Experience

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  North Carolina Democratic Party

  • Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

  • Director of Voter Protection

    • Mar 2024 - Present
    • Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

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  Duke University School of Law

  • Senior Lecturing Fellow

    • Jul 2021 - Present

    Develop and teach courses as a full-time lecturer at the nation’s 5th-ranked law school (US News & World Report). Upper-level courses included Legal Writing in Civil Practice and Writing for Non-Legal Audiences, and first-year coursework included Legal Analysis, Research & Writing. • Honed expert communication skills across complex subject matter with high attention to detail, critical thinking, analytical reasoning, research and cultural competency• Secured faculty approval for new course offering and developed curricula• Mentored students and managed challenged students through remedial interventions

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  Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP

  • Attorney

    • 2015 - 2020

    Litigated complex disputes in state and federal courts, including intellectual property and securities fraud cases, and matters on appeal. Managed multi-state and international data breach remediation; conducted depositions; and maintained active pro bono docket community equity cases. • Oversaw crisis-response following incident at major international corporation• Negotiated settlement agreements and advised clients in high-profile litigation• Demonstrated deep research proficiency in legal standards across novel areas • Recognition: Designated a “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers. Selected to chair working group responsible for talent retention, recruitment, and inclusion efforts.

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  State of North Carolina

  • Clerk to the Chief Justice

    • 2012 - 2015

    Drafted judicial opinions and prepared memoranda for the Chief Justice. Conducted deep legal research and analysis on complex issues involving constitutional law, civil rights, and commercial litigation. Prepared public remarks and supervised workflow within the Chamber. • Promoted to Senior Clerk managing junior clerks and supervising workflow• Recognition: Selected to brief attorneys and students on appellate decisions

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  Additional Experience

  • Various

    • 2008 - 2012

    • CITY OF RALEIGH, Chair of Reform Study Commission & City Council Candidate• WOMEN’S CAMPAIGN SCHOOL AT YALE UNIVERSITY, Program Graduate• JOCELYN BENSON (MICH. SEC. OF STATE), Advisor • CARROLL’S KITCHEN (social entrepreneurship venture), Board Member • MCCLATCHY NEWSPAPERS, “North Carolina Influencer” Recipient & Contributor• NANCY BOCSKOR CO., Aide to the CEO