Professional Experience
WASHTENAW COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE
Assistant Public Defender •October 2022 - June 2023
• Interviewed clients, witnesses, professional experts, and law enforcement personnel while also examining police reports and investigating crime scenes to gather available facts for use in legal representation.
• Provided effective client counseling by realistically evaluating facts and evidence in each case to determine what is in the client's best interestjury trials, bench trials, or alternative dispute resolutions
• Provided effective client referrals for personal issues such as job training, alcohol and substance abuse therapy, education opportunities and a general resolution of familial problems
• Prepared for court appearances by drafting briefs, legal researching and analyzing evidence and planning strategy as needed
• Effectively represented the appointed county public defender in providing competent legal representation for clients charged with criminal or civil violations at arraignments, pre-trial conferences, motions, sentencing, preliminary examinations, and expungements in misdemeanor and felony cases.
MICHIGAN IMMIGRANT RIGHTS CENTER
Law Clerk •May 2021 - August 2021
• Performed legal research, legal analysis, and fact-finding for diverse range of clients
• Drafted over 10 legal memoranda, pleadings, briefs, summaries, and reports related to family reunification, defense from removal, asylum, and other forms of humanitarian relief from deportation
• Reviewed and organized over 10 legal documents for USCIS including but not limited to N-600, I- 130, I-131, I-485, I-765, I-864, I-864A
• Assisted licensed attorneys in developing education resources for pro-se litigants and community organizers and other legally related training materials
• Provided support to licensed attorneys for research projects on an ad-hoc basis
• Provided support to licensed attorneys by conducting client interviews/ maintaining communication with clients using a case management system with respect to client confidentiality agreements
FLORIDA A&M COLLEGE OF LAW
Law Clerk •August 2019 - April 2022
Coursework: Trial Practice; Pre-Trial Practice Mediation; Theory & Practice; Contracts; Contract Drafting; Business Transactions, International Business Transactions; Advanced Torts
• Reviewed, drafted, and assisted in the negotiation of various contracts and agreements, including but not limited to intellectual property licensing agreements, technology agreements, employment agreements, and international business transactions related agreements * Exercised strong written/verbal interpersonal communication through alternative dispute resolution methods including mediation & negotiation in creative and effective ways
• Developed strong analytical and organizational skills managing, multiple projects using Google Sheets, Excel, SharePoint to deliver effective contractual expectations according to set deadlines with great attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE CO
Sales Insurance Agent •October 2018 - January 2019
• Advised management on various issues relating to company business practice and sales practices * Collaborated with insurance team members, supervisors, and management to evaluate overall sales performance and to improve individual sales performance strategies of various insurance service products
• Assisted management with implementing contracts and agreements, corporate policies, and standard operating procedures throughout the sales process with various customers
• Developed relationships with management, teammates, and cross-functional partners within the industry by exercising outstanding interpersonal communication skills
• Cultivated relationships by effectively counseling clients, community partners, and others vital to the industry
Denison University
Multicultural Student Affairs Mentor •August 2016 - May 2018
The Denisonian
Staff Writer •August 2016 - May 2017
The Denisonian
Staff Writer •August 2016 - May 2017
Odyssey
Staff Writer •March 2016 - August 2016
DENISON UNIVERSITY
Research Assistant •August 2016 - May 2017
• Assisted faculty with research, teaching, and field projects on an ad hoc basis
• Created marketing content for monthly events, sponsored guest lectures & dialogues for both the Black Studies and Communication departments
• Assisted faculty in developing diversity & inclusion training materials
• Photographed events for publicity and marketing for both academic departments
OFFICE OF CONGRESSWOMAN MARCIA L. FUDGE (OH-11)
Legislative Intern •May 2016 - August 2016
• Conducted legislative research in foreign affairs, health, and education
• Assisted Legislative Assistants with legislative materials for the House floor (bills, memoranda, committee markups)
• Represented Congresswoman Marcia Fudge at events, constituent meetings, hearings, and briefings
• Collaborated with Legislative interns on legislative projects according to tight deadlines
Sustained Dialogue Campus Network
Moderator •August 2015 - May 2017
America Reads*America Counts
English Tutor •August 2015 - May 2016
Denison University
Residential Desk Assistant •August 2015 - May 2016
Sustained Dialogue Campus Network
Moderator •August 2015 - May 2017
America Reads*America Counts
English Tutor •August 2015 - May 2016
Denison University
Sexual Assault and Harassment Resource Advocate- Title IX •August 2014 - May 2018
Developed and deliver stakeholder (employees, acquired leaders, business sponsors, etc.) engagement strategies, communications, training, and cultural integration activities across Denison community.Led and executed programs to deliver cross-functional and cultural integration and developed programmatic efforts to provide continuously improving acquired student engagement opportunities Created and delivered effective communications materials and communications strategies regarding resources under Title IX to Denison communityCreated and delivered effective training and training strategies with cross-functional teams in Denison communityInfluenced, advised, and lead at all levels from senior leadership regarding Title IX policies, procedures, and measures Show less
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