Experience

American Association for Justice

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

• Senior Legal Counsel

  • Sep 2022 - Present

• Senior Staff Attorney

  • Sep 2019 - Sep 2022

  • Develop and publish unique legal resources to help plaintiffs’ attorneys improve their case preparation and advocacy related to a variety of practice areas and case types, including prisoner abuse/neglect, police misconduct, LGBT discrimination, sexual assault, affordable access to electronic health records, and more.• Draft, edit, and publish articles in collaboration with attorneys nationwide to on emerging legal issues and case developments for AAJ Section Community Blogs; spearhead rebranding and restructuring of blog system for AAJ.



Bernabei & Kabat, PLLC

• United States
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Civil Rights Litigation Fellow

  • Aug 2018 - Sep 2019

  • Performed initial case assessments and investigations; drafted pleadings, motions, and briefs; performed legal research and document review; drafted witness examination outlines; and prepared clients for depositions, trials, hearings, and mediations, in matters related to employment discrimination, sexual harassment, and retaliation.• Developed key litigation and case presentation strategies as member of trial team that secured $1.3 million jury verdict against American University for discriminating against our client in their tenure process based on her age.



Minnesota Judicial Branch

• Judicial Law Clerk

  • Aug 2017 - Jul 2018

  • Conduct legal research and prepares memoranda, orders, judgments and decrees in civil, family law, and criminal cases.• Review, study, and research court decisions, documents, opinions, briefs, and related legal authorities to prepare briefs, legal memoranda, and statement of issues involved, including appropriate suggestions or recommendations to the judge.• Attend hearings and trials to record necessary case information and research law for oral motions made during trials. • Conduct legal research and prepares memoranda, orders, judgments and decrees in civil, family law, and criminal cases.• Review, study, and research court decisions, documents, opinions, briefs, and related legal authorities to prepare briefs, legal memoranda, and statement of issues involved, including appropriate suggestions or recommendations to the judge.• Attend hearings and trials to record necessary case information and research law for oral motions made during trials.



American Constitution Society

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

• Law Fellow

  • Aug 2016 - Jul 2017

  • Engaged in policy development related to a broad range of topics, including reproductive rights, administrative law, economic inequality, intellectual property, national security, federalism and separation of powers, criminal justice and access to justice issues, and voting rights. • Assisted in developing and planning ACS speaking programs on cutting-edge legal and policy issues.• Coordinated with scholars and professionals to edit and publish cutting-edge issue briefs on progressive policy and legislation, including criminal justice and policing reform, voting rights, access to justice, and the judicial nominations crisis.



Institute for Justice

• United States
• Law Practice
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Law Clerk

  • Jan 2016 - May 2016

  • Performed legal research and engaged in impact litigation strategies, including brief and memo drafting, document review, client interviews, cite checking, and oral argument preparation with supervising attorneys. • Advocated for the protection of individual civil rights and civil liberties, including tenant retaliation and privacy rights, civil forfeiture, braiding licensing requirements, and blight elimination and eminent domain. • Performed legal research and engaged in impact litigation strategies, including brief and memo drafting, document review, client interviews, cite checking, and oral argument preparation with supervising attorneys. • Advocated for the protection of individual civil rights and civil liberties, including tenant retaliation and privacy rights, civil forfeiture, braiding licensing requirements, and blight elimination and eminent domain.



National Partnership for Women & Families

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

• Reproductive Health Policy Legal Intern

  • Jun 2015 - Aug 2015

  • Research, track, and analyze federal and state legislation, regulations, judicial proceedings, and policy initiatives. • Advocate for policies to advance reproductive rights, including comprehensive sex education, contraception access, quality maternity care, and abortion rights. • Attend coalition meetings, briefings, hearings, and other events on Capitol Hill and around Washington, D.C. • Research, track, and analyze federal and state legislation, regulations, judicial proceedings, and policy initiatives. • Advocate for policies to advance reproductive rights, including comprehensive sex education, contraception access, quality maternity care, and abortion rights. • Attend coalition meetings, briefings, hearings, and other events on Capitol Hill and around Washington, D.C.



U.S. Department of Justice

• United States
• Law Enforcement
• 700 & Above Employee

• Law Clerk

  • Sep 2014 - May 2015

  Drafted pleadings, performed legal research, and engaged in investigation tactics, deposition preparation, document review, litigation strategy, and settlement negotiations with Assistant U.S. Attorneys in matters involving federal civil rights statutes, including the Civil Rights Act, the Fair Housing Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

• Legal Intern

  • Jun 2014 - Aug 2014

  • Researched and drafted memos analyzing key terminology involved in exemptions from disclosures under the Privacy Act of 1974, particularly pertaining to the interaction between national security and personal privacy.• Reviewed and edited statutorily required privacy impact assessments and related training materials submitted to the Office by various DOJ components in support of the Office’s privacy compliance and policy development responsibilities.• Observed and prepared memos summarizing open meetings of the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board (PCLOB) and the U.S. Senate Select Committee on Intelligence.• Facilitated all aspects of publishing the DOJ’s biennial guidance manual summarizing recent developments in policy law, including proofing, editing, cite checking, and case law analysis.



The George Washington University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Administrative Assistant for University Events

  • Jan 2012 - May 2013

  Organized and executed large-scale events, including the Foggy Bottom Centennial Celebration, the 2012 and 2013 Commencements on the National Mall, and the 2013 Inaugural Ball. Organized and executed large-scale events, including the Foggy Bottom Centennial Celebration, the 2012 and 2013 Commencements on the National Mall, and the 2013 Inaugural Ball.



The George Washington University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Colonial Cabinet 2011

  • Nov 2010 - Aug 2011

  • Chosen among hundreds of applicants to serve as an ambassador and mentor to over 2,500 incoming students, parents, and siblings throughout five three-day summer orientation sessions. • Wrote and performed short educational and inspirational scenes from college life for freshmen, international, and transfer students, and facilitated discussions about the difficult topics addressed in the production.• Received extensive logistical, leadership, teamwork, and customer service training. • Chosen among hundreds of applicants to serve as an ambassador and mentor to over 2,500 incoming students, parents, and siblings throughout five three-day summer orientation sessions. • Wrote and performed short educational and inspirational scenes from college life for freshmen, international, and transfer students, and facilitated discussions about the difficult topics addressed in the production.• Received extensive logistical, leadership, teamwork, and customer service training.