Experience

Homebase / The Center for Common Concerns

• United States
• Public Policy Offices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Staff Attorney II

  • Jan 2023 - Present



Trusted Trademarks and Contracts

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founder & CEO

  • Aug 2021 - Present



Trusted Legal Solutions, PLLC

• Washington DC-Baltimore Area

• Founding and Managing Attorney

  • Apr 2020 - Present

  Manage a diverse portfolio of clients in family law litigation involving representation in divorce, adoption, child abuse, neglect, and civil commitment matters before the D.C. Superior Court; responsible for all aspects of litigation including intake, managing discovery, taking and defending depositions, witness preparation, motions practice, negotiating and drafting settlements, and handling mediations and arbitrations. Member of the DC Superior Court Abuse and Neglect and Mental Health panels. Provide legal solutions to entrepreneurs, small businesses, and social media influencers consisting of intellectual property advice and federal trademark registrations; drafting various contracts and service agreements; ensuring client compliance with FTC and regulatory endorsement disclosure requirements; securing brand protections and designations for formation of legal entities and corporate structures. - Conduct comprehensive trademark search and analysis - Draft and file federal trademark registration applications - Teach business owners general business, contract, and intellectual property law concepts.



Washington Hebrew Congregation

• United States
• Religious Institutions
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Program Manager

  • Nov 2010 - Dec 2020

  Managed program resources and budget to develop programs aimed at improving the lives of our clients, including the creation of the house’s case management system, consisting of data collection and assessment tools. Engaged extensively in strategic planning to capitalize on limited resources and provide cost-effective and impactful programs for families. Supervised staff and volunteers; managed the hiring and onboarding of continuous rotations of volunteers who assisted with the house’s wide array of programming; supervised volunteers to equip them with skills to assist with fundraising initiatives, general contracting needs, and a resident mentoring program. Provided intensive case management services to dozens of families experiencing homelessness: advised families on community resources and referral programs, developed treatment plans, leveraged community support and strategic partnerships to obtain resources for families.



DC Courts

• Administration of Justice
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Judicial Law Clerk

  • Sep 2019 - Mar 2020

  Managed the judicial docket of the Hon. Tara J. Fentress; drafted legal findings, conclusions of law, and judicial orders on the abuse and neglect and domestic relations calendars. Managed the judicial docket of the Hon. Tara J. Fentress; drafted legal findings, conclusions of law, and judicial orders on the abuse and neglect and domestic relations calendars.



American Bar Association Center on Children and the Law

• United States
• Legal Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Staff Attorney

  • Jan 2019 - Aug 2019

  Conducted legal research in matters relating to child abuse and neglect, including permanency, kinship care, legal representation, and education issues; drafted memoranda on these topics for publication. Drafted ABA model rules on child welfare law which involved extensive field work engaging with social workers, parents, attorneys and judges; conducting state surveys; and analyzing the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act, the Family First Prevention Service Act, and state child welfare statutes and public policies. Developed and conducted trainings at the ABA Center on Children and the Law to educate government agencies, family courts, and caregivers on the model rules, related laws, and available child resources.



DC Courts

• Administration of Justice
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Judicial Law Clerk

  • Aug 2016 - Jul 2017

  Managed the judicial dockets of the Hon. Tara J. Fentress and the Hon. Lloyd U. Nolan, Jr.; drafted legal findings, conclusions of law, and judicial orders on the abuse and neglect and domestic relations calendars. Managed the judicial dockets of the Hon. Tara J. Fentress and the Hon. Lloyd U. Nolan, Jr.; drafted legal findings, conclusions of law, and judicial orders on the abuse and neglect and domestic relations calendars.



DC Courts

• Administration of Justice
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Judicial Intern

  • Jan 2016 - May 2016

  Drafted Findings of Fact and conducted legal research in the areas of abuse and neglect, termination of parental rights, guardianship, adoption, and child custody, for the Hon. Tara J. Fentress, and the Hon. Lloyd U. Nolan, Jr. Drafted Findings of Fact and conducted legal research in the areas of abuse and neglect, termination of parental rights, guardianship, adoption, and child custody, for the Hon. Tara J. Fentress, and the Hon. Lloyd U. Nolan, Jr.



University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law (UDC Law)

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Legal Writing Teaching Assistant

  • Aug 2014 - May 2016

  Provided assistance to a professor teaching legal writing to first-year law students for four academic semesters. Provided both one on one, and classroom instruction. Prepared lessons and enrichment activities in accordance with department's program guidelines and goals. Provided assistance to a professor teaching legal writing to first-year law students for four academic semesters. Provided both one on one, and classroom instruction. Prepared lessons and enrichment activities in accordance with department's program guidelines and goals.



General Practice Clinic at the David A. Clarke School of Law

• Washington, DC

• Student Attorney

  • Aug 2015 - Dec 2015

  Managed a divorce case from discovery through the pre-trial hearing; managed three probate cases through completion; drafted wills and power of attorney forms. Managed a divorce case from discovery through the pre-trial hearing; managed three probate cases through completion; drafted wills and power of attorney forms.



Bread for the City

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Summer Law Clerk

  • May 2015 - Aug 2015

  Analyzed legal documents and other case materials; drafted briefs, memoranda of law, and motions in preparation for trials and hearings. Reviewed copies of motions, orders, dockets, complaints, and other case documents from the local courts. Investigated housing conditions and drafted reports to supervising attorneys regarding potential housing code violations based on local statutes. Interviewed potential clients during and conducted client intakes. Analyzed legal documents and other case materials; drafted briefs, memoranda of law, and motions in preparation for trials and hearings. Reviewed copies of motions, orders, dockets, complaints, and other case documents from the local courts. Investigated housing conditions and drafted reports to supervising attorneys regarding potential housing code violations based on local statutes. Interviewed potential clients during and conducted client intakes.



Juvenile and Special Education Law Clinic at the David A. Clarke School of Law

• Washington, DC

• Student Attorney

  • Jan 2015 - May 2015

  Managed four special education law cases; interviewed clients; developed and implemented case plans; drafted correspondence with opposing counsel, client letters, and complaints. Managed four special education law cases; interviewed clients; developed and implemented case plans; drafted correspondence with opposing counsel, client letters, and complaints.



Break the Cycle

• Washington, DC

• Legal Research and Policy Fellow

  • May 2014 - Aug 2014

  Drafted issue briefs for a U.S. Department of Justice grantee highlighting trends and possible areas for improvement of laws and policies related to domestic violence. Drafted issue briefs for a U.S. Department of Justice grantee highlighting trends and possible areas for improvement of laws and policies related to domestic violence.



USDA

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Legal Intern, Office of Ethics

  • Nov 2013 - Apr 2014

  Conducted legal research of laws governing conflicts of interests for agency employees. Drafted memoranda explained statutes and case law concerning conflicts of interests to Executive Branch federal government employees. Conducted legal research of laws governing conflicts of interests for agency employees. Drafted memoranda explained statutes and case law concerning conflicts of interests to Executive Branch federal government employees.



Alive! House

• Alexandria, VA

• Director

  • Jul 2011 - Aug 2013

  Supervised staff and provided intense case management services to families experiencing homelessness. Drafted grant applications and monitored the program for grant compliance and conducted grant reviews. Developed policies and guidelines for the City of Alexandria Homeless Services Assessment Center. Nominated and elected to serve as Co-Chair of the Interagency Workgroup for the City of Alexandria Partnership to Prevent and End Homelessness. Supervised staff and provided intense case management services to families experiencing homelessness. Drafted grant applications and monitored the program for grant compliance and conducted grant reviews. Developed policies and guidelines for the City of Alexandria Homeless Services Assessment Center. Nominated and elected to serve as Co-Chair of the Interagency Workgroup for the City of Alexandria Partnership to Prevent and End Homelessness.



Maryland Family Resource, Inc.

• Therapist

  • Oct 2010 - Aug 2011

  Provided therapy to children, adolescents, and adults with serious emotional disturbances. Clients included survivors of domestic violence, individuals with developmental disorders. Provided therapy to children, adolescents, and adults with serious emotional disturbances. Clients included survivors of domestic violence, individuals with developmental disorders.



The Episcopal Center for Children

• Graduate Social Work Intern

  • Sep 2009 - Apr 2010

  Provided individual therapy to children with severe emotional and behavioral disturbances. Provided case management and counseling to caregivers of children with severe emotional and behavioral disturbances. Co-led therapeutic groups. Provided individual therapy to children with severe emotional and behavioral disturbances. Provided case management and counseling to caregivers of children with severe emotional and behavioral disturbances. Co-led therapeutic groups.



Launch LLC

• Graduate Social Work Intern

  • Mar 2009 - Nov 2009

  Conducted intakes in an outpatient mental health agency for children and adolescents. Conducted complete biopsychosocial assessments for children and adolescents. Designed and co-led psychoeducational groups for children and adolescents with co-occurring disorders. Conducted intakes in an outpatient mental health agency for children and adolescents. Conducted complete biopsychosocial assessments for children and adolescents. Designed and co-led psychoeducational groups for children and adolescents with co-occurring disorders.



Howard University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Student Assistant

  • Aug 2005 - May 2009

  Creating programs for Chapel service using Microsoft Office products. Organizing and hosting various Chapel events. Developing excellent administrative and communication skills. Creating programs for Chapel service using Microsoft Office products. Organizing and hosting various Chapel events. Developing excellent administrative and communication skills.



Community Family Life Services

• Summer Camp Director

  • May 2008 - Aug 2008

  Designed and implemented a curriculum for children experiencing homelessness. Developed and strengthened skills working with children experiencing homelessness. Designed and implemented a curriculum for children experiencing homelessness. Developed and strengthened skills working with children experiencing homelessness.



Heads Up DC, Americorps

• Site Director

  • Jun 2007 - Aug 2007

  Managed the administration and planning of the Summer of Learning program with over 80 students ages 5-12 in an urban school setting. Direct supervisor to 14 AmeriCorps members. AmeriCorps Member, Heads Up DC, AmeriCorps Tutored groups of children where 40% lived below the National poverty line. Learned strategies to crate an effective learning environment. Learned skills in establishing relationships with the surrounding community. Managed the administration and planning of the Summer of Learning program with over 80 students ages 5-12 in an urban school setting. Direct supervisor to 14 AmeriCorps members. AmeriCorps Member, Heads Up DC, AmeriCorps Tutored groups of children where 40% lived below the National poverty line. Learned strategies to crate an effective learning environment. Learned skills in establishing relationships with the surrounding community.