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NAACP Legal Defense Fund
Summer Associate | July 2026-August 2026 | New York, NY
Selected as one of two Payton Fellows firmwide out of WilmerHale's summer associate class, in partnership with the NAACP Legal Defense Fund. Worked on matters concerning voting rights, civil rights, and Section 1983 litigation, contributing legal research and analysis in support of ongoing civil rights advocacy. Gained hands-on experience at the intersection of impact litigation and civil rights law, building on prior work in civil rights and constitutional litigation.
Summer Associate | July 2026-August 2026 | New York, NY
Selected as one of two Payton Fellows firmwide out of WilmerHale's summer associate class, in partnership with the NAACP Legal Defense Fund. Worked on matters concerning voting rights, civil rights, and Section 1983 litigation, contributing legal research and analysis in support of ongoing civil rights advocacy. Gained hands-on experience at the intersection of impact litigation and civil rights law, building on prior work in civil rights and constitutional litigation.
WilmerHale
Summer Associate | June 2026-July 2026 | Los Angeles, CA
Collaborated with partners across the firm's Los Angeles and Washington, D.C. offices on high-profile matters spanning intellectual property and commercial litigation. Contributed to firm-wide projects requiring cross-office coordination and substantive legal analysis, gaining exposure to complex, high-stakes litigation strategy at the intersection of IP and commercial disputes. Worked alongside senior attorneys to support case development and firm-centered initiatives, building foundational experience for a future practice in patent litigation.
Summer Associate | June 2026-July 2026 | Los Angeles, CA
Collaborated with partners across the firm's Los Angeles and Washington, D.C. offices on high-profile matters spanning intellectual property and commercial litigation. Contributed to firm-wide projects requiring cross-office coordination and substantive legal analysis, gaining exposure to complex, high-stakes litigation strategy at the intersection of IP and commercial disputes. Worked alongside senior attorneys to support case development and firm-centered initiatives, building foundational experience for a future practice in patent litigation.
Youth, Rights, Justice
Paralegal | August 2025-October 2025 | Portland, OR
Assisted attorneys with comprehensive legal research and case development in juvenile dependency and delinquency matters, including organizing case documents, conducting statutory and case law research, and supporting appellate review. Drafted and edited motions to suppress statements arising from custodial interrogations, providing substantive analysis of evidentiary issues and constitutional standards to strengthen legal arguments. Created and maintained multistate databases detailing collateral consequences associated with “founded” findings, as well as databases of expert witnesses, scholarly journal articles, and scientific reports addressing the impacts of current dependency standards on youth and parents. Supported ongoing and future litigation by synthesizing research, managing reference materials, and supplying strategic insight on evidentiary and procedural issues in dependency and delinquency cases.
Paralegal | August 2025-October 2025 | Portland, OR
Assisted attorneys with comprehensive legal research and case development in juvenile dependency and delinquency matters, including organizing case documents, conducting statutory and case law research, and supporting appellate review. Drafted and edited motions to suppress statements arising from custodial interrogations, providing substantive analysis of evidentiary issues and constitutional standards to strengthen legal arguments. Created and maintained multistate databases detailing collateral consequences associated with “founded” findings, as well as databases of expert witnesses, scholarly journal articles, and scientific reports addressing the impacts of current dependency standards on youth and parents. Supported ongoing and future litigation by synthesizing research, managing reference materials, and supplying strategic insight on evidentiary and procedural issues in dependency and delinquency cases.
International IDEA
Summer Associate| June 2025-August 2025 | The Hague, The Netherlands
Conducted international law and policy research on constitutional design and democratic preservation by synthesizing academic scholarship, analyzing intergovernmental and NGO reports, and supporting substantive preparation for a constitution-building conference in Bangladesh. Contributed to global human rights initiatives through collaboration with the Bonavero Institute of Human Rights at Oxford University, including participation in its annual international conference addressing democratic backsliding and media misinformation. Assisted in developing policy recommendations and proposed solutions for inclusion in the Institute’s annual report, with a focus on strengthening democratic institutions and safeguarding constitutional governance.
Summer Associate| June 2025-August 2025 | The Hague, The Netherlands
Conducted international law and policy research on constitutional design and democratic preservation by synthesizing academic scholarship, analyzing intergovernmental and NGO reports, and supporting substantive preparation for a constitution-building conference in Bangladesh. Contributed to global human rights initiatives through collaboration with the Bonavero Institute of Human Rights at Oxford University, including participation in its annual international conference addressing democratic backsliding and media misinformation. Assisted in developing policy recommendations and proposed solutions for inclusion in the Institute’s annual report, with a focus on strengthening democratic institutions and safeguarding constitutional governance.
Loevy & Loevy
Paralegal | June 2021-August 2024 | Chicago, IL
Assisted Partners at firm with whatever they require, including-but not limited to-editing and drafting briefs and motions, logging spreadsheets with data, indexing productions, managing productions, coordinating depositions, and creating and managing attorney calendars. Helped manage and acted as lead paralegal on high-profile civil rights cases such as Huber v. Beth (related to the events in Kenosha County and Kyle Rittenhouse) and Savory v. Cannon. Collaborate with the Exoneration Project on criminal cases related to wrongful conviction. Took lead and assist on multiple trials and hearings Civil litigation cases and Certificate of Innocence Hearings.
Paralegal | June 2021-August 2024 | Chicago, IL
Assisted Partners at firm with whatever they require, including-but not limited to-editing and drafting briefs and motions, logging spreadsheets with data, indexing productions, managing productions, coordinating depositions, and creating and managing attorney calendars. Helped manage and acted as lead paralegal on high-profile civil rights cases such as Huber v. Beth (related to the events in Kenosha County and Kyle Rittenhouse) and Savory v. Cannon. Collaborate with the Exoneration Project on criminal cases related to wrongful conviction. Took lead and assist on multiple trials and hearings Civil litigation cases and Certificate of Innocence Hearings.
Klancy Street LLC
Operations Coordinator | January 2021-May 2021 | Kittery, ME
Collaborated with CEO to restructure law and consulting firm to ensure its permanence as an LLC. Assisted and contributed to intake calls for clients seeking assistance in conflict resolution, restorative justice, and alternative resolution. Compiled paperwork, coordinated meetings, conducted research, and curated comprehensive infographic materials. Served as a consultant, alongside sexual violence prevention experts, to review collegiate sex education training modules for Vector Solutions and provided recommendations for improvement.
Operations Coordinator | January 2021-May 2021 | Kittery, ME
Collaborated with CEO to restructure law and consulting firm to ensure its permanence as an LLC. Assisted and contributed to intake calls for clients seeking assistance in conflict resolution, restorative justice, and alternative resolution. Compiled paperwork, coordinated meetings, conducted research, and curated comprehensive infographic materials. Served as a consultant, alongside sexual violence prevention experts, to review collegiate sex education training modules for Vector Solutions and provided recommendations for improvement.
Pomona College Writing Center
Senior Head Speaking Partner | August 2020-May 2021 | Claremont, CA
Met regularly with five Speaking Partners to check-in and offer advice and strategy. Led workshops on zoom presentations, public speaking and online interviews. Worked with Junior Head Speaking Partner to organize community workshops and outreach events to promote public speaking and dialogue on campus.
Attached Writing Partner | August 2020-December 2020 | Claremont, CA
Collaborated with Professor McWilliams to craft curriculum, COVID pedagogies, and assignments for first-year Writing Seminar “Political Theatre.” Edit student papers, critique student presentations, help facilitate dialogue to encourage student participation, assist first-year students navigating their online first semester, and lead class in Professor’s absence.
Speaking Partner | August 2019-December 2019 | Claremont, CA
Recommended to serve in first speaking partner cohort in institution’s history. Coached students in speaking skills, provide professional advice for interviews, and critiqued in-class presentations. Assisted Writing Center by holding additional writing consultations: editing and disseminating advice for student-client papers.
Senior Head Speaking Partner | August 2020-May 2021 | Claremont, CA
Met regularly with five Speaking Partners to check-in and offer advice and strategy. Led workshops on zoom presentations, public speaking and online interviews. Worked with Junior Head Speaking Partner to organize community workshops and outreach events to promote public speaking and dialogue on campus.
Attached Writing Partner | August 2020-December 2020 | Claremont, CA
Collaborated with Professor McWilliams to craft curriculum, COVID pedagogies, and assignments for first-year Writing Seminar “Political Theatre.” Edit student papers, critique student presentations, help facilitate dialogue to encourage student participation, assist first-year students navigating their online first semester, and lead class in Professor’s absence.
Speaking Partner | August 2019-December 2019 | Claremont, CA
Recommended to serve in first speaking partner cohort in institution’s history. Coached students in speaking skills, provide professional advice for interviews, and critiqued in-class presentations. Assisted Writing Center by holding additional writing consultations: editing and disseminating advice for student-client papers.
Associated Students of Pomona College
Vice President of Student Affairs | April 2020-May 2021 | Claremont, CA
Elected by student body in largest voter turnout to advocate for student voice among issue areas concerning conduct-policy, wellness, housing, and Title IX. Lead student representation for the Pomona College Climate Survey Working Group. Spearheaded committee to establish sustained dialogue to address campus discourse. Lead committee to establish educational process for issuing sanctions to replace the flawed system of distributing ‘points’ when students violate alcohol or drug policy. Collaborated with head of Career Development Office to develop the Student Employment Working Group to establish equitable opportunity for student employment and prioritize work study for students in-need. Assisted the Claremont College Presidents’ Title IX Task Force and their legal counsel to provide trauma-informed feedback to Consortium Title IX Interim Policy. Founded the Claremont Colleges Coalition for Survivor Advocacy to unite consortium survivor support advocates and student senators.
Title IX Advocacy Director | December 2018-January 2020 | Claremont, CAAppointed by ASPC Student Body President to raise awareness about rape culture on-campus, advocate for survivor rights, and facilitate discussion between students and administrators on Title IX issues. Collaborated with Title IX Coordinator and Dean of Students office to create the CARES (Campus Advocacy Resources Education and Support) office, which included the successful Fall 2019 implementation of the Campus Advocates, a restructured confidential survivor support program. Presented work at the 2020 NASPA (National Association of Student Personnel Administrators) Strategies Conference in New Orleans.
Vice President of Student Affairs | April 2020-May 2021 | Claremont, CA
Elected by student body in largest voter turnout to advocate for student voice among issue areas concerning conduct-policy, wellness, housing, and Title IX. Lead student representation for the Pomona College Climate Survey Working Group. Spearheaded committee to establish sustained dialogue to address campus discourse. Lead committee to establish educational process for issuing sanctions to replace the flawed system of distributing ‘points’ when students violate alcohol or drug policy. Collaborated with head of Career Development Office to develop the Student Employment Working Group to establish equitable opportunity for student employment and prioritize work study for students in-need. Assisted the Claremont College Presidents’ Title IX Task Force and their legal counsel to provide trauma-informed feedback to Consortium Title IX Interim Policy. Founded the Claremont Colleges Coalition for Survivor Advocacy to unite consortium survivor support advocates and student senators.
Title IX Advocacy Director | December 2018-January 2020 | Claremont, CAAppointed by ASPC Student Body President to raise awareness about rape culture on-campus, advocate for survivor rights, and facilitate discussion between students and administrators on Title IX issues. Collaborated with Title IX Coordinator and Dean of Students office to create the CARES (Campus Advocacy Resources Education and Support) office, which included the successful Fall 2019 implementation of the Campus Advocates, a restructured confidential survivor support program. Presented work at the 2020 NASPA (National Association of Student Personnel Administrators) Strategies Conference in New Orleans.
American Bar Foundation
Undergraduate Research Fellow | June 2020-August 2020 | Chicago, IL
One of four undergraduates selected nationwide to work as a diversity fellow for the ABF––among the world’s leading research institutes for the empirical and interdisciplinary study of law. Cleaned and coded original source data for Professor Laura Beth Nielsen’s, the chair of Sociology at Northwestern University, nationally funded research on the culture and prevention of sexual assault on campus. Presented independent research to ABF faculty and staff on the "Analysis of Sex Crimes in America," focusing on the lack of a legal understanding of sexual assault and potential solutions.
Undergraduate Research Fellow | June 2020-August 2020 | Chicago, IL
One of four undergraduates selected nationwide to work as a diversity fellow for the ABF––among the world’s leading research institutes for the empirical and interdisciplinary study of law. Cleaned and coded original source data for Professor Laura Beth Nielsen’s, the chair of Sociology at Northwestern University, nationally funded research on the culture and prevention of sexual assault on campus. Presented independent research to ABF faculty and staff on the "Analysis of Sex Crimes in America," focusing on the lack of a legal understanding of sexual assault and potential solutions.