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Rochester, New York Area

Codify municipal laws to improve ease and efficiency of use for municipal officials and constituents.I work with our Missouri clients to:*Codify laws for the first time or update existing codification systems.*Analyze municipal codes for inconsistencies, conflicts, and compliance with state statute.

Rochester, New York Area

Updated municipalities’ existing codification systems with newly adopted legislation.Estimated the cost of updates upon client request.

Rochester, New York Area

Assisted in editing and updating Thomson Reuters' legal research products for print and use online through Westlaw. Work generally required:- Ability to clearly and succinctly summarize case law;- Ability to read, comprehend, and assess legal writings;- Understanding of the legal research process; - Familiarity with complex search terms; - Understanding of general formatting techniques; and - Some familiarity with html.Products worked on include American Law Reports, American Jurisprudence, American Jurisprudence Trials, and Texas Jurisprudence.

Greater Boston Area

Solo practitioner as part of Justice Bridge Legal Incubator program.Justice Bridge works with low-income clients in need of legal assistance who do not qualify for free legal services and cannot afford representation at standard market rates.Practice areas vary but are limited to civil legal issues.

Greater Boston Area

Attorney / OwnerSolo practitioner as part of Justice Bridge Legal Incubator program.Provided affordable legal representation for modest means clients in civil matters. Main areas of practice included housing law and family law. Experience included:- Representing clients in several Boston area District Courts, the Boston Division of the Juvenile Court, and the Boston Division of the Housing Court- Providing consultations and/or representation on issues including eviction mediation preparation, employment benefits, protection orders, divorce filings, and custody- Working with government agencies including the Department of Children and FamiliesManaged all aspects of the practice, including billing, time and expense tracking, business accounting, and case load communication and coordination.

Greater Boston Area

Researched the charter school movement, particularly the shift in New Orleans’ Recovery School District to a 100% charter school system. Assisted in the coordination of PHRGE’s annual Human Rights Institute held in November. The 2014 Institute focused on education reform.

Greater Boston Area

Conducted reviews of program participants to assess compliance with fair housing laws and regulations, including Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act.Drafted compliance agreements with program participants.Assisted with additional activities surrounding compliance with fair housing policy.

Greater Boston Area

Advocated for families attempting to access or being terminated from Massachusetts' EA (emergency family shelter) program.Conducted legal research on a range of topics, including SNAP and the McKinney-Vento Act.

Greater Boston Area

Emergency Assistance (EA)* case work and client advocacy under the supervision of a staff attorney.- Interviewed, counseled, and advocated for families seeking access to or being terminated from Massachusetts’ EA program - Filed and negotiated several requests for Americans with Disabilities Act accommodations- Worked with approximately thirty clients through personal case management or by assisting with other employees’ EA cases*EA provides emergency shelter for families with children and pregnant women.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

*PHRGE - Program on Human Rights in the Global EconomyWorked with supervising attorney to advocate for housing as a human right within the United States through the use of international human rights frameworks.Assisted in drafting the American Bar Association Resolution promoting housing as a human right.

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

Member of the management team.Managed long-term projects with a particular focus on land acquisition and affordable housing subsidies totaling approximately $300,000. Worked with pro-bono real estate attorney on reviewing, developing, and negotiating real estate contracts and preparing required documentation for funding sources.Managed affiliate’s Sustainability and Expansion Department. Aided in assessment, strategic planning, and marketing of new initiatives, including the implementation of Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) building standards. Presented monthly updates to the Board of Directors.

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

Focus on strategic planning and long-term project management.Developed, managed, and assessed the long-term impact of the affiliate's 20th Anniversary Campaign - a $2M fundraising campaign - in conjunction with the Executive Director. Created and implemented a strategic plan to increase affiliate’s buildable land holdings over three years.

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

Worked with Alumni Clubs department to support club leaders across the US and internationally. Included preparation of mailings, editing event invitations, and maintaining the online event calendar (required basic HTML).

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

Summer Internship (4 summers total)Compliance and Technology Services Coordinator (Summer 2008): Coordinated an assessment of affiliate's existing technology, oversaw development of new affiliate website, and presented recommendations for improvement and implementation to the Board of Directors.Assistant to the Director (Summers 2005-2007): Assisted management team in various research projects.

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Activities and Societies: Women's Law Caucus - Secretary (2L Year), Family Law and Juvenile Justice Society - Treasurer (2L & 3L Years).

Bachelor'S Degree, Business Administration

Activities and Societies: Sigma Sigma Sigma - Assistant Treasurer (2007), Honor Council (2008); Gamma Sigma Alpha Academic Honor Society.

International Business Study Abroad Program

Summer Study Abroad Program in Maastricht, Netherlands Program through UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School