Student Attorney - Intellectual Property Patent Clinic

• Jan 2023 - Present

As a student attorney I am collaborating with inventors and designers to draft, prepare, and file patent applications with the United States Patent & Trademark Office. I lead a team on patent matters including advising clients on patentability of inventions and avoiding possible patent infringements and conducting prior art searches. I assist inventors in adjusting their patent claims in response to office actions issued by the USPTO patent registration and renewal processes, while also addressing copyright issues. Finally I collaborate with clinical faculty on patent policy issues, like advocating for legal reform and participating in administrative policy formulation and media outreach campaigns. Show less

Student Attorney - Intellectual Property Trademark Clinic

• Jan 2022 - Dec 2022

As a student attorney at the Intellectual Property Trademark Clinic, I have had the opportunity to work with clients to submit USPTO applications with the assistance of a supervising attorney. In this role, I have led a team in client meetings and performed research on the availability of proposed trademarks, educating clients on the use and protection of trademarks. I have also assisted in the trademark registration and renewal processes, and have responded to office action reports issued by the USPTO. In addition, I have recruited small businesses and entrepreneurs to participate in a free legal workshop geared towards business formation, protecting intellectual property, employment agreements, and business operations. Show less

Law Clerk

• Jan 2023 - Present

Summer Associate

• May 2022 - Aug 2022

I work on a variety of legal matters and projects. My responsibilities included conducting document review in preparation for deposition, researching state data breach legislation and drafting a motion in limine in preparation for trial, and filing a motion for a Petition for a Delayed Birth Certificate with the DC Superior Court. I also collaborated with attorneys to conduct legal research and draft transactional documents in various areas including intellectual property, financial technology, and privacy and security. In addition, I researched legal issues such as profit participation, cryptocurrency, and global setting standards. Show less

Legal Intern

• May 2021 - Aug 2021

As a legal privacy intern at NetApp, my responsibilities included performing in-depth legal research on intellectual property associated with Standard Contractual Clauses as they relate to the European Union and Scherms II, preparing and reviewing a brief on the Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA) and its relations to NetApp customers, and developing a GDPR 2.0 Data Mapping strategy to address the Scherms II decision and Brexit in the European Union. In addition, I developed and reviewed marketing content to ensure legal compliance in digital operations. Show less

Management Trainee

• Nov 2019 - Apr 2020

As a manager at Hertz, I was responsible for providing excellent customer service experiences while upholding company standards. I managed daily operations, including opening and closing procedures, as well as cash management and inventory functions. I also interfaced with vendors such as body shops, dealerships, the Palm Beach Breakers Hotel, and insurance agents. In addition, I was responsible for cleaning and servicing the facilities and vehicles to ensure customer satisfaction, and coordinated deliveries and pick-ups for customer orders. I had a thorough knowledge of the vehicle fleet and the different accommodations offered, and supported the achievement of location sales and marginal goals as well as individual sale goals. Show less

Florida State Police Department Intern

• Jan 2016 - May 2018

As a student worker at the Florida State University Police Department, I had the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the field of law enforcement. My responsibilities included operating fingerprinting procedures, shadowing the Chief of Police and UBA Assistant Director, sitting in on and drafting notes for investigative crime officers, and learning the inner workings of a college police station. I also managed and organized FSU police officer medical files and paperwork. This experience provided me with valuable insights into the operations of a police department and helped me develop skills that are applicable to a career in law enforcement. Show less