Experience

Mental Hygiene Legal Service

• United States
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Staff Attorney

  • Mar 2022 - Present

  New York, New York, United States Represent individuals involuntarily committed to psychiatric facilities under Article 9 of New York Mental Hygiene Law, individuals in psychiatric facilities as a result of being adjudicated not responsible by reason of mental disease or defect under New York Criminal Procedure Law 330.20 and individuals facing civil commitment under Article 10 of New York Mental Hygiene Law. Responsible for a wide array of litigation, ranging from weekly hearings to jury trials. Advocate for… Show more Represent individuals involuntarily committed to psychiatric facilities under Article 9 of New York Mental Hygiene Law, individuals in psychiatric facilities as a result of being adjudicated not responsible by reason of mental disease or defect under New York Criminal Procedure Law 330.20 and individuals facing civil commitment under Article 10 of New York Mental Hygiene Law. Responsible for a wide array of litigation, ranging from weekly hearings to jury trials. Advocate for clients outside of court to ensure clients are receiving proper care without infringement of civil liberties. Show less



Brooklyn Defender Services

• Staff Attorney

  • Sep 2018 - Mar 2022

  Represented individuals facing criminal charges ranging from misdemeanors to violent felonies in Brooklyn criminal and supreme courts. Effectively managed a high volume caseload, including daily court appearances, legal research, motion practice, negotiation and litigation. Collaborated with immigration, family, education and employment lawyers depending on a client’s needs. Worked with social workers, investigators and paralegals to ensure the best quality representation.



CollegeSpring

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Data and Assessment

  • Aug 2015 - Sep 2018

  Greater New York City Area Create and deliver data reports to low-income students and their teachers to ensure efficient, specialized SAT preparation.



NYC Department of Correction

• United States
• Law Enforcement
• 700 & Above Employee

• Legal Intern

  • Jun 2016 - Aug 2016

  Rikers Island Provided accurate and appropriate legal assistance to Rikers Island detainees by facilitating legal research. Taught a month-long legal research class to members of the detainee population that covered the fundamentals of government education and effective legal research and legal writing.



YouthBuild USA

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Resource Developer

  • Aug 2014 - Aug 2015

  Greater Los Angeles Area Promote education success, increase postsecondary access and enhance job readiness for YouthBuild alumni across California. Coordinate advocacy and civic engagement events for YouthBuild alumni interested in community organizing and campaigning; specifically focusing on non-violent approaches to addressing police brutality and mass incarceration. Develop relationships with elected officials and advance legislation that funds California YouthBuild programs at the state-level. -Oversee social… Show more Promote education success, increase postsecondary access and enhance job readiness for YouthBuild alumni across California. Coordinate advocacy and civic engagement events for YouthBuild alumni interested in community organizing and campaigning; specifically focusing on non-violent approaches to addressing police brutality and mass incarceration. Develop relationships with elected officials and advance legislation that funds California YouthBuild programs at the state-level. -Oversee social media, monthly newsletter and website for the YouthBuild USA LEAP Initiative. Show less



Bioreclamation

• United States
• Research Services

• Documentation Technician

  • Aug 2011 - Jul 2014

  Coordinate research projects by ordering materials, contacting customers and creating protocols. Generate accurate paperwork including Certificates of Analysis, scientific labels and invoices. Provide professional and efficient service through careful attention to detail. Organize and accurately file all office documentation.



American Red Cross

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• International Humanitarian Law Team Leader

  • Sep 2013 - May 2014

  Greater New York City Area Increase NYC high school students’ awareness of and interest in International Humanitarian Law. Facilitate “Raid Cross”, a hands-on, interactive learning program that teaches International Law. Lead discussions on the Geneva Conventions and the International Declaration of Human Rights. Collaborate with students and design an action campaign harnessing community interest.