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San Luis Obispo, California

Draft and respond to discovery motions, dispositive motions, post-trial motions, appellate briefs, and writ petitions exclusively on behalf of plaintiffs in various types of civil cases -- including but not limited to personal injury, medical malpractice, wrongful death, product liability, and consumer class actions. Also represent indigent criminal defendants in their appeals from felony convictions as panel attorney for First District Appellate Project. Tasks include analyzing lengthy and complex records, concisely summarizing the procedural history and relevant facts of cases, identifying key legal principles through focused research, evaluating potential issues, crafting persuasive legal arguments, and appearing in various appellate courts, including the California Court of Appeal and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, to present oral argument.

San Francisco, California

Supervise third-year law students in their representation of undocumented immigrants before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in proceedings to challenge final orders of removal.

San Francisco, California

Instructed first-year law students on various foundational legal skills, including research, analysis, drafting objective and persuasive memoranda/briefs, and presenting oral arguments. Tasks included creating and implementing lesson plans, providing written and oral feedback to students on their assignments, and overseeing all work performed by two student Teaching Assistants.

Walnut Creek, California

Drafted and responded to discovery motions, dispositive motions, post-trial motions, appellate briefs, and writ petitions in various types of civil cases, including but not limited to personal injury, construction defect, and toxic torts; prepared for and appeared in court to argue same.

Fresno, California

Drafted respondent’s briefs for filing in the California Court of Appeal, Fifth Appellate District, in appeals from felony convictions and responded to petitions for writ of habeas corpus in the United States District Court, Eastern District of California. Tasks included reviewing appellate records, conducting research, identifying and analyzing legal issues, developing arguments, brief writing, and preparing for and presenting oral arguments. Successfully prosecuted an appeal that resulted in a recent published opinion. (In re Robert M. (2013) 215 Cal.App.4th 1178.) Drafted answering brief in federal habeas appeal for filing in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

San Francisco, California

Assisted students with research strategies for online resources such as LexisNexis and Westlaw. Met individually with students to refine legal arguments. Reviewed weekly legal writing assignments and provided feedback to students. Drafted a bench memo for volunteer judges at students' final oral arguments. Coordinated and scheduled student oral argument practices.

San Francisco, California

Researched and drafted original memoranda for use in Legal Writing and Research courses. Supervised team of 12 in creation of additional memoranda. Reviewed and updated research.

San Francisco, California

Assisted customers one-on-one with small claims, civil harassment restraining orders, evictions, guardianships, name changes and gender changes. Discussed legal options, procedural rules, trial preparation, and completing forms with customers.

Los Angeles, California

Designed and implemented residence hall’s programming strategy in conjunction with Resident Director. Trained and advised programmers. Tracked, supervised, and assessed programs in the residence hall. Interpreted programming related policies. Advised the community government.

Los Angeles, California

Collaborated with a co-RA to implement academic, social, and responsible citizenship programs for a community of 100 residents. Advised the community government. Mediated conflicts between residents. Provided academic assistance and peer counseling to residents. Enforced housing policies. Responded to emergencies.

Juris Doctor

Activities and Societies: Stetson International Environmental Moot Court Competition Team, Hastings Appellate ProjectBest Moot Court Oral.

B.S., B.A., Mathematics/Economics, French And Linguistics

Activities and Societies: Dance Marathon at UCLA, Unicamp, Campus Event Commission Speaker SeriesWorked 20-30 hours per week to offset.