Experience

Dallas Stars

• United States
• Spectator Sports
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Legal Counsel

  • Jun 2022 - Present

  • Draft and negotiate a wide range of agreements (e.g., arena licensing, events, ticketing, sponsorship, services, sweepstakes). • Evaluate City agreements and insurance provisions, and support acting general counsel in analysis and interpretation of such agreements. • Conduct legal research and provide analysis and guidance to senior management and acting general counsel. • Manage form template agreements and ensure compliance with NHL rules, regulations, and memorandums. • Advise internal stakeholders on legal issues and risks, agreement structures, approval processes, and company policies and procedures to manage liability and risks. Show less



USA Karate (USA-NKF)

• United States
• Spectator Sports
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Legal Consultant

  • Feb 2022 - May 2022

  • Conducted review of compliance procedures, athlete investigations, and United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee rules and regulations. • Interviewed witnesses, complainant, and investigators to independently evaluate evidence and assessed Bylaws and Code of Conduct as applied to Olympic athletes’ actions. • Prepared administrative opinions regarding whether Olympic athletes violated the Code of Conduct. • Conducted review of compliance procedures, athlete investigations, and United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee rules and regulations. • Interviewed witnesses, complainant, and investigators to independently evaluate evidence and assessed Bylaws and Code of Conduct as applied to Olympic athletes’ actions. • Prepared administrative opinions regarding whether Olympic athletes violated the Code of Conduct.



Gallagher & Kennedy

• United States
• Law Practice
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Associate Attorney

  • Sep 2020 - Jan 2022

  • Reviewed and interpreted insurance policies, negotiated with insurance adjusters, litigated personal injury claims (e.g., slip and fall, dram shop, wrongful death etc.), and administered subpoenas. • Conducted legal research and provided guidance on employment defense issues for Arizona Cardinals, Arizona Diamondbacks, and Cleveland Guardians. • Defended clients against Title VII discrimination claims, worked with Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and prepared position statements that resulted in dismissal of cases. Show less



University of Arizona, James E. Rogers College of Law

• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Law Student

  • Aug 2017 - Sep 2020

  Honors & Awards: • CALI Excellence Award, Civil Procedure • CALI Excellence Award, Innovation for Justice • Arizona Law Review 2020 Best 3L Editor • Arizona Law Review 2019 Best 2L Note How to Level the Playing Field: Preventing More Fumbles in NFL Arbitration • 2020 Hawkins Professionalism Award Recipient • 2020 Ralph W. Aigler Memorial Award Recipient • 2019 Samuel M. Fegtly Moot Court Competition, Honorable Mention Brief Writing Scholarship: • 2019 & 2020 Carpenter Scholar • 2017–2020 Dean’s Achievement Scholarship Journal & Activities: • Senior Managing Editor, Arizona Law Review • President, Sports & Entertainment Law Society • Member, ABA National Moot Court Team • Secretary, Latino Law Student Association • Writing Fellow, Professor Susan Salmon Show less



Transatlantic Tax, Inc.

• Phoenix, AZ

• Executive Assistant

  • Jan 2017 - Aug 2017

  • Assisted in filing Arizona, federal, and international tax returns • Researched issues in international tax law • Client relationship management with PGA golfers. Managed the CEO's schedule and calendar • Assisted in filing Arizona, federal, and international tax returns • Researched issues in international tax law • Client relationship management with PGA golfers. Managed the CEO's schedule and calendar



NFL Players Inc.

• Spectator Sports
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing and Business Development Intern

  • Mar 2016 - Aug 2016

  • Managed interdepartmental communication/external partner communication • Managed logistics for tradeshow and event preparation for industry events • Helped monitor invoices and maintain accurate marketing budgets • Organized, planned meetings, managed event calendar, pulled creative assets • Market research: Snapchat and DreamWorks Animation • Wrote /edited copy for NFLPA website • Helped execute marketing initiatives like Top 50 Players Sales • Curated social content, tracked and defined trends • Social media planning for events (e.g. Rookie Premiere) Show less



LGO Hospitality

• United States
• Restaurants
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Server

  • Aug 2015 - Mar 2016

  Serving customers while multitasking in a fast-paced environment. Taking orders, running food and drinks, and making payments while profiling guests in order to anticipate their needs. Serving customers while multitasking in a fast-paced environment. Taking orders, running food and drinks, and making payments while profiling guests in order to anticipate their needs.



The Keg Steakhouse + Bar

• Canada
• Food and Beverage Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Server

  • May 2014 - Jul 2015

  Serving customers while multitasking and providing satisfactory customer service. Taking orders, running food and drinks, and making payments in a fast-paced, fine dining environment. Serving customers while multitasking and providing satisfactory customer service. Taking orders, running food and drinks, and making payments in a fast-paced, fine dining environment.



Dress for Success Phoenix

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Intern

  • Dec 2014 - May 2015

  I was a Fashion Stylist who helped to promote women’s economic independence through suiting them with professional attire. Stylists worked one-on-one with clients to help them expand their working wardrobe. In addition, we complete secretarial duties such as phone calls and filing, as well as inventory and steaming in the stock room. I was a Fashion Stylist who helped to promote women’s economic independence through suiting them with professional attire. Stylists worked one-on-one with clients to help them expand their working wardrobe. In addition, we complete secretarial duties such as phone calls and filing, as well as inventory and steaming in the stock room.



Cyprus Grill Phoenix

• Phoenix

• Supervisor

  • May 2012 - Oct 2014

  Serving customers while providing satisfactory customer service, aiding to catering orders, taking inventory, closing credit card machines, and guaranteeing the restaurant runs smoothly. Serving customers while providing satisfactory customer service, aiding to catering orders, taking inventory, closing credit card machines, and guaranteeing the restaurant runs smoothly.