Associate

• Nov 2019 - Present

Senior Associate Attorney

• Jul 2017 - Nov 2019

Associate Attorney

• Oct 2015 - Jul 2017

Maintain and manage a case load of approximately three dozen cases covering a variety of family law related legal issues;Manage clerical and legal work to be completed by law student law clerks and support staff, Assist senior attorneys in representation of clients’ cases involving complex legal issues including support, equitable distribution and custody,Draft various legal documents including wills and other testamentary documents,

Attorney Law Clerk

• May 2015 - Oct 2015

Assist licensed attorneys with various family law related projectsCompile and organize local rules of court and procedures for the Southwestern Pennsylvania RegionTrain support staff in the use of document and case management systems including Dropbox and Time MattersMaintain firms active social media presence through Facebook, Twitter and InstagramDraft and publish biweekly blog posts on behalf of the firm informing the public about hot topics in family law issues in the Greater Pittsburgh and Pennsylvania areaEngage in day-to-day case management for several dozen cases with the assistance of licensed attorneysTrain first year associate attorneys to represent clients in various family law matters including custody, support, and divorce cases Show less

J.D. Candidate

• Aug 2012 - May 2015

Certified Legal Intern

• Jan 2014 - Apr 2015

Certified by the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania to provide legal services, including appearing in court to argue Motions on behalf of indigent clientsAssist indigent litigants in the Family Division of the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County in cases involving custody, child support, paternity and other miscellaneous family law mattersInterview litigants served by the Allegheny County Family Court Pro Se program to determine the relevant legal issues presented by their case, determine the objectives of the litigant, develop a legal strategy and prepare motions to be presented to the court to best achieve the litigant’s goalsPrepare indigent pro se litigants to more effectively represent themselves before the Family Division when the litigant is presenting to the court student prepared motions without legal assistanceAssist pro se litigants to understand court processes, anticipate judicial challenges to their case, and develop a plan for successful self-representationParticipate in weekly case-review sessions with supervising faculty to complete preparation to argue upcoming motions before the court, to review recent case law pertaining to family law issues and to present assigned research memos to clinic classPresent and argue motions on behalf of the litigants before the Family Division Judge to whom the case is assigned Study family law mediation techniques and participate in family law mediation simulations in class. Show less

Senior Topics Editor

• Mar 2014 - Apr 2015

Plan and Manage the grading of "Write-On" submissions written by 1L and 2L applicants to the Journal Managed and Advised Junior Topics Editors and Staff Editors through out the process of drafting student notes for publication Work with other members of the 2014-15 Editorial Board to achieve the goals of the Journal and publish Winter and Summer Editions Plan and Manage the grading of "Write-On" submissions written by 1L and 2L applicants to the Journal Managed and Advised Junior Topics Editors and Staff Editors through out the process of drafting student notes for publication Work with other members of the 2014-15 Editorial Board to achieve the goals of the Journal and publish Winter and Summer Editions

Law Clerk

• Nov 2013 - Apr 2015

Prepare memorandums of law regarding various family law subjects including international prenuptial agreements, equitable distribution, estate law, child custody and relocation Draft and served family law motions including divorce Research and Draft briefs in support of motions, preliminary objections and appeals Compile information for and draft preliminary collaborative divorce and marriage settlement agreements Collaborate with attorneys to prepare amicus briefs for Federal Circuit Court Cases challenging bans on same-sex marriage Research and Prepare case summaries from the Pennsylvania Superior Court for publication in Family Law Update Review discovery responses and materials and compile inventories and settlement proposals. Research local practices, procedures, and rules for Domestic Relations and Family Division Courts in Allegheny and Surrounding Counties. Draft Correspondence and communication to clients, opposing counsel, judges, court administrators and experts Engage with local Domestic Relations Officers regarding support PACSES orders and other domestic support issues Complete and process criminal history expungment paperwork for pro bono clients Research and draft memoranda on legal issues including non-compete agreements, real estate warranties and bankruptcy cases Show less

Junior Articles Editor

• Oct 2013 - Apr 2014

Managed a staff of three junior topics editors and guided a staff of twelve staff editors through the student note writing process. Participated in the selection of two staff editors notes for publication. Managed a staff of three junior topics editors and guided a staff of twelve staff editors through the student note writing process. Participated in the selection of two staff editors notes for publication.

Associate Editor

• Jun 2013 - Apr 2014

• Support worlds’ only law school-based, real time, comprehensive online legal news service• Solicit opinion-based articles from domestic and international professional contributors• Edit contributed articles for submission to responsible head

Assistant Editor

• 2013 - Jun 2013

• Support worlds’ only law school-based, real time, comprehensive online legal news service• Solicit opinion-based articles from domestic and international professional contributors• Edit contributed articles for submission to responsible head

Legal Intern

• Aug 2013 - Sep 2013

• Drafted and filed various family law and personal injury pleadings, memorandums and discovery requests including child support modifications • Indexed and compiled trial binders for complex litigation • Drafted and filed various family law and personal injury pleadings, memorandums and discovery requests including child support modifications • Indexed and compiled trial binders for complex litigation

City council intern- District 4

• Jun 2013 - Aug 2013

• Researched policy proposals from sister cities and worked with staff members to craft city legislation • Drafted proclamations in recognition of local organizations • Reviewed legal contracts and documents and drafted memos summarizing them • Researched policy proposals from sister cities and worked with staff members to craft city legislation • Drafted proclamations in recognition of local organizations • Reviewed legal contracts and documents and drafted memos summarizing them

Policy Intern

• Jun 2013 - Jul 2013

• Researched policy proposals from sister cities and worked with staff members to craft city legislation regarding access to baby changing tables in public restrooms • Reviewed legal contracts to which the City of Pittsburgh was a party and drafted memos regarding them • Researched policy proposals from sister cities and worked with staff members to craft city legislation regarding access to baby changing tables in public restrooms • Reviewed legal contracts to which the City of Pittsburgh was a party and drafted memos regarding them

Intern for Senator Matt Smith

• May 2013 - Jul 2013

• Researched sponsored and co-sponsored legislation including Senator Smith’s groundbreaking Epi-Pen legislation and drafted constituent-friendly summaries of this legislation for internet publication • Researched sponsored and co-sponsored legislation including Senator Smith’s groundbreaking Epi-Pen legislation and drafted constituent-friendly summaries of this legislation for internet publication

Judge of Elections

• Nov 2012 - Nov 2012

• Managed board of five poll workers and facilitated voting • Managed board of five poll workers and facilitated voting

Sales Associate

• Nov 2010 - Aug 2012

Fellow

• Sep 2011 - Dec 2011

• Responsible for reactivating neighborhood canvassing teams for the South Hills area of Pittsburgh • Managed interns from Washington & Jefferson College to realize campaign goals • Planned and executed voter contact and team building events by engaging with volunteers and voters • Responsible for reactivating neighborhood canvassing teams for the South Hills area of Pittsburgh • Managed interns from Washington & Jefferson College to realize campaign goals • Planned and executed voter contact and team building events by engaging with volunteers and voters

Student Box Office Worker

• Sep 2009 - May 2011

Intern

• Jan 2010 - Nov 2010

• Worked with staff members to organize women’s constituency group and plan major fundraisers • Worked with staff members to organize women’s constituency group and plan major fundraisers

Western Pennsylvania Coordinator for Women for Onorato

• Jun 2010 - Aug 2010

• Assisted staff members in organizing the women’s constituency group and planning major fundraisers • Assisted staff members in organizing the women’s constituency group and planning major fundraisers

Intern

• May 2009 - Sep 2009

• Engaged in constituent outreach by; phone calls, written correspondence, and a Town Hall Meeting • Engaged in constituent outreach by; phone calls, written correspondence, and a Town Hall Meeting

Cashier

• May 2007 - Aug 2009

Records Assistant

• Sep 2007 - May 2009