Paralegal Instructor

• Jan 2022 - Present

Attorney/Founding Partner

• Jan 2016 - Present

• Represents the firm’s clients in criminal defense and traffic matters, landlord tenant disputes,evictions, draft of commercial and residential leases, real estate transactions, and personal injury matters. • Represents the firm’s clients in criminal defense and traffic matters, landlord tenant disputes,evictions, draft of commercial and residential leases, real estate transactions, and personal injury matters.

Contract Attorney

• Jan 2016 - Feb 2016

• Conducted a review of thousands of documents for a discovery request by analyzing whether Attorney-Client Privilege exist between communications or whether documents qualify as Work Product. • Conducted a review of thousands of documents for a discovery request by analyzing whether Attorney-Client Privilege exist between communications or whether documents qualify as Work Product.

Public Defender's Office- Practicing Law Student

• Jan 2015 - May 2015

• Assigned to work under supervising attorneys as a Practicing Law Student/Certified Legal Intern in misdemeanor cases.• Handled the cases of clients charged with Driving without a license/license suspended, Driving under the Influence, Domestic Battery, Carrying of a Concealed Weapon, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Violation of Probation, and others.• Represented clients in court during first appearance, arraignment, pre-trial conference, status hearings, and jury trial.• Negotiated the best offers for clients with the State Attorney including pre-trial intervention and plea deals and also assisted clients in entering pleas on the record.• Drafted several motions including a Motion to Dismiss for Competency, Motion to Suppress, and a Motion in Limine. • Sat second chair for two jury trails, completing the opening statement, direct examination, and cross examination, with proper objections, both cases resulting in a not guilty verdict for my client.

Practicing Law Student/ Certified Legal Intern

• Aug 2014 - Dec 2014

• Represented clients in Orange Co. through the College of Law Legal Clinic under the supervision of professors. • Assisted client in Eviction Defense by drafting answers to complaints and negotiating with property management and landlords on options for the client, ultimately getting clients released from the lease or a fair settlement.• Handled Foreclosure Defense by drafting answers to complaints, researching the client’s mortgage to find out if they qualified for federal programs, and advised the clients as to options like loan modification and short sales. • Facilitated community education workshops on landlord/tenant issues in partnership with Coalition for the Homeless

Legal Intern

• Aug 2014 - Oct 2014

• Assigned to the office’s division which prosecuted sexually violate offenders and persons with mental disorders. • Assisted the supervising attorney in researching for arguments involving the Florida Jimmy Ryce Act, arguing that violate offenders committed to institutions should not be released unless the State’s expert finds them rehabilitated.• Observed and learned how to operate as a prosecutor in hearings, including those on violation of sex offender probation. • Met with victim advocates to discuss the needs and best actions for the victims

Practicing Third Year Law Student

• May 2014 - Jul 2014

• Filed entry of appearance and discovery demands for new clients. • Reviewed D.U.I. video evidence to analyze the strengths and weaknesses of our client’s cases.• Provided legal representation to clients at first appearance by informing them of their legal options and rights, informing the court of their position, requesting a reasonable bond amount and at times binding the case over to State Court. • Represented clients in court by advising them of their legal options, negotiating with the City Solicitor and assisting clients in entering pleas on the record.

Legal Intern

• Aug 2013 - Nov 2013

• Prepared discovery request and answers, motions, notices of appearance, and drafts of other legal documents. • Conducted legal research for cases using legal databases.• Communicated with client’s via phone and mail to update them on their case and answer questions• Maintained office organization by filing and copying client’s paperwork. • Prepared discovery request and answers, motions, notices of appearance, and drafts of other legal documents. • Conducted legal research for cases using legal databases.• Communicated with client’s via phone and mail to update them on their case and answer questions• Maintained office organization by filing and copying client’s paperwork.

Career and Education Coordinator

• Mar 2012 - Aug 2012

Coordinator for the Young Internship Program (YAIP)I work with youth ages 16-24 by training them on professionalism and work skills.I then set them up with internships in various organizations. Coordinator for the Young Internship Program (YAIP)I work with youth ages 16-24 by training them on professionalism and work skills.I then set them up with internships in various organizations.

Guest Service Team Leader

• Oct 2011 - Mar 2012

Manager for cashier team, guest service team, cart attendants, and brand attendants. Handled and resolved all guest issues Managed register funds and the opening and closing all store registers Manager for cashier team, guest service team, cart attendants, and brand attendants. Handled and resolved all guest issues Managed register funds and the opening and closing all store registers