Experience

Rutgers Law School

• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Distinguished Clinical Professor of Law

  • Jun 2006 - Present

  -Successfully litigated In re J.J., State ex rel. J.J., 49 A.3d 877 (App.Div. 2012) which invalidated regulation that allowed direct transfer of juveniles to adult prison. -Designed and developed curriculum for intensive clinical experience which combines classroom instruction with individual student counseling, advising, and advocacy. The clinic provides direct representation of children in delinquency and related matters. -Successfully litigated In re J.J., State ex rel. J.J., 49 A.3d 877 (App.Div. 2012) which invalidated regulation that allowed direct transfer of juveniles to adult prison. -Designed and developed curriculum for intensive clinical experience which combines classroom instruction with individual student counseling, advising, and advocacy. The clinic provides direct representation of children in delinquency and related matters.



Karl-Franzens-Universität Graz

• Austria
• Research
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Professor, American Criminal Justice and Juvenile Law

  • 2018 - 2018



MacArthur Foundation

• United States
• Philanthropic Fundraising Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Models for Change Juvenile Indigent Defense Action Network

  • 2008 - 2018

  -New Jersey was among the four new states selected for this groundbreaking initiative to promote change that strengthens and enhances juvenile indigent defense systems. -$650,000. -New Jersey was among the four new states selected for this groundbreaking initiative to promote change that strengthens and enhances juvenile indigent defense systems. -$650,000.



Northeast Region Juvenile Defender Center

• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

• Co Director

  • 2003 - 2017

  -Provided consultation and training in Delaware, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania. -Championed the creation of effective statewide coalitions and fundraising initiatives. -Created instructional materials (including online instruction) for professionals. -Lead the planning, marketing and fundraising of annual statewide training events. -Developed and maintain database, website (www.pajuvdefenders.org), and listserv. -Provided consultation and training in Delaware, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania. -Championed the creation of effective statewide coalitions and fundraising initiatives. -Created instructional materials (including online instruction) for professionals. -Lead the planning, marketing and fundraising of annual statewide training events. -Developed and maintain database, website (www.pajuvdefenders.org), and listserv.



University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School

• United States
• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Adjunct Professor, Juvenile Justice

  • 2000 - 2006



Defender Association of Philadelphia

• United States
• Law Practice
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Assistant Chief, Juvenile Unit

  • 1991 - 2006

  -Managed department of 40, (including 23 lawyers, social workers, investigators and administrative staff) and provided legal representation to 6500 children arrested annually. -Provided training for new employees, conduct performance reviews, provide strategic planning, and execute office policies. -Managed department of 40, (including 23 lawyers, social workers, investigators and administrative staff) and provided legal representation to 6500 children arrested annually. -Provided training for new employees, conduct performance reviews, provide strategic planning, and execute office policies.