Experience

Cozen O'Connor

• United States
• Law Practice
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Intellectual Property Associate

  • Jan 2021 - Present

  Ranked among the top 100 law firms in the country, Cozen O'Connor has more than 775 attorneys in 29 cities across two continents. We are a full-service firm with nationally recognized practices in litigation, business law, and government relations, and our attorneys have experience operating in all sectors of the economy. Ranked among the top 100 law firms in the country, Cozen O'Connor has more than 775 attorneys in 29 cities across two continents. We are a full-service firm with nationally recognized practices in litigation, business law, and government relations, and our attorneys have experience operating in all sectors of the economy.



United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania

• Judicial Intern for the Honorable Wendy Beetlestone

  • Sep 2019 - May 2020

  Interned with Judge Beetlestone as part of Temple Law's Federal Clerkship Honors Program. Reviewed opinions concerning climate change complaints against the government. Researched and wrote memos regarding pending environmental litigation. Analyzed effective remedy strategies for environmental litigation. Observed hearings and activities in Judge Beetlestone's courtroom and chambers. Interned with Judge Beetlestone as part of Temple Law's Federal Clerkship Honors Program. Reviewed opinions concerning climate change complaints against the government. Researched and wrote memos regarding pending environmental litigation. Analyzed effective remedy strategies for environmental litigation. Observed hearings and activities in Judge Beetlestone's courtroom and chambers.



Cozen O'Connor

• United States
• Law Practice
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Summer Associate

  • May 2019 - Jul 2019

  Researched and drafted legal memoranda regarding the admissibility of demonstrative evidence, the scope of damages in an FMLA case, the applicability of a sophisticated intermediary defense in a products liability case, potential claims in a fraudulent transfer case, and potential claims against an IT provider in a cyber law case. Drafted a First Offer Notice between landlord and tenant. Incorporated Single Purpose Entity provisions into a Partnership Agreement. Attended a negotiation between the Philadelphia School District and Philadelphia Federation of Teachers. Observed a federal sentencing hearing.



Freire Charter School

• Special Education Teacher and Writing Center Director

  • Jul 2014 - Jun 2017

  Taught three sections of English II and English III. Planned lessons and modified assignments with co-teacher. Case-managed and wrote 18 students' Individual Education Plans per year. Monitored the growth of students through effective data while providing appropriate modifications and accommodations. Worked cooperatively with families. Directed after school Writing Center. Trained student writing fellows, created tutoring relationships and managed all teachers, students, and fellows involved.



Teachers College Inclusive Classroom Project

• Contributing Researcher

  • Oct 2013 - Jun 2015

  Selected to participate as a teacher in the College Inclusive Classrooms Project (TCICP). which supports research, teaching, and service to create educational practices that allows all students to thrive in their classrooms. Presented research to 300 attendees on integrating social media into classrooms to engage youth culture. Selected to participate as a teacher in the College Inclusive Classrooms Project (TCICP). which supports research, teaching, and service to create educational practices that allows all students to thrive in their classrooms. Presented research to 300 attendees on integrating social media into classrooms to engage youth culture.



Teach For America

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Corps Member

  • Jun 2013 - Jun 2015

  Selected from approximately 48,000 applicants nationwide to join national teacher corps of recent college graduates and professionals who commit two years to teach in under-resourced public schools. Participated in intensive summer training program to develop the skills and knowledge needed to achieve significant gains in student achievement. Simultaneously taught in summer school program run by Teach For America for students in New York public and charter schools under the supervision of a faculty of experienced teachers. Engaged in seminars, discussion groups, workshops, readings, and 'learning teams' specific to my teaching license area.



Richmond Hill High School

• Special Education Teacher

  • Aug 2013 - Jun 2014

  Case managed and wrote 24 students' Individual Education Plans. Communicated with families and special service providers in order to address how to effectively meet the needs of specific students. Co-taught five sections of Regents Biology. Case managed and wrote 24 students' Individual Education Plans. Communicated with families and special service providers in order to address how to effectively meet the needs of specific students. Co-taught five sections of Regents Biology.