Experience

Massachusetts Medical Society

• United States
• Industry Associations
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Director, Advocacy & Government Relations

  • Jul 2022 - Present

• Legislative Counsel

  • Jun 2019 - Jul 2022



Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate Director of Public Policy & Government Affairs

  • Aug 2018 - May 2019

• Policy Counsel

  • Jul 2017 - Aug 2018

• Government Relations Manager

  • Mar 2016 - Jul 2017



Massachusetts House of Representatives

• Government Administration
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Legal Counsel, Joint Committee on Labor & Workforce Development

  • Feb 2015 - Mar 2016

  My responsibilities as committee counsel include researching and analyzing complex legal and policy issues, liaising with internal and external stakeholders, developing strategic advocacy plans, counseling members on committee legislation, and presenting legal and policy recommendations. Notable legislation before the committee includes issues related to employment and labor law, such as worker’s compensation, covenants not to compete, paid family and medical leave, and workforce discrimination issues involving pay equity and pregnant workers. Additionally, I was actively involved in facilitating the filing of several committee-related budget amendments to the FY 2016 budget, for which I coordinated co-sponsors, created talking points, and staffed the Chairman at budget-related meetings. Through this experience I have developed a working knowledge of our state's budget process. Show less

• Committee Counsel for the Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure

  • Jun 2013 - Feb 2015

  As committee counsel, my responsibilities included researching and analyzing complex legal and policy issues, liaising with internal and external stakeholders, developing strategic advocacy plans, counseling members on committee legislation, and presenting legal and policy recommendations. I worked on a range of issues including alcohol regulation, the state quota system for alcohol licenses, ticket resale, licensure of various trades, auto franchise, and consumer protection. In my time with the committee, I facilitated the advancement of numerous alcohol over quota home rule petitions. That process required precise attention to detail and liaising between local licensing authorities, the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission, and legislators to ensure compliance with alcohol regulations and committee policy. Also in that capacity, I made recommendations to the House Chair to hone the committee’s over quota license policy in effort to mitigate any harmful financial impact such licenses may have on existing license holders. During the 2013-2014 session, the committee helped pass legislation allowing for the direct shipment of wine to consumers. To support this effort, I prepared and staffed the Chairman for caucus and on the floor, creating talking points and a legislative fact sheet for dissemination to the members. Show less

• Strategic Intern

  • Jan 2013 - Apr 2013

  I worked with leadership at PPLM, interviewing affiliated physicians and clinicians and analyzing that data to make recommendations to an executive committee regarding the potential for additional health services that could enhance the affiliate’s financial stability. I worked with leadership at PPLM, interviewing affiliated physicians and clinicians and analyzing that data to make recommendations to an executive committee regarding the potential for additional health services that could enhance the affiliate’s financial stability.



Professor Brook Baker, Northeastern University School of Law

• Research Fellow

  • Oct 2012 - Mar 2013

  Researched the implications of a maximalist intellectual property legal regime for least developed countries in Sub Saharan Africa in the context of access to affordable medicines, educational materials, and the transfer of green technology. Researched the implications of a maximalist intellectual property legal regime for least developed countries in Sub Saharan Africa in the context of access to affordable medicines, educational materials, and the transfer of green technology.



NARAL Pro-Choice Massachusetts

• Volunteer Intern

  • Dec 2012 - Feb 2013

  Wrote a comprehensive memorandum analyzing federal, state, and local laws to advise primary care providers about the legal protections from harassment available should they incorporate early abortion care into their practices. Wrote a comprehensive memorandum analyzing federal, state, and local laws to advise primary care providers about the legal protections from harassment available should they incorporate early abortion care into their practices.



Fenway Dog Park, Inc.

• United States
• Ranching

• Co-Founder

  • Jun 2010 - Jun 2012

  Board member of non-profit dedicated to establishing an enclosed dog recreation space in the Back Bay Fens, located in Boston's historic Fenway neighborhood. Board member of non-profit dedicated to establishing an enclosed dog recreation space in the Back Bay Fens, located in Boston's historic Fenway neighborhood.



Krokidas & Bluestein LLP

• United States
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Law Clerk

  • Feb 2012 - May 2012

  Conducted legal research and drafted memoranda in the areas of litigation, employment, real estate, healthcare, and tax law. Legal issues included defense of trademark infringement, enforceability of a covenant not to hire, and the defense of frustration of purpose in a lease dispute. Conducted legal research and drafted memoranda in the areas of litigation, employment, real estate, healthcare, and tax law. Legal issues included defense of trademark infringement, enforceability of a covenant not to hire, and the defense of frustration of purpose in a lease dispute.



Oxfam America

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Legal Intern

  • Sep 2011 - Nov 2011

  Conducted legal and factual research, wrote internal memoranda. Worked on Oxfam’s GROW campaign, regarding land-grabbing issues in South Sudan, and the Access to Medicines campaign, analyzing U.S. intellectual property and trade policy and its impact on access to medicines. Conducted legal and factual research, wrote internal memoranda. Worked on Oxfam’s GROW campaign, regarding land-grabbing issues in South Sudan, and the Access to Medicines campaign, analyzing U.S. intellectual property and trade policy and its impact on access to medicines.



ACLU

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Legal Intern - Reproductive Freedom Project

  • Mar 2011 - May 2011

  Conducted legal and factual research, wrote in-house memoranda, edited and revised legal memoranda. Research topics included constitutional standing, intervention, abortion jurisprudence, delegation of legislative authority, and various constitutional issues such as compelled speech and fundamental rights. Conducted legal and factual research, wrote in-house memoranda, edited and revised legal memoranda. Research topics included constitutional standing, intervention, abortion jurisprudence, delegation of legislative authority, and various constitutional issues such as compelled speech and fundamental rights.



U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts, Honorable Judge William G. Young

• Legal Intern

  • Sep 2010 - Nov 2010

  Conducted legal research, wrote bench memoranda, drafted legal opinions, and edited and revised judicial memoranda. Research topics included motions for summary judgment regarding the False Claims Act and various civil procedure issues such as personal jurisdiction, waiver of affirmative defenses, and international process of service. Conducted legal research, wrote bench memoranda, drafted legal opinions, and edited and revised judicial memoranda. Research topics included motions for summary judgment regarding the False Claims Act and various civil procedure issues such as personal jurisdiction, waiver of affirmative defenses, and international process of service.