Experience

Smarkets

• United Kingdom
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Government Relations & Business Development, U.S.

  • Nov 2017 - Apr 2020

  Coordinated a multi-state lobbying initiative for an E.U.-based online sports betting company. Developed strategic partnerships with casino operators and sports betting vendors. Led a corporate strategy initiative that culminated in a multi-state market access agreement with a public casino company, as well as the acquisition of internet gaming licenses in Colorado and Indiana. Coordinated a multi-state lobbying initiative for an E.U.-based online sports betting company. Developed strategic partnerships with casino operators and sports betting vendors. Led a corporate strategy initiative that culminated in a multi-state market access agreement with a public casino company, as well as the acquisition of internet gaming licenses in Colorado and Indiana.



U.S. Sports Integrity Alliance (US-SIA)

• San Francisco Bay Area

• Policy Strategist, North America

  • May 2017 - Nov 2017

  The US Sports Integrity Alliance (US-SIA) is a coalition of key stakeholders from the regulated gaming industry working together to legalize sports betting in the United States. The US Sports Integrity Alliance (US-SIA) is a coalition of key stakeholders from the regulated gaming industry working together to legalize sports betting in the United States.



Good Luck Gaming

• Greater Los Angeles Area

• Legal Consultant

  • Oct 2016 - May 2017

  Providing legal counsel on gambling, sweepstakes, and raffle laws for Good Luck's online platform. Providing legal counsel on gambling, sweepstakes, and raffle laws for Good Luck's online platform.



MGO (Macias Gini & O'Connell LLP)

• United States
• Accounting
• 400 - 500 Employee

• E-Sports Consultant

  • Jun 2016 - May 2017

  Working with wealth management, tax, and audit advisors to develop strategic partnerships within the E-Sports industry. Working with wealth management, tax, and audit advisors to develop strategic partnerships within the E-Sports industry.



UCLA Gaming Law Association

• UCLA Law School

• Founder & President

  • Jun 2015 - May 2017

  Student organization focused on the legal issues and growth potential for the daily fantasy sports, online poker & social gaming, and sports betting industries. Student organization focused on the legal issues and growth potential for the daily fantasy sports, online poker & social gaming, and sports betting industries.



San Diego County District Attorney's Office

• Law Enforcement
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Certified Legal Intern

  • May 2016 - Aug 2016

  Significant courtroom experience including arguing pre-trial motions, 1538's, 995's, sentencing hearings, and negotiating plea deals. Significant courtroom experience including arguing pre-trial motions, 1538's, 995's, sentencing hearings, and negotiating plea deals.



UCLA School of Law

• UCLA

• Sports and the Law Clinic

  • Jan 2016 - May 2016

  Negotiated and drafted a mock licensing & sponsorship deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers General Counsel. Represented a fake hybrid automobile company. Negotiated and drafted a mock licensing & sponsorship deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers General Counsel. Represented a fake hybrid automobile company.



Ascension Athletes, LLC

• United States
• Spectator Sports
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Player Marketing Intern

  • Nov 2015 - Feb 2016

  Build relationships with brands on and off the field to assist our clients in reaching their career goals. Build relationships with brands on and off the field to assist our clients in reaching their career goals.



UCLA

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Compliance Intern

  • Aug 2015 - Jan 2016

  Monitor UCLA's D1 athletics programs to ensure compliance with NCAA rules. Monitor UCLA's D1 athletics programs to ensure compliance with NCAA rules.



Sacramento District Attorney

• Sacramento, California Area

• Legal Intern

  • May 2015 - Aug 2015

  Staffed misdemeanor arraignment court, wrote appeals, oppositions to motions to suppress evidence, and juvenile L.W.O.P. sentencing briefs. Staffed misdemeanor arraignment court, wrote appeals, oppositions to motions to suppress evidence, and juvenile L.W.O.P. sentencing briefs.



Public Counsel

• United States
• Law Practice
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Legal Intern

  • Aug 2014 - Dec 2014

  Interviewed clients, performed legal intake, and provided staff attorneys with proper documentation. Interviewed clients, performed legal intake, and provided staff attorneys with proper documentation.



California Prison Industry Authority

• United States
• Public Safety
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Public Relations Analyst

  • Jun 2014 - Aug 2014

  Performed community outreach for the Prison Industry Authority, wrote press releases, and planned fundraising events. Also identified potential revenue streams that fit within strict guidelines from state legislature. Performed community outreach for the Prison Industry Authority, wrote press releases, and planned fundraising events. Also identified potential revenue streams that fit within strict guidelines from state legislature.



ESPNU

• UC Santa Barbara

• Campus Correspondent

  • Aug 2013 - Aug 2014

  Produced a video for ESPNU covering the Sacramento Kings training camp on UC Santa Barbara campus, Produced a video for ESPNU covering the Sacramento Kings training camp on UC Santa Barbara campus,



California State Senate

• Legislative Offices
• 700 & Above Employee

• Summer Staffer- Senator Alex Padilla

  • Jun 2012 - Sep 2012

  Analyzed legislation and wrote Senate floor statements for State Senator Alex Padilla. Analyzed legislation and wrote Senate floor statements for State Senator Alex Padilla.



Documentary Foundation

• Sacramento, California Area

• Documentary Film Intern

  • Mar 2010 - Aug 2011

  Produced three documentary films to help bring awareness to Sacramento non-profit organizations including the Prison Industry Authority and Sutter Hospice. Produced three documentary films to help bring awareness to Sacramento non-profit organizations including the Prison Industry Authority and Sutter Hospice.