EDUCATION
EDUCATIONUniversity of Houston Law Center, Houston, TX – May 2022
Juris Doctorate
Honors: Dean’s Law Scholarship (2019-2022); UHLC Summer Public Interest Fellowship (Summer 2020 & 2021); Order of the Barristers (2022)
Activities: Alternative Dispute Resolution Team, Coordinating Chair; Mentor for 1L Students; Mentor for Law Pipeline Program Students
Clinics: Mediation Clinic (Spring 2022); Education Rights Clinic (Fall 2021)
St. Edward’s University, Austin, TX – December 2018
Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, cum laude
Honors: Dean’s List (2015-2018); Presidential Scholarship (2015-2018); Psi Chi Honor Society; Alpha Phi Sigma Honor Society; Vice President of Phi Alpha Delta (2018); Mock Trial Team Captain (2018)
EXPERIENCE
Daic Law, Houston, TX – April 2022 – Present
Law Clerk
- Work alongside attorneys, legal assistants, and paralegals on debt collection, debt defense, business litigation, and chapter 7 bankruptcy cases
- Draft documents such as Answers, Responses to MSJs, Motions to Withdraw or Conduct Discovery
- Conduct research related to current debt collection, debt defense, business litigation. and chapter 7 bankruptcy cases
- Assist with e-filing documents and providing case updates to clients
- Draft Chapter 7 bankruptcy petitions
- Communicate with clients regarding settlement negotiations and case updates
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, TX – January 2022 -April 2022
Legal Intern
- Researched current art law and policy and draft memos
- Conducted a research project on current Afghanistan and U.S. relations and how that affects antiquity acquisition
- Completed purchase agreements and review contracts for purchase and sale of artworks
- Procured artwork by verifying purchase order data and updating the warranty and indemnification clause and the bill of sale
Mediation Clinic, UHLC, Houston, TX – January 2022 – May 2022
Student Attorney
- Attended a 40-hour mediation training program resulting in a Mediation Certification
- Served as a trained student mediator to the Justice Courts of Harris County, Texas
- Mediated consumer issues, landlord/tenant disputes, and breach of contract cases
The Button Law Firm, Houston, TX – August 2021 –March 2022
Law Clerk
- Worked alongside attorneys, legal assistants, and paralegals on complex personal injury cases, particularly foster care and daycare injury and death, car and truck accidents, medical malpractice, and workplace sexual harassment
- Drafted discovery responses and requests, as well as strategize discovery plan
- Assisted in deposition preparation and research
- Performed legal research into slip and fall cases and draft a memo on the open and obvious defense
- Assisted in client intake procedures and offered input on case acceptance or referral
- Helped conduct focus groups for personal injury litigation
Education Rights Clinic, UHLC, Houston, TX – August 2021 – December 2021
Student Attorney
- Conducted client intake procedures and interviews
- Drafted and filed appeals with Texas school districts to contest disciplinary action against middle and high school students
- Performed legal research on issues related to student rights in disciplinary proceedings
- Researched current state and federal laws related to
U.S. Army JAG Corps, United States Military Academy, West Point, NY – June 2021 -August 2021
Law Clerk
- Collaborated with attorneys in Military Justice, Administrative Law, and Legal Assistance departments
- Performed research and drafted information sheets and legal reviews on topics related to administrative law
- Drafted prosecution memorandums that outlined case facts, strategy, and potential charges
- Assisted in drafting and executing wills for the legal assistance department
- Reviewed contracts and assisted in litigation preparation for contract disputes
- Attended physical training and passed the Army Combat Fitness Test
KIPP NE College Preparatory High School, Houston, TX – August 2020 – June 2021
Student Teacher, Street Law Program
- Created lesson plans and course material for a high school level law course
- Instructed students in groups and one-on-one classroom settings
- Prepared students for two city-wide mock trial competitions
- Evaluated student assignments and provided feedback
Veteran’s Affairs Office of General Counsel, Houston, TX – May 2020 -August 2020
Law Clerk
- Worked alongside attorneys, legal assistants, and paralegals on cases in the labor and employment law division
- Assisted attorneys in legal research and the preparation of legal documents
- Drafted responses to discovery requests, as well as Motions for Summary Judgment, Petitions for Review and other required documents
- Helped to conduct client and witness conference calls and meetings
- Engaged in and contributed to case strategy meetings and conferences
The Cromeens Law Firm, Houston, TX – January 2019 -August 2019
Legal Assistant
- Assisted attorneys in the preparation and drafting of legal documents in Construction Law and Employment Law
- Drafted responses to discovery requests and offers of settlement
- Communicated with opposing counsel, the court, and clients regarding hearing dates and trial settings
Child Support Division I The Office of the Attorney General of Texas, Austin, TX – January 2017-May 2017
Legal intern
- Scheduled and observed Child Support Review Conferences
- Assisted legal team in court and mediation meetings
- Assisted attorneys in drafting child support orders and inputting the order into the computer system
SKILLS AND INTERESTS
I enjoy competitive English horseback riding, travelling, and hiking. I volunteer at Friends for Life Animal Shelter and with the University of Houston Alternative Dispute Resolution Team as a coach.
