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Chicago, Illinois, Us

Global, Us

Chicago, Illinois, Us

I worked in the Trusts and Estates group drafting and implementing estate planning instruments and family business agreements for high-net-worth individuals and families. I implemented tax efficient transfers, including gifting of carried interests and other hard-to-value or hard-to-transfer assets.I researched tax consequences of complex transfers (e.g. application of Section 2702 special valuation rule). I researched and advised on retirement planning and beneficiary designations as a result of the SECURE Act.I counseled client-businesses on the creation and administration of disaster relief programs and corporate foundations.

Philadelphia, Pa, Us

I worked in the Private Client Group with individual clients and tax exempt entities. I drafted various estate planning instruments, including wills, trusts, durable powers of attorney and advanced directives for health care. I also implemented various tax-efficient transfers.I drafted formation documents and provided administrative counsel for various tax exempt entities, including private foundations, private operating foundations, and public charities.

Coordinated the drafting and submission of a consortium's public letter to a government agency during the proposed rule making comment period. Supported the Center for Women in Law in planning and executing the 2015 Women in Power Summit.Worked as a teaching assistant for the Women in Law Reading Group class.

New York, Ny, Us

Representative of Kaplan at The University of Texas School of Law. Helped students make informed decisions about the MPRE and Bar Classes.

Philadelphia, Pa, Us

Researched a variety of civil and criminal legal issues and drafted bench memoranda. Observed daily courtroom proceedings, trials, settlement conferences, and 7th Circuit appellate oral arguments.

New York, Ny, Us

Managed a team of sales associates to meet or exceed daily sales goals while providing upper level customer service.

Highland Park, Il, Us

Drafted an employee handbook.Maintained daily external communications with clients and internally managed client timelines and deliverables.Assisted with drafting scopes of works and proposals. Monitored government and corporate websites for RFPs. Maintained government diversity certifications.

Cashier and preparer of specialty beverages at a locally owned coffee shop.

Highland Park, Il, Us

Worked with the account and project management team at a small advertising agency in Chicago.

Schenectady, Ny, Us

Worked with a professor in the computer science department to conceptualize and create a computer program designed for use with children on the autism spectrum. I then helped run the one month clinical trial to test the effectiveness of the program prototype.

Highland Park, Il, Us

Worked as an on-ice figure skating and ice hockey instructor, providing group and private lessons to children aged 2-14. I also assisted with planning and supervision of birthday parties, ice shows and other events held at Centennial Ice Arena.

Doctor Of Law (J.D.)

Master Of Laws - Llm, Tax Law/Taxation

Bachelor'S Degree, Modern Language: Spanish And French

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