Experience

Goldfein, LLC

• United States
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Corporate Counsel

  • Oct 2021 - Present

• Legal Operations Specialist

  • Oct 2020 - Oct 2022

  Provide operational support to the Corporate Legal Department. Areas of focus include employment, law, human resources, corporate compliance, corporate governance, contracts, and information security and privacy. Adept at legal research, policy drafting, corporate filings, contract management, document management, and managing employee relations.



U.S. Small Business Administration

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Paralegal Specialist

  • May 2020 - Jul 2020

  SBA Office of Disaster Assistance (ODA); Processing Disbursement Center (PDC) (ODA). Oversaw loans portfolio and effectively managed all loan closing activities as well as conducted legal reviews of residential and business loan documents while ensuring compliance with relevant laws, policies, rules, regulations, and directives. Ensured effective disbursement of funds as per agency guidelines through delivery of highly effective recommendations. Built rapport and engaged with wide range of… Show more SBA Office of Disaster Assistance (ODA); Processing Disbursement Center (PDC) (ODA). Oversaw loans portfolio and effectively managed all loan closing activities as well as conducted legal reviews of residential and business loan documents while ensuring compliance with relevant laws, policies, rules, regulations, and directives. Ensured effective disbursement of funds as per agency guidelines through delivery of highly effective recommendations. Built rapport and engaged with wide range of internal and external agency clients and provided adequate response to loan-related inquiries form. Provided support and systematically coordinated SBA disaster relief initiative to maximize reach of relief efforts. Ensured all loan pre-closing issues were resolved.  Processed an average of 40 EIDL applications for loans and emergency grants to small business per day. Show less SBA Office of Disaster Assistance (ODA); Processing Disbursement Center (PDC) (ODA). Oversaw loans portfolio and effectively managed all loan closing activities as well as conducted legal reviews of residential and business loan documents while ensuring compliance with relevant laws, policies, rules, regulations, and directives. Ensured effective disbursement of funds as per agency guidelines through delivery of highly effective recommendations. Built rapport and engaged with wide range of… Show more SBA Office of Disaster Assistance (ODA); Processing Disbursement Center (PDC) (ODA). Oversaw loans portfolio and effectively managed all loan closing activities as well as conducted legal reviews of residential and business loan documents while ensuring compliance with relevant laws, policies, rules, regulations, and directives. Ensured effective disbursement of funds as per agency guidelines through delivery of highly effective recommendations. Built rapport and engaged with wide range of internal and external agency clients and provided adequate response to loan-related inquiries form. Provided support and systematically coordinated SBA disaster relief initiative to maximize reach of relief efforts. Ensured all loan pre-closing issues were resolved.  Processed an average of 40 EIDL applications for loans and emergency grants to small business per day. Show less



Usilaw, Inc.

• United States
• Legal Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Law Clerk

  • Feb 2020 - Apr 2020

  Managed a large caseload of various immigration law cases, including: temporary employment visas, trade treaty visas and investor visas. Updated clients on complex case requirements to prepare cases, and kept detailed record of all client proceedings. Prepared corporate immigration petitions, applications, and responses to RFEs. Satiated procedural and processing requirements of immigrant and non-immigrant visa petitions/applications by leveraging legal expertise. Reviewed case documents and… Show more Managed a large caseload of various immigration law cases, including: temporary employment visas, trade treaty visas and investor visas. Updated clients on complex case requirements to prepare cases, and kept detailed record of all client proceedings. Prepared corporate immigration petitions, applications, and responses to RFEs. Satiated procedural and processing requirements of immigrant and non-immigrant visa petitions/applications by leveraging legal expertise. Reviewed case documents and accordingly prepared immigration applications/other submissions to file with relevant government agencies. Tracked key case milestones and maintained close follow up with Lead Attorney and client to meet deadlines; also, answered all client queries as well as provided case information and status updates on cases. Show less Managed a large caseload of various immigration law cases, including: temporary employment visas, trade treaty visas and investor visas. Updated clients on complex case requirements to prepare cases, and kept detailed record of all client proceedings. Prepared corporate immigration petitions, applications, and responses to RFEs. Satiated procedural and processing requirements of immigrant and non-immigrant visa petitions/applications by leveraging legal expertise. Reviewed case documents and… Show more Managed a large caseload of various immigration law cases, including: temporary employment visas, trade treaty visas and investor visas. Updated clients on complex case requirements to prepare cases, and kept detailed record of all client proceedings. Prepared corporate immigration petitions, applications, and responses to RFEs. Satiated procedural and processing requirements of immigrant and non-immigrant visa petitions/applications by leveraging legal expertise. Reviewed case documents and accordingly prepared immigration applications/other submissions to file with relevant government agencies. Tracked key case milestones and maintained close follow up with Lead Attorney and client to meet deadlines; also, answered all client queries as well as provided case information and status updates on cases. Show less



Break the Cycle

• Strategic Management Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Law Clerk

  • Aug 2019 - Feb 2020

  Fostered congenial relationship with clients, guiding and supported the organization by conducting evidence gathering, safety planning, and confidentiality and all stages of intake and referrals with partner organizations. Provided expertise as invaluable communication link between organization and the new clients. Maintained detailed client records for future reference; also, supported staff attorneys with litigation of Civil Protection Orders (CPO).  Drafted research memo, CPO trial… Show more Fostered congenial relationship with clients, guiding and supported the organization by conducting evidence gathering, safety planning, and confidentiality and all stages of intake and referrals with partner organizations. Provided expertise as invaluable communication link between organization and the new clients. Maintained detailed client records for future reference; also, supported staff attorneys with litigation of Civil Protection Orders (CPO).  Drafted research memo, CPO trial cross examination, closing statement, letter requesting records from school, motion to file under seal, and to extend a CPO.  Handled criminal advocacy cases.  Conducted Community Outreach: administered workshops st high schools, and in partner organizations, organized events and wrote for the blog. Show less Fostered congenial relationship with clients, guiding and supported the organization by conducting evidence gathering, safety planning, and confidentiality and all stages of intake and referrals with partner organizations. Provided expertise as invaluable communication link between organization and the new clients. Maintained detailed client records for future reference; also, supported staff attorneys with litigation of Civil Protection Orders (CPO).  Drafted research memo, CPO trial… Show more Fostered congenial relationship with clients, guiding and supported the organization by conducting evidence gathering, safety planning, and confidentiality and all stages of intake and referrals with partner organizations. Provided expertise as invaluable communication link between organization and the new clients. Maintained detailed client records for future reference; also, supported staff attorneys with litigation of Civil Protection Orders (CPO).  Drafted research memo, CPO trial cross examination, closing statement, letter requesting records from school, motion to file under seal, and to extend a CPO.  Handled criminal advocacy cases.  Conducted Community Outreach: administered workshops st high schools, and in partner organizations, organized events and wrote for the blog. Show less



GWU Law Criminal Appeals and Post Conviction Services Clinic

• Student Attorney

  • Aug 2018 - May 2019

  Identified and researched potential appellate issues, reviewed case files, and prepared as well as filed motion to supplement record with missing documents. Developed and filed Principal and Reply Appellate Briefs and presented oral argument before a three-judge panel in Maryland Court of Special Appeals (Md CoSA). Researched potential appellate issues and kept client abreast of latest case developments.  Represented the client in a criminal appeal and secured the reversal of criminal… Show more Identified and researched potential appellate issues, reviewed case files, and prepared as well as filed motion to supplement record with missing documents. Developed and filed Principal and Reply Appellate Briefs and presented oral argument before a three-judge panel in Maryland Court of Special Appeals (Md CoSA). Researched potential appellate issues and kept client abreast of latest case developments.  Represented the client in a criminal appeal and secured the reversal of criminal conviction Show less Identified and researched potential appellate issues, reviewed case files, and prepared as well as filed motion to supplement record with missing documents. Developed and filed Principal and Reply Appellate Briefs and presented oral argument before a three-judge panel in Maryland Court of Special Appeals (Md CoSA). Researched potential appellate issues and kept client abreast of latest case developments.  Represented the client in a criminal appeal and secured the reversal of criminal… Show more Identified and researched potential appellate issues, reviewed case files, and prepared as well as filed motion to supplement record with missing documents. Developed and filed Principal and Reply Appellate Briefs and presented oral argument before a three-judge panel in Maryland Court of Special Appeals (Md CoSA). Researched potential appellate issues and kept client abreast of latest case developments.  Represented the client in a criminal appeal and secured the reversal of criminal conviction Show less



GWU Vaccine Injury Litigation Clinic

• Research Assistant

  • May 2018 - Aug 2018

  Oversaw clinic’s large caseload and represented clients at appropriate platform to seek compensation for vaccine-related injuries. Delivered periodic updates to clients on case’s progress and provided support at each phase.  Successfully lobbied for reduced delays in Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP); see Bill HR 6857, (“The National Vaccine Injury Compensation Improvement Act of 2018”). If passed, this legislative proposal will greatly reduce wait times of vaccine injured… Show more Oversaw clinic’s large caseload and represented clients at appropriate platform to seek compensation for vaccine-related injuries. Delivered periodic updates to clients on case’s progress and provided support at each phase.  Successfully lobbied for reduced delays in Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP); see Bill HR 6857, (“The National Vaccine Injury Compensation Improvement Act of 2018”). If passed, this legislative proposal will greatly reduce wait times of vaccine injured petitioners to have their cases heard, many of whom are children and elderly, and unable to afford medical care for severe injuries, until they receive VICP compensation. https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/6857/ Show less Oversaw clinic’s large caseload and represented clients at appropriate platform to seek compensation for vaccine-related injuries. Delivered periodic updates to clients on case’s progress and provided support at each phase.  Successfully lobbied for reduced delays in Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP); see Bill HR 6857, (“The National Vaccine Injury Compensation Improvement Act of 2018”). If passed, this legislative proposal will greatly reduce wait times of vaccine injured… Show more Oversaw clinic’s large caseload and represented clients at appropriate platform to seek compensation for vaccine-related injuries. Delivered periodic updates to clients on case’s progress and provided support at each phase.  Successfully lobbied for reduced delays in Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP); see Bill HR 6857, (“The National Vaccine Injury Compensation Improvement Act of 2018”). If passed, this legislative proposal will greatly reduce wait times of vaccine injured petitioners to have their cases heard, many of whom are children and elderly, and unable to afford medical care for severe injuries, until they receive VICP compensation. https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/6857/ Show less



GWU Vaccination Injury Litigation Clinic

• Student Attorney

  • Sep 2017 - May 2018

  Represented clients in the court of law (United States Court of Federal Claims) to secure compensation for vaccine-related injuries and deaths. Conducted negotiations on clients’ behalf and secured optimum compensation. Lobbied on behalf of injured petitioners to increase VICP Special Masters and reduce court process delays affecting petitioners’ ability to timely secure compensation.  Filed petitions, supporting evidence, drafted settlement demands and memoranda supporting an onset of… Show more Represented clients in the court of law (United States Court of Federal Claims) to secure compensation for vaccine-related injuries and deaths. Conducted negotiations on clients’ behalf and secured optimum compensation. Lobbied on behalf of injured petitioners to increase VICP Special Masters and reduce court process delays affecting petitioners’ ability to timely secure compensation.  Filed petitions, supporting evidence, drafted settlement demands and memoranda supporting an onset of injury ruling (and achieved favorable outcome for client on this point). Show less Represented clients in the court of law (United States Court of Federal Claims) to secure compensation for vaccine-related injuries and deaths. Conducted negotiations on clients’ behalf and secured optimum compensation. Lobbied on behalf of injured petitioners to increase VICP Special Masters and reduce court process delays affecting petitioners’ ability to timely secure compensation.  Filed petitions, supporting evidence, drafted settlement demands and memoranda supporting an onset of… Show more Represented clients in the court of law (United States Court of Federal Claims) to secure compensation for vaccine-related injuries and deaths. Conducted negotiations on clients’ behalf and secured optimum compensation. Lobbied on behalf of injured petitioners to increase VICP Special Masters and reduce court process delays affecting petitioners’ ability to timely secure compensation.  Filed petitions, supporting evidence, drafted settlement demands and memoranda supporting an onset of injury ruling (and achieved favorable outcome for client on this point). Show less



House of Ruth, Maryland Public Defender, Johns Hopkins Jail Tutorial Project, Ryerson University

• Volunteer

  • Sep 2012 - Jul 2017

  Internship experience as Legal Intern (02/2017 – 08/2017) for Break the Cycle (BTC) in Washington, DC, as Donation Center Volunteer (04/2016 – 07/2016) for House of Ruth in Baltimore, Maryland, as Law Clerk in District Court (Summer 2015) for Maryland Office of the Public Defender (MOPD) in Baltimore, Maryland, as Tutor (09/2012 – 12/2015) for Johns Hopkins University Jail Tutorial Project (JTP) at BCDC in Baltimore, Maryland, as Research Assistant (Summer 2014) for Ryerson University in… Show more Internship experience as Legal Intern (02/2017 – 08/2017) for Break the Cycle (BTC) in Washington, DC, as Donation Center Volunteer (04/2016 – 07/2016) for House of Ruth in Baltimore, Maryland, as Law Clerk in District Court (Summer 2015) for Maryland Office of the Public Defender (MOPD) in Baltimore, Maryland, as Tutor (09/2012 – 12/2015) for Johns Hopkins University Jail Tutorial Project (JTP) at BCDC in Baltimore, Maryland, as Research Assistant (Summer 2014) for Ryerson University in Toronto, Ontario, and as Volunteer (Summer 2013) for Rodopski Pansion Orphanage in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. Show less Internship experience as Legal Intern (02/2017 – 08/2017) for Break the Cycle (BTC) in Washington, DC, as Donation Center Volunteer (04/2016 – 07/2016) for House of Ruth in Baltimore, Maryland, as Law Clerk in District Court (Summer 2015) for Maryland Office of the Public Defender (MOPD) in Baltimore, Maryland, as Tutor (09/2012 – 12/2015) for Johns Hopkins University Jail Tutorial Project (JTP) at BCDC in Baltimore, Maryland, as Research Assistant (Summer 2014) for Ryerson University in… Show more Internship experience as Legal Intern (02/2017 – 08/2017) for Break the Cycle (BTC) in Washington, DC, as Donation Center Volunteer (04/2016 – 07/2016) for House of Ruth in Baltimore, Maryland, as Law Clerk in District Court (Summer 2015) for Maryland Office of the Public Defender (MOPD) in Baltimore, Maryland, as Tutor (09/2012 – 12/2015) for Johns Hopkins University Jail Tutorial Project (JTP) at BCDC in Baltimore, Maryland, as Research Assistant (Summer 2014) for Ryerson University in Toronto, Ontario, and as Volunteer (Summer 2013) for Rodopski Pansion Orphanage in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. Show less