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Judicial law clerk and Bailiff to the Honorable Lisa Abrams on the family law bench.

Provided assistance to clients navigating divorce proceedings without representation. Conducted detailed interviews with clients, establishing rapport and gathering essential case details to facilitate thorough case preparation. Engaged in meticulous legal research to remain abreast of relevant statutes and precedents, ensuring comprehensive support throughout the dissolution process. Additionally, conducted Agave research and gained proficiency in legal software, including Clio, augmenting expertise in facilitating self-representation for clients across various divorce matters.

Wrote and prepared motions on behalf of clients with previous felony convictions, under the supervision of an attorney, advocating for the restoration of their civil rights. Conducted comprehensive analyses of pertinent Arizona Revised Statutes and meticulously researched each client's specific convictions. Authored motions to set aside convictions, reinstate civil rights, and negotiate reductions or waivers of court fees, demonstrating a nuanced understanding of legal intricacies and a commitment to ensuring equitable access to justice. Additionally, gained familiarity with legal software such as Clio and Agave, the case management system utilized by the Pima County Superior Court in Arizona.

Student-faculty committee dedicated to evaluating grant applications.

Conducting outreach, attending community events, creating systems; learning programs; and researching community resources, developing mailing lists/outreach lists to reach specific audiences. Duties include determining audience, how best to outreach, researching and attending community outreach events, developing tools to facilitate outreach, conducting and evaluating outreach for clients, supporters, referral sources, and more.