Experience

Whiteford, Taylor & Preston LLP

• United States
• Law Practice
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Associate Attorney

  • Jun 2022 - Present

  Richmond, Virginia, United States My practice focuses on commercial real estate law in the representation of developers and landowners in matters relating to land use and zoning, development, financing, acquisition and leasing, and real estate disputes before various trial courts. I also advise local governments on legal issues, including disputes between localities, complex utility arrangements, zoning, and other matters.



Roth Jackson

• United States
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Attorney

  • Jun 2021 - Jun 2022

  Richmond, Virginia, United States As an associate at Roth Jackson. I worked in all of the firm’s practice areas, particularly in Commercial Real Estate and Land Use. I represented developers and landowners in the various aspects of commercial real estate, including in matters relating to land use and zoning, development, financing, acquisition, and leasing.



Colette McEachin, Richmond City Commonwealth’s Attorney

• Advisor

  • Aug 2019 - May 2022

  Richmond, Virginia • Advised the Commonwealth’s Attorney on political issues about the office’s work and current issue trends. • Advised the Commonwealth’s Attorney on matters concerning criminal cases and criminal reform policy. • Managed the electronic public outreach of the office, including social media and an information portal for citizen’s concerns and press questions.



University of Richmond School of Law

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Research Assistant

  • May 2019 - Mar 2021

  Richmond, Virginia Research Assistant for Henry Chambers Jr., Austin E. Owen Research Scholar and Professor of Law, T.C. Williams School of Law. • Conducted research for publication on the fairness in multijurisdictional enforcement of the Federal Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) as a matter of corporate compliance. • Conducted research concerning legal issues pertaining to voting rights, redistricting, and technology. • Provided research for “Technological Change, Voting Rights, and Strict Scrutiny,”… Show more Research Assistant for Henry Chambers Jr., Austin E. Owen Research Scholar and Professor of Law, T.C. Williams School of Law. • Conducted research for publication on the fairness in multijurisdictional enforcement of the Federal Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) as a matter of corporate compliance. • Conducted research concerning legal issues pertaining to voting rights, redistricting, and technology. • Provided research for “Technological Change, Voting Rights, and Strict Scrutiny,” published by the University of Maryland Law Review Show less



City of Richmond Commonwealth's Attorney's Office

• Legal Intern

  • Aug 2020 - Nov 2020

  Richmond, Virginia, United States In my role as an intern in this office, I prosecuted cases in General District Court and Circuit Court, using my Third Year Practice Certificate. Over the term, I argued a dozen bench trials, represented the Commonwealth on many bond and motion hearings, and managed the judicial dispositions of more 25 criminal cases. Additionally, I completed, successfully, Briefs in Opposition on behalf of the Commonwealth in two criminal appeals to the Virginia Court of Appeals. Finally, I… Show more In my role as an intern in this office, I prosecuted cases in General District Court and Circuit Court, using my Third Year Practice Certificate. Over the term, I argued a dozen bench trials, represented the Commonwealth on many bond and motion hearings, and managed the judicial dispositions of more 25 criminal cases. Additionally, I completed, successfully, Briefs in Opposition on behalf of the Commonwealth in two criminal appeals to the Virginia Court of Appeals. Finally, I produced forward-looking research on issues concerning admissibility of evidence and the sufficiency of probable cause in the narcotic context. Show less



Front-Line Anti-Bribery LLC

• Summer Intern

  • Jul 2020 - Aug 2020

  New York, New York, United States Front-Line Anti-Bribery is a consultancy designed to complement existing legal, & regulatory compliance efforts to focus on front-line anti-bribery issues.



Roth Jackson

• United States
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Summer Associate

  • May 2020 - Jul 2020

  Richmond, Virginia, United States • Produced client-facing and internal instruments and research across the firms’ practice groups. • Assisted in the development and publication of zoning applications and commercial real estate presentations to local governing bodies.



Commonwealth of Virginia

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Legislative Director

  • Dec 2019 - Apr 2020

  Richmond, Virginia Legislative Director for Senator J. Chapman Petersen of the Virginia State Senate. I drafted legislation, coordinated with the Division of Legislative Services, and managed the internal office process for supervising legislation through the legislative process. I also engaged with lobbyists, other legislative offices, executive offices, and most importantly, with constituents and the general public whom I served.



The Wilton Companies

• United States
• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Summer Associate

  • May 2019 - Aug 2019

  Richmond, Virginia • Drafted contracts, memoranda, and other legal research for the benefit of company decision makers. • Led and participated in meetings related to company operations. • Assigned to the Richmond City Council to create a legislative package concerning affordable housing.



The Catholic University of America

• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Resident Assistant

  • Aug 2015 - May 2018

  Washington D.C. Metro Area ● I mentored first-year and second-year residential communities by providing a positive leadership presence, educational programming, and personal encounters with residents. ● I upheld University policy and resident’s safety by enforcing school rules and being present to the community during Community Walks while on-call.

• Senior Office Assistant

  • Sep 2014 - May 2018

  Washington D.C. Metro Area ● I led general outreach communication for the maintenance of student conduct and ethical development cases, and I developed best-practice reviews for student conduct related issues and presented those reviews to the Dean of Students. ● I directed data collection and communication between professional staff and University students. ● I met with other University offices to develop and reform programming models for off-campus housing and code of conduct related assignments. ● I was… Show more ● I led general outreach communication for the maintenance of student conduct and ethical development cases, and I developed best-practice reviews for student conduct related issues and presented those reviews to the Dean of Students. ● I directed data collection and communication between professional staff and University students. ● I met with other University offices to develop and reform programming models for off-campus housing and code of conduct related assignments. ● I was responsible for the training and acclimation of new staff in the office of Student Conduct and Ethical Development.



Precision

• United States
• Public Relations and Communications Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Summer Intern

  • Apr 2017 - Aug 2017

  Washington D.C. Metro Area • I produced op-ed pieces, client-facing actionable information, and strategic recommendations to assist in branding, targeting, and organizing for clients. • I created and maintained press lists, clips packages, transcriptions, and research for clients and staff. • I participated in and influenced meetings that sought to identify client goals, understand their playing field, evaluate their assets, and to pinpoint key validators within their community to move their assets to action.



Democratic Party of Virginia

• Political Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Political Affairs and Strategy Intern

  • May 2016 - Aug 2016

  Richmond, Virginia Area I designed and maintained an operative system for the collection of local county Democratic committees' dues, administrative assignments, and membership lists to all be held and maintained by the State Party. I developed and executed, along with staff, local party firehouse primaries and special elections for state senate and house races in the Commonwealth. I assisted the Political Directors in all general assignments, including party affairs, administrative tasks, and political… Show more I designed and maintained an operative system for the collection of local county Democratic committees' dues, administrative assignments, and membership lists to all be held and maintained by the State Party. I developed and executed, along with staff, local party firehouse primaries and special elections for state senate and house races in the Commonwealth. I assisted the Political Directors in all general assignments, including party affairs, administrative tasks, and political consulting for local, state, and congressional campaigns. Show less



Dan Gecker for State Senate

• Field Organizer

  • May 2015 - Nov 2015

  Richmond, Virginia Area • Constantly accompanied the candidate to numerous campaign functions and played an integral role in scheduling, advance-team contact and knowledge, and voter outreach. • Leading volunteer groups and conducted volunteer group canvassing and retention.



City of Richmond, Virginia

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Judicial Intern

  • Dec 2013 - Jun 2014

  Richmond, Virginia Area ● Actively engaged in in-chambers discussions on cases, legal concepts, legal procedure, and attorney meetings. ● Interacted with other Circuit Court Judges on criminal and civil cases, as well as interacting with law clerks and law school interns in order to garner a holistic understanding of court procedure.



Powell For Congress

• Field Organizer

  • Aug 2012 - Nov 2012

  Richmond, Virginia Area ● Organized canvassing operations and conducted data implementation for the campaign. ● Assisted in coordinating volunteer operations for the campaign.