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Chicago, IL, US

Chicago, Illinois, United States

- Manages legal service provision for 1000+ cases, provides technical support, and leads team of 8 paralegals and 3 primary attorneys- Develops and applies internal procedures to improve service quality, case outcomes, client satisfaction, and professional development- Reviews all legal filings, including motions, relief applications, affidavits, and trial.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Greater Chicago Area

Provided legal representation before U.S. Citizenship and Naturalization Services and prepare and file applications for family-based and humanitarian-based immigration benefits, including Family Reunification through Adjustment of Status and Consular Processing, U nonimmigrant visas, VAWA petitions, Naturalization applications, DACA, and Inadmissibility.

Miami, Florida

Working under the supervision of staff and supervising attorneys of the Children's Legal Team and LOPC for Unaccompanied Immigrant Children, I drafted ORR and FOIA requests, motions for immigration court, and applications for immigration relief, including asylum, SIJS, U visas, work authorizations, and family petitions, for Children's Team clients. The.

University Of Chicago

Supported by the Center for the Study of Race, Politics, and Culture at the University of Chicago, Third Coast Journal is an interdisciplinary publication promoting undergraduate scholarship in Midwestern institutions that highlight the histories, cultures, and power structures of racial and ethnic groups. As a member of the editorial board for the Third.

Greater Chicago Area

Under the direction of Dr. Sylvia Atsalis, I curated weekly electronic newsletters during the academic year featuring professional and experiential opportunities for students interested in careers in public policy and service. I also provided clerical support for program affairs, events, and other Career Advancement staff.

Greater Chicago Area

Working under the guidance of the supervising attorneys of the Immigrant Legal Defense (ILD) Project, I prepared immigration court submissions, USCIS filings, and document translations for immigration relief applications, including U visas, Inadmissibility Waivers, Cancellation of Removal, and VAWA.I also assisted in the execution of bilingual legal.

Greater Chicago Area

Under the direction of Dr. Curtis McMillen, professor and Deputy Dean at The University of Chicago's School of Social Service Administration, I coded qualitative data for a project regarding performance management of social service agencies and how data can be used to make services more effective. This project involved coding transcripts of interviews with.

Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

As an ambassador for the Coalition inaugural summer, I engaged with 200+ college-bound, high school students and 60+ College Assistance Program counselors by organizing and leading one-on-one and 18 large group college planning workshops and community outreach presentations for the Coalition for Access, Affordability, and Success. Collaborating with an.

B.A. In Comparative Human Development, Specializing In Culture And Community, Social Work

Activities and Societies: Full scholarship through QuestBridge College Match Scholarship and the Heyman-Moritz Odyssey Scholarship..

Superintendent'S Diploma Of Distinction, Magna Cum Laude, Vocal Music

Activities and Societies: Classical Vocal Program, Concert Choir, Spanish Honor Society, Gay Straight Alliance