EDUCATION
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, New York, NY
Candidate for Juris Doctor, June 2013
Academic: GPA 3.555; Top 15%
Honors: Cardozo Arts & Entertainment Law Journal; Alexander Fellow; Dean’s Merit Scholarship; Cardozo Public Service Stipend
Activities: Cardozo Cyber Law Society, Treasurer (April 2011-present)
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, May 2009
Academic: GPA 3.507; 3.8 GPA last five semesters
Honors: James B. Angell Scholar; University Honors; Pi Sigma Alpha Political Science Honors Society; Delta Epsilon Iota Academic Honors Society
Activities: Michigan Pre-Law Society, Academic Chair; Political Science Association, Secretary and Webmaster
EXPERIENCE
The Honorable Roslynn Mauskopf – United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York, Brooklyn, NY
Junior Clerk January 2012 - Present
Competitively selected by the Faculty Clerkship Committee to serve as a full-time junior clerk for the Spring 2012 semester.
Fisher, Byrialsen & Kreizer, PLLC, New York, NY
Fall Semester Intern August 2011 - December 2011
Research and draft memoranda regarding commercial law, personal injury and civil rights cases. Prepare interrogatories and motions to produce. Participate in client conferences. Attend court hearings and depositions.
Unemployment Action Center, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, New York, NY
Cardozo Chapter Co-President April 2011 - Present
Develop strategic plan for one of Cardozo’s largest student organizations. Facilitate student advocate training and assist new advocates with their UAC cases. Delegate club responsibilities including mentoring, budgeting, event planning and community outreach to executive board members. Represent claimants denied unemployment insurance in administrative law hearings.
The Honorable Laura Jacobson – Supreme Court Kings County, Brooklyn, NY
Intern Summer 2011
Researched and drafted bench memoranda on a variety of legal issues including negligence, medical malpractice, lien law and infliction of emotional distress. Participated in drafting preliminary conference orders and worked with the Judicial Attorney to resolve discovery disputes. Observed trials and motion oral argument.
The Honorable Timothy Connors – Michigan 22nd Circuit Court, Ann Arbor, MI
Intern and Moot Court Assistant January - April 2009
Conducted interviews with family members to gather facts and assess claim viability for family law proceedings. Facilitated increased cooperation with the Washtenaw County Friend of the Court by informing and educating parties of the services provided by the state to ensure more effective representation. Developed a comprehensive course outline for Judge Connor’s Wayne State University Law students.
Office of Andrew Dismore – Minister of Parliament for Hendon, London, England
Labour Party Intern Summer 2008
Organized a meeting attended by Education Minister Jim Knight and over 40 local head teachers regarding school admissions. Conducted research and performed data analysis from surveys on the National Health Service to create a report presented to members of the Health Select Committee. Independently coordinated bi-weekly constituent advice sessions attended by over 50 individuals per session. Researched and presented a report on campaigning with the voluntary sector.
SKILLS, INTERESTS AND MEMBERSHIPS
Proficient in Spanish. Interests include basketball, cooking, public speaking and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Student Member, New York City Bar.