• Provided zealous representation for indigent clients accused of felony and misdemeanor offenses at all stages of the criminal proceedings against them. • Conducted thousands of cross-examinations and directs during preliminary hearings, bench and jury trials, and motions. • Managed a heavy caseload under both vertical and horizontal representation structures, in both juvenile and adult systems.• Wrote, filed, and argued constitutional and legal motions including motions to suppress, bail motions, and motions to dismiss. • Leader and mentor to junior trial attorneys. • Built strong relationships with custody and bail clients through consistent visits, letters, and phone calls, family outreach and contact, and detailed explanation of case strategy, investigation, and legal procedures.• Thoroughly investigated and researched legal and factual defenses and mitigation, and prepared witnesses to testify. • Negotiated hundreds of case settlements using a variety of negotiation strategies.• Held a lead role on an office intern program that included setting curriculum and coordinating work projects, teaching storytelling skills, & leading a mock trial team.

• Researched and wrote motions, appellate briefs, and legal memoranda.• Handled a trial, pleas, sentencings, parole revocation, and juvenile proceedings. • Interviewed, counseled, and prepared clients for hearings and trials.• Negotiated with prosecutors and affiants to reach case resolutions.

• Conducted client interviews regarding unemployment compensation and Protection From Abuse orders.• Observed Unemployment Compensation and Protection From Abuse hearings.• Completed research and writing tasks including settlement agreements, reconsideration letter to the Unemployment Compensation Board of Review, and letters to clients.