Experience

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  Social Security Administration

  • Attorney Advisor

    • Nov 2017 - Present

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  Baltimore Law Group

  • Baltimore, Maryland

  • Attorney

    • Jun 2014 - Jun 2018
    • Baltimore, Maryland

    Specializing in civil matters including estate planning including wills, power of attorney, and trusts. Also, working with small businesses to establish themselves by forming entities such as LLCs, drafting employment, sales, and other business related contracts, and aiding in collection efforts.

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  Morgan State University

  • Baltimore, Maryland Area

  • Assistant/Associate General Counsel

    • Jan 2016 - Aug 2017
    • Baltimore, Maryland Area

    Support the General Counsel by drafting, reviewing, and negotiating all University contracts, with a focus on procurement contracts, end user agreements, athletic agreements for coaches and teams, and clinical affiliation agreements. Evaluate Public Information Act requests and ensure responses are in full compliance. Advise on potential liability issues for the University. Review trademark usage requests to ensure compliance with trademark standards through the Collegiate Licensing Company website and working directly with vendors.

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  Weinstock, Friedman and Friedman, P.A.

  • Pikesville, MD

  • Attorney

    • Sep 2012 - Jun 2014
    • Pikesville, MD

    Advise Legal Shield members on a wide variety of legal issues ranging from banking, foreclosure, tax, landlord-tenant, and consumer finance. Research questions to provide accurate and detailed legal advice. Draft letters on behalf of members to negotiate debts, collect debts owed, and help resolve other legal issues. Review contracts and documents for members and advise them on the proper actions and important and relevant clauses.

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  Wells Fargo

  • Litigation Case Manager

    • Dec 2011 - Jun 2012

    Responsible for managing all aspects of assigned litigation caseload and identifying and assessing critical legal issues and potential risks to Wells Fargo and mortgage-backed security trusts; communicate with, and facilitate communication between, local counsel and loan servicers; review trust agreements and accompanying documents to ensure compliance; draft and present written case-status reports in monthly meetings.

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  Councilman James B. Kraft

  • Community Aide

    • Oct 2009 - Mar 2011

    Provided services to the constituents of the 1st Councilmanic District; served as the primary point of contact for constituents, community associations, nonprofits, and local, state, and federalgovernment offices. Maintained office community outreach calendar and represented the Councilman at public meetings. Helped organize several community initiative groups in Highlandtown for neighborhood stabilization, community leader meetings, and block- by- block organizing. Organized a baseball league for fourth and fifth graders in Southeast Baltimore. Screened and responded to a high volume of letters, emails, and telephone calls to the Councilman.

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  American Heart Association

  • Public Policy and Government Advocacy Intern

    • Jun 2007 - Aug 2008

    Researched future policy issues such as marketing junk food to children, medical malpractice reform, Avandia safety, and allowing the FDA to regulate tobacco. Scheduled and attended meetings with congressional staff and non-profit coalitions. Summarized hearings and briefings on issues of concern to the AHA, including Medicare and Medicaid. Attended FDA advisory meetings on Avandia and Zimulti. Helped write and update fact sheets on Women’s Heart Health and Automated External Defibrillators.

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  Judge Ruth Jakubowski, Baltimore County Circuit

  • Judicial Intern

    • Jun 2007 - Aug 2007

    Drafted opinions for post-conviction hearings. Reviewed motions for discussion with the Judge. Observed legal proceedings, civil and criminal trials.

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  American Red Cross

  • Katrina Disaster Relief Worker

    • Oct 2005 - Nov 2005

    Assisted victims of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, evaluated damage to homes and other property, made referrals to social service agencies.

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  United States Representative

  • Congressional Intern

    • Jun 2004 - Aug 2004

    Drafted summaries of various issues such as energy and the environment. Performed factual research on pending legislation. Observed congressional hearings and debates.