Associate Attorney

• Dec 2018 - Present

Associate Attorney

• Apr 2018 - Dec 2018

Associate Attorney

• Dec 2015 - Apr 2018

Law Clerk

• Feb 2013 - Dec 2015

• Conducting legal research and writing; law and motion practice • Assisting in court appearances including trials, attend conference with attorneys and clients • Review and summarize large amounts of discovery • Communicate with clients and keep clients informed • Conducting legal research and writing; law and motion practice • Assisting in court appearances including trials, attend conference with attorneys and clients • Review and summarize large amounts of discovery • Communicate with clients and keep clients informed

Certified Student Attorney

• Aug 2014 - May 2015

• Represent misdemeanor clients in bench trials in front of Magistrate Judges • Represent Class A and Class B misdemeanor clients in plea negotiations, plea proceedings and all other pre-trial and post-trial proceedings • Conduct interviews with misdemeanor clients at Central Violations Bureau arraignments • Conduct witness interviews, case investigations and subpoena witnesses • Negotiate dismissals and fair resolutions with special assistant United States attorneys • Research and apply complicated issues of federal law, California law, and the Assimilative Crimes Act • Demonstrate good communication skills, professional judgment and professionalism Show less

Student Assistant

• Aug 2014 - May 2015

• Translate Russian Foreign Trade Academy (RFTA) curriculum from Russian to English and vice versa • Research and assist professor with language and communications • Sit in, observe and translate McGeorge classroom interactions • Translate Russian Foreign Trade Academy (RFTA) curriculum from Russian to English and vice versa • Research and assist professor with language and communications • Sit in, observe and translate McGeorge classroom interactions

Health Insurance Agent/Administrative Assistant

• Dec 2011 - May 2015

Licensed Life and Health Insurance Agent Met with clients, assisted with existing health insurance plans, ran quotes and filled out applications Effectively communicated with clients, have knowledge in most health care provider insurance plans Trained the front desk staff; initiated and organized a variety of marketing approaches to produce revenue Managed client accounts, ran fund reports, and successfully resolved client questions and concerns Collaborated in organizing and facilitating outreach events to the community Show less

Certified Law Student

• Jan 2014 - Aug 2014

• Assisted Public Defenders with misdemeanor cases by reviewing discovery and spotting defenses • Conducted client intake interviews, negotiated plea agreements with Deputy District Attorneys and represented clients in court under the supervision of an attorney • Explained the law and advised clients of their constitutional rights and consequences of their plea • Sent subpoenas, discovery requests, and investigation requests for clients’ cases • Researched, drafted, and successfully argued persuasive motions to the court such as 1538.5 motions to suppress, Serna motions to speedy trial and Pitchess Show less

Intern

• Jun 2011 - Sep 2011

• Volunteered during the summer at a small, private law office specializing in bankruptcy • Organized filing systems, managed calendars and scheduled consultations and appointments • Communicated with attorney and staff on a daily basis regarding client and calendar issues • Drafted letters, motions and memorandums; filed documents at the courthouse • Volunteered during the summer at a small, private law office specializing in bankruptcy • Organized filing systems, managed calendars and scheduled consultations and appointments • Communicated with attorney and staff on a daily basis regarding client and calendar issues • Drafted letters, motions and memorandums; filed documents at the courthouse

Paraeducator/Instructional Assistant

• Aug 2006 - Sep 2011

• Supervised 20-30 elementary students and 2 high school assistants for 3.5 hours daily for almost 5 years • Worked with students individually and in groups, assisted with specific instructional and learning tasks • Conferred with instructional personnel and provided input regarding student progress • Administered drills, reviewed data with supervisor, and reported concerns; applied behavior modification techniques, administered and scored tests • Supervised 20-30 elementary students and 2 high school assistants for 3.5 hours daily for almost 5 years • Worked with students individually and in groups, assisted with specific instructional and learning tasks • Conferred with instructional personnel and provided input regarding student progress • Administered drills, reviewed data with supervisor, and reported concerns; applied behavior modification techniques, administered and scored tests

Front Desk Receptionist

• Jun 2006 - Feb 2007

• Handled heavy load of paperwork, answered phone calls, greeted clients and performed other front- desk tasks at a small general litigation law firm which gave me exposure to civil, criminal and family law cases • Processed invoices, visited courts to file motions, organized case files and conducted limited research on a variety of civil and criminal cases • Handled heavy load of paperwork, answered phone calls, greeted clients and performed other front- desk tasks at a small general litigation law firm which gave me exposure to civil, criminal and family law cases • Processed invoices, visited courts to file motions, organized case files and conducted limited research on a variety of civil and criminal cases