Researched arbitration awards and composed memos on jurisdictional issues for investor-state arbitration. Engaged in extensive pro bono efforts, including identifying “particular social group” asylum grounds and writing brief section; drafting temporary order of protection petition for domestic violence victim; and researching foreign abortion laws for Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization amicus brief. Utilized Spanish-language skills by translating foreign tribunal… Show more Researched arbitration awards and composed memos on jurisdictional issues for investor-state arbitration. Engaged in extensive pro bono efforts, including identifying “particular social group” asylum grounds and writing brief section; drafting temporary order of protection petition for domestic violence victim; and researching foreign abortion laws for Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization amicus brief. Utilized Spanish-language skills by translating foreign tribunal decisions for arbitration award litigation and writing Spanish-language client presentation on investments in Peru. Show less

Drafted two motions for early termination of supervised release for the Office of the Federal Public Defender of the Northern District of California. Presented oral argument at early termination hearing.Petitioned San Mateo County Court for arrest record sealing and gave oral argument.Analyzed body camera footage for motion to suppress for the Office of the Santa Clara County Public Defender.Researched New York City criminal summonses for proposal for the Office of the… Show more Drafted two motions for early termination of supervised release for the Office of the Federal Public Defender of the Northern District of California. Presented oral argument at early termination hearing.Petitioned San Mateo County Court for arrest record sealing and gave oral argument.Analyzed body camera footage for motion to suppress for the Office of the Santa Clara County Public Defender.Researched New York City criminal summonses for proposal for the Office of the Santa Clara District Attorney. Show less

Drafted two judicial orders on Motions to Dismiss involving Americans with Disabilities Act Title II and Title III violations and First Amendment freedom of speech violations. Reviewed and proofread two draft orders before issuance.

Researched “particular social group” grounds for asylum claim and wrote predictive memo. Completed four DACA renewal and naturalization applications by interviewing clients and compiling materials. Researched DHS’s new public charge rule for original webinar presentation. Created English and Spanish materials and presented to 1,000 attendees.

Led bilingual and English language classes of 15-30 students using original lessons. Evaluated and individually tutored students. Also worked as an independent English teacher and instructed a Cambridge B1 PET Exam preparatory course of 18 students.

Corresponded with speakers, updated program schedules and the website, reviewed PowerPoints, and compiled program chair materials to ensure the seamless execution of CLE programs. Maintained and updated the portal database and reviewed and edited marketing materials. Prepared Course Handbooks through gathering materials, writing the table of contents, and receiving print permission from outside publishers.

Assisted with all aspects of wedding and event planning for clients and SLBW’s own events, such as researching and booking venues, caterers, entertainment, and rental furniture and décor; directing set-up of raw event spaces; coordinating with vendors the day-of; creating performance schedules for entertainment; and researching and booking accommodations for destination weddingsSupported all tasks associated with launching a new small business, including coordinating press coverage;… Show more Assisted with all aspects of wedding and event planning for clients and SLBW’s own events, such as researching and booking venues, caterers, entertainment, and rental furniture and décor; directing set-up of raw event spaces; coordinating with vendors the day-of; creating performance schedules for entertainment; and researching and booking accommodations for destination weddingsSupported all tasks associated with launching a new small business, including coordinating press coverage; overseeing the design of the company website; and assisting with the creation of a business plan and budget. Conducted outreach within the LGBTQ community to publicize SLBW’s events and to promote the company, both by reaching out to other LGBTQ businesses and LGBTQ-friendly businesses, and by connecting directly with local LGBTQ community organizations. Show less

Catalogued rare materials, such as government issued booklets and feminist zines, for the BCRW Ephemeral Archive. Assisted scholars with their research by searching for and compiling relevant scholarly articles and other sources. Was responsible for facilitating events and conferences hosted by BCRW and for publicizing events.

Collected data from court case files for a class action housing lawsuit against a NYC-based nonprofit organization. Compiled the results of Fair Hearing decisions to track decisions regarding homeless shelter placement. Performed intake with indigent clients to assist them in housing and benefits claims.

Revised and managed the English language website in collaboration with my supervisor, which included writing author biographies and book summaries. Translated author biographies, book summaries, and newspaper articles from Italian to English. Edited books written in English to be published on the eBook publishing platform VandA Epublishing.

Archived the letters, diaries, and manuscripts of Mary Berenson, wife of Bernard Berenson, the founder of Villa I Tatti. Digitized Mary Berenson’s original, hand-written diaries with other researchers.

Assisted attorneys with pro bono case work, including preparing U-Visa and VAWA Self-Petition applications for immigrant victims of domestic violence. Processed attorneys’ billable pro bono time. Updated and organized the Case Management System, a database containing information on every pro bono case in the firm. Catalogued pro bono cases for the Pfizer pro bono survey.

Collaborated with a small team to help high school women living below the poverty line take part in Step Up’s Teen Empowerment Program. Researched current challenges that teenage women face in America for grant proposals. Co-facilitated a day long teen-mentorship event that included workshops and speakers.

Proposed and created new training materials for InterAction, a contact database, composed primarily of PowerPoint presentations. Conducted InterAction training classes for employees. Maintained and updated InterAction with new clients and contact information.