Resumé
I am a law student at St. John's University School of Law. I will be graduating in May, and plan to take the NY State bar exam in July.
professional info
I have a varied work background. I have worked in a traditional office setting, and also mobilely and from home. I've done editing and research for academic papers, but have also written issue briefs and policy recommendations. I have a strong background in disability rights, but also understand the broader human rights framework. I enjoy working on long-term projects, but have the flexibility to accomplish short-term tasks.
legal work experience
Researched and analyzed the basis under Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act for EEOC enforcement in sheltered workshops, the consequences of converting Administrative Judges to Administrative Law Judges under the Administrative Procedure Act, and the issues surrounding attendance as an essential function of a job and leave as a reasonable accommodation.Made recommendations to Commissioner Feldblum on whether to support, decline, or request changes in several potential Commissioner Charges, subpoena determinations and appellate decisions from the Commission’s Office of Federal Operations.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION (EEOC), Washington, D.C.
Intern, Summer 2012
Languages
Conversational French
Basic Mandarin
Basic Norwegian
Basic Spanish
Skills
Westlaw Certified in Advanced Case Law Research, Advanced Statutory Research, and Advances Secondary Resources
2010 - present
2010 - present
CHILD ADVOCACY CLINIC, ST. VINCENT DE PAUL LEGAL PROGRAM, Queens, N.Y.
Student Lawyer, Fall 2011
Attendedservice plan reviewsand permanency hearings for and represented in family court a homeless young adult residing in a group home. Represented child in family court during order to show cause proceedings pursuant to her removal to foster care.
Prepared a Temporary Order of Protection petition for an indigent client and advocated for client at the hearing of the petition.
COURTROOM ADVOCATE PROJECT, Queens, N.Y.
CAP Participant, Spring 2010
B.A., International Studies
G.P.A.: 3.5
- Honors: U.S. Department of State Thomas J. Pickering Fellowship Finalist; Griffith AlumniScholarship; Sigma Iota Rho Honor Society; Golden Key International Honour Society; Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society; National Society of Collegiate Scholars
- Exchange Study: Norwegian School of Management, Oslo, Norway (June-July 2009); Foundation Nationale de Sciences Politiques, Paris, France (February-June 2009); University of Oslo,Oslo, Norway (June-July 2007)
- Activities: Founding Member, American University Trade Justice; Grant Writer, Eco-Sense; Professional Development Committee Member, Phi Alpha Delta Pre-LawFraternity; Alpha Phi Omega Community Service Fraternity; Lab Assistant, American University Physics Department
Candidate for J.D.
- Honors: Contributing Writer,St. John’s University School of Law Admiralty Practicum
- Activities: President,Disability Rights Society; Treasurer, Joseph A. Calamari Admiralty Law Society
- Research: Allison deFranco, The New World of Inclusive Education: A Review of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the American Experience, in ADVANCING THE RIGHTS OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES: A U.S.-IRAN DIALOGUE ON LAW, POLICY, AND ADVOCACY (Allen Moore and Sarah Kornblet, ed., 2011).
Andrew Power, Active Citizenship & Disability: Learning Lessons in Transforming Support for Persons with Disabilities,Centre for Disability Law and Policy, National University of Ireland Galway (2011).
The American University, Washington, D.C.
2006-2010
St. John's University School of Law, Queens, N.Y.
2010 - present
education
Meeting agenda and organization
Research, editing, and writing
event planning
Certifications
Computer Skills
Web-building
--> basic HTML
--> Weebly, Wordpress
Social Media
Blogging
Microsoft Word, Powerpoint
Adobe Acrobat
Section 508 compliance and accessibility
BLUELAW INTERNATIONAL, LLP (Human Rights and Inclusive Development Bureau), Alexandria, V.A.
Intern,Summer 2010, 2011
Reviewed procurement instruments. Researched and wrote policy statements and training materials focused on strengthening human rights institutions worldwide and supporting legal reform that help ensure full access to justice for groups such as women, children, and persons with disabilities.
other experience
MOBILITY INTERNATIONALUSA EXCHANGE PROGRAM,San Jose, Costa Rica
Youth Ambassador, June 2010
Met with local representatives of disability rights organizations, universities and government agencies to implement plans for improving disability rights and cross-cultural communication.
SUFFOLK COUNTY EXECUTIVE STEVE LEVY, Hauppauge, N.Y.
Intern, Summer 2006
Drafted letters to public and provided information to women in need of representation, housing, or other services.