Experience

Darrow

• United States
• Technology, Information and Internet
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Business Development Representative

  • Aug 2021 - Present



University of the People

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Associate General Counsel

  • Jul 2019 - Aug 2021

  Legal & Marketing Legal & Marketing



Plasson Livestock Division

• Plastics Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Volunteer

  • Feb 2019 - Jun 2019

  Attending Ulpan and Interning at Plasson in the Lul Department Attending Ulpan and Interning at Plasson in the Lul Department



The Dominguez Firm

• Greater Los Angeles Area

• Trial Attorney

  • Dec 2016 - Dec 2018

  Employment law attorney - FEHA - Wage & hour Employment law attorney - FEHA - Wage & hour



The Law Office of Ramin R. Younessi

• Koreatown

• Attorney at Law

  • Jan 2016 - Dec 2016

  - Civil Litigation - Employment Law - Civil Litigation - Employment Law



Law Office of Daren M. Schlecter

• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Of Counsel

  • Dec 2015 - Jan 2016

  Providing personalized representation for business, real estate, and bankruptcy matters.

• Law Clerk

  • Oct 2015 - Dec 2015

  - Worked closely with clients to resolve their business litigation matters.- Drafted memoranda analyzing the facts of each case and their application to the law.- Conducted research to develop the most effective strategies for achieving our client's legal objectives.



The Law Offices of Gerald Kane

• Encino, CA

• Client Services Coordinator

  • Apr 2015 - Jun 2015

  - Drafted, reviewed, and executed will and trust documents and amendments. - Assisted during attorney client meetings, and served as a witness during will executions. - Assisted clients in obtaining Veteran’s Aid and Attendance benefits. - Drafted, reviewed, and executed will and trust documents and amendments. - Assisted during attorney client meetings, and served as a witness during will executions. - Assisted clients in obtaining Veteran’s Aid and Attendance benefits.



Selfie, LLC

• Los Angeles, CA

• Law Clerk

  • Oct 2014 - Jan 2015

  - Drafting legal documents to prepare for the launch of Selfie LLC's Site and Mobile Application. - Drafting contracts, including prize provider agreements, voice personality releases, and business agreements with third parties. - Assisting investors, web developers, and members of Selfie LLC with all legal matters that arise in anticipation of the launch of Selfie LLC's Site and Mobile Application. - Drafting legal documents to prepare for the launch of Selfie LLC's Site and Mobile Application. - Drafting contracts, including prize provider agreements, voice personality releases, and business agreements with third parties. - Assisting investors, web developers, and members of Selfie LLC with all legal matters that arise in anticipation of the launch of Selfie LLC's Site and Mobile Application.



Ankin Law

• United States
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Law Clerk

  • Feb 2014 - Jul 2014

  - Drafting complaints alleging defendant’s liability under the doctrine of respondeat superior. - Filing motions, including a motion to remove plaintiff’s civil action from the bankruptcy stay calendar. - Creating “bill specials” and timelines for worker’s compensation cases to prepare each case for settlement. - Conducting client intakes. - Drafting complaints alleging defendant’s liability under the doctrine of respondeat superior. - Filing motions, including a motion to remove plaintiff’s civil action from the bankruptcy stay calendar. - Creating “bill specials” and timelines for worker’s compensation cases to prepare each case for settlement. - Conducting client intakes.



Los Angeles County Public Defender

• Los Angeles, CA

• Law Clerk

  • Jun 2013 - Aug 2013

  1. Public Integrity Assurance Section (PIAS) - Created client transition plans that helped effect the release of two inmates eligible for resentencing and release under California’s Proposition 36. - Conducted client and witness interviews. - Collected and compiled evidence from client’s friends, family members, and California prisons. 2. Metropolitan Court House - Assisted attorneys with jury selection, cross examination, and closing arguments in several DUI cases. - Drafted a Pitchess Motion and a Motion to Suppress Evidence. - Conducted research on the reliability of blood alcohol tests. Show less



University of Illinois College of Law

• Champaign, Illinois

• LLM Mentor

  • Aug 2012 - Dec 2012

  - Hosts office hours to provide academic advising to LLM students - Promotes participation and social interaction between J.D. candidates and LLM students. - Caters to LLM students to enhance their overall experience while studying as an international student at the University of Illinois College of Law. - Hosts office hours to provide academic advising to LLM students - Promotes participation and social interaction between J.D. candidates and LLM students. - Caters to LLM students to enhance their overall experience while studying as an international student at the University of Illinois College of Law.



Illinois Sixth Judicial Circuit

• Judicial Extern

  • Jun 2012 - Dec 2012

  - Drafted an Opinion and Order concerning the payment of GAL fees - Drafted legal memoranda regarding a Petition to Levy Income Against an Employer and the eligibility of a minor in filing an order of protection; studied bankruptcy law; researched contempt law and drafted memoranda recommending sanctions and sentencing for indirect civil contempt and indirect criminal contempt of court. - Analyzed Illinois statutes and case law pertaining to child support, guardianship, orders of protection, and civil procedure in Illinois; drafted memoranda based on interpretation of such laws. - Observed various court proceedings including a shelter care hearing and a murder trial Show less



HIV & AIDS Legal Services Alliance, Inc., (HALSA)

• Los Angeles, CA

• Legal Extern

  • Jun 2010 - Aug 2010

  -Conducted initial client interviews in English and Spanish. -Translated legal documents, including client declarations for asylum and U-visa forms. -Conducted research on conditions of countries of origin for HALSA clients; archived research findings and provided supplemental documents to strengthen asylum and U-visa cases. -Interpreted attorney/client meetings. -Received HALSA Distinguished Pro Bono Award for Compassion and Commitment to Advocating for People Living with HIV. -Conducted initial client interviews in English and Spanish. -Translated legal documents, including client declarations for asylum and U-visa forms. -Conducted research on conditions of countries of origin for HALSA clients; archived research findings and provided supplemental documents to strengthen asylum and U-visa cases. -Interpreted attorney/client meetings. -Received HALSA Distinguished Pro Bono Award for Compassion and Commitment to Advocating for People Living with HIV.