Associate Attorney (pending bar admission)

• May 2023 - Present

Producer

• Jul 2019 - Present

Researches potential stories and reads sources to collect information. Compiles sources to build information into a compelling and relevant story. Records audio for podcast episodes. Edits audio and adds music and transitions to prepare podcast for distribution. Has published over 50 podcast episodes. Researches potential stories and reads sources to collect information. Compiles sources to build information into a compelling and relevant story. Records audio for podcast episodes. Edits audio and adds music and transitions to prepare podcast for distribution. Has published over 50 podcast episodes.

Student Attorney

• Aug 2022 - May 2023

Managed cases from intake to disposition, including developing theories of the case, coaching client through the adversarial process, and acting as lead trial attorney Implemented creative solutions to complex legal issues, such as application of newly created state law Researched a legal issue and presented my findings to the prosecution, resulting in a case being dismissed Drafted a significant portion of a writ of mandamus filed with the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals Served as lead counsel at a hearing arguing for the first sex trafficking victim expungement in Alabama Show less

Summer Legal Intern

• Jun 2022 - Aug 2022

Researched case law to develop trial strategies. Prepared memorandum with relevant precedent that ultimately led to a case dismissal. Researched case law to develop trial strategies. Prepared memorandum with relevant precedent that ultimately led to a case dismissal.

Summer Legal Intern

• May 2022 - Jun 2022

Prepared for and conducted plea hearings and preliminary hearings. Communicated plea offers to defendants and negotiated with the district attorney’s office. Strategized courses of action with clients after explaining their legal options. Drafted motions for hearings dealing with issues such as suppression and bond reduction. Prepared for and conducted plea hearings and preliminary hearings. Communicated plea offers to defendants and negotiated with the district attorney’s office. Strategized courses of action with clients after explaining their legal options. Drafted motions for hearings dealing with issues such as suppression and bond reduction.

Legal Intern

• Jan 2022 - Apr 2022

Conducted legal research on current cases and prepared written summaries. Reviewed client videos to develop a defense strategy. Observed criminal court proceedings, client meetings, and jail visits. Conducted legal research on current cases and prepared written summaries. Reviewed client videos to develop a defense strategy. Observed criminal court proceedings, client meetings, and jail visits.

Accountant

• Jun 2018 - Dec 2021

Processed accounts payable for multiple entities, including hotels and shared working spaces. Performed bank reconciliations for multiple entities with several hundred transactions per month. Developed a new system to focus on increasing the percentage of chargebacks reversed. Built relationships with general managers and other employees to ensure smooth finance-related operation. Oversaw tax collection, filing, and remittance to state governments for multiple properties. Researched law and built detailed spreadsheet models to solve complex taxation issues. Show less

Summer Legal Intern

• May 2021 - Aug 2021

Drafted an appellate brief sent to the Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals challenging the application of sentencing guidelines. Assisted with jury trials as a second chair; including participating in jury selection, observing conferences with judges, monitoring jury reactions, and evaluating direct and cross-examination. Reviewed case files, helped develop trial strategies, and observed numerous proceedings in criminal and civil courts. Drafted an appellate brief sent to the Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals challenging the application of sentencing guidelines. Assisted with jury trials as a second chair; including participating in jury selection, observing conferences with judges, monitoring jury reactions, and evaluating direct and cross-examination. Reviewed case files, helped develop trial strategies, and observed numerous proceedings in criminal and civil courts.

Executive Finance Director

• May 2016 - May 2018

Developed and managed a budget of over $400,000. Presented oral reports of current financial situation and updated budgets in cabinet meetings. Developed and managed a budget of over $400,000. Presented oral reports of current financial situation and updated budgets in cabinet meetings.