Experience

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  Slater Slater Schulman LLP

  • Beverly Hills, California, United States

  • Senior Associate Attorney

    • Aug 2023 - Present
    • Beverly Hills, California, United States

    Plaintiff's Attorney specializing in advocating for survivors of child sexual abuse.

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  Los Angeles District Attorney

  • Deputy District Attorney

    • Jun 2017 - Jun 2023

    • Leads prosecution team in the handling of complex criminal matters beginning with filing criminal charges through jury trial verdict.• Completes Criminal Jury Trials, with over 16 jury trials taken to verdict. • Conducts and leads investigation efforts with law enforcement regarding complex criminal matters including human sex trafficking, commercially sexually exploited children, child abuse and molestation, possession and distribution of child sexual abuse material (CSAM), sex crimes, rape, and murder. • Interviews vulnerable child and adult victims regarding allegations of sexual assault crimes. • Evaluates evidence presented by law enforcement and makes decisions regarding filing charges to initiate Criminal Proceedings• Researches, writes and files a range of pleadings, such as Oppositions to Motions to Quash and Traverse Search Warrants, Oppositions to Motions to Suppress Evidence, Motions to Admit Expert Testimony and other trial related issues. • Advises law enforcement regarding a search warrants including compliance with the California Electronic Privacy Communications Act (CalECPA)• Conducts interviews with victims and witnesses and prepares them to testify, including vulnerable children and adults regarding allegations of sexual assault and molestation, domestic violence, and other violent crimes. • Routinely appears in State Criminal Court to argue on behalf of the People of the State of California, protecting victim’s rights and ensuring public safety. • Evaluates risk assessment in resolving matters or proceeding to trial and negotiates plea bargains with defense attorneys.

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  Children's Law Center of California

  • Attorney

    • Dec 2015 - May 2017

    • Represented and advocated for abused and neglected youth from diverse communities in Dependency proceedings. • Managed and maintained a high volume caseload, conducting 60 appearances and 7 adjudications per month, reviewing business documents such as police, medical, and psychiatric reports for trial preparation.• Investigated each child’s needs and made recommendations to the Court for protection and rehabilitation services. • Negotiated in mediation and settlement conferences regarding jurisdictional matters, post-adoptive contracts and visitation. • Conducted interviews with clients and family members and consult with mental health and community service providers.

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  Los Angeles District Attorney

  • Post Bar Law Clerk, Target Crimes Division

    • Aug 2015 - Nov 2015

    • Assisted as second chair during a felony stalking trial, collaborated with law enforcement and prepared victim witnesses. • Drafted a Trial Brief for a special circumstance, attempted kidnapping and murder for financial gain with multiple defendants, raising various evidentiary and confrontation clause issues. • Participated in a joint task force meeting, advising the Deputy in Charge of Child Abduction and Sargent of District Attorney Investigators regarding the laws and procedures of Dependency Court, and worked to bridge the gap between the Children’s Law Center and the District Attorney’s Office regarding Child Abduction cases. • Researched and prepared Memorandum regarding the rights and responsibilities of same-sex presumed parents in child abduction cases where the non-abducting parent is not biologically related to the abducted child and seeks the child’s return.

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  Children's Law Center of California

  • Greater Los Angeles Area

  • Certified Law Clerk

    • May 2014 - Jun 2015
    • Greater Los Angeles Area

    • Managed an independent caseload, represented, and appeared in court on behalf of minor clients; advocated on behalf of clients in in-chambers conferences with magistrate and opposing counsel.• Interviewed minor clients regarding domestic violence, physical and sexual abuse, and neglect by parents; interviewed and counseled non-minor dependent clients; worked closely with social workers and foster parents to ensure minor clients’ wellbeing; generated requests to have independent social worker investigators visit clients in their homes.• Drafted pleadings including Memoranda of Points and Authorities, Statements of Minors Counsel Re: Welfare and Institutions Code Section 241.1, Requests for Status of Presumed Parent, Reports of Child’s Injuries Pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code Section 317(e).

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  Los Angeles District Attorney

  • Law Clerk

    • Jun 2012 - Sep 2012

    • Drafted pleadings including Oppositions to Writs of Habeas Corpus, and Petitions for Civil Commitments. • Interviewed clients and expert witnesses; prepared them for testimony and cross-examination. • Drafted memoranda regarding civil commitments of sex offenders and legislative intent of various WIC sections.

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  Richard B. Blum

  • Legal Assistant

    • Jan 2008 - Aug 2010

    • Researched and drafted various pleadings including Petitions for Dissolution of Marriage, Petitions to Establish Paternity, Petitions for Child Support, and Petitions for Child Custody. • Telephonically interviewed potential new clients, gathering general intake information. • Managed discovery production for large litigation cases. • Converted paper filing system into networked digital filing system.

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  The Kavinoky Law Firm

  • Legal Intern

    • Jan 2005 - Aug 2007

    • Updated and maintained client files; scheduled court appearances and meetings with co-counsel. • Assisted in motion and trial preparation such as conducting research and preparing case summaries.