Experience

Tacomaprobono Community Lawyers

• United States
• Legal Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• ED/CEO

  • Jan 2020 - Present

  As Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer, I lead and implement policies and programs designed to carry out Tacomaprobono's mission and support staff. My responsibilities are summarized by category below.Program Development Learn from the community and respond with legal programs designed to foster access for underserved and unrepresented clients. Develop case priority guidelines and management policies based on anti-racism to promote thoughtful and effective delivery of services. Outreach Build connections with local businesses and organizations. Engage donors and legacy gift givers. Promote interagency cooperation, foster existing partnerships and seek new ones. Attend events and coordinate social media presence. Grant Writing & Reporting, Letters of Intent Prepare grant applications, negotiate with grant sponsors and oversee grant compliance. Monitor financial administration of grants. Manage grant reporting by ensuring timely production of data, synthesizing information, compiling reports, and communicating with grantors. Staff Management Develop policies and office culture to foster staff mental health. Develop and implement DEI and anti-racism training. Conduct annual staff performance reviews for senior management. Facilitate quarterly staff meetings and monthly staff check-ins. Board of Directors Report to the Board of Directors. Draft and recommend organizational policies and programs. Prepare and present financial statements and annual budget. Facilitate periodic audits and compliance activities. Financial Oversight Oversee preparation of annual tax returns. Balance bank accounts. Oversee account reconciliation and program income and expense tracking. Prepare and periodically update fiscal controls policies. Risk Management Evaluate organizational and board insurance needs and negotiate coverage with broker. Maintain and regularly assess information technology policies and cybersecurity risks.

• Assistant Director of Legal Programs - Tacomaprobono

  • Sep 2017 - Dec 2019

  SummaryAssess community legal needs and tailor resources to best serve clients. Develop case priority guidelines, management policies, and a focus upon race equity to promote efficient, thoughtful delivery of services. Foster access for underserved and unrepresented communities. Promote the mission and values of Tacomaprobono and its Volunteer Legal Services program through community outreach.Volunteer ProgramsDevelop new clinics based on identified community need. Coordinate with community partners and recruit volunteer attorneys. Support VLS clinics and programs by promoting programs and advertising continuing legal education classes. Outreach & Events Support and advertise institutional events such as Pro Bono Night and the Run for Equal Justice. Support the Director with program management, fundraising, and State Plan implementation. Promote interagency cooperation by actively participating on committees such as the Pro Bono Council and Coordinated Family Law Project.ComplianceIdentify methods to best comply with the Washington State Bar Association’s Rules of Professional Conduct. Develop strategies to ensure compliance and document policies. Implement policies via identified procedures and conduct staff trainings. Grant & Technical ManagementManage grant reporting for the Victims of Crime Act Grant, South Sound Immigrant Survivor Project, Native American Legal Program, and Volunteer Legal Services Board. Ensure timely production of data, synthesize information, compile reports, and communicate with grantors. Evaluate potential conflicts identified by intake staff and document conclusions. Manage LegalServer and administer the program daily. Provide technical trainings for staff, attorneys, and volunteers.

• Victims of Crime Act Staff Attorney

  • Dec 2016 - Aug 2017

  AdvocacyRepresent victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, harassment and other crimes, including wage theft, fraud and other financial exploitation. Provide emergency services, advice and counsel, brief services at follow-up clinics and appointments, and extended representation and litigation. Assist clients with protection orders, family law proceedings, as well as address legal issues around housing, consumer protection, employment, credit, education, health care access, discrimination, and other collateral impacts of victimization. Volunteer Management & CollaborationWork with VLS staff to recruit and mentor volunteer attorneys. Collaborate with the Integrated Rural Legal Assistance Project (IRLAP) in Pierce County, partnering with VOCA-funded staff attorneys located in the Tacoma offices of Northwest Justice Project (NJP) and Northwest Immigrant Rights Project (NWIRP).



Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney's Office

• Deputy Prosecuting Attorney

  • Oct 2013 - Dec 2016

  Represented the State of Washington in jury trials as the sole prosecutor. Litigated both Elder Abuse and Fugitive cases. Worked with law enforcement, victims, victim advocates, witnesses, court staff and defense attorneys on a daily basis. Analyzed and researched legal issues, wrote memoranda, and argued motions. Made charging decisions and conducted pre-trial negotiations.

• Rule 9 Law Clerk

  • Jun 2012 - Sep 2013

  Represented the State of Washington at arraignments, pre-trial proceedings, jury trials, and review hearings. Legal research and writing.



Washington Attorney General's Office

• Law Clerk

  • Jul 2011 - Sep 2011

  Assisted attorneys with civil commitment of sexually violent predators by conducting legal research, writing motions, attending depositions, analyzing discovery, and classifying evidence. Assisted attorneys with civil commitment of sexually violent predators by conducting legal research, writing motions, attending depositions, analyzing discovery, and classifying evidence.



Multnomah County

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Law Enforcement Support Assistant

  • Nov 2009 - Aug 2010

  Worked within the Sheriff's Office Law Enforcement Support Team. Analyzed and organized over 3,000 pieces of information regarding criminal cases. Communicated daily with detectives, deputies, ICE and FBI officials. Assisted within the Concealed Handgun Licensing Unit and False Alarm Reduction Program. Worked within the Sheriff's Office Law Enforcement Support Team. Analyzed and organized over 3,000 pieces of information regarding criminal cases. Communicated daily with detectives, deputies, ICE and FBI officials. Assisted within the Concealed Handgun Licensing Unit and False Alarm Reduction Program.



City of Redmond, Washington

• Government Administration

• Contracts Assistant

  • Jun 2009 - Nov 2009

  Acted as a customer service representative. Communicated and assisted customers with rental contracts and questions in person, via telephone and email. Created detailed contracts and processed payments with the CLASS computer program. Acted as a customer service representative. Communicated and assisted customers with rental contracts and questions in person, via telephone and email. Created detailed contracts and processed payments with the CLASS computer program.



Yamhill County District Attorney's Office

• Law Practice

• Deputy District Attorney Assistant

  • Oct 2008 - May 2009

  Assisted the Deputy District Attorneys with trial preparation and legal research. Analyzed evidence in the form of documents, photographs, and audio-visual files. Assisted the Deputy District Attorneys with trial preparation and legal research. Analyzed evidence in the form of documents, photographs, and audio-visual files.