Deputy General Counsel

• Apr 2022 - Present

Associate General Counsel

• Jul 2021 - Apr 2022

Launched and managed new appeals process for youth contesting involuntary discharges from residential programs, including rendering and drafting appeals decisions. Drafted all contract actions for youth workforce programs. Negotiated high-priority agreements with partner City agencies necessary to continue services during the COVID-19 pandemic. Provided advice to program staff based on research to ensure programs comply with applicable statutes. Represented the agency at Department of Labor unemployment insurance hearings. Show less

Assistant General Counsel

• Oct 2016 - Jul 2021

Acted as policy counsel to runaway and homeless youth programs, including launching and managing new appeals process for youth contesting involuntary discharges from residential programs. Drafted all contract actions for youth workforce programs, including drafting new contracts for the most significant overhaul in SYEP’s 56-year history and negotiating and drafting a procurement contract to bring all job training programming onto a digital platform. Liaised with counsel and program staff at more than ten different partner agencies to develop interagency agreements partnering in providing human services programs. Provided advice to program staff based on research to ensure programs comply with applicable statutes. Represented the agency at Department of Labor unemployment insurance hearings. Show less

Agency Attorney

• Dec 2013 - Oct 2016

Drafted administrative decisions that complied with statutory authority and Commission precedent. Made recommendations to Commissioners based on legal research. Developed an innovative approach to monitoring thousands of case files that ensured responding parties complied with deadlines and appeal determinations were timely issued. Scheduled and administered hearings. Assisted with drafting responses to CPLR Article 78 proceedings in NY State Supreme Court. Drafted administrative decisions that complied with statutory authority and Commission precedent. Made recommendations to Commissioners based on legal research. Developed an innovative approach to monitoring thousands of case files that ensured responding parties complied with deadlines and appeal determinations were timely issued. Scheduled and administered hearings. Assisted with drafting responses to CPLR Article 78 proceedings in NY State Supreme Court.

Clinical Intern

• Jan 2013 - Jul 2013

Worked in student team to prepare immigrant’s successful affirmative asylum application based on persecution on account of her race, nationality, political opinion, and membership in a particular social group. Interviewed and counseled client, drafted personal and supporting affidavits, and obtained corroborating evidence. Worked in student team to prepare immigrant’s successful affirmative asylum application based on persecution on account of her race, nationality, political opinion, and membership in a particular social group. Interviewed and counseled client, drafted personal and supporting affidavits, and obtained corroborating evidence.

Research Assistant

• 2012 - 2013

Researched state governance of nonprofit organizations, focused on members’ rights and responsibilities. Edited sections of a chapter on membership for upcoming book, Principles of the Law of Nonprofit Organizations, for the American Law Institute. Researched state governance of nonprofit organizations, focused on members’ rights and responsibilities. Edited sections of a chapter on membership for upcoming book, Principles of the Law of Nonprofit Organizations, for the American Law Institute.

Legal Intern, Health Care Bureau

• Aug 2012 - Dec 2012

Investigated and researched consumer complaints of deceptive practices in the health care market. Wrote memoranda advising Bureau of potential state and federal claims against hospitals or clinics that apparently engage in fraud, fail to appropriately treat patients, or improperly administer or withhold charity care. Investigated and researched consumer complaints of deceptive practices in the health care market. Wrote memoranda advising Bureau of potential state and federal claims against hospitals or clinics that apparently engage in fraud, fail to appropriately treat patients, or improperly administer or withhold charity care.

Legal Intern, Executive Office for Immigration Review

• May 2012 - Aug 2012

Reviewed and analyzed files for removal decisions pending in the Immigration Court, including asylum and cancellation of removal. Researched issues of law, wrote memoranda, presented findings to Immigration Judges, and wrote final judicial opinions. Conducted research for training for court judges and attorneys on topic of judicial discretion in granting asylum. Reviewed and analyzed files for removal decisions pending in the Immigration Court, including asylum and cancellation of removal. Researched issues of law, wrote memoranda, presented findings to Immigration Judges, and wrote final judicial opinions. Conducted research for training for court judges and attorneys on topic of judicial discretion in granting asylum.

Legal Intern

• Jan 2012 - Apr 2012

Reviewed case files and testimony of longshoremen who had been arrested or tested positive for drug use, and wrote memoranda recommending appropriate discipline under Waterfront Commission Act. Collaborated in a sexual harassment hearing preparation. Researched and edited response brief to a longshoreman’s appeal of his license revocation, which was granted by the Superior Court of New Jersey Appellate Division. Reviewed case files and testimony of longshoremen who had been arrested or tested positive for drug use, and wrote memoranda recommending appropriate discipline under Waterfront Commission Act. Collaborated in a sexual harassment hearing preparation. Researched and edited response brief to a longshoreman’s appeal of his license revocation, which was granted by the Superior Court of New Jersey Appellate Division.

Domestic Violence Clinic Intern

• May 2011 - Dec 2011

Worked independently and in student teams to manage clients’ cases. Drafted and filed legal documents for domestic violence survivors seeking protection orders in both family and Integrated Domestic Violence courts. Advocated for clients during in-court hearings and alternative dispute resolutions with court attorneys. Petitioned for custody of children and safe visitation arrangements. Prepared application for client seeking lawful status through U Visa and Violence Against Women Act self-petition applications. Successfully obtained uncontested divorce for client on grounds of cruel and inhuman treatment. Show less

Administrative Assistant III

• Sep 2007 - Sep 2010

Prepared applications for grant funding from National Institutes of Health and private foundations. Scheduled and coordinated all logistics and travel itineraries for surgeons. Liaised with HR department to onboard and retain lab staff of six employees, including immigration compliance. Coordinated and secured educational speakers for Women’s Lung Cancer Forum monthly meetings, organized inaugural annual fundraiser, and secured pro bono graphic design of the logo. Prepared applications for grant funding from National Institutes of Health and private foundations. Scheduled and coordinated all logistics and travel itineraries for surgeons. Liaised with HR department to onboard and retain lab staff of six employees, including immigration compliance. Coordinated and secured educational speakers for Women’s Lung Cancer Forum monthly meetings, organized inaugural annual fundraiser, and secured pro bono graphic design of the logo.

Development Assistant and Lead Teacher

• Sep 2005 - Aug 2010

Lead Teacher and Development Assistant (June 2007 – August 2010) Led and coached teaching teams, comprised of teachers in training, college-aged teaching women, and teen mentors, for programs that taught safety and self-empowerment to at-risk girls in Greater Boston. Initiated and organized annual on-line holiday fundraiser, and maintained donation database. Wellesley College Student Coordinator and Teaching Woman (September 2005 – June 2007 ) Recruited, trained, and assigned Wellesley Teaching Women to programs and workshops throughout Greater Boston. Show less

Development Assistant

• Jul 2007 - Aug 2007

Temporary full-time position for nationwide non-profit. Processed donors’ checks, maintained database of donations, and managed donation acknowledgement mailings. Met with development team to discuss status of fundraising. Temporary full-time position for nationwide non-profit. Processed donors’ checks, maintained database of donations, and managed donation acknowledgement mailings. Met with development team to discuss status of fundraising.

Legal Advocacy Intern and Medical Advocacy Intern

• Jun 2006 - May 2007

Summer 2006 and Spring Semester 2007 Advocated for survivors of sexual assault at the hospital during physical exam; counseled survivors, significant others, and medical professionals. Researched and wrote a brochure outlining legal options available to survivors. Wrote final research paper focusing on the need for, and benefits of, collaborative justice programs. Summer 2006 and Spring Semester 2007 Advocated for survivors of sexual assault at the hospital during physical exam; counseled survivors, significant others, and medical professionals. Researched and wrote a brochure outlining legal options available to survivors. Wrote final research paper focusing on the need for, and benefits of, collaborative justice programs.