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Madison, Wi, Us

Madison, Wi, Us

Wisconsin

• Conducted legal research and draft memoranda and documents on a wide range of issues, including evidentiary matters, administrative law, civil procedure, pre-trial motions, and insurance and regulatory matters.• Represented OCI during administrative appeals hearings for license denials, including reviewing the case file; drafting a briefing memo with recommendations; negotiating in a constructive process leading to resolution or, alternatively, representing OCI in the prosecution of administrative enforcement actions in pre-conference and administrative hearings.• Worked cooperatively and effectively with the OCI Commissioner, senior OCI management and diverse OCI staff to provide legal advice and services on complex technical issues, including agency guidance on insurance matters.• Collaborated with OCI personnel and other agencies and external partners to ensure compliance with Wisconsin laws and regulations.• Drafted pleadings and legal correspondence and communicate effectively and persuasively in briefing OCI managers and staff on legal matters.• Provided litigation support through drafting briefs, negotiating settlements, conducting investigations, and engaging in administrative hearings.• Analyzed financial and budgetary documents needed for regulatory enforcement actions.• Participated in the development and revision of proposed administrative rules to provide agency guidance regarding insurance licensing, financial solvency and consumer protection; attended trainings on promulgation of administrative rules.• Participated in meeting with other agencies on insurance related matters.• Served as a liaison between OCI and other governmental agencies and external stakeholders.• Reviewed and analyzed new legislation and judicial holdings.• Reviewed case files to ensure compliance with the relevant statutes and regulations.

Prairie Du Sac, Wi

• Performed researched on issues involving areas state and federal including contracts, family law, zoning, and licensing.• Met with external experts to gather relevant information regarding the case file. • Drafted legal memorandums communicating the results of my analysis to my supervisors.• Briefed senior attorneys on the results of my legal research and legal conclusions.

Madison, Wisconsin

• I performed legal research and writing regarding issues pertaining to a criminal trial in a U.S. Federal District Court.• Prepared exhibits to present as evidence at trial.• I assisted with an administrative hearing by providing legal research on substantive and procedural issues relating to the case.

Albuquerque, New Mexico

• Provided support as the teaching assistant for a property law and a legal research and writing class in which I held office hours for the students, reviewed drafts of their legal memorandums and briefs, and met with the Professor and Program Director to evaluate the students performances and identify ways we could better help them understand the material.• Mentored students and assisted program director with administrative functions.

Manila, Philippines

• Researched and drafted briefing/action memos for the Embassy’s Political Section on current issues in the Philippines, including human rights, conflict in Mindanao, climate change, campaigns and elections, and political reform.• Monitored developments in human rights issues and the impact they had on U.S. foreign policy commitments.• Drafted policy statements and talking points for senior embassy officials.• Conducted analysis on the current Philippine political situation.• Prepared written documents for senior management, including speeches for the Ambassador’s use.• Met with representatives of non-governmental organizations (NGOs), diplomats, and government officials.• Assisted in trainings focused on educating members of local NGOs on U.S. led programs relating to human rights and human trafficking.• Held Secret Level Security Clearance.

Philippines

• Taught English and tutored students in speech and competitions.• Taught classes on Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.• Drafted and conducted grant writing workshops.• Facilitated leadership trainings for out-of-school youth.• Designed and implemented a school solid waste management project, compost pit, and recycling center.

Doctor Of Law (Jd), International Law

Master Of Public Policy, International Relations And Affairs