Experience

BKW Family Law

• United States
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Attorney

  • Jan 2022 - Present

  Practice includes all aspects of family law in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, including adoption, alimony/APL, child support, custody, divorce, domestic violence, grandparent disputes, LGBTQ families, name changes, order modifications, parental relocation, paternity and spousal support. Practice includes all aspects of family law in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, including adoption, alimony/APL, child support, custody, divorce, domestic violence, grandparent disputes, LGBTQ families, name changes, order modifications, parental relocation, paternity and spousal support.



Sweeney & Sheehan, P.C.

• United States
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate

  • Nov 2020 - Dec 2021

  Successful in first appeal to the NJ Appellate Division to grant leave to appeal and to reverse a trial court order; managed workers’ compensation department and caseload of liability litigation; communicated with opposing counsel and reported to clients to advance litigation and reach settlements. Successful in first appeal to the NJ Appellate Division to grant leave to appeal and to reverse a trial court order; managed workers’ compensation department and caseload of liability litigation; communicated with opposing counsel and reported to clients to advance litigation and reach settlements.



Graff & Associates, LLC

• United States
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Law Clerk

  • Feb 2020 - Sep 2020

  • Drafted litigation documents including Complaints, Answers, Discovery Requests, Petitions, and Property Settlement Agreements. • Researched case law to support firm attorneys in active cases. • Joined and observed firm attorneys in client consultations and meetings, and throughout litigation. • Drafted litigation documents including Complaints, Answers, Discovery Requests, Petitions, and Property Settlement Agreements. • Researched case law to support firm attorneys in active cases. • Joined and observed firm attorneys in client consultations and meetings, and throughout litigation.



Drexel University's Thomas R. Kline School of Law

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Student

  • Aug 2017 - May 2020

  CALI Excellence for the Future Award/Best Student Performance in Evidence & Introduction to Trial Advocacy Dean's List, Fall 2017, Spring 2019, Fall 2019, Spring 2020 Second Best Brief, 20th Annual National Entertainment Law Moot Court Competition (November 2019) Recipient, PBA Family Law Section Winter Meeting, Joanne Ross Wilder Scholarship (January 2020) Recipient, Drexel University Thomas R. Kline School of Law, Rising Advocate Scholarship President, Drexel’s Justinian Society and If/When/How (formerly Law Students for Reproductive Justice) Member, Justinian Society, Philadelphia Bar Association, Montgomery County Bar Association, Pennsylvania Bar Association, American Bar Association Law Student Division Show less



BKW Family Law

• United States
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Cooperative Education Student

  • Aug 2019 - Nov 2019

  Researched case law to support firm attorneys in drafting briefs and memoranda for case proceedings. Assisted with litigation support, including drafting discovery responses and filing court documents. Accompanied firm partners and associates in initial client consultations, throughout litigation, and during mediations. Observed proceedings in Pennsylvania and New Jersey family courts. Researched case law to support firm attorneys in drafting briefs and memoranda for case proceedings. Assisted with litigation support, including drafting discovery responses and filing court documents. Accompanied firm partners and associates in initial client consultations, throughout litigation, and during mediations. Observed proceedings in Pennsylvania and New Jersey family courts.



Law Offices of Douglas L. Dolfman, Esq.

• Philadelphia, PA

• Certified Legal Intern

  • May 2019 - Jul 2019

  Researched, wrote, and filed Amended Petitions for Post Conviction Relief on behalf of court-appointed clients, and Finley letters when court-appointed clients did not qualify for PCRA relief. Met with clients, filed court documents, and observed and participated in proceedings in Philadelphia and Montgomery County criminal courts. Researched, wrote, and filed Amended Petitions for Post Conviction Relief on behalf of court-appointed clients, and Finley letters when court-appointed clients did not qualify for PCRA relief. Met with clients, filed court documents, and observed and participated in proceedings in Philadelphia and Montgomery County criminal courts.



Honorable Lisa M. Rau, Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas

• Philadelphia, PA

• Judicial Intern

  • May 2018 - Aug 2018

  Researched, summarized, and advised Judge on motions for summary judgment. Interviewed jurors during voir dire, and managed jury throughout trial. Created court documents, including exhibit lists, jury instructions, and verdict forms. Performed court crier duties, including swearing in witnesses. Observed pre-trial hearings, settlement negotiations, charging conferences, discovery court, civil trials, and criminal proceedings. Participated in program field trips, including excursions to Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility, Medical Examiner’s Office, and Philadelphia Police Department Marine Unit. Show less



Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Development Coordinator

  • Mar 2017 - Jul 2017

  Created core queries to facilitate data analysisDeveloped marketing campaigns for multiple channels, including mail, e-mail and telephoneEnsured all sponsorship giving and donations were properly acknowledged in a timely and appropriate mannerWorked with Finance and IT to complete end of year tax substantiation processesCoordinated events among departments

• Leadership Philanthropy Senior Assistant

  • Mar 2016 - Feb 2017

  Managed over 120 volunteers to coordinate donor solicitationsPlanned and carried out fundraising events for up to 850 attendees, including invitations, registration, payment processing, name tag preparation, event check-in, attendance reporting and follow-upPrepared campaign materials and assist in preparation and follow up of solicitations including donor research, preparation of pledge cards, database queries and reports and thank you lettersPerformed administration of Annual Campaign, including gift processing and reportingCreated an efficient gift reporting dashboard to streamline solicitations, gift reporting and database tracking, specifically relating to volunteer participation Show less

• Administrative Assistant for Leadership Philanthropy

  • May 2014 - Mar 2016

  Maintained complete department contact lists of committees, most commonly contacted donors, volunteers and vendorsPrepared, proofed, formatted and sent correspondence for department personnelMaintained calendar of activities, events and appointments for the departmentHandled all incoming calls to the department, screening where appropriate and taking complete and accurate messageso Awarded ‘Star Bonus’ twice out of four times eligible for nominationo Served on the Safety Committee to address needs and well-being of colleagues and help reduce insurance costs Show less



London Grill

• Philadelphia, PA

• Server

  • Oct 2013 - May 2014

  Greeted and interacted with customers. Answered phone calls and made reservations. Served customers in a fast-paced environment. Multi-tasked to complete side work while keeping up with customer demands. Greeted and interacted with customers. Answered phone calls and made reservations. Served customers in a fast-paced environment. Multi-tasked to complete side work while keeping up with customer demands.



Phelan, Hallinan, LLP

• Philadelphia, PA

• Legal Assistant Paralegal

  • Sep 2011 - Aug 2013

  Supported office lawyers, managing casework for scores of cases, focusing on Assignments, Service, Title Resolution, and Quality Assurance of related documentation. Worked with confidential materials and demonstrated acute attention to detail. Identified and improved procedures and best practices for training staff on case operations. Served as primary liaison between the firm and law enforcement offices, prothonotary offices, title insurers, clients, and opposing counsel. Ensured compliance with court orders, researched public records, created documents, and facilitated document transmissions. Show less



Red Robin

• United States
• Restaurants
• 700 & Above Employee

• Server

  • Nov 2010 - Jun 2011

  Greeted and interacted with customers. Served customers in a fast-paced environment. Multi-tasked to complete side work while keeping up with customer demands. Arrived early to prepare for restaurant opening. Greeted and interacted with customers. Served customers in a fast-paced environment. Multi-tasked to complete side work while keeping up with customer demands. Arrived early to prepare for restaurant opening.



Shue-Medill Middle School

• Newark, DE

• AVID Tutor

  • Feb 2009 - May 2009

  Served as role model for middle school students. Provided tutoring in all subjects to middle school students enrolled in AVID program. Served as role model for middle school students. Provided tutoring in all subjects to middle school students enrolled in AVID program.



University of Delaware

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Development Office Student Employee

  • Sep 2008 - Nov 2008

  Interacted with alumni to inform them on developmental efforts. Established new relationships and updated alumni profiles. Raised funds for the Annual Giving Campaign. Interacted with alumni to inform them on developmental efforts. Established new relationships and updated alumni profiles. Raised funds for the Annual Giving Campaign.



K.C. Prime Restaurant and Steakhouse

• Lawrenceville, NJ

• Hostess and Server

  • Dec 2006 - Jul 2007

  Greeted and interacted with customers. Answered phone calls and made reservations. Served meals to guests in a fine dining restaurant. Memorized specials and recommended wines. Greeted and interacted with customers. Answered phone calls and made reservations. Served meals to guests in a fine dining restaurant. Memorized specials and recommended wines.