Experience

Disability Rights Oregon

• United States
• Legal Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Supervising Attorney

  • May 2023 - Present

• Staff Attorney

  • Jan 2022 - May 2023



HKM Employment Attorneys LLP

• Portland, Oregon Area

• Attorney

  • Oct 2017 - Jul 2019

  Represented 50+ employees in cases of discrimination, retaliation, wage claims and other employment issues; conducted negotiations with opposing counsel to resolve cases prior to engaging in formal litigation, including drafting demand letters and counteroffers; drafted complaints to the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries and supervised interviews of clients with BOLI investigators; drafted lawsuits, discovery requests, procedural motions, briefing on summary judgment, and various other pleadings; conducted and defended depositions of key players during discovery in lawsuits; performed document review to locate key documents during discovery phase of lawsuits; participated in mediations with clients, adverse parties and various mediators throughout the Willamette Valley; reviewed intake information for potential clients, conducted follow-up consultations and analyzed merits of potential claims; conducted separation agreement review and provided analysis to clients; performed flat-fee consultations, including legal analysis and research, for employees seeking short-term guidance in navigating employment issues with current employers. Show less



Pima County

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Attorney

  • 2008 - 2016

  Appointed by the court to provide legal defense services to juveniles. Build and establish rapport with clients quickly, paying special attention to their unique cases and experiences. Cross exam state’s witnesses professionally and calmly, making sure questions are clear and that they contribute to the judge’s ability to make fully informed judgments. Establish and maintain excellent, collaborative working relationship with prosecutors, probation officers and judges, avoiding trials in 97% of all cases. Interview police officers to gather pre-trial information, including identification of potential inconsistencies or missing information in their report. Collaborate with probation officers to identify available services for each youth, such as behavioral health and substance abuse counseling. Show less



University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law

• Tucson, AZ

• Substitute Clinic Supervisor

  • Jun 2008 - Aug 2008

  Supervised students participating in the Child Advocacy Clinic. Attended court and preliminary protective hearings with law students. Held post-hearing debrief sessions, asking and answering questions and providing important information to add to their comprehension and learning. Supervised students participating in the Child Advocacy Clinic. Attended court and preliminary protective hearings with law students. Held post-hearing debrief sessions, asking and answering questions and providing important information to add to their comprehension and learning.



University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law, Child Advocacy Clinic

• Tucson, AZ

• Clinic Participant

  • 2006 - 2007

  Represented over 20 children following their removal from home by Child Protective Services. Participated in preliminary protective hearings, dependency reviews and permanency hearings as a Rule 38(d) student, adding to the judge’s ability to make informed decisions about the best interests of the children. Visited clients in their placements to explain the process of foster care and adoption, providing personalized information and confirming their understanding of the system and process. Attended Child and Family Team Meetings and mediations with case workers, psychologists, parents, and foster placements. Provided post-meeting updates on clients to Foster Care Review Board, giving them real time updates and data that allowed for accurate client record maintenance and informed decisions, as needed. Show less



Superior Court, Criminal Division

• Tucson, AZ

• Student Clerk for Judge Kenneth Lee

  • Jun 2005 - Aug 2005

  Provided support services for the judge. Observed preliminary hearings and trials in the Criminal Division courts. Studied and examined search and seizure law, delivering critical information to the Judge in support of case adjudication. Handled various administrative tasks such as composing correspondence. Provided support services for the judge. Observed preliminary hearings and trials in the Criminal Division courts. Studied and examined search and seizure law, delivering critical information to the Judge in support of case adjudication. Handled various administrative tasks such as composing correspondence.