Experience

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  California Department of Industrial Relations

  • Van Nuys, CA

  • Deputy Labor Commissioner

    • Jan 2017 - May 2018
    • Van Nuys, CA

    • Held conferences regarding wage claims to review jurisdiction and pursue settlement.• Communicated with parties in person, by phone, and via email to respond to general questions and provide updates on pending wage claims.• Designed a system to help transition the office to a paperless system.• Co-hosted 98a hearings, examines witnesses, collects evidence and makes decisions from evidence presented deemed to be final orders of the Labor Commissioner.

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  APM Studio

  • Camarillo, CA

  • Contract Review Attorney

    • Jun 2016 - Dec 2016
    • Camarillo, CA

    • Drafted and reviewed sales contracts for a small business.• Advised client on California statutes relevant to their business.

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  Governor's Office of Legal Affairs, California

  • 1400 10th Street, Sacramento CA 95814

  • Legal Affairs Extern

    • Aug 2014 - Dec 2014
    • 1400 10th Street, Sacramento CA 95814

    • Reviewed inmates’ prison records and help draft memoranda for Governor Jerry Brown regarding parole grants given to indeterminately sentenced inmates.• Assisted in drafting parole decisions.• Performed administrative work for supervising attorneys.

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  County of Santa Cruz Office of the District Attorney

  • 701 Ocean Street, Room 200, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

  • Law Clerk

    • Jun 2014 - Aug 2014
    • 701 Ocean Street, Room 200, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

    • Investigated corporations and individuals for violations of the California Business and Professions Code, the California Civil Code, and Code of Federal Regulations.• Assisted in drafting a preliminary injunction to prevent a corporation from engaging in illegal business practices pending court proceedings. • Coordinated with out-of-state lawyers and Attorney Generals' offices to share information regarding businesses engaging in fraudulent activity.• Wrote letters demanding corporations substantiate claims made in their solicitations.• Collaborated with county staff on long-term projects.

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  Gordon D. Schaber Law Library

  • Sacramento, California Area

  • Research Assistant (RA)

    • May 2013 - Aug 2014
    • Sacramento, California Area

    Researching legal issues and drafting memoranda for the faculty at McGeorge School of Law.

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  Pacific McGeorge Housing Mediation Center

  • Sacramento, California Area

  • Student Mediator

    • Aug 2013 - May 2014
    • Sacramento, California Area

    Worked within the unlawful detainer process by investigating case history and observing court proceedings.Performed landlord/tenant mediations alongside experienced mediators.Conducted intake calls for the Center and arranging mediations between prospective parties.Participated in community outreach events to network with attorneys and organizations in the Sacramento community.

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  Professor Christine Manolakas

  • Sacramento, California Area

  • Research Assistant (RA)

    • Sep 2013 - Apr 2014
    • Sacramento, California Area

    Performed legal research on the application of tax law to the field of art for an article for the McGeorge Law Review.

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  Center for American Progress

  • Washington D.C. Metro Area

  • Intern, Lawrence Korb, Senior Fellow on American National Security Policy

    • Sep 2010 - Dec 2010
    • Washington D.C. Metro Area

    Contributed to the research and writing of a report on India, Pakistan, and Afghanistan. Assisted staff with administrative tasks and helped organize conferences and events. Interacted with legislators and foreign dignitaries regarding American foreign policy.