Experience

IRS, Office of Chief Counsel

• United States
• Law Practice
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Attorney

  • Sep 2023 - Present

  Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area



Environmental Law

• United States
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate Editor

  • Aug 2022 - May 2023

  Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area

• Source Checker

  • Sep 2021 - Aug 2022

  Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area



Law Offices of Dean Gibbons

• Law Clerk

  • May 2021 - May 2023

  Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area • Drafted a cease and desist letter and documents in probate matters. Some of my tasks included creating concise narratives, calculating attorney fees and personal representative fees, and filing documents with the court. • Formulated intake materials for Personal Injury, Probate, and Wills & Trust cases, performing intake for new cases and gathering all open documents and information to enhance the efficiency of the firm. • Organized Rocket Matter’s automation systems, creating matter… Show more • Drafted a cease and desist letter and documents in probate matters. Some of my tasks included creating concise narratives, calculating attorney fees and personal representative fees, and filing documents with the court. • Formulated intake materials for Personal Injury, Probate, and Wills & Trust cases, performing intake for new cases and gathering all open documents and information to enhance the efficiency of the firm. • Organized Rocket Matter’s automation systems, creating matter templates of personal injury and probate cases. Researching and familiarizing myself with the nuances of each claim’s steps. • Researched and wrote blog drafts on probate and non-conforming wills to enhance site traffic. Show less



Lewis & Clark Law School

• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Advanced Legal Intern - Low Income Taxpayer Clinic

  • Aug 2022 - Apr 2023

  Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area • Advocated for my clients in matters dealing with the IRS, issues ranging from supporting clients in payment alternatives, to helping Adults in Custody locate and receive their stimulus payments. • Investigated the facts behinds clients issues drafting declarations and protests working in conjunction with my Supervising attorney and clinic volunteers. • Handled intake calls directing the conversation to get a quick and detailed overview of the potential clients issues. With an… Show more • Advocated for my clients in matters dealing with the IRS, issues ranging from supporting clients in payment alternatives, to helping Adults in Custody locate and receive their stimulus payments. • Investigated the facts behinds clients issues drafting declarations and protests working in conjunction with my Supervising attorney and clinic volunteers. • Handled intake calls directing the conversation to get a quick and detailed overview of the potential clients issues. With an understanding of the potential clients needs placing them on our waitlist or working to find them alternative resources Show less



Oregon Tax Court

• Judicial Extern

  • May 2022 - Aug 2022

  Salem, Oregon, United States • Drafted Magistrate Division decisions, working diligently to weigh the evidence and develop researched opinions on previously unknown issues. Covering such areas as real estate appraisal, personal income, statutory construction, and frivolous arguments. • Researched and drafted memos on developing law and legal theories, such as the Dark Store Theory for real estate appraisal. • Attended trials and case management conferences, familiarizing myself with the court's inner workings and… Show more • Drafted Magistrate Division decisions, working diligently to weigh the evidence and develop researched opinions on previously unknown issues. Covering such areas as real estate appraisal, personal income, statutory construction, and frivolous arguments. • Researched and drafted memos on developing law and legal theories, such as the Dark Store Theory for real estate appraisal. • Attended trials and case management conferences, familiarizing myself with the court's inner workings and proper behavior and conduct. Show less



Lewis & Clark Law School

• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Legal Intern – Low Income Taxpayer Clinic

  • Jan 2022 - Apr 2022

  Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area • Represented low-income clients in tax controversies with the Internal Revenue Service and Oregon Department of Revenue under attorney supervision • Conducted client intake interviews, gathered evidence for clients in trial preparation, maintained open and timely client communication, and researched relevant tax issues. • Advocated and maintained over 12 open cases at once, under the direction of my Supervising Attorney • Conducted Intake interviews with perspective clients, getting a… Show more • Represented low-income clients in tax controversies with the Internal Revenue Service and Oregon Department of Revenue under attorney supervision • Conducted client intake interviews, gathered evidence for clients in trial preparation, maintained open and timely client communication, and researched relevant tax issues. • Advocated and maintained over 12 open cases at once, under the direction of my Supervising Attorney • Conducted Intake interviews with perspective clients, getting a grasp of their issue and whether or not we could support them and if not directed them to other resources to resolve their issues.

• Research Assistant

  • May 2021 - Dec 2021

  Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area • Assisted Professor Klonoff with research on an article surveying aggregate litigation and the coronavirus, focusing on court trends in relation to Class Action certification. Compiled research into succinct memos. • Provided thoughtful feedback and cite checks to rough drafts of Professor Klonoff's article "Covid-19 Aggregate Litigation: The Search for the Upstream Wrongdoer"

• Student Sucess Fellow – Torts

  • Aug 2021 - Nov 2021

  Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area • Organized hour-long torts review sessions, getting 1L’s to engage in the core concepts of torts through analysis of hypos and group discussions.



San Francisco Shakespeare Festival

• United States
• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Literary Intern

  • May 2020 - Aug 2020

  Remote • Worked on audience engagement and participation to make the complexities of Shakespeare more accessible by running an informative chat during our live, remote, performances. • Supported our Communications Specialist by writing blog posts on different aspects of the production from the technical aspects, to actor interviews and a play summary. • Answered liturgical questions as well as tracking scripts changes, and questions.



Santa Cruz Pilot

• Content Writer

  • May 2019 - Nov 2019

  Watsonville, CA • Contract work crafting persuasive web-based advertising for Santa Cruz Pilot’s sales and marketing effort, to help reach a larger audience and increase customer base.



SOMAmetrics

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Writing Intern

  • Sep 2019 - Oct 2019

  Berkeley, CA • Generated initial drafts of White papers, ADR Briefs, and blog posts from gathered and confirmed research on industries like medical technology, food service, and the shipping industry. • Crafted persuasive and fact-based papers showing the companies' familiarity with a range of industry issues and our awareness of business-to-business marketing needs.



Integem Inc.

• United States
• Technology, Information and Internet
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Writing Intern

  • Jan 2019 - Aug 2019

  Cupertino, California • Amplified company’s visibility by writing press release articles tailored to particular audiences to promote Integem's products and Holographic AR camps for children.



Locus Science Fiction Foundation

• Intern

  • Feb 2019 - May 2019

  Oakland, California • Increased office productivity, supported customers with payment methods and renewals, fulfilled back orders, contacted publicist for author photos, did checks and changes for the issue during deadline week, as well as other necessary tasks.



Self-Employed

• Daycare Provider

  • Aug 2017 - Jul 2018

  Santa Cruz, California • Increased efficiency 50% by organizing timetables for chores, appointments, and errands; leading children through their daily responsibilities while maintaining an efficient and friendly environment. • Developed chore lists, drove children to their appointments and ran necessary errands.



Lightspeed Martial Arts Academy

• Assistant Instructor

  • May 2015 - Jun 2018

  Scotts Valley, California • Enhanced class participation by using my black belt skill set to offer personal and detailed instruction, enabling over 200+ students to advance in their classes. • Provided guidance through the encouragement of confidence and respect. Developed students, ages 4-16, Martial Arts abilities.

• Child Care Provider

  • May 2015 - Jun 2018

  Scotts Valley, California • Offered homework assistance, enhancing children’s written communication, English skills mathematical understanding and love of history. • Responsible for over 35 students, ages ranging from 4-13, I worked to maintain cordial relations, prepare them for class, and remain a personable and respectful authority.



Tiki Tykes

• Daycare Assistant

  • Jul 2015 - Sep 2016

  Soquel, California • Instituted an efficient and timely cleaning method for the facility, resulted in a 30% reduction in time spent, allowing for more tasks to be handled. • Supervising toddlers, I encouraged a fun and safe environment, allowing for the development of social skills.