Drafted pleadings for an Article 7-A proceeding under Real Property Actions and Proceedings Law. Wrote a memo on recertification for the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Section 236 Preservation Program. Researched case law for ongoing litigation for tenant harassment cases.

Assisted in representing a parent with intellectual disabilities whose children were removed from their home by the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services in litigation for termination of parental rights. Organized discovery documents. Drafted a memo on sufficiency of discovery responses. Spoke to client weekly. Virtually attended family court hearings. Drafted an attorney affirmation. Researched guardian ad litem responsibilities and limitations.

Drafted a memo on sex offender registry requirements in NYCHA housing and suggested best practices. Drafted a memo on summary judgment in NYCHA holdover proceedings. Summarized depositions for NYCHA employee discrimination lawsuits.

Provided transactional legal services to community organizations, primarily nonprofits. Assisted with filing for incorporation and federal tax-exempt status and drafted organization bylaws. Advised clients on corporate law.

Helped clients find suitable shelter and obtain public benefits during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Wrote reasonable accommodation requests to the Department of Homeless Services on behalf of clients with physical and mental disabilities that required more appropriate shelter. Drafted a memo on an Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance’s failure to provide for families in need of shelter.

Conducted daily interviews with low-income clients to determine public assistance eligibility and provide clients with community resources. Served on team that implemented creative solutions to increase department efficiency. Shadowed the department’s legislative liaison for a six-month mentorship program that included involvement with state and local government. Runner-up for Eligibility Technician of the Year for 2018, awarded out of 60 workers.

Interviewed low-income clients to determine their eligibility for legal aid. Supported permanent legal staff and interns in transition to new case management program.

Screened constituent calls and helped identify and resolve constituent issues in areas of health care, housing, immigration, and veteran services. Contacted state agencies for issue resolution while continuing communication with constituents about their active issues. Attended meetings on behalf of the Denver office regarding local education policy and regional economics. Researched and updated relevant county information for Senator’s use on state visits. Drafted correspondence for community groups and organizations.