Experience

Jones, Skelton & Hochuli

• United States
• Law Practice
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Attorney

  • Sep 2022 - Present



Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP

• United States
• Law Practice
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Senior Associate Attorney

  • Dec 2017 - Sep 2022



Napier, Coury & Baillie, P.C.

• Phoenix, Arizona

• Law Clerk

  • Jul 2016 - Nov 2017

  • Researched and drafted substantive briefs, pleadings, and motions in practice areas related to public sector employment, personal injury, and administrative law • Communicated with clients, observed client interviews, and depositions • Researched and drafted substantive briefs, pleadings, and motions in practice areas related to public sector employment, personal injury, and administrative law • Communicated with clients, observed client interviews, and depositions



Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Student

  • Jun 2014 - May 2017

  Honors: Dean’s Award in Recognition of Outstanding Performance at the College of Law The Order of Barristers Highest Pro Bono Distinction Nussbaum Gillis & Dinner Scholarship Recipient Moot Court: Executive Moot Court Board, 2014-2017: Chair of Operations & Internal Competitions, 2015-2016 ABA Mediation Competition; Placed Third in Regionals, Spring 2017 Alan Matheson Client Counseling Competition, Fall 2016 Jenckes Closing Argument Competition, Fall 2015 Spritzer Appellate Oral Argument Competition, Spring 2015 Activities: Student Bar Association, VP of Student Leadership, 2015-2016; President, 2016-2017 Student Ambassador for Admissions Show less



Monash Law Prato Program 2016

• Prato, Italy

• Study Abroad, International Commercial Arbitration

  • May 2016 - Jul 2016



Arizona Legislature House Rules Attorney Office

• Phoenix, Arizona

• Legal Externship

  • Jan 2016 - May 2016

  • Performed non-partisan legal research and drafted memoranda on the constitutionality of pending bills and amendments • Attended and participated in meetings advising legislators • Performed non-partisan legal research and drafted memoranda on the constitutionality of pending bills and amendments • Attended and participated in meetings advising legislators



City of Tempe Attorney’s Office

• Tempe, Arizona

• Legal Externship & Pro Bono Legal Assistance

  • May 2015 - Dec 2015

  • Conducted legal research and prepared memoranda on various civil issues for City Attorney and Deputy City Attorney • Researched and drafted memoranda interpreting new Arizona legislation • Observed City Council meetings and Arizona Navigable Stream Adjudication Commission hearings • Attended and participated in meetings with clients • Assisted in drafting city ordinances • Conducted legal research and prepared memoranda on various civil issues for City Attorney and Deputy City Attorney • Researched and drafted memoranda interpreting new Arizona legislation • Observed City Council meetings and Arizona Navigable Stream Adjudication Commission hearings • Attended and participated in meetings with clients • Assisted in drafting city ordinances



Arizona Justice Project

• Phoenix, Arizona

• Pro Bono Legal Assistance

  • Sep 2014 - Jul 2015

  • Obtained and reviewed relevant court documents and any additional follow-up facts for each client’s case • Prepared memoranda to recommend any potential legal basis for a case of post-conviction relief • Drafted a memorandum regarding the potential role of DNA testing from shell casings in post-conviction relief cases • Obtained and reviewed relevant court documents and any additional follow-up facts for each client’s case • Prepared memoranda to recommend any potential legal basis for a case of post-conviction relief • Drafted a memorandum regarding the potential role of DNA testing from shell casings in post-conviction relief cases



Habitat for Humanity Virginia

• Charlottesville, Virginia Area

• AmeriCorps VISTA - Development Specialist

  • Aug 2012 - Aug 2014

  • Developed sustainable capacity building programs for multiple rural chapters and affiliates • Implemented and maintained CRM database tracking software for the management of fundraising efforts • Assisted in the management of donated foreclosure properties across the state • Obtained $17,500 in grant funding for rural Habitat chapters through collaborative grant writing efforts • Researched and distributed information regarding changing Real-Estate and Mortgage lending legislation • Developed sustainable capacity building programs for multiple rural chapters and affiliates • Implemented and maintained CRM database tracking software for the management of fundraising efforts • Assisted in the management of donated foreclosure properties across the state • Obtained $17,500 in grant funding for rural Habitat chapters through collaborative grant writing efforts • Researched and distributed information regarding changing Real-Estate and Mortgage lending legislation



James Madison University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Student Representative to the Board of Visitors (SRBOV)

  • Apr 2011 - Apr 2012

  -Served as the student body’s voice in the oversight of decisions made pertaining to the university-Prepared quarterly reports and presentations to the JMU Board of Visitors on the actions, events, and concerns of the student body-Summarized information of board meetings for presentation to the student body -Initiated and built contacts and relationships with university administration, faculty, and student leaders-Operated as the student representation on the board throughout the selection of a new President for the University Show less

• Triathlon Club Leadership

  • Mar 2009 - Mar 2012

  -Served as an executive club member: President, 2010- Present; Treasurer, 2009-2010-Coordinated and facilitated Triathlon team travel, lodging, and racing events-Delegated and oversaw the completion of the Triathlon Club officers’ duties-Maintained responsible decision making and integrity within the operation of executive officer’s duties-Planned and facilitated weekly executive meetings on the day to day operations of the Triathlon Team-Prepared weekly presentations on current operations to the general members of the Triathlon Team Show less

• Kijiji Staff Leader

  • Jan 2010 - Sep 2011

  -Facilitated a group of 5 -10 students in discovering passions and developing leadership skills-Acted as a resource in developing service focused projects-Created a comfortable environment in which students could learn to take positive risks

• Summer Tour Guide

  • May 2011 - Aug 2011

  -Provided informational guided tours to incoming and prospective JMU students and their families-Served the JMU Office of the President by giving private tours

• Orientation Leadership

  • Apr 2009 - Sep 2010

  -Served as an Orientation Leader: Orientation Peer Advisor, 2010; First Year Orientation Guide, 2009-2010-Assisted with the supervision and training of 16-20 First Year Orientation Guides-Worked with a Team of 25 peers to develop and implement orientation programs-Participated in the recruitment, selection and training of 250 peer leaders-Provided exceptional customer service to incoming students and their guests



City of Harrisonburg, VA - Government

• United States
• Government Administration
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Fire Department Internship

  • Jun 2011 - Aug 2011

  -Collaborated with the fire department to write a grant for the Child Safety Seat program -Prepared the Harrisonburg Fire Department’s Risk Management Plan -Participated in safety meetings with representatives from different departments and organizations across Rockingham County -Shadowed Assistant City Manager, Harrisonburg, VA, August 2011 -Collaborated with the fire department to write a grant for the Child Safety Seat program -Prepared the Harrisonburg Fire Department’s Risk Management Plan -Participated in safety meetings with representatives from different departments and organizations across Rockingham County -Shadowed Assistant City Manager, Harrisonburg, VA, August 2011