Experience

City of Waco, TX

• United States
• Government Administration
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Assistant City Attorney

  • Jan 2022 - Present



Waco Paddle Company

• Waco, Texas Area

• Co-Owner

  • Mar 2018 - Dec 2021

  - Collaborate with co-owners regarding the overall vision of the business, to include short-term and long-term goals, and community impact. - Organize programs and events in accordance with the company’s mission, developing and executing new and current programs, scheduling and communicating with staff, and ensuring goals are met regarding customer satisfaction, safety, and performance. - Lead marketing efforts by planning a cohesive social media strategy, promoting special events, and collaborating with other local businesses.



United States Marine Corps

• Trial Counsel (Prosecutor)

  • Jan 2016 - Oct 2017

  Prosecuted felony and misdemeanor level crimes on behalf of the United States Marine Corps. I managed cases through disposition, to include coordinating with law enforcement during the investigation, interviewing and preparing witness, providing legal advice to convening authorities, analyzing and arguing complex legal issues in court, and conducting general and special courts-martial. I also mentored, trained and supervised new attorneys.

• Installation Law Officer, Staff Judge Advocate

  • Jan 2015 - Dec 2015

  Advised Commanding General and subordinate commanders on installation law issues, the Japanese Status of Forces Agreement, administrative law, civil law, and foreign criminal jurisdiction. Managed the ethics program for Marine Corps Installations Pacific, ensuring 100% compliance with all quarterly, biannual, and annual requirements of the Office of Government Ethics. Liaised between Japanese authorities and U.S. Marine Corps regarding military personnel committing misconduct off-base, ensuring all parties understand and comply with applicable regulations and international law.

• Legal Assistance

  • Jan 2014 - Dec 2014

  One of three attorneys responsible for servicing all Marines and their dependents stationed in Okinawa, Japan. Provided clients with advice and services in family law, estate planning, consumer law, landlord/tenant law, immigration law, military rights/benefits, and miscellaneous legal matters.

• United States Marine

  • Apr 2013 - Dec 2013

  Entry-level training for the U.S. Marine Corps: The Basic School, and Naval Justice School.