Deputy Compliance Officer

• Jan 2019 - Present

Investigate, evaluate, and monitor the administration of the County’s diversity, equal opportunity, and civil rights-related programs Investigate, evaluate, and monitor the administration of the County’s diversity, equal opportunity, and civil rights-related programs

Attorney At Law

• Jul 2022 - Present

Estate Planning services. Consult, advise, draft estate planning documents, including trusts, wills, Powers of Attorney, etc. Estate Planning services. Consult, advise, draft estate planning documents, including trusts, wills, Powers of Attorney, etc.

Senior Analyst, Office of Professionalism and Ethics

• Sep 2018 - Dec 2018

This new unit is transforming USC’s system for complaint monitoring and investigation, creating a centralized flow of information that improves our ability to address sensitive matters swiftly and systematically. OPE directs and monitors any allegations that may require review or investigation at all levels and across both campuses. This new unit is transforming USC’s system for complaint monitoring and investigation, creating a centralized flow of information that improves our ability to address sensitive matters swiftly and systematically. OPE directs and monitors any allegations that may require review or investigation at all levels and across both campuses.

Assessor/Deputy Compliance Officer

• Mar 2018 - Sep 2018

Investigate, evaluate, and monitor the administration of the County’s diversity, equal opportunity, and civil rights-related programs Prepare memoranda summarizing investigations and final designation of complaints Investigate, evaluate, and monitor the administration of the County’s diversity, equal opportunity, and civil rights-related programs Prepare memoranda summarizing investigations and final designation of complaints

Managing Attorney, USC Housing Law Clinic

• Mar 2016 - Mar 2018

Working directly with Executive Director, developed and launched the USC Housing Law Clinic. Oversaw clinic litigation matters; Managed cases and worked directly with clients, counseling and monitoring; Developed and maintained educational materials for clinic distribution; Developed policies and procedures for clinic operation.Managed and operated the law clinic, including overseeing the clinic's administration and finances, including seeking funds; developed and executed outreach events and programs, educational workshops, and developed and produced informational materials related to renters' rights and landlord-tenant matters. Fostered and maintained relationships with community leaders and organizations to effectuate strategic partnerships in providing resources to community members. Show less

Business Analyst

• Oct 2014 - Mar 2016

Attorney At Law

• Feb 2014 - Oct 2014

Estate Planning services. Consult, advise, draft estate planning documents, including trusts, wills, Powers of Attorney, etc. Estate Planning services. Consult, advise, draft estate planning documents, including trusts, wills, Powers of Attorney, etc.

Associate Attorney

• Sep 2013 - Feb 2014

Represented major banks and credit card companies in commercial and consumer and collection matters in all stages of litigation by negotiating with debtors and opposing counsel, filing complaints, answering cross-complaints, propounding discovery, answering discovery, filing motions when appropriate, and appearing in court; Minimized firm resources by evaluating each file on a case by case basis and determining whether settlement seemed likely; Contributed to firm’s collection efforts by monitoring over 100 files; Advised clients by researching various topics and preparing opinion memoranda Show less

Associate Attorney

• May 2011 - Sep 2013

Represented clients in Estate Planning, Trusts, Probate, Contracts, Corporations, Employment, Real Estate, and other Civil Litigation matters in all phases of representation from initial consultation to resolution; Advised and represented clients by consulting with client, providing options, drafting demand letters, meet and confer letters, negotiating on behalf of client, drafting complaints, answering complaints, propounding discovery, drafting and filing motions when appropriate, and appearing in settlement conferences, mediation and court Show less

Deputy County Counsel

• May 2010 - May 2011

Represented County in civil litigation matters; Enforced Riverside County Ordinances by investigating properties in violation, drafting and filing actions against violating property owners, and preparing administrative abatement petitions; Advised various County departments and the Board of Supervisors by researching and drafting opinion memoranda relating to County operations; Developed code enforcement guidebook by producing information, instructions, references and samples of administrative abatement, warrant, and preliminary injunction procedures Show less

Volunteer Law Clerk

• Nov 2009 - May 2010

Supported Appellate Service Unit by researching and drafting appellate briefs, interoffice memoranda regarding current criminal law and procedural issues; Developed litigation skills by summarizing depositions, hearings, and trial records Supported Appellate Service Unit by researching and drafting appellate briefs, interoffice memoranda regarding current criminal law and procedural issues; Developed litigation skills by summarizing depositions, hearings, and trial records

Research Assistant

• Jul 2006 - May 2007

Researched copyright law issues and drafted memoranda ranging from copyright to trademark Researched copyright law issues and drafted memoranda ranging from copyright to trademark

Legal Intern

• 2007 - 2007

Supported Legal Affairs department by drafting and reviewing Contest and Sweepstakes Rules for national online contest, License Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements, Short-Form Agreements, Letters of Intent, and various memoranda and correspondence; Aided in analysis of contracts by researching contractual issues and summarizing contracts Supported Legal Affairs department by drafting and reviewing Contest and Sweepstakes Rules for national online contest, License Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements, Short-Form Agreements, Letters of Intent, and various memoranda and correspondence; Aided in analysis of contracts by researching contractual issues and summarizing contracts

Legal Intern

• 2007 - 2007

Supported Anti-Piracy and Theatrical Distribution department by drafting Cease and Desist letters, takedown letters, and Powers of Attorneys authorizing international agencies to enforce copyrights; Assisted in developing worldwide anti-piracy policies by interfacing with various agencies, researching title and distribution rights, analyzing piracy reports, preparing interoffice memoranda relaying analysis, and attending motion picture association meetings Supported Anti-Piracy and Theatrical Distribution department by drafting Cease and Desist letters, takedown letters, and Powers of Attorneys authorizing international agencies to enforce copyrights; Assisted in developing worldwide anti-piracy policies by interfacing with various agencies, researching title and distribution rights, analyzing piracy reports, preparing interoffice memoranda relaying analysis, and attending motion picture association meetings

Law Clerk

• Sep 2004 - Feb 2005

Maintained client database and calendar; interfaced daily with clients; drafted correspondence and cover letters; performed general office duties Maintained client database and calendar; interfaced daily with clients; drafted correspondence and cover letters; performed general office duties

Intern/Promotions Assistant

• 2003 - 2004