Law Librarian and Head Writer

• Sep 2023 - Present

Freelance Legal Writing and Research

• Apr 2012 - Present

Freelance legal writing and research including motion practice. Freelance legal writing and research including motion practice.

Legal Writer

• Aug 2021 - Sep 2023

Draft litigation motions and motion responses such as responses to Motions for Summary Judgment and responses to Motions to Compel Arbitration. Review motions and briefs, including appeals, for clarity and accuracy. Analyze and review long term care facility license files. Analyze and review contracts related to nursing homes, including admission and arbitration, as well as contracts between service providers and licensees. Conduct in-depth legal research on a variety of legal… Show more Draft litigation motions and motion responses such as responses to Motions for Summary Judgment and responses to Motions to Compel Arbitration. Review motions and briefs, including appeals, for clarity and accuracy. Analyze and review long term care facility license files. Analyze and review contracts related to nursing homes, including admission and arbitration, as well as contracts between service providers and licensees. Conduct in-depth legal research on a variety of legal issues, including novel issues in the field of nursing home and long-term care law. Assist in litigation preparation including drafting jury instructions. Assignments span various federal and state jurisdictions including Florida, Virginia, Georgia, Pennsylvania, New Mexico, and Arkansas. Show less Draft litigation motions and motion responses such as responses to Motions for Summary Judgment and responses to Motions to Compel Arbitration. Review motions and briefs, including appeals, for clarity and accuracy. Analyze and review long term care facility license files. Analyze and review contracts related to nursing homes, including admission and arbitration, as well as contracts between service providers and licensees. Conduct in-depth legal research on a variety of legal… Show more Draft litigation motions and motion responses such as responses to Motions for Summary Judgment and responses to Motions to Compel Arbitration. Review motions and briefs, including appeals, for clarity and accuracy. Analyze and review long term care facility license files. Analyze and review contracts related to nursing homes, including admission and arbitration, as well as contracts between service providers and licensees. Conduct in-depth legal research on a variety of legal issues, including novel issues in the field of nursing home and long-term care law. Assist in litigation preparation including drafting jury instructions. Assignments span various federal and state jurisdictions including Florida, Virginia, Georgia, Pennsylvania, New Mexico, and Arkansas. Show less

Career Services Coordinator

• Nov 2019 - Jan 2021

Oversee and optimize the use of technology for the Office of Career and Professional Development (CPD). Facilitate the collection and compilation of data related to student and post grad employment. Transformed the former Center for Career Development office into a multi-room interview suite which allows video, phone, and in-person interviews. On-site Symplicity specialist. Primary point person for the on-campus interview program (see below). Assist in the administration of CPD programming… Show more Oversee and optimize the use of technology for the Office of Career and Professional Development (CPD). Facilitate the collection and compilation of data related to student and post grad employment. Transformed the former Center for Career Development office into a multi-room interview suite which allows video, phone, and in-person interviews. On-site Symplicity specialist. Primary point person for the on-campus interview program (see below). Assist in the administration of CPD programming including conferences, panels, and other professionalism and career events. Communicate with employers regarding recruitment opportunities at the college. Facilitate communication and coordination between the post-JD programs, CPD, and the Experiential Learning Center. Establish and implement protocols related to improving the efficiency of various processes in the CPD. Ensure that Symplicity is being used in an efficient manner by continually learning and training on best practices for the software. Instrumental in the overhaul transition of the Office of Career and Professional Development, including training new staff members and personally finding and ensuring coverage of all lapses.

On-Campus Interview Coordinator

• Dec 2017 - Nov 2019

Responsible for administering UF Law’s On-Campus Interview (OCI) Program, one of the largest legal recruitment programs in the southeast. Developed and administer the program’s online registration process. Engage in outreach to prospective and past employers. Engage in outreach for information sessions between employers and students. Manage all in-person and video interviews. Assist with event setup, preparations, and administration of the OCI program, including working with Law School event… Show more Responsible for administering UF Law’s On-Campus Interview (OCI) Program, one of the largest legal recruitment programs in the southeast. Developed and administer the program’s online registration process. Engage in outreach to prospective and past employers. Engage in outreach for information sessions between employers and students. Manage all in-person and video interviews. Assist with event setup, preparations, and administration of the OCI program, including working with Law School event staff. Communicate with students regarding program deadlines and requirements. Assist students with OCI-related issues and application/Symplicity issues. Track trends regarding current and past OCI programming and outreach efforts. Compile and provide application packets to on-campus employers. Coordinated approximately 2,000 interviews with over 225 employers through the Spring and Fall 2018 programs.

A/V Technician

• Jul 2016 - Dec 2017

Recorded lectures and other presentations as needed for the College of Law. Facilitated the use of classroom technology via trainings, documentation, outreach and in-person assistance. Created training and walkthrough documentation for classroom and other technology. Facilitated, managed, and assisted with video conferencing (Zoom). Provided support to the Media Manager regarding classroom recordings (including Mediasite), large scale events, managing and training video technicians, and other… Show more Recorded lectures and other presentations as needed for the College of Law. Facilitated the use of classroom technology via trainings, documentation, outreach and in-person assistance. Created training and walkthrough documentation for classroom and other technology. Facilitated, managed, and assisted with video conferencing (Zoom). Provided support to the Media Manager regarding classroom recordings (including Mediasite), large scale events, managing and training video technicians, and other multimedia tasks.

Law Clerk

• Aug 2014 - Aug 2015

Acquired, compiled, and reviewed medical records in preparation for demand/settlement and trial. Researched issues related to tort law such as jurisdictional questions, conflict of laws issues, damages, and liability. Communicated information among a variety of parties. Drafted pleadings, including complaints and motions. Acquired, compiled, and reviewed medical records in preparation for demand/settlement and trial. Researched issues related to tort law such as jurisdictional questions, conflict of laws issues, damages, and liability. Communicated information among a variety of parties. Drafted pleadings, including complaints and motions.

Pro Bono Impact Team (Volunteer)

• Mar 2014 - Sep 2014

Pro Bono Civil Rights Law. Currently focusing on public education. See other entries for more details. Pro Bono Civil Rights Law. Currently focusing on public education. See other entries for more details.

Associate Attorney

• Dec 2012 - Apr 2014

Drafted a variety of pleadings and legal documents and helped develop case strategies. Engaged in discovery, research, analyzing evidence, and case preparation. Conducted client intake, as well as general communications and advice to clients. Communicated with the Court to arrange hearings and other court events. Drafted a variety of pleadings and legal documents and helped develop case strategies. Engaged in discovery, research, analyzing evidence, and case preparation. Conducted client intake, as well as general communications and advice to clients. Communicated with the Court to arrange hearings and other court events.

Legal Fellow

• May 2012 - Dec 2012

Wrote in-depth research memos related to civil rights and U.S. and Florida constitutional law. Assisted in trial preparation for several large cases involving constitutional and civil rights issues in Florida. Reviewed motions, pleadings, and research memos for accuracy. Drafted motions, pleadings and responses for the 8th Circuit and Federal Court. Conducted public records searches.

Externship, Law Clerk

• Apr 2010 - Apr 2012

Wrote in-depth research memos related to civil rights and U.S. and Florida constitutional law. Assisted in trial preparation for several large cases involving constitutional and civil rights issues in Florida. Reviewed motions, pleadings, and research memos for accuracy. Drafted motions, pleadings and responses for the 8th Circuit and Federal Court. Conducted public records searches.

Research Assistant - Prof. Iris Burke

• Apr 2010 - Dec 2011

Research and Teaching Assistant Research and Teaching Assistant

Westlaw Student Representative, TWEN specialist

• Oct 2009 - Apr 2011

*Coordinated and conducted large and small group trainings * Assisted students in research using Westlaw and Westlaw Next, one-on-one * Organized giveaways and promotions * Assisted student leaders and professors with TWEN setup and administration * Responded to any Westlaw or TWEN problems that may have arisen with students or faculty *Coordinated and conducted large and small group trainings * Assisted students in research using Westlaw and Westlaw Next, one-on-one * Organized giveaways and promotions * Assisted student leaders and professors with TWEN setup and administration * Responded to any Westlaw or TWEN problems that may have arisen with students or faculty

Stagehand/Artist Relations

• Aug 2007 - Jul 2008

Stagehand and Artist Relations Stagehand and Artist Relations

Promotions Intern

• May 2006 - Aug 2006

* Edited and recorded audio and edited video for TV/radio commercials and promotions * Communicated with the legal department concerning promotions/giveaway rules * Worked closely with promotions producers and editors, assisting with several promos * Helped run several promotions and giveaways and was on location while shooting giveaways and dealt with contest winners. * Edited and recorded audio and edited video for TV/radio commercials and promotions * Communicated with the legal department concerning promotions/giveaway rules * Worked closely with promotions producers and editors, assisting with several promos * Helped run several promotions and giveaways and was on location while shooting giveaways and dealt with contest winners.