Experience

Just The Beginning – A Pipeline Organization

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Director

  • Sep 2017 - Present

  Provided comprehensive leadership to improve the U.S. legal system by nurturing an interest in the profession among young people of color and from underrepresented groups. Oversaw all aspects of programming, established operational policies and procedures, and administered operations. Led the development of outreach efforts to undergrad students to close a strategic gap in the existing pipeline. Identified and cultivated strategic partnerships with community organizations and corporations. Laid a strong business foundation for the organization by establishing systems that delivered greater efficiency, decreased turnover, and improved relationships with sponsors, vendors, and volunteers. ✦ Key Achievements ✦ ▸ Drove significant improvements several key metrics, including enrollments among law students of color and first-generation law students and placements through the Summer Judicial Internship program. ▸ Significantly improved the organization’s profile and competitive positioning, increasing its ability to attract and retain top talent. ▸ Created processes and structures that have dramatically improved operations, programs, and reach. ▸ Managed the single largest donation in the organization’s 30-year history ($1M) and fostered collaborations that generated another $750K+ in grant funding. ▸ Partnered with a NY-based global alternative investment firm to develop a legal internship program to extend opportunities to underserved law students. Show less



American Bar Association

• United States
• Legal Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Associate Director Educational Programs

  • Jan 2009 - Sep 2017

  Managed adult training via community outreach programs in local minority bar associations. Developed and implemented additional CLE program offerings, including e-learning options. Established partnerships with affinity bars to improve access to training and resources for minority members. Managed Section Diversity Plan. ✦ Key Achievements ✦ ▸ Increased profits by $200K+ and registration in CLE programs by 30%. ▸ Organized and executed 40+ community outreach programs nationally, creating increased awareness of multiple disciplines while cultivating mutually beneficial partnerships between 50+ affinity bars nationwide. Show less



Schiff Hardin LLP

• Law Practice
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Manager Professional Development & Diversity

  • Feb 2007 - Jan 2009

  Managed diversity initiatives and professional development for the firm’s 9 national offices. Organized mandatory diversity training, attended committee meetings, and managed the merit evaluation process. Oversaw the in-house CLE program and partnered with legal organizations to support diversity efforts. Planned and executed annual diversity events. Facilitated personalized training for new graduates to develop their legal and professional skills. ✦ Key Achievements ✦ ▸ Implemented Schiff Hardin LLP’s first-ever diversity training program in the first 3 months of employment. ▸ Improved the efficiency of the in-house legal education department and strengthened its relationship with state CLE reporting agencies. Served previously as: Administrator – Finance & Governance for ABA’s Young Lawyers Division Committee & Marketing Assistant for ABA’s General Practice, Solo & Small Firm Division Administrator for ABA’s Legal Education & Bar Admissions Division Show less