Experience

University of North Carolina School of Law

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Law Student

  • Aug 2022 - Present



Chatham County

• United States
• Government Administration
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Public Defender's Office Senior Legal Assistant

  • May 2020 - Sep 2022

  The Public Defender's Office in Chatham County's mission is to protect and defend the rights of our clients through effective, vigorous, and compassionate legal advocacy. As an integral member of the legal team, I conduct intake interviews and develop case files for attorneys by collecting relevant documents and materials, while working with clients to gather compelling facts regarding the case to aid the attorney’s defense strategy. Each week, I engage with complex materials, like discover motions-- which can contain over 600 different files, to support the attorneys by easing their review process and optimize client interview meetings. I continuously strengthen my editing and professional writing skills by bolstering the office's legal correspondence. From skillfully writing memos to developing clear compliance letters to be shared with various stakeholders, I expand the office's communication initiatives by also facilitating communication with 30-40 clients on court days to inform them of dates, resources, and court statuses with the purpose of helping the accused avoid premature detention.



Elon University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Maker Hub Student Consultant

  • Feb 2017 - May 2020

  The Maker Hub is a place with tools, supplies, and people to help Elon students explore ideas, learn how things work and make items.I channeled my creative abilities by supporting student innovators in developing ingenious projects for personal and professional uses by helping them navigate complex technologies; like 3-D printers, laser engravers, sewing machines, and more.

• New Student and Transition Programs Student Coordinator

  • Aug 2018 - Dec 2019

  The New Student Programs (NSP) team is prepared to help enhance the Elon experience by facilitating opportunities for students and families to feel engaged, equipped and prepared to succeed.I treasured my experience as a program coordinated, as I helped create a welcoming experience for over 1,600 new students each year. I contributed a great deal of leadership by collaborating with campus partners to plan and implement a four-day New Student Orientation Program that led to a greater retention of new students. With Elon being a tuition-dependent University, my role helped the institution to remain in good financial standing to support various institutional initiatives related to student success.I took great pride in overseeing the training of 14 Team Leads in preparation for New Student Orientation. The knowledge imparted throughout training strengthened their skills and leadership development, which aided my team in being more relatable and informed to better assist their orientation leaders. While I trained the team leads, I also executed the recruitment and training of 130+ Orientation Leaders to support new students in making the transition to college life successful.



U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Office of General Counsel Intern

  • Jun 2018 - Aug 2018

  The General Counsel of the Department of Veterans Affairs issues written legal opinions having precedential effect in adjudications and appeals involving veterans' benefits under laws administered by VA. I demonstrated my ability to write fluently and effectively by authoring memos and fee decisions for attorneys in the Benefits Law Group of OGC to respond to inquiries from various parties surrounding the provision of legal services to veterans. I put precision and clarity at the forefront of reviewing case files so the appellate briefs were submitted to the court with zero errors or wordy jargon. I developed strong presentation skills by explaining complex legal issues to veterans about their representation from VA accredited attorneys.



Superior Court of the Virgin Islands

• Virgin Islands, U.S.
• Administration of Justice
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Administrative Assistant

  • Jun 2016 - Aug 2016

  It is the mission of the Superior Court of the Virgin Islands to protect the rights and liberties of all, interpret and uphold the law, and resolve disputes promptly peacefully, fairly and effectively in the United States Virgin Islands. As an intern, I worked in a project management role and assisted in various capacities across the Department. I coordinated property auctions for homes with delinquent real estate taxes, and I served as an intermediate between office personnel, clients, and court officials.