.Created systems to effectively track organization income and expenses.Raised over $20,000 annually through grants, events, and donor outreach.Coordinated campaigns to increase recycling in City of Boston.

Ran a fundraising office in Boston on behalf of MASSPIRG, Environment Massachusetts, and other non-profits.Trained and managed a canvassing staff of up to eight employees. Conducted ongoing recruitment and hiring activities, including media advertising, campus recruitment, and individual interviews.Raised money and identified supporters for a variety of political campaigns, including improved transit and clean energy.

Doctor Of Law (J.D.)

Activities and Societies: Executive Editor, Journal of Legislation and Public Policy Political Director, NYU Law Democrats Producer, NYU.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Political Science And Government