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Boston, Ma, Us

Boston

Manage a team of four staffers and additional interns, including overseeing daily operations of the office, creating training and mentoring materials and assisting in tasks as needed. Develop policy positions and legislative strategies to further Chair Parisella’s agenda and coordinate with state, local and federal officials to advance the Sixth Essex district. Create official communications for the Chair including letters of support, official responses, press releases and press inquiries. Further, provide legal guidance regarding legislation, statutes and regulations relative to public service and the more than 400 bills assigned to the committee.

Boston

Provide legal guidance regarding legislation, statutes and regulations relative to public employment including public employee benefits, collective bargaining, civil service and state and local retirement systems. Supervise research staff and manage a legislative portfolio that includes more than 400 bills. Develop policy positions and legislative strategies to further Chair Parisella’s agenda. Represent the Chair at hearings, public events and meetings with stakeholders, including participating on the Special Commission on Pension Forfeiture and the Commission on the Hiring and Promotional Practices of the Massachusetts State Police.

Boston

Provide legal guidance regarding legislation, statutes and regulations on behalf of the Committee and Chairman Parisella. Draft and summarize legislation and testimony on an array of issues including Veterans’ long-term care, housing and retirement benefits. Develop policy positions and legislative strategies to further Chairman Parisella’s agenda. Represent the Chairman at hearings, public events and meetings with stakeholders, including participating with the Veterans’ Long-Term Care Commission. Coordinate committee hearings, caucuses and informational sessions.

Medford, Ma

Progressed from non-management to a supervisory role. Responsibilities include customer service, opening and closing the store, cash duties, inventory management and assisting in new hire training.

Boston

Analyzed and drafted legislation and resolutions; drafted memoranda on a wide array of issues including employment law, flood insurance, home rule, environmental law, buffer zones, ethics disclosures and many other issues pertaining to federal and state constitutional law. Helped educate Senate employees on Senate policy and common legal issues in the work place. Attended Senate debate and committee hearings.

Greater Boston Area

Analyzed and drafted legislation and resolutions; drafted memoranda on a wide array of issues including flood insurance, home rule, environmental law, buffer zones, ethics disclosures and many other issues pertaining to federal and state constitutional law. Attend Senate debates and committee hearings.

Taunton, Ma

Researched statutes and cases; drafted memoranda on a variety of issues including gun possession, operating under the influence, drug offenses, and the Fifth Amendment. Observed all aspects of courtroom proceedings, including arraignments, motions, pre-trial conferences, and trials.

Boston, Ma

Researched bills and drafted bill summaries; participated in legislative strategy; coordinated meetings, hearings and info sessions regarding civil rights, employment, housing, education and transportation. Managed constituent services including drafting and cataloging responses to constituent emails, letters and inquires. Attended hearings and committee meetings and assisted with general administrative duties.

Doctor Of Law (Jd)

Master Of Science (M.S.), Professional Politics

Activities and Societies: Government Student Research Conference (Spring 2011). Pi Sigma Alpha Honor Society (Political Science Honor.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Government And Philosophy

Activities and Societies: Dean’s List High Honor’s (8/8 terms), Delta Alpha Pi Society. Pi Sigma Alpha Honor Society (Political Science.