Securities, Regulatory, and Corporate Disputes involving public and private companies, officers, directors, executives, founders, investors, and investment funds.

Assisted Deputy Attorneys General on various legal research and writing projects including motions to dismiss, summary judgment motions, demurrers, and Ninth Circuit appellate briefsParticipated in different phases of pre-trail litigation, including motion practice, discovery, settlement conferences, and client and witness interviews

Implemented best practice community engagement strategies for improving the educational and developmental opportunities available to children and youth in the community from cradle to collegeDeveloped strong partnerships with neighborhood schools to identify critical supplemental programs to support the classroom, particularly after school hours.Advised Urban Strategies CNI “People” Implementation staff on practices for integrating Youth & Education components into the overall People strategy for developing school-based and community-based strategies.Identified barriers to quality education practices and cultivated partnerships to address these barriers

Drafted legal memorandums for Unlawful Detainer and Small Claims cases

Developed and implemented marketing and business development strategies for the securities litigation group. Supported partners in their business development and marketing efforts including thought leadership, strategy, research, RFP responses/pitches/proposals, survey and directory submissions, and client communicationsProvided strategic guidance and proactive recommendations to enhance the visibility of the attorneys and the firm in local, regional, global and industry platforms, including speaking engagements, writing opportunities and other brand-building initiativesConducted in-house plaintiff style damage analysis

Econometrics

Formulated multiple regression models highlighting impact of military spending on economic growth in developing countries