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Bay Area Legal Aid Employees
Institute for Humane Studies August 2015 - Present
Self Employed April 2012 - Present
Charles Koch Institute June 2013 - August 2015
Participant Media December 2009 - April 2012
MTV Networks July 2008 - November 2009
Bay Area Legal Aid May 2007 - September 2007
Skills
Project Management, Campaign Development, Strategic Partnerships, Event Planning, Social Media, Copywriting, Entertainment, Community Outreach, Nonprofits, Marketing, Strategy, Research
Education
DePaul University 2003 — 2005
B.A, Political Science2005
Bay Area Legal Aid February 2015 - May 2015
Bayview/Hunters Point Community Legal November 2014 - January 2015
Vera Institute of Justice June 2014 - December 2014
The Bar Association of San Francisco March 2014 - December 2014
Kiva.org August 2013 - February 2014
Solar Network Solutions, Inc. May 2013 - December 2013
Bistro Translators October 2012 - October 2013
International Justice Resource Center September 2012 - December 2012
United States District Court, Northern District of California August 2011 - December 2011
The Queer African Youth Networking Center (QAYN) May 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Westlaw, Criminal Law, Civil Litigation, Legal Assistance, Courts, Immigration Law, Mediation, Criminal Defense, Lexis, Family Law, Public Interest, Appeals, Legal Issues, Civil Rights, Human Rights, Leadership, Litigation, Document Review, International Law, Employment Law
Education
Golden Gate University, School of Law 2009 — 2012
JD, Law
Mills College 2003 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts, Political, Legal, and Economic Analysis, International Relations Emphasis. Minor: Womens Studies
City College of San Francisco 2001 — 2003
White Station High School 1998 — 2000
US District Court, Northern District of California January 2015 - May 2015
Prof. Dorit Reiss, U.C. Hastings College of the Law May 2013 - April 2015
Holland & Knight LLP March 2014 - December 2014
Holland & Knight LLP May 2014 - July 2014
California Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General January 2014 - April 2014
Superior Court of California, Marin County May 2013 - August 2013
Bay Area Legal Aid October 2012 - May 2013
Rob Taboada Furniture and Home September 2000 - August 2012
Skills
Furniture, Cabinetry, Woodworking, Renovation, Custom Furniture, Interior Design, Space planning, Interior Architecture, Legal Writing, Legal, Legal Research, Rendering
Education
UC Hastings College of the Law 2012 — 2015
Juris Doctor (J.D.), magna cum laude, Environmental Law Concentration
California College of the Arts 2007 — 2009
graduate coursework in architecture
California College of the Arts 2002 — 2004
MFA, Wood/Furniture
Middlebury College 1993 — 1997
BA English Literature, BA Studio Art
Delbarton School
Kern County Public Defender February 2014 - Present
Law Office of Robert B. Jobe January 2012 - July 2013
San Francisco Superior Court January 2011 - May 2011
San Francisco Public Defender's Office January 2010 - December 2010
Bay Area Legal Aid July 2009 - November 2009
Hammond Shinners July 2007 - July 2008
ista North America January 2001 - July 2005
Skills
Mediation, Legal Writing, Criminal Law, Legal Research, Litigation, Westlaw, Courts, Pleadings, Trials, Motions, Civil Litigation, Legal Issues, Immigration Law, Public Interest, Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Legal Assistance, Appeals, Litigation Support
Education
Golden Gate University, School of Law 2008 — 2011
Juris Doctorate, Specialization in Criminal Law & Litigation
Georgia State University 2001 — 2004
B.A., Art, Psychology
Agnes Scott College 2001 — 2001
Social Justice
UC Berkeley July 2012 - July 2014
UC Berkeley August 2011 - July 2014
Boalt School of Law, UC Berkeley May 2013 - December 2013
Charles and Louise Travers Department of Political Science June 2008 - August 2009
Bay Area Legal Aid June 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Comparative Politics, International Relations, Statistics, R, Stata, LaTeX, Research, Quantitative Research, University Teaching, Policy, Politics, Analysis, Qualitative Research, Python, European Union
Education
University of California, Berkeley 2010 — 2016
Ph.D., Political Science
London School of Economics and Political Science 2011 — 2011
Survey Research Methodology
University of California, Berkeley 2010 — 2011
M.A., Political Science
Ethnikon kai Kapodistriakon Panepistimion Athinon 2009 — 2010
M.A., Southeastern European Studies
University of California, Berkeley 2005 — 2009
B.A., Political Science (honors), Statistics (minor)
City of Reno August 2015 - Present
Richard J. Greenstone, Attorneys & Counselors at Law September 2014 - May 2015
Golden Gate University School Of Law August 2012 - May 2015
Bay Area Legal Aid May 2014 - August 2014
Geek Squad November 2005 - August 2012
Skills
Intellectual Property, Information Technology, Trademarks, Copyright Law, Computer Repair, Computer Network..., Computer Proficiency, Computer Hardware, Networking, Microsoft Office, Research
Education
Golden Gate University, School of Law 2012 — 2015
Doctor of Jurisprudence, Specialization in Intellectual Property
Bay Area Legal Aid May 2014 - August 2014
Lambda Legal June 2013 - August 2013
Hendrix College May 2011 - August 2012
University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton August 2011 - May 2012
Skills
Higher Education, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Technical Writing, Public Speaking, Microsoft Excel, Editing, Customer Service, Social Media, Tutoring, Event Planning, InDesign
Education
Harvard Law School 2012 — 2015
Hendrix College 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government
Latham & Watkins LLP and Cooley LLP March 2012 - September 2012
Bay Area Legal Aid October 2011 - February 2012
Judge A. James Robertson II at San Francisco Superior Court January 2011 - April 2011
Niesar & Vestal LLP June 2010 - August 2010
Coblentz, Patch, Duffy & Bass LLP June 2009 - August 2009
Beachcroft LLP (now DAC Beachcroft LLP) January 2007 - May 2007
Sydney Business Chamber September 2006 - December 2006
U.S. Representative Neil Abercrombie (now Governor of Hawaii) June 2006 - August 2006
Hawaii State Representative Scott Nishimoto June 2004 - August 2004
Skills
Litigation, Civil Litigation, Westlaw, Courts, Class Actions, Hearings, Lexis, Corporate Law, Litigation Support, Competition Law, Motions, Criminal Law, LexisNexis, Complex Litigation, Electronic Discovery, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Trials
Education
University of California, Hastings College of the Law 2008 — 2011
J.D.
Università Commerciale Luigi Bocconi 2010 — 2010
Boston University 2004 — 2008
B.A.
Iolani School 2000 — 2004
High School Diploma
Girl Scouts of Northern California July 2015 - Present
First 5 Alameda County September 2011 - June 2015
Bay Area Legal Aid March 2010 - January 2012
Palo Alto Children's Theatre May 2009 - May 2010
James Madison Elementary School September 2008 - January 2009
The Little Gym April 2007 - August 2008
Focus Features September 2006 - December 2006
California Baptist University August 2005 - May 2006
Skills
Marketing, Theatre, SEO, Public Speaking, Mac, Community Outreach, Social Media Marketing, Graphic Design, Illustrator, Web Design, InDesign, Photoshop, Training, Nonprofits, Social Media, Social Networking, Leadership, Event Planning
Education
Los Angeles Film Studies Center- L 2006 — 2007
California Baptist University 2004 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communications
California Baptist University 2004 — 2007
B.A, Communication
Lugani Law Firm June 2013 - Present
Peddibhotla Law Firm April 2012 - May 2013
Immigration Law Firms November 2011 - February 2012
Bay Area Legal Aid September 2011 - December 2011
U.S. Court of International Trade September 2010 - December 2010
Georgetown University Law Center May 2010 - August 2010
Court Pénale Internationale - International Criminal Court March 2009 - August 2009
University of Ottawa February 2008 - October 2008
International Policy Forum February 2008 - March 2008
Elizabeth Fry Society September 2007 - December 2007
Skills
Immigration Law, Human Rights, International Law, Public International Law, Immigration Issues, Courts, Legal Issues, Appeals, Litigation, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Legal Assistance, International Trade Law, International Criminal...
Education
Georgetown University Law Center 2009 — 2010
LL.M with Distinction, International Law
University of Ottawa / Université d'Ottawa 2006 — 2008
J.D. cum laude, International Law
University of New Brunswick 2005 — 2006
First Year Law School, Law
Centro Legal, Inc. November 2012 - Present
EF Education First 2010 - September 2012
Bay Area Legal Aid June 2011 - August 2011
Boston College Law School June 2010 - September 2010
Education
Boston College Law School 2009 — 2012
Juris Doctor, Law
Saint John's University 2007 — 2009
M.A., International Relations
Vassar College 2003 — 2007
B.A., Geography-Anthropology, Hispanic Studies
Tapia & Valenzuela, LLP March 2015 - Present
Law Office of Jacqueline Tapia April 2003 - Present
Bay Area Legal Aid 2002 - 2003
San Pedro, CAlifornia January 2000 - 2001
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, PowerPoint, English, Windows, Research, Outlook, Teaching, Public Speaking, Photoshop, Strategic Planning, HTML, Budgets, Immigration Law, Family Law, Estate Planning, Legal Writing
Education
Golden Gate University, School of Law 1997 — 2000
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
University of Southern California 1992 — 1996
Bachelor of Science (BS), Public Policy and Management
Citi August 2015 - Present
Columbia University in the City of New York September 2014 - May 2015
Office of the New York City Comptroller June 2014 - August 2014
Bard College February 2014 - May 2014
NYC Department of Finance June 2013 - August 2013
AmeriCorps September 2012 - January 2013
City of Dublin June 2012 - August 2012
Bay Area Legal Aid September 2011 - June 2012
SparkPoint January 2012 - April 2012
Skills
Microsoft Word, Research, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Social Media, Public Speaking, Windows, Stata, SAS, SPSS, Photoshop, Customer Service, English
Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs 2013 — 2015
Master in Public Administration, International Finance and Economic Policy
University of California, Berkeley 2008 — 2012
Bachelor's Degree, Political Economy; Legal Studies
Bloomberg BNA November 2012 - Present
Kessenick Gamma & Free LLP October 2010 - November 2012
San Francisco Bar Association 2010 - 2012
Kessenick Gamma & Free LLP June 2009 - May 2010
Aegis Marketing Group December 2006 - December 2007
City of Somerville, Health Department June 2006 - October 2006
Cambridge Health Alliance January 2006 - October 2006
Bay Area Legal Aid June 2005 - August 2005
San Francisco Court Appointed Special Advocates January 2003 - December 2003
AmeriCorps, Daly City Youth Health Center August 2002 - July 2003
Skills
Research, Healthcare, Case Managment, Community Outreach, Health Policy, Public Health, Healthcare Management, Microsoft Office, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Management, Editing, Corporate Governance, Courts, Alternative Dispute..., Training, Policy
Education
University of San Francisco School of Law 2007 — 2010
Juris Doctor
Boston University School of Public Health 2004 — 2005
Master of Public Health, Health Law, Human Rights and Bioethics
Bowdoin College 1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Arts, English
Bowdoin College Study Abroad. University of Melbourne 2000 — 2000
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Major
Marbles Found July 2014 - Present
TRUSTe January 2015 - August 2015
Golden Gate University School of Law September 2014 - January 2015
Bay Area Legal Aid September 2014 - December 2014
Golden Gate University School of Law January 2014 - May 2014
Law Offices of Jean D. Chen October 2013 - March 2014
San Francisco Superior Court August 2012 - December 2012
AIDS Legal Referral Panel May 2012 - August 2012
Skills
Westlaw, Immigration Law, Estate Planning, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Legal Issues, Courts, Legal Assistance, Family Law, Public Speaking, LexisNexis, Research
Education
Golden Gate University, School of Law 2011 — 2014
J.D., Business Law
San Diego State University-California State University 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science and Government
Lorber, Greenfield & Polito, LLP June 2015 - Present
Menekshe Law Firm October 2014 - January 2015
Tenax Law Group, PC January 2011 - October 2014
Law Offices of Waukeen McCoy September 2010 - November 2010
Women's Employment Rights Clinic January 2010 - May 2010
San Francisco Unified Family Court May 2009 - August 2009
Schinner Law Group January 2009 - May 2009
Lazaro Law Group August 2008 - November 2008
Bay Area Legal Aid May 2008 - August 2008
Law Offices of George Dzul March 2006 - August 2007
Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Client Representation, Civil Litigation, Litigation, Westlaw, Courts, Immigration Law, Depositions, Family Law, Commercial Litigation, Legal Assistance, Legal Issues, Trial Practice, Hearings, Class Actions, Employment Law
Education
Golden Gate University, School of Law 2007 — 2010
JD, Public Interest Certificate
University of California, Berkeley 2003 — 2007
BA, Legal Studies
Law Office of Sharon Alkire May 2014 - Present
Law Office of John Taylor March 2014 - Present
Women Lawyers of Alameda County September 2013 - Present
Queen's Bench March 2013 - Present
BALIF May 2014 - May 2015
Bay Area Legal Aid March 2013 - February 2015
Contract Attorney May 2013 - June 2014
Alameda County Family Justice Center, District Attorney's Office August 2012 - March 2013
Golden Gate University School of Law August 2010 - May 2012
National Center for Lesbian Rights August 2011 - December 2011
Skills
Legal Writing, Courts, Legal Research, Family Law, Hearings, Legal Research..., Civil Rights, Lexis, Community Outreach, Human Rights, Westlaw, Trials, Criminal Conviction...
Education
Golden Gate University, School of Law 2009 — 2012
JD, Law
Californian State University, East Bay 2007 — 2009
B.A., Psychology
Ellis Law Group LLP May 2013 - Present
Moss & Hough November 2011 - April 2013
Phil Neal Walker Law August 2011 - December 2011
San Francisco Superior Court January 2011 - April 2011
Golden Gate University School of Law October 2010 - March 2011
Asian Law Caucus August 2010 - December 2010
Golden Gate University School of Law September 2010 - September 2010
Bay Area Legal Aid January 2010 - May 2010
The Law Office of Hong Chew/Higginbotham Law Group May 2009 - August 2009
Geek Squad July 2007 - August 2008
Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Civil Litigation, Legal Assistance, Westlaw, Motions, Legal Advice, Pleadings, Depositions, Arbitration, Trials, Employment Law, Trial Practice
Education
Golden Gate University, School of Law 2008 — 2011
Doctor of Jurisprudence
St. Mary's College of California 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts, History
Gordon & Rees LLP October 2013 - Present
Bay Area Legal Aid June 2012 - October 2012
ACLU of Northern California 2012 - 2012
Ateneo de Manila University June 2011 - July 2011
Skills
Legal Research, Westlaw, Legal Writing, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Public Interest, Hearings, Civil Rights
Education
University of San Francisco School of Law 2010 — 2013
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
Chapman University 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science
Legal Services of Northern California 2015 - Present
Law Foundation of Silicon Valley January 2015 - April 2015
Bay Area Legal Aid August 2014 - November 2014
Katharine and George Alexander Community Law Center August 2014 - November 2014
Law Foundation of Silicon Valley May 2014 - August 2014
Bay Area Legal Aid September 2013 - November 2013
Pro Bono Project Silicon Valley May 2013 - August 2013
Asian Law Alliance Immigration Clinic September 2012 - May 2013
Cal Poly State University 2011 - 2012
Fresno Institute for Urban Leadership June 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Legal Writing, Legal Research, Research, Mediation
Education
Santa Clara University School of Law 2012 — 2015
Doctor of Law (JD), Certificate in Public Interest and Social Justice Law
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English, Minor in Spanish
First Place for Youth November 2012 - Present
Bay Area Legal Aid December 2011 - September 2012
The Unity Council March 2010 - November 2011
Skills
Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Research, Analytic Thinking, Teaching, Case Managment, Conflict Resolution, Youth Development, Operational Efficiency, Nonprofits, Event Planning, Workshop Facilitation, Program Evaluation, Program Development, Case Management, Social Services, Leadership Development, Leadership, Program Management
Education
Mills College 2007 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Sociology
Diablo Valley College 2004 — 2007
General Studies
Eviction Defense Collaborative January 2014 - August 2014
General Assistance Advocacy Project September 2013 - December 2013
Bay Area Legal Aid January 2013 - July 2013
Bocadillos August 2011 - July 2013
District Attorney's Office of San Luis Obispo June 2010 - February 2011
CASA- Court Appointed Special Advocates June 2010 - September 2010
Department of Political Science, California Polytechnic State University March 2010 - July 2010
Department of Political Science, California Polytechnic State University September 2009 - March 2010
EcoSlo Environmental Nonprofit June 2009 - September 2009
Skills
Prime, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, InDesign, Adobe Acrobat, Spanish-speaking
Education
UC Hastings College of the Law 2013 — 2016
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Public Interest Law
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government
The Law Office of Matthew Ru March 2014 - September 2014
Bay Area Legal Aid 2007 - 2013
Bay Area Legal Aid 2005 - 2007
Baan 1998 - 2000
JAS systems 1994 - 1998
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Legal Assistance, Family Law, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Pleadings, Customer Service, PowerPoint, Lexis, Legal Documents, Immigration Issues, Essential Forms, DissoMaster, Communication Skills, Teamwork, Efficiency, Learning Quickly, Multi Tasking, Organization &..., Highly detail oriented, Time Management, Friendly Personality, Positive Personality, QuickBooks, Judgment, Abaqus, Adjustment Of Status
Education
De Anza College
Paralegal Certificate, 4.0 GPA, Paralegal Studies
Latvijas Universitate
Bachelor's degree in Science, Mathematics and Computer Science
Wells Fargo January 2015 - Present
Bay Area Legal Aid January 2014 - December 2014
Lupack Rare Books January 2010 - December 2012
BNY Mellon December 2005 - December 2009
The Bank of New York November 1999 - November 2005
Mellon Trust April 1997 - October 1999
Skills
Bloomberg Terminal, Mac OS X, Windows, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Access, Outlook, Lotus Notes, Technology Enhancements, Software Testing Life..., Test Cases, Regression Testing, User Acceptance Testing, Global Custody, Corporate Actions, Proxy Voting, SWIFT messaging, Straight Through..., Rights Issues, Tender Offers, Securities, Account Reconciliation, Collectibles, E-commerce, Rare Books, Writing, Testing, Settlement, Integration, Fixed Income, Middle Office, Process Improvement, Options, Fund Accounting, Securities Lending, Hedge Funds, OS X, Portfolio Management, Mutual Funds, Financial Services, Trading Systems, Derivatives, Alternative Investments, Fund Administration, Books, Bloomberg, Capital Markets
Education
Boston University
Hunter College High School
Refugee Transition April 2013 - Present
“Food for Being” project December 2012 - Present
Drom-me Association for Education and Eradication of Poverty July 2012 - Present
Sanford Heisler Kimpel, LLP November 2014 - March 2015
Bay Area Legal Aid March 2014 - September 2014
Asian Law Alliance April 2013 - March 2014
UC Berkeley May 2010 - August 2010
Doctors of the World September 1988 - September 1999
Skills
Fundraising, Leadership, Translation, Government, Public Speaking, Chinese, Project Planning, Community Outreach, Project Management, Program Management, Legal Research, Mandarin, Grants, Research, Nonprofits, Management, Teaching, Event Planning
Education
UC Berkeley 2009 — 2012
Bachelor's degree, Legal Studies
De Anza College 2007 — 2008
Certificate of Achievement-Advanced, Paralegal Studies
Qinghai Education College, Qinghai, China 1995 — 1997
Association, Language, A
Hainan National School, Qinghai, China 1991 — 1994
Teacher’s Diploma, Elementary Education and Teaching
Bryan Cave, LLP October 2006 - Present
Bryan Cave, LLP June 2005 - August 2005
Bay Area Legal Aid June 2004 - August 2004
Skills
Commercial Litigation, Legal Research, Westlaw, Appeals, Trade Secrets, Courts, Intellectual Property, Dispute Resolution, Securities Regulation, Corporate Governance, International Law
Education
New York University School of Law 2003 — 2006
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
Brown University 1999 — 2003
M.A, Philosophy
University of Tennessee 1994 — 1998
B.A.,summa cum laude, Philosophy
Law Office of Jacqueline Tapia March 2015 - Present
Tapia & Valenzuela, LLP March 2015 - Present
Law Office of Jacqueline Tapia January 2005 - Present
Bay Area Legal Aid January 2002 - March 2004
San Pedro Community Legal Services January 2001 - 2002
Skills
Family Law, Immigration Law, Legal Advice, Estate Planning, Legal Issues, Litigation, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Civil Litigation, Public Interest, Public Policy, Hearings, Courts, Naturalization
Education
Golden Gate University, School of Law 1997 — 2000
J.D., Law
University of Southern California 1992 — 1996
Bachelor of Science (BS), Public Policy and Management
Save the Children International September 2013 - May 2014
Raising Voices June 2013 - August 2013
San Francisco Pride March 2013 - June 2013
VPUU, Mosaic’s Simelela Rape Crisis Centre, and UWC Legal Aid Clinic April 2012 - March 2013
Bay Area Legal Aid February 2010 - March 2013
Stanford University African Studies Grant June 2011 - April 2012
Violence Prevention through Urban Upgrading January 2011 - April 2011
Gender Health and Justice Research Unit September 2010 - December 2010
Bay Area Legal Aid June 2010 - September 2010
Downtown Streets, Inc. June 2009 - September 2009
Skills
Data Collection and..., Monitoring And..., Survey Development, Legal Aid, Obtaining public..., Legal, Health, and..., Conducting stakeholder..., Proposal Development, Qualitative Research, Conducting Interviews, Assisting survivors of..., Exit Surveys, Nonprofits, Proposal Writing, Grant Writing, Spanish, Research, Fundraising, Legal Research, Human Rights, Mediation, International Relations, NGOs, Training, Leadership, Policy Analysis, Politics, Public Policy, Program Management, Capacity Building, Community Outreach, International..., Program Evaluation, Political Science, Policy, Program Development, Community Development, Volunteer Management, Grants, Community Organizing, Legal Writing, Government, Political Campaigns, Economic Development, Analysis, Grassroots Organizing, Editing, Social Impact
Education
Karolinska institutet 2014 — 2015
Master's Degree, Master's of Public Health in Disasters
University of Oviedo, Spain 2014 — 2015
Master's Degree, Masters of Public Health in Disasters
Stanford University 2007 — 2012
B.A. in Urban Studies; Minor in African Studies, Concentrations: Urban Society and Social Change; Health and Human Rights
University of Cape Town 2011 — 2011
Stanford's Bing Overseas Study Program in Cape Town, South Africa
Teach For America June 2014 - Present
Reading Partners August 2012 - June 2014
Reading Partners January 2012 - August 2012
Bay Area Legal Aid December 2011 - July 2012
American System Service Publishing House March 2009 - August 2009
American System Service Publishing House January 2009 - August 2009
Our Lady Queen of the Peace Catholic School January 2008 - December 2008
Skills
Spanish, Language Teaching, Teaching, Editing, Early Childhood Literacy, Curriculum Development, ESL, Tutoring, Curriculum Design, Event Planning, Salesforce, Workshop Facilitation, Volunteer Management, Program Development, Staff Development
Education
Marian University 2014 — 2016
Master's Degree
Adelphi University 2010 — 2011
Certificate in Translation Studies, English - Spanish
Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas 2003 — 2009
Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.), Teaching English as a Foreign Language
Giant Creative Strategy September 2013 - Present
Giant Creative Strategy February 2013 - September 2013
dna studio April 2004 - September 2013
Brooks Dubin LLP September 2012 - February 2013
Thorkelson Law January 2012 - February 2013
The Focal Point May 2012 - January 2013
Cabello & Lezin LLP June 2012 - December 2012
The Linus Group 2012 - 2012
Bay Area Legal Aid 2011 - 2011
BioRad 2006 - 2010
Skills
Graphic Design, Illustration, Information Design, Legal Graphics, Presentation Design, Typography, Digital Illustration, Logo Design, Visual Communication, Art Direction, Corporate Identity, Packaging, Logos, Brochures, InDesign, Illustrator, Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, Creative Direction, Book Design, Print Production, Web Design, Layout, Legal Assistance, Legal Research, Google Calendar, Google Docs, FTP, Lexis, Microsoft Office, Print Management, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Posters, PowerPoint, Graphics, Legal Filings, Production, Copywriting, Direct Mail, Interaction Design, Branding & Identity
Education
California College of the Arts
Bachelor's degree, Graphic Design
De Anza College
ABA-certified paralegal certificate and associate's degree, Paralegal
University of Hawaii at Manoa
Bay Area Legal Aid August 2011 - Present
RNC Nicholson Travel August 2006 - Present
Education
Everest University-Brandon 2007 — 2013
Associate, Paralegal
Colegio Pentecostal Mizpa 2004 — 2007
Certificate, Theology
Santa Clara County, Office of the District Attorney March 2012 - Present
Santa Clara County, Office of the District Attorney August 2011 - January 2012
Santa Clara County, Office of the District Attorney May 2010 - May 2011
Bay Area Legal Aid January 2010 - May 2010
San Francisco Superior Court May 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Westlaw, Trials, Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure
Education
University of California, Berkeley - School of Law 2008 — 2011
J.D., Law
Bryn Mawr College 1999 — 2003
B.A., Philosophy
Yext May 2013 - Present
Rhythm NewMedia March 2010 - May 2013
Mediation and Law Office of Paula M. Lawhon January 2009 - March 2010
Bay Area Legal Aid May 2007 - November 2008
Skills
Local Search, Local Marketing, Digital Media, Social Media, Account Management, Mobile Advertising, Digital Strategy, Online Advertising, Integrated Marketing, Mobile Devices, Geomarketing, Leadership
Education
Golden Gate University, School of Law 2005 — 2008
JD, Law
University of California, San Diego 2001 — 2005
Bachelor, Political Science and History
Dana Hills
Hacienda June 2014 - Present
Portofinos July 2013 - June 2014
Brass Monkey January 2012 - May 2013
Cock-A-Doodle Cafe May 2011 - August 2011
Jazzercise December 2008 - April 2010
Bay Area Legal Aid June 2009 - August 2009
El Cerrito Sports Camp June 2008 - August 2008
P.R.O.J.I.M.O August 2005 - August 2005
Skills
Bilingual-English/Spanis..., Multi Tasking, Communication, Empathy, Active, Good listener
Education
Eckerd College 2010 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, International Business
Berkeley High 2008 — 2010
High School, International Baccalaureate
Nazaret 2007 — 2008
High School
Albany High 2006 — 2007
High School
NYC Department of Homeless Services August 2015 - Present
Results Leadership Group February 2015 - July 2015
Promise Neighborhoods Institute at PolicyLink, PolicyLink January 2010 - February 2015
PolicyLink January 2007 - 2010
Bay Area Legal Aid 2006 - 2007
Vera Institute of Justice 2002 - 2004
Skills
Public Policy, Community Outreach, Non-profits, Program Development, Policy, Government, Community Organizing, Research, Politics, Public Speaking, Community Engagement, Qualitative Research, Workshop Facilitation, Capacity Building, Data Analysis, Education Policy, Nonprofits, Social Services, Volunteer Management, Strategy, Leadership Development, Leadership
Education
New York University 2010 — 2015
PhD, Education Leadership
Teachers College of Columbia University 2008 — 2010
MA, Politics and Education
Barnard College 1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science/ Pan African Studies
Aon April 2014 - Present
City of Oakland April 2013 - Present
Lewis, Feinberg, Lee, Renaker & Jackson P.C. October 2011 - September 2012
Lincoln Square Legal Services September 2010 - May 2011
Global Community Monitor May 2010 - August 2010
New York City Council January 2010 - May 2010
Bay Area Legal Aid May 2009 - July 2009
Grassroots Campaigns September 2005 - July 2008
Grassroots Campaigns June 2005 - September 2005
Education
Fordham University School of Law 2008 — 2011
Doctor of Law (JD), 3.38
Cornell University 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), awarded cum laude, Biology and Society
Hunter College High School 1994 — 2001
Immigration Law Group LLP August 2012 - Present
Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco January 2012 - May 2012
Tsao-Wu, Chow & Yee LLP August 2011 - January 2012
Bay Area Legal Aid January 2011 - August 2011
Legal Assistance for Seniors May 2010 - August 2010
Hess Bilingual School September 2008 - June 2009
Skills
Immigration Law, Hearings, Courts, Family Law, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Mediation, Employment Law
Education
University of San Francisco School of Law 2009 — 2012
Juris Doctor
Fu Jen Catholic University 2004 — 2008
BA, Linguistics and Literature
Bay Area Legal Aid July 2015 - Present
Kletter + Nguyen Law LLP May 2015 - June 2015
Stramaglia Luu, LLP March 2015 - May 2015
Centro de Ayuda Legal para Inmigrantes (CALI) August 2014 - December 2014
U.S. Department of Labor May 2014 - August 2014
EEOC January 2014 - April 2014
Phan, Nguyen and Associates, LLP August 2013 - December 2013
Superior Court of Santa Clara County June 2013 - August 2013
UC Davis September 2007 - June 2011
California State University, Sacramento January 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Research, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Litigation, Westlaw, Courts, Public Speaking, Hearings, Appeals, Immigration Law, Interviews, Editing, Teaching
Education
Santa Clara University 2012 — 2014
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law
University of California, Davis 2007 — 2011
Ph.D. Student, English Language and Literature/Letters
California State University-Sacramento 2005 — 2007
Master of Arts (M.A.), English
UC Berkeley 2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English and History
Fenwick & West August 2015 - Present
Community and Transactional Law Clinic- Rutgers School of Law, Newark August 2014 - December 2014
Bay Area Legal Aid May 2014 - August 2014
NJ Superior Court, Hudson County Vicinage: Chancery Division January 2014 - May 2014
Child Advocacy Clinic- Rutgers School of Law- Newark August 2013 - December 2013
Global Press Institute May 2013 - August 2013
Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Westlaw, Public Speaking, Lexis, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Social Media, Nonprofits, PowerPoint, Research, Spanish, Government, Community Outreach, Editing
Education
Rutgers University School of Law - Newark 2012 — 2015
Doctor of Law (JD)
California State University-East Bay 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Mass Communication/Media Studies
Ohlone College
Bay Area Legal Aid August 2014 - March 2015
American University Washington College of Law January 2013 - May 2013
Just Neighbors January 2013 - May 2013
American University Washington College of Law August 2012 - December 2012
American University Washington College of Law July 2011 - August 2011
Hawaii Pacific University September 2007 - May 2009
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati July 2007 - August 2008
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Westlaw, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Litigation, Courts, LexisNexis, Policy Analysis, Research, Public Speaking
Education
American University Washington College of Law 2010 — 2013
Juris Doctorate
Hawaii Pacific University 2006 — 2010
BS, Diplomacy and Military Studies
Bay Area Legal Aid September 2014 - Present
Orr, Dignam & Co. February 2008 - November 2012
Blackfriar's Settlement Legal Advice Clinic October 2006 - June 2007
Ohio Wesleyan University August 2003 - July 2005
Vellani & Vellani Advocates May 2004 - July 2004
Great Decisions February 2004 - May 2004
Ohio Wesleyan University Judicial Board August 2003 - May 2004
Ohio Wesleyan University August 2002 - December 2002
Skills
Legal Writing, Commercial Litigation, Company Law, Project Finance, Employment Law, Legal Opinions, Oil & Gas Law, Contract Law, Labour Issues, Corporate Law, Corporate Governance, Due Diligence, Legal Assistance, Contract Negotiation, Contract Drafting
Education
City University London: Inns of Court School of Law 2006 — 2007
Bar Vocational Course, Law, Very Competent
City University London 2005 — 2006
Graduate Diploma in Law, Law, Commendation
Ohio Wesleyan University (OWU) 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts, Politics (major), English (minor), Cum Laude (3.54 GPA)
Social Security Administration September 2015 - Present
Bay Area Legal Aid July 2013 - September 2015
Public Law Center September 2011 - July 2013
Public Law Center September 2009 - September 2011
Consumer Bankruptcy Law Firm February 2009 - June 2009
Bay Area Legal Aid October 2008 - February 2009
Main Street Legal Services-Battered Women's Rights Clinic August 2007 - May 2008
City University New York School of Law May 2007 - May 2008
DC 37 Municipal Employees Legal Services May 2007 - August 2007
Asian American Legal Defense Education Fund February 2007 - April 2007
Skills
Bankruptcy, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Foreclosures, Consumer Law, Litigation, Courts, Civil Litigation, Appeals, Family Law
Education
City University of New York School of Law at Queens College 2005 — 2008
JD
University of California, Berkeley 2000 — 2004
BA, Legal Studies, Anthropology
Cooperative Resolution Options, P.C. June 2011 - Present
County of San Mateo Health Department July 2013 - Present
Associated Trucking, Inc. June 2011 - Present
One Legal, LLC November 2010 - May 2011
Bay Area Legal Aid November 2009 - December 2010
Law Offices of Grainger & Vigil July 1999 - November 2009
Covenant Aviation Security November 2002 - July 2007
Skills
Family Law, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Settlement Agreements, Mediation, Dispute Resolution, Legal Assistance, Depositions, Courts, Civil Litigation, Westlaw, Litigation, Immigration Law, Trials, Legal Documents, Document Review, Real Estate, Alternative Dispute..., Arbitration, Bankruptcy, Dispute, Appeals, Pleadings, Lexis, Litigation Support, Property Law, Legal Issues, Criminal Law, Employment Law, Commercial Litigation, Personal Injury, Administrative Law, Employment..., Civil Rights, Wills, Attorneys
Education
Free Code Camp 2015 — 2016
Full Stack Web Development, Computer Software Engineering
Golden Gate University, School of Law 2007 — 2010
Doctor of Jurisprudence, Law
Mills College 2000 — 2002
Bachelor of Arts, Sociology and Anthropology
Immigrant Legal Resource Center December 2013 - Present
Law Offices of Stanton and Kaufman December 2013 - May 2014
Stanford Law School August 2011 - August 2013
Bay Area Legal Aid September 2010 - August 2011
Catholic Charities September 2009 - September 2010
U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit August 2008 - August 2009
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees July 2007 - August 2007
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP May 2007 - July 2007
Education
Harvard Law School 2005 — 2008
J.D.
Stanford University 1999 — 2003
B.A., History, German
On Call Counsel 2010 - Present
Bay Area Legal Aid 2010 - Present
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich and Rosati 2004 - 2010
Aspen Recycling 2003 - 2005
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman 2000 - 2003
Skills
Civil Litigation, Mentoring, Recruiting, Legal Writing, Spanish, EDRMS, Employee Relations, Contract Negotiation, Drafting Agreements, Employment Law..., Talent Acquisition, Business Development, Pro Bono, Customer Engagement, Licensing Negotiations, Dispute Resolution, Interviewing Skills, Human Resources, Intellectual Property, Licensing, Commercial Litigation, Legal Assistance, Corporate Law, Litigation Support, Corporate Governance, Due Diligence, Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Mediation, Litigation
Education
Stanford University Law School 1997 — 2000
J.D.
Brigham Young University 1991 — 1997
B.S.
Santa Teresa High School 1987 — 1991
JVS August 2013 - July 2014
Larkin Street Youth Services July 2012 - August 2013
Larkin Street Youth Services August 2011 - July 2012
Bay Area Legal Aid May 2011 - August 2011
Lair of the Golden Bear August 2005 - August 2010
Aliarse Para El Desarrollo January 2010 - June 2010
Thompson Welch October 2009 - January 2010
UCSB: College of Letters and Science March 2008 - June 2009
Skills
Counseling, Career Counseling, Spanish, Education, Employment, Teaching, Curriculum Design, Leadership, Legal Assistance, Volunteer Management, Tutoring, Psychotherapy, Community Outreach, Program Development, Grant Writing
Education
California Institute of Integral Studies 2014 — 2017
Master's degree, Integral Counseling Psychology
University of California, Hastings College of the Law 2010 — 2011
University of California, Santa Barbara 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts, Global Studies, History
Universidad de Cordoba - Cordoba, Spain 2007 — 2007
Spanish
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP September 2015 - Present
Middlesex County Juvenile Court January 2015 - May 2015
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP May 2014 - August 2014
Bay Area Legal Aid May 2013 - August 2013
Rhode Island Commission for Human Rights June 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Research, Public Speaking, Public Policy, Stata, Politics, Editing, Economics, SPSS, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Social Media, Microsoft Office, Political Science, Westlaw, Policy Analysis, International Relations
Education
Harvard Law School 2012 — 2015
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
Brown University 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), International Relations and Affairs
Hyden-Zakheim, LLP January 2012 - Present
Bay Area Legal Aid August 2013 - December 2013
Pacific Coast Title Company August 2006 - December 2011
Ticor Title February 2003 - August 2006
Contra Costa County June 2002 - August 2002
Skills
Real Estate, Legal Assistance, Mortgage Lending, Legal Research, Escrow, Mediation, Estate Planning, Fiduciary Services, Family Law, Title and Escrow, Legal Writing, Document Review, Litigation Support, Civil Litigation, Real Estate Transactions, Public Speaking, Courts, Sales, Leadership, Litigation
Education
John F. Kennedy University 2011 — 2015
Doctor of Law (J.D.), American/U.S. Law/Legal Studies/Jurisprudence
California State University-Chico 1998 — 2002
BS, Business Administration and Management Information Systems
Gordon Law Group PC March 2015 - Present
EEOC August 2012 - November 2012
Bay Area Legal Aid May 2012 - August 2012
Law Office of Gali Schaham Gordon August 2008 - June 2011
Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Immigration Law, Legal Assistance, Courts, Legal Issues, Administrative Law, LexisNexis, Research, Westlaw, Nonprofits, Trials, Public Speaking
Education
Golden Gate University, School of Law 2011 — 2014
Doctor of Law (JD)
UC Davis 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government
David Wright Immigration Law January 2015 - April 2015
Pangea Legal Services May 2014 - July 2014
Bay Area Legal Aid September 2013 - April 2014
UC Hastings College of the Law, Refugee & Human Rights September 2013 - November 2013
Bet Tzedek Legal Services May 2013 - August 2013
Los Angeles Dependency Lawyers April 2012 - June 2012
Los Angeles Superior Court September 2010 - August 2011
World Service Authority January 2010 - March 2010
California State Assembly June 2009 - August 2009
Education
UC Hastings College of the Law
Juris Doctor (J.D.)
California State University-Los Angeles
Paralegal Certificate
University of California, Los Angeles
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
University of Sussex
Bay Area Legal Aid March 2014 - Present
City of Oakland August 2011 - October 2012
Wasacz, Hilley & Fullerton October 2010 - March 2011
Furtado, Jaspovice & Simons PC September 2009 - December 2010
Skills
Civil Rights, Personal Injury, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Human Rights, Public Policy, Courts
Education
University of California, Berkeley - School of Law 2006 — 2009
J.D., Law
Georgetown University 2001 — 2005
A.B., Psychology, Women' Studies, Spanish
Sony Computer Entertainment America February 2010 - September 2010
Bay Area Legal Aid 2010 - 2010
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission May 2008 - August 2008
GME Solutions November 2004 - June 2006
Grassroots Campaigns August 2004 - October 2004
Senator Barbara Boxer September 2003 - December 2003
Skills
Legal Research, Intellectual Property, Licensing, Privacy Law, Legal Writing, Copyright Law, Trademarks, Westlaw, Cyberlaw, Entertainment Law
Education
American University Washington College of Law 2006 — 2009
J.D.
University of California, Davis 2003 — 2004
B.A.
Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights of the San Francisco Bay Area October 2010 - November 2014
Equal Justice Society January 2009 - October 2010
American Civil Liberties Union January 2009 - April 2009
California Appellate Project August 2008 - December 2008
Bay Area Legal Aid May 2008 - December 2008
Franchek and Porter, LLC December 2004 - July 2006
Skills
Litigation, Fundraising, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Westlaw, Public Interest, Civil Litigation, Courts, Civil Rights, Nonprofits, Immigration Law, Legal Assistance, Mediation, Legal Issues, Trials, Appeals
Education
Golden Gate University, School of Law 2006 — 2009
Juris Doctor (J.D.), Public Interest Law with Distinction
Skidmore College 2000 — 2004
BA, Mathematics, Philosophy
Law Office of Betsy Brazy June 2012 - Present
Autism Health Insurance Project, Inc. January 2010 - Present
COPAA 2002 - 2013
* September 2003 - May 2012
Bay Area Legal Aid September 2009 - June 2010
Golden Gate University School of Law August 2005 - May 2009
Disability Rights California August 2008 - November 2008
Sybase Inc. 1996 - 2002
Oracle Corporation 1995 - 1996
South Orange County News 1990 - 1991
Skills
Civil Litigation, Editing, Copy Editing, Journalism, Research, Management, Social Media, Software, Microsoft Office
Education
Golden Gate University, School of Law 2005 — 2009
JD, Public Interest
Indiana University Bloomington 1978 — 1982
BA, Journalism, Spanish
Public Counsel November 2014 - Present
Immigration Center for Women and Children April 2013 - November 2014
Public Law Center August 2012 - April 2013
Family Law Clinic, DePaul University College of Law January 2012 - May 2012
South Texas Pro Bono Asylum Representation Project (PROBAR) March 2012 - March 2012
Lawyers’ Committee for Better Housing January 2012 - March 2012
Immigration Clinic, DePaul College of Law August 2011 - December 2011
Cabrini Green Legal Aid January 2010 - December 2011
Bay Area Legal Aid May 2011 - August 2011
Sargent Shriver National Center on Poverty Law January 2011 - April 2011
Skills
Immigration Law, Legal Assistance, Family Law, Hearings, Community Outreach, Human Rights, Motions, Public Interest, Guardianship, Spanish, Pleadings, Immigration Issues, Legal Research, Legal Writing
Education
DePaul University College of Law 2009 — 2012
Doctor of Law (JD), Public Interest Law, Cum Laude
Columbia University in the City of New York 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science & Human Rights
BAYC November 2014 - Present
BAYC February 2014 - November 2014
Villa Fairmont Mental Health Rehabilitation Center February 2013 - February 2014
Bay Area Legal Aid September 2011 - November 2011
DEM Legal and Consulting Services April 2011 - July 2011
Walmart June 2009 - August 2010
Skills
Interpersonal..., Professional Assault..., crisis communication, Knowledge of Alameda..., locating resources in..., Microsoft Office 2010, responding with empathy, setting boundaries, group facilitation, labeling feelings, Progress Notes, maintaining..., listening techniques, observation skills, engaging consumers, Multi Tasking, High Organizational..., Cultural Competency, Critical Thinking, Secretarial Skills, Conflict Resolution, Mental Health, Facilitators, Confidentiality, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Public Speaking, Research, Community Outreach, Facilitation, Interpersonal..., Microsoft Office, Office 2010, Observation, Program Development, Psychology, Crisis Intervention
Education
BestNow! 2012 — 2013
Certificate- Mental Health Peer Specialist
Heald College 2010 — 2011
Associate Degree, Paralegal Studies
Wagner Kirkman Blaine Klomparens & Youmans LLP 2010 - Present
Bay Area Legal Aid 2007 - 2007
Education
Golden Gate University 2009 — 2010
L.LM, Taxation
Santa Clara University School of Law 2006 — 2009
JD
University of California, Berkeley 2002 — 2006
Legal Studies, English
Self employed September 2013 - Present
City of Albany California September 2012 - Present
A Safe Place November 2009 - August 2012
Golden Lion 1999 - 2012
Bay Area Legal Aid April 2009 - 2010
McDonald Law Corporation August 2005 - May 2008
McClellan & Corren 2008 - 2008
Law Offices of Gerald Batchelder March 2003 - June 2005
Furtado Jaspovice and Simons 2003 - 2005
Rothschild & Goldin May 2001 - January 2002
Skills
Legal Research, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Family Law, Mediation, Legal Writing, Courts, Hearings, Legal Issues, Personal Injury, Guardianship, Trial Practice, Westlaw, Intellectual Property, Public Interest, Immigration Law, Employment Law, Criminal Law, Legal Assistance, Corporate Law
Education
Golden Gate University, School of Law 1999 — 2002
JD, Law
Madonna University
Bachelor of Arts, English
Holland & Knight LLP July 2015 - Present
Holland & Knight LLP May 2011 - Present
Back9Negotiations, LLC. February 2010 - January 2012
Law Office of Brendan Conley November 2007 - November 2009
Bay Area Legal Aid June 2005 - May 2006
Shook, Hardy & Bacon, LLP January 2000 - January 2002
The Weber Group January 1999 - January 2000
Skills
Editing, Customer Service, Accounting, Bookkeeping, Inventory Management, Defense, Management, Corporate Law, Business Ethics, Legal Ethics, Trials
Education
New College of California School of Law 2003 — 2006
Juris Doctor, Law
Arizona State University 1996 — 1999
Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies, Philosophy & Psychology
Plant City High School
Supreme Court of California May 2015 - July 2015
UC Berkeley May 2014 - August 2014
Bay Area Legal Aid February 2013 - December 2013
The Daily Californian May 2012 - August 2012
Skills
Data Analysis, Marketing, Microsoft Excel, Chemistry, Google Analytics, Python, Stata, R, SAS, Access, Java
Education
Cornell Law School 2014 — 2017
Juris Doctor (J.D.)
University of California, Berkeley 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Economics, Chemistry
Bay Area Legal Aid October 2014 - January 2015
Women's Employment Rights Clinic January 2013 - April 2013
San Francisco Public Defender's Office January 2012 - May 2012
Mercy Housing June 2009 - August 2010
Macey & Aleman July 2008 - June 2009
Superior Court of San Francisco September 2007 - September 2008
Skills
Legal Research, Bankruptcy, Dispute Resolution, Civil Litigation, Legal Documents, Mediation, Russian, Legal Writing, Public Speaking, Landlord-tenant..., Litigation, Community Outreach, Westlaw, Legal Assistance, Research, Nonprofits, Courts, Hearings
Education
Golden Gate University, School of Law 2010 — 2013
Doctor of Jurisprudence Candidate, Law
San Francisco State University 2006 — 2008
International Relations, International Relations and Criminal Justice
City College of San Francisco
Culinary Arts and Hospitality
Sorbonne University
Pacific Maritime Association September 2015 - Present
Bay Area Legal Aid 2015 - 2015
American University Washington College of Law August 2011 - December 2014
Janet R. Spragens Federal Tax Clinic December 2013 - June 2014
Grassroots Business Fund May 2013 - September 2013
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority August 2012 - January 2013
Hudson Institute July 2012 - August 2012
La Universidad Tecnológica San Antonio de Machala August 2010 - August 2011
Language Studies Canada April 2010 - August 2010
Instituto Social y Politico de la Mujer July 2009 - October 2009
Skills
Mintel, Research, Editing, SPSS, Teaching, Dreamweaver, Factiva, JSTOR, Illustrator, Policy Analysis, Spanish, Social Media, Legal Research, Policy, Legal Writing, International Relations, Westlaw, International Law
Education
Københavns Universitet / University of Copenhagen 2013 — 2014
Law
American University, School of International Service 2011 — 2014
Master’s Degree, International Economics
American University, Washington College of Law 2011 — 2014
JD, Law
Teaching House New York 2009 — 2009
CELTA, English as a Second Language
Boston University 2004 — 2008
B.A./B.S., International Relations, Mass Communications
CHAT 2000 — 2004
Ontario High School Diploma
Able Services May 2015 - Present
Office of the County Counsel, Santa Clara July 2014 - March 2015
Klein Law Group March 2014 - September 2014
Vapor Support Services November 2012 - July 2014
Bay Area Legal Aid February 2014 - May 2014
Kaiser Permanente March 2008 - October 2013
Winghart Law August 2011 - September 2013
Skills
Employment Law, Public Speaking, Pleadings, Legal Assistance, Discovery, Emergency Services, Commercial Litigation, Corporate Development, Union Avoidance, Speech Coaching, Speech Writing, Westlaw, Medical Records, Appeals, Union Organizing..., Strategy, Leadership, Negotiation, Psychology, Medical Terminology, LexisAdvanced, Disability..., Law Label Registration, Age Discrimination, Employment..., Motions, Medical Billing, Medical Writing, Emergency Room, Emergency Procedures, Medical Malpractice, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Document Review, Legal Documents, Legal Discovery, Civil Law, Public Benefits, Medicare, Affordable Care Act, Social Security..., Social Security Law, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, LexisNexis, Workers' Compensation...
Education
Golden Gate University, School of Law 2013 — 2016
J.D. candidate
Oregon State University 2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts-Emphasis in Social & Behavioral Factors, Liberal Arts
De Anza College 2005 — 2011
Liberal Arts with Social and Behavioral Emphasis; Paralegal Studies, Liberal Arts;Paralegal Studies; Communications
Ozment Merrill February 2014 - Present
Human Rights Defense Center July 2013 - February 2014
New York State Assembly November 2011 - November 2012
San Francisco Unified Family Court January 2011 - May 2011
East Bay Children's Law Offices June 2010 - August 2010
Bay Area Legal Aid January 2010 - May 2010
National Center for Youth Law September 2009 - December 2009
Time & Space Limited 2004 - 2007
Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Courts, Public Policy, Legislative Research, Client Relations Skills, Litigation, Westlaw, Legislation, Motions, Legal Issues, Research
Education
Golden Gate University, School of Law 2008 — 2011
J.D. 2011, Public lnterest Law
Bard College 1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Studies
Barbri
Bethlehem Central High School
Law Office of Denise Perelli-Minetti August 2012 - April 2015
Superior Court of California, San Mateo County November 2012 - March 2013
Law Offices of Beverly Hoey, Estate Planning Attorney September 2008 - March 2013
Public Defender Office, County of Santa Clara September 2008 - May 2009
Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara June 2008 - August 2008
Bay Area Legal Aid August 2007 - May 2008
SAVE (Safe Alternatives to Violent Enviroments) January 2002 - November 2003
Corporate Job Experience - Various Positions January 1992 - January 2002
Skills
Family Law, Legal Research, Trials, Legal Writing, Mediation
Education
John F. Kennedy University
Doctor of Law (JD), Law
University of Phoenix - Pleasanton Campus
Bachelor's Degree, Information Systems
Ohlone College
Associate's Degree, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
NMS Healthcare October 2014 - Present
Bay Area Legal Aid May 2014 - August 2014
UC Davis September 2011 - June 2012
California News Service March 2011 - June 2011
Skills
Public Policy, Legislative Relations, Westlaw, Nonprofits, Policy Analysis, Legal Research, Community Outreach, Tax Law, Research, Public Speaking, Legal Writing, Politics, Mediation, Leadership, Interviews, Political Science
Education
Georgetown University Law Center 2013 — 2016
University of California, Davis 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science, Psychology
Duane Morris LLP September 2015 - Present
Pearl Law Group August 2011 - September 2015
Golden Gate University School of Law August 2009 - May 2011
U.S. Department of Justice January 2011 - April 2011
Pearl Law Group May 2010 - December 2010
The Bar Association of San Francisco January 2010 - June 2010
Bay Area Legal Aid May 2009 - August 2009
Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy March 2007 - January 2009
Jackson & Hertogs October 2006 - March 2007
Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP July 2003 - October 2006
Skills
Immigration Law, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Naturalization, H-1B, Visas, Westlaw, Immigration Issues, Legal Assistance, Citizenship, Adjustment Of Status, Document Review, Asylum, Legal Issues, Employment-based...
Education
Golden Gate University, School of Law 2008 — 2011
University of California, Davis
BA, Sociology
Bay Area Legal Aid February 2015 - Present
The Bar Association of San Francisco June 2013 - February 2015
Transgender Law Center September 2012 - November 2012
Bay Area Legal Aid September 2012 - November 2012
Family Violence Law Center March 2012 - May 2012
Finex House June 2011 - February 2012
Law Office of Lisa A. Modecker June 2011 - November 2011
Suffolk County District Attorney's Office, Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Unit March 2011 - May 2011
Northeastern University Domestic Violence Institute November 2010 - February 2011
Greater Boston Legal Services August 2010 - November 2010
Skills
Juris Doctor,..., Pleadings, PowerPoint, Program Development, Legal Assistance, Volunteer Management, Public Speaking, Program Management, Event Planning, Social Media, Management, Interviews, Legal Issues, Social Justice, Editing, Grant Writing, Program Evaluation, Community Development, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Social Networking
Education
Northeastern University School of Law 2009 — 2012
J.D
Cornell University 2003 — 2007
B.A, Feminist; Gender, Sexuality Studies
Goldsmiths College, University of London 2005 — 2006
Study Abroad
frog June 2015 - August 2015
Huge June 2014 - August 2014
Map Kibera and GroundTruth Initiative May 2013 - March 2014
U.S. Department of Justice August 2009 - August 2013
UC Berkeley Agricultural and Resource Economics Department September 2008 - May 2009
U.S. Department of Treasury, Office of the Western Hemisphere June 2008 - August 2008
Bay Area Legal Aid June 2007 - August 2007
East Bay Sanctuary Covenant January 2007 - May 2007
Skills
Research, Legal Writing, Editing, Policy, Community Outreach, Microsoft Office, User Experience Design, Adobe Creative Suite, User Research, Non-profits, Design Research, Requirements Analysis, Blogging, Stata, OmniGraffle, Arduino, Google Analytics, InDesign, Content Strategy, Trials, Innovation Consulting, Service Design, WordPress, iManage, eRoom, CaseMap, Summation iBlaze
Education
Universidade da Madeira 2015 — 2015
Master's degree, Human Computer Interaction
Carnegie Mellon University 2014 — 2015
Master's degree, Human Computer Interaction
University of California, Berkeley 2005 — 2009
BA, Economics
University of California, Berkeley 2005 — 2009
BA, English
Hobson Bernardino + Davis LLP August 2015 - Present
Medina Seto Law Group May 2015 - Present
Internal Revenue Service January 2015 - May 2015
Tax Appeals Assistance Program August 2014 - January 2015
ARC Law Group May 2013 - August 2013
Bay Area Legal Aid August 2012 - May 2013
Tenderloin Neighborhood Development Corporation November 2009 - August 2012
Keeping Your Balance February 2011 - April 2011
Citizens Housing Corporation July 2005 - November 2009
Skills
Legal Research, Event Planning, Nonprofits, Legal Writing, Operations Management, Tax Law, Music Production, Westlaw, Microsoft Office, Commercial Litigation, Taxes, Corporate Tax, Business Law, International Tax, Transfer Pricing
Education
Golden Gate University, School of Law 2014 — 2015
Master of Laws (LL.M.) with Honors, Taxation
Golden Gate University, School of Law 2011 — 2014
J.D., Business Specialization Certificate with Distinction
University of California, San Diego 1998 — 2003
BA, Psychology
Glu Mobile Inc. June 2015 - Present
Sega of America, Inc. July 2013 - June 2015
The Grail Project January 2013 - June 2013
Duane Morris LLP May 2012 - August 2012
First Amendment Project February 2011 - May 2011
Bay Area Legal Aid September 2009 - December 2009
High Sierra Music Festival July 2002 - July 2009
Cerberus Sounds January 2005 - August 2008
Planned Parenthood of Mid-Hudson Valley November 2005 - May 2007
Sere Mey Monastic University June 2001 - August 2001
Skills
Legal Research, Intellectual Property, Legal Assistance, Patent Litigation, Trademark Infringement, Trademarks, Trademark Applications, Trademark Enforcement, Trademark Litigation, Copyright Law, Copyright Applications, IP infringement..., Demand Letters, Settlement Agreements, Patents, Real Estate Transactions, Legal Writing, Westlaw, Legal Issues, Civil Litigation, Litigation, Trials
Education
Golden Gate University, School of Law 2011 — 2012
Master of Laws (LL.M.), Intellectual Property Law
Golden Gate University, School of Law 2008 — 2011
JD, Intellectual Property Law
Université Paris X Nanterre 2010 — 2010
International Law and Legal Studies
Hartwick College 1998 — 2002
B.A., English
Schinner Law Group January 2015 - March 2015
Liberty Mutual Insurance June 2014 - August 2014
Bay Area Legal Aid May 2013 - July 2013
The Rudisill Law Firm December 2010 - July 2012
Education
Golden Gate University, School of Law 2012 — 2015
Doctor of Jurisprudence
University of California, Irvine 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science
Law Foundation of Silicon Valley April 2015 - July 2015
Independent legal counsel September 2014 - December 2014
Independent legal counsel February 2013 - December 2013
Law Foundation of Silicon Valley August 2011 - May 2012
Bay Area Legal Aid September 2010 - November 2010
American Civil Liberty Union January 2010 - May 2010
Loyola Community Law Clinic January 2010 - May 2010
Equip for Equality June 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Legal Assistance, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Westlaw, Administrative Hearings, Public Interest
Education
Loyola University Chicago School of Law 2006 — 2010
JD, In't Human Rights Law
Brandeis University 1997 — 2000
BA, Anthropology
Becker & Lee LLP June 2015 - Present
Bay Area Legal Aid May 2015 - June 2015
Legal Aid Board October 2014 - December 2014
Skills
Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Research, Microsoft Excel, Public Speaking, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Leadership, Social Media, Management
Education
Boston University 2012 — 2015
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Behavior and Health
YMCA August 2014 - Present
YMCA June 2014 - August 2014
Safeway July 2013 - January 2014
Albany Bowl December 2012 - July 2013
Bay Area Legal Aid July 2012 - August 2012
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Research, Teamwork, Social Media, Public Speaking, English, Windows, Event Planning, Time Management
Education
California State University-East Bay 2012 — 2017
Bachelor’s Degree, Sociology and Ethnic Studies, Junior
Bay Area Legal Aid January 2015 - Present
Bay Area Legal Aid June 2013 - December 2014
Bay Area Legal Aid February 2013 - June 2013
ACLU of Northern California November 2011 - January 2013
Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Westlaw, Litigation, Research, Client Representation, Human Rights
Education
New York University School of Law 2008 — 2011
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
Bucknell University 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Sociology and Political Science
American Tower April 2015 - Present
Coaster Pedicab 2009 - Present
Independent September 2013 - Present
Varsity Tutors January 2014 - May 2014
Emory International Humanitarian Law Clinic January 2012 - May 2013
D.C Attorney May 2012 - August 2012
ACLU January 2012 - May 2012
Gilbert and Renton, LLC June 2011 - August 2011
Bay Area Legal Aid January 2010 - September 2010
CQ Press January 2008 - August 2009
Skills
Litigation, Research, Microsoft Office, Legal Research, Politics, Policy Analysis, Policy, Criminal Law, Nonprofits, Legal Writing, Community Outreach
Education
Emory University School of Law 2010 — 2013
J.D., Law
The George Washington University 2005 — 2009
BA, Political Science
Universiteit van Amsterdam / University of Amsterdam 2007 — 2007
Pre-Law Certificate, Pre-Law
UC Berkeley May 2014 - Present
UCSF August 2011 - May 2014
UCSF April 2011 - August 2011
UCSF May 2010 - April 2011
Law Office of A. Arthur Rugama 2010 - 2010
Bay Area Legal Aid May 2009 - December 2009
Foresight Science & Technology July 2006 - April 2008
Blackstone Valley Tourism Council 2008 - 2008
Saint Francis Medical Hospital Library August 2005 - August 2005
Skills
Legal Research, Licensing, Legal Writing, Intellectual Property, Contract Negotiation, Research Administration
Education
University of San Francisco School of Law 2008 — 2011
Juris Doctorate
Brown University 2002 — 2006
BA, Development of Science
Kazan Law Firm July 2014 - Present
Bay Area Legal Aid March 2014 - Present
Chapman Spingola LLC October 2011 - May 2013
Chicago-Kent Family Law Clinic August 2011 - November 2011
Jinchen Tongda & Neal Law Firm June 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Russian, Spanish, Mandarin, Legal Research, Commercial Litigation, Legal Writing, Trials, Legal Documents, Corporate Law, Motions, Westlaw, Research, Analysis, Civil Litigation, Litigation, Courts, Editing, Legal Issues, Lexis
Education
DePaul University
Bachelor of Arts, International Studies
Beijing Language and Culture University
Chicago-Kent College of Law
Juris Doctor
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
Doctor of Law (JD)
NITA deposition training
NITA deposition training
Legal Services NYC December 2013 - Present
MFY Legal Services September 2013 - December 2013
East Bay Community Law Center May 2012 - August 2012
Bay Area Legal Aid May 2011 - August 2011
Eviction Defense Collaborative May 2010 - May 2011
Boston Medical Center June 2008 - June 2009
Skills
Non-profits, Fundraising, Public Interest, Event Planning, Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Legal Writing, Nonprofits, Event Management, Legal Research, Public Policy, Research, Grant Writing, Fair Housing, Editing, Marketing
Education
University of San Francisco School of Law 2009 — 2013
Juris Doctor (J.D.), Certificate in Public Interest Law
University of San Francisco - Masagung Graduate School of Management 2010 — 2013
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Concentration in Nonprofit Management
Harvard University 2004 — 2008
Bachelor's Degree, Economics
U.S. Court of International Trade June 2015 - August 2015
Bay Area Legal Aid December 2013 - June 2014
Shape Products July 2013 - October 2013
UCSD Department of Nanoengineering January 2013 - June 2013
UCSD Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry September 2012 - June 2013
Rice McVaney Communications August 2011 - May 2012
SF District Attorney June 2011 - August 2011
UCSD Department of Psychiatry April 2010 - September 2010
UCSD Guardian September 2009 - June 2010
AIDS Emergency Fund September 2009 - June 2010
Skills
Microsoft Office, Photoshop, LexisNexis, Westlaw, Event Planning, Time Management, Editing, Marketing Strategy, Research, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Data Analysis
Education
Columbia Law School 2014 — 2017
JD
University of California, San Diego 2009 — 2013
BS, Biochemistry/Chemistry
Mission San Jose High 2005 — 2009
Legal Services of Northern California January 2015 - Present
Homeless Action Center March 2011 - Present
East Bay Community Law Center October 2010 - December 2010
Bay Area Legal Aid 2009 - 2010
SEIU 2008 - 2008
Skills
Civil Rights, Legal Writing, Hearings, Social Security..., Public Interest, Public Benefits, Research, Legal Issues
Education
University of California, Hastings College of the Law 2007 — 2010
Juris Doctorate, Legal Services
Goucher College 2002 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government
The Diaspora Institute June 2008 - Present
Bay Area Legal Aid 2005 - 2008
Skills
Litigation, Legal Research, Civil Rights, Legal Writing, Non-profits, Westlaw, Employment Law, Courts, Mediation, Intellectual Property, Commercial Litigation, Criminal Law, Litigation Support, Civil Litigation, Legal Assistance, Document Review, Trials
Education
Golden Gate University, School of Law 2008 — 2010
LLM, International Legal Studies
New College of California 2005 — 2008
J.D., Law
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1995 — 2002
B.A., African/African American Studies
Feldesman Tucker Leifer Fidell LLP March 2015 - Present
Selmo Family Law, PLLC September 2014 - February 2015
Berra Stross & Wallacker January 2012 - August 2013
Superior Court of California, San Francisco Unified Family Court October 2010 - September 2011
Metro Boston Network to End Homelessness January 2010 - September 2010
San Francisco Superior Court August 2009 - December 2009
Bay Area Legal Aid March 2009 - May 2009
Law Offices of Jeremy Pasternak, APC January 2009 - May 2009
San Francisco Superior Court-Hall of Justice May 2008 - August 2008
San Francisco Public Defender's Office January 2008 - May 2008
Skills
Family Law Litigation, Divorce Mediation, Child Custody Mediation, Legal Research, Modification of Family..., Alimony, Domestic Violence..., Child Support, Courts, Settlement Negotiation, Marital Settlement..., Premarital Agreements, Taking and Defending..., Public Speaking, Contract Implementation, Managing Emotional..., Civil Rights, Civil Litigation, Family Law, Westlaw, Criminal Law, Trials, Litigation Support, Property Law, Pleadings, Motions, Legal Writing
Education
Golden Gate University, School of Law 2006 — 2009
Juris Doctorate
California State University-Chico 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts, Double Major: Poltical Science, Legal Studies and Multicultural & Gender Studies
Thomas, Quinn & Krieger, L.L.P. April 2015 - Present
San Francisco District Attorney's Office January 2014 - May 2014
United States Attorney's Office May 2013 - January 2014
California Supreme Court, Committee on Judicial Ethics Opinions August 2012 - December 2012
California Court of Appeal, First District, Division Two August 2012 - December 2012
Homeless Advocacy Project May 2012 - August 2012
Bay Area Legal Aid December 2011 - December 2011
Bullivant Houser Bailey April 2010 - June 2011
Crunch Fitness October 2009 - March 2010
24 Hour Fitness September 2007 - December 2008
Skills
Trials, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Litigation, Corporate Law, Westlaw, Pleadings, Family Law, Civil Litigation, Trial Practice, Courts, Criminal Law, Legal Issues, Appeals, Litigation Support, Client Liaison, Prosecution, Interviews, Motions, Hearings, Document Review, LexisNexis
Education
Golden Gate University, School of Law 2011 — 2014
Juris Doctor (J.D.)
San Francisco State University 2003 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts, Theatre/Theater
San Lorenzo High School
New York Legal Assistance Group October 2014 - Present
New York Legal Assistance Group February 2013 - September 2013
Peter R. Ginsberg Law, LLC July 2012 - January 2013
Weitz & Luxenberg September 2008 - February 2012
Syracuse University College of Law Criminal Defense Clinic January 2008 - May 2008
Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission June 2007 - August 2007
Onondaga August 2006 - May 2007
Bay Area Legal Aid June 2006 - August 2006
St. Joseph Center’s Homeless Service Center August 2004 - August 2005
Skills
Legal Research, Litigation, Management, Legal Writing, Civil Litigation, Courts, Policy, Nonprofits, Westlaw, Public Speaking, Research
Education
Syracuse University College of Law 2005 — 2008
Juris Doctor, Law, International Law
Boston College 2000 — 2004
B.S., General Management
The University of Texas at Austin September 2012 - Present
Center for Arabic Studies Abroad (CASA) May 2011 - May 2012
Meedan September 2010 - August 2011
Al Masry Al Youm English September 2010 - January 2011
Bay Area Legal Aid January 2009 - May 2009
Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival May 2008 - August 2008
Women's Fund of Rhode Island June 2007 - August 2008
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory June 2006 - August 2006
Skills
Editing, Social Media, Journalism, Arabic, Research, Translation, Nonprofits, International Relations, New Media, Public Speaking
Education
Middlebury College 2009 — 2009
Arabic Language School
Brown University 2004 — 2008
BA, Literary Translation
Law Office of Douglas Hayes March 2015 - Present
Santa Barbara County District Attorney October 2014 - March 2015
Fresno County District Attorney November 2013 - September 2014
Fresno County District Attorney September 2013 - November 2013
UC Hastings College of the Law August 2011 - May 2013
Alameda County District Attorney January 2013 - April 2013
Bay Area Legal Aid May 2012 - November 2012
San Francisco Superior Court January 2012 - April 2012
Santa Barbara County District Attorney May 2011 - August 2011
Universal McCann October 2009 - July 2010
Education
UC Hastings College of the Law 2011 — 2013
J.D., Law
Golden Gate University, School of Law 2010 — 2011
Law
University of California, Davis 2004 — 2008
B.S., Psychology, Biology
Santa Barbara High School 2000 — 2004
High School Diploma
Bay Area Legal Aid May 2012 - Present
Housing Preservation Project February 2010 - January 2012
Housing Preservation Project October 2009 - January 2010
Legal Services Advocacy Project September 2009 - November 2009
Legal Aid Society of Minneapolis May 2008 - May 2009
University of Minnesota Law School 2006 - 2009
Institute on Race and Poverty, University of Minnesota Law School July 2007 - July 2008
Becky Lourey for Governor December 2005 - August 2006
The Minnesota Project 2006 - 2006
Minnesota Public Interest Research Group 2003 - 2005
Skills
Consumer RIghts..., Legal Research, Legal Writing, Public Speaking, Volunteer and Law..., Training, Research, Leadership, Litigation, Consumer Law, Legal Assistance, Civil Litigation, Legal Advice, Public Policy, Legal Issues, Courts, Mediation
Education
University of Minnesota Law School 2006 — 2009
J.D.
Hamline University 2001 — 2005
B.A., Sociology and Environmental Studies
State of California Agricultural Labor Relations Board March 2014 - Present
U.S. Bankruptcy Court February 2012 - February 2014
Bay Area Legal Aid September 2011 - March 2012
US Bankruptcy Court August 2010 - December 2010
Boston College Law School June 2010 - August 2010
Boston College Legal Assistance Bureau June 2009 - August 2009
Law Offices of Bruce M. Margolin October 2006 - July 2008
Peace Corps June 2006 - August 2007
Law Offices of Bruce M. Margolin October 2005 - July 2006
French Ministry of Education October 2004 - May 2005
Education
Boston College Law School 2008 — 2011
J.D.
University of California, Berkeley 2000 — 2004
B.A., Political Economics, French
Private Practice: Public Benefits Advocacy and Advice November 2013 - Present
Bay Area Legal Aid September 2012 - October 2013
Equity Advisory Commitee August 2011 - June 2013
JFKU College of Law Housing Advocacy Clinic January 2011 - December 2011
East Bay Community Law Center June 2011 - November 2011
Disability Rights California June 2010 - August 2010
McKinsey & Company 1986 - 1997
Skills
Medicare, Medi-Cal, Legal Issues, Hearings, Appeals, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Westlaw, Litigation, Non-profits, Estate Planning, Courts, Research, Public Speaking, Civil Litigation, Civil Rights, Editing, Legal Assistance, Public Interest, Nonprofits, Legal Advice, Depositions, Trials, Family Law, Elder Law, Intellectual Property, Lexis
Education
John F. Kennedy University 2009 — 2012
JD, Law
The Graduate Center, City University of New York 1991 — 1992
PhD - incomplete, Philosophy
The Catholic University of America 1977 — 1978
MM, Music Composition
Texas Tech University 1973 — 1977
Bachelor of Music, Music Composition
Fair Share Housing Center June 2015 - Present
AARP December 2011 - May 2015
Boston University School of Law January 2010 - December 2010
Bay Area Legal Aid June 2010 - August 2010
International Bridges to Justice June 2009 - August 2009
Education
Boston University School of Law 2008 — 2011
Juris Doctor, Legislation
London School of Economics and Political Science, U. of London 2007 — 2008
MSc, Law, Anthropology and Society
University of Tehran 2007 — 2007
Certification, Persian Language
The University of Texas at Austin 2002 — 2005
BA, Philosophy, mathematical logic
the Shepherd law group June 2014 - Present
Bay Area Legal Aid October 2012 - June 2014
Providus July 2013 - August 2013
Skills
Word, Legal Research, Torts, Westlaw, Typing, Writing, Criminal Defense, Customer Service, Legal Writing, Excel, Bilingual-Spanish, Unlawful Detainer, Family Law, Child Custody, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Courts, Hearings, Legal Documents, Legal Assistance, Document Review, Creative Writing
Education
Heald College 2010 — 2013
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Paralegal
Heald College 2010 — 2012
AAS, Paralegal
Bay Area Legal Aid September 2011 - January 2012
The Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County August 2011 - January 2012
Applied Materials May 2011 - July 2011
Peninsula School September 2006 - June 2011
Hampton Inn July 2005 - May 2006
Kibbutz Palmachim, Israel March 2002 - September 2004
Skills
Non-profits, Westlaw, Customer Service, Self Starter, Attention To Detail, Criminal Law, Nonprofits, Human Resources, Lexis, Social Media
Education
Cañada College 2009 — 2011
Certificate of achievement, Paralegal
Tel Aviv University 1989 — 1993
B.A, Liberal Arts
Liberty Mutual Insurance August 2014 - Present
Boxer & Gerson LLP August 2010 - March 2014
San Francisco City Attorney's Office 2009 - 2010
Bay Area Legal Aid June 2009 - August 2009
Army National Guard April 1994 - April 2002
Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide March 2000 - March 2001
Skills
Legal Writing, Hearings, Courts, Litigation, Westlaw, Bankruptcy, Intellectual Property, Mediation, Research, Immigration Law, Trials, Criminal Law, Legal Assistance, Legal Research, Lexis, Civil Litigation, Family Law, Trial Practice, Legal Issues, Criminal Defense
Education
Golden Gate University, School of Law 2007 — 2010
Juris Doctor, Law
The University of Chicago 1995 — 1999
BA, English
Contra Costa County July 2008 - Present
Archer Norris March 2006 - July 2008
Bay Area Legal Aid 2005 - 2005
GATX Ventures April 1996 - October 2002
U.S. Leasing March 1988 - March 1996
Education
University of California, Hastings College of the Law 2002 — 2005
J.D., Law
Golden Gate University
Homeless Action Center August 2015 - Present
Bay Area Legal Aid November 2014 - June 2015
Massachusetts Court of Appeals September 2007 - August 2008
Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Appeals, Civil Litigation, Courts, Litigation
Education
Northeastern University School of Law 2003 — 2007
JD
Brown University 1999 — 2003
Norton Basu LLP February 2014 - Present
Bay Area Legal Aid October 2013 - February 2014
Global Law Alliance, in association with SNR Denton UK LLP January 2012 - August 2013
Heidrick & Struggles September 2010 - December 2011
IBM Singapore Pte Ltd 2004 - 2006
OM Kotak Mahindra Life Insurance 2003 - 2003
HSBC Insurance (India) 2002 - 2003
Pricewaterhouse Coopers India 2000 - 2001
The Prudential Insurance Company of America 1998 - 2000
Securities Data Company (part of Thomson) 1997 - 1998
Skills
Management Consulting, Process Engineering, Financial Management, Insurance, Managerial Finance, Management, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Legal Assistance, Legal Advice, Business Process, Start-ups
Education
Concord Law School - Kaplan University 2008 — 2011
JD
William Paterson University of New Jersey 1988 — 1991
BA, Mathematics
Golden Gate University School of Law August 2007 - Present
State Bar of California May 2010 - August 2010
Bravo & Margulies Attorneys at Law January 2010 - June 2010
Legal Aid of San Mateo County June 2009 - January 2010
Bay Area Legal Aid January 2008 - August 2008
Equilar Inc. March 2006 - October 2007
Education
Golden Gate University, School of Law 2007 — 2010
Law
South San Francisco High School 1997 — 2001
H.S Diploma
Redwood Security Systems Inc January 2015 - Present
Stephen Raffle M.D. & Associates June 2006 - Present
Mandarin House September 2013 - August 2014
EF English First May 2013 - August 2013
Bay Area Legal Aid January 2013 - May 2013
Legal Aid of Marin February 2012 - July 2012
Social Security Administration September 2011 - November 2011
Jerry Brown for California August 2010 - November 2010
US Census Bureau May 2010 - July 2010
Jackson Hertogs September 2009 - April 2010
Skills
Summation, Concordance, Abacus, Legal Research, Microsoft Office, Legal Writing, Litigation, Access, Data Entry, Litigation Support, Administrative Law, Excel, Research, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Civil Law, Pleadings, Administration, Government, Westlaw, Politics, Typing, Trials, Civil Litigation, Microsoft Excel
Education
San Francisco State University 2010 — 2011
ABA, Approved Paralegal Studies
Dominican University of California 2006 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts, History, 3.34
American University 2004 — 2006
History
Chazan Family Law, P.C. January 2015 - Present
People's College of Law August 2013 - Present
Baumer & Chazan Law Group, LLP August 2012 - January 2015
Barwinners January 2013 - July 2014
L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center September 2010 - 2012
Bay Area Legal Aid September 2009 - August 2010
Gentile and Associates September 2008 - December 2008
San Francisco Human Rights Commission May 2008 - June 2008
Sylvia Rivera Law Project January 2008 - May 2008
Economic Justice Project at CUNY Law School January 2008 - May 2008
Skills
Legal Research, Civil Rights, Courts, Immigration Law, Westlaw, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Public Policy, Legal Assistance, Mediation, Public Interest, Non-profits, Family Law, Criminal Law, International Law, Community Outreach, Community Organizing, Public Speaking, Human Rights, Administrative Law, Hearings, Nonprofits
Education
City University of New York School of Law at Queens College 2006 — 2009
J.D.
The New School 2003 — 2005
MA, Political Science
University of California, Santa Cruz 1998 — 2002
BA, Politics, History
Lunds universitet / Lund University 2000 — 2001
European History, Swedish
Lorber, Greenfield & Polito, LLP January 2007 - May 2015
Kimball, Tirey & St. John January 2005 - December 2006
Bay Area Legal Aid August 2004 - June 2005
Skills
Mediation, Product Liability, Legal Writing, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Courts, Legal Research, Trials, Arbitration, Commercial Litigation
Education
Golden Gate University, School of Law
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Real Estate Law
University of California, San Diego
Bachelor's degree, English Language and Literature/Letters, Spanish Language and Literature/Letters
Universidad de Morelia, A.C.
Spanish Language and Literature
Pro Bono Net April 2008 - Present
NLAAN 2012 - 2013
Pro Bono Net April 2008 - December 2009
Bay Area Legal Aid January 2004 - February 2008
Volunteer Legal Services Program 2000 - 2004
Community Legal Services August 1999 - May 2000
Pennsylvania Health Law Project August 1997 - August 1999
Up Penn August 1994 - May 1997
Prospective Payment Assessment Commission (now MedPAC) August 1992 - August 1994
Health Insurance Association of America August 1991 - July 1992
Skills
Leadership, Vision, Strong analytics, Cultural Competency, Legal Compliance, Legal Advice, Non-profit..., Legal Documents, Legal Translation, Legal Assistance, Courts, Efiling for self..., legal self help centers, Legal Research, Public Policy, Family Law, Appeals, Immigration Law, Legal Writing, Civil Litigation, Litigation, Policy Analysis, Nonprofits
Education
University of Pennsylvania 1994 — 1997
JD, Law
University of California, Berkeley 1989 — 1992
MPP, Masters in Public Policy
University of California, Berkeley 1989 — 1992
MPH, Masters in Public Health
Harvard University Kennedy School of Government 1989 — 1989
Senior Sloan Fellowship Summer Program, Public Policy and Administration
University of California, Berkeley 1984 — 1989
BA, Chicano Studies
Carnegie Mellon University 1988 — 1988
Alfred P Sloan Summer Fellowship, Public Policy
The Law Office of Catherine Tullner August 2010 - Present
Law Office of Amy Shelf March 2010 - September 2010
Silicon Legal March 2008 - July 2009
Pivotal Labs February 2008 - May 2009
La Casa de Las Madres August 2007 - December 2007
San Francisco Superior Court August 2006 - December 2006
Family and Children's Law Center May 2006 - August 2006
Bay Area Legal Aid September 2005 - May 2006
W.O.M.A.N., Inc. October 2002 - September 2003
SUGEN, Inc. September 2000 - July 2002
Skills
Estate Planning, Legal Research
Education
Golden Gate University, School of Law 2004 — 2007
J.D., Law
University of Virginia 1994 — 1997
Ford Foundation October 2012 - Present
Open Society Institute October 2009 - August 2012
Luna Yasui Consulting June 2007 - October 2009
Bay Area Legal Aid April 2008 - September 2009
CAA Chinese for Affirmative Action January 2005 - July 2007
National Employment Law Project September 2001 - November 2003
Skills
Policy, Public Policy, Research, Program Development, Legislative, Policy Analysis, Civil Rights, Grant Writing, Strategic Planning, Grants, Community Organizing, Legal Writing, Community Outreach, Legislative Relations, Fundraising, Philanthropy, Litigation, Qualitative Research, Workshop Facilitation, Organizational..., Nonprofits, Employment Law
Education
New York University School of Law 2000 — 2001
University of Pennsylvania Law School 1998 — 2000
JD
Brown University 1992 — 1996
BA
Non-profit/Community Outreach & Engagement/Public Policy Consultant April 2013 - Present
Restaurant Opportunities Centers United September 2012 - December 2012
Restaurant Opportunities Centers United (ROC-United) March 2012 - August 2012
Restaurant Opportunities Centers United (ROC-United) February 2011 - February 2012
Restaurant Opportunities Center of Washington DC September 2009 - February 2011
Baker Hostetler LLP June 2008 - August 2008
Bay Area Legal Aid 2007 - 2008
Bay Area Legal Aid May 2007 - August 2007
BCBG Retail Store November 2004 - July 2006
Fulbright Scholarship 2003 - 2004
Skills
Grassroots Organizing, Politics, Volunteer Management, Public Policy, Non-profits, Community Organizing, Community Outreach, Legal Research, Policy, Human Rights, Capacity Building, Program Development, Strategic Planning, Public Speaking, Grants, Fundraising, Social Media, Program Evaluation, Community Engagement, Editing, Strategic Communications, Training, Leadership, Legislation, Community Development, Event Planning, Speech Writing, Nonprofits, Policy Analysis, Research, Employment Law, Grant Writing, Media Relations, Coalitions, Political Campaigns, Political Communication, Legal Writing, Blogging, Political Science
Education
University of California, Berkeley - School of Law 2006 — 2009
Doctor of Law (JD)
Brown University 1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts, International Relations & Gender Studies
Yonsei University 2000 — 2000
summer, International Relations
Bay Area Legal Aid January 2003 - Present
East Bay Conservation Corps April 1999 - September 2003
School Age Mothers August 1997 - July 1998
Germaine Lawrence April 1996 - June 1997
Santa Fe Youth Shelters February 1996 - September 1996
AmeriCorps - Santa Fe Community College August 1995 - May 1996
Union of American Hebrew Congregations June 1994 - August 1995
ACCESS October 1990 - June 1992
Education
San Francisco Law School 2000 — 2004
JD, Law
Emmanuel College 1990 — 1994
BA, Spanish
Universidad Complutense de Madrid 1992 — 1993
Certificate, Liberal Arts
Catherine R. Gellis, Esq. November 2009 - Present
Javid Rubens LLP March 2012 - Present
Durie Tangri LLP July 2012 - Present
Update Legal/Google; Wilson Sonsini; Keker & Van Nest; Howrey; Farella, Braun & Martel; Cooley January 2008 - July 2012
Vogele and Associates April 2008 - November 2009
Bay Capital Legal November 2006 - November 2007
Bay Area Legal Aid May 2005 - August 2005
Consumer Project on Technology May 2004 - August 2004
Electronic Frontier Foundation February 2003 - July 2003
NetIQ; Harding Marketing/HP; Haas School of Business; Novadigm 1997 - 2002
Skills
Intellectual Property, Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Legal Research, Cyberlaw, Copyright Law, Legal Advice, Trademarks, Legal Writing, Privacy Law, International Law, Digital Copyright
Education
Boston University School of Law 2003 — 2006
JD, Concentration in Intellectual Property
Bucerius Law School 2005 — 2005
n/a, International law program
University of California, Berkeley 1992 — 1996
BA, Mass Communications and Sociology
Ridgewood High School 1988 — 1992
Diploma
The Door October 2012 - Present
Urban Justice Center March 2010 - October 2012
NYU School of Law August 2006 - March 2010
The Door's Legal Services Center 2001 - 2006
National Center for Youth Law 2000 - 2001
Bay Area Legal Aid 1999 - 2000
Skills
Mental Health, Non-profits, Community Outreach, Program Development, Policy Analysis, Grant Writing, Fundraising, Public Policy, Public Speaking
Education
Yale Law School 1996 — 1999
JD
Brown University 1991 — 1995
BA cum laude, Women's Studies
State of California Department of Community Services and Development September 2015 - Present
California Rural Legal Assistance, Inc. November 2012 - August 2015
California Rural Legal Assistance, Inc. August 2012 - November 2012
Bay Area Legal Aid May 2011 - December 2011
University of San Francisco, School of Law August 2008 - December 2011
USF Law Child Advocacy Clinic August 2010 - May 2011
Blackberry Soul 2011 - 2011
Alameda County District Attorney's Office June 2010 - August 2010
Superior Court of California, County of Alameda May 2009 - August 2009
Alameda County Superior Court August 2007 - July 2008
Skills
Legal Research, Westlaw, Family Law, Legal Assistance, Courts, Legal Issues, Criminal Defense, Lexis, Public Policy, Intellectual Property, Public Interest, Employment Law, Depositions, Juvenile Law
Education
University of San Francisco School of Law 2008 — 2011
Juris Doctor, Law
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 2002 — 2006
BA, Political Science
Cupertino Electric, Inc. April 2015 - Present
Collier Warehouse, Inc - San Francisco January 2013 - April 2015
The Fitch Law Office October 2011 - April 2012
San Francisco Superior Court January 2011 - May 2011
Golden Gate University School of Law August 2008 - May 2011
Youth Law Center October 2010 - December 2010
California Appellate Project August 2010 - December 2010
Stanislaus County Public Defender's Office June 2010 - August 2010
Bay Area Legal Aid August 2009 - December 2009
Sand Paths Academy March 2007 - April 2008
Skills
Family Law, Restorative Justice, Legal Research, Appeals, Courts, Contract Law, Legal Writing, Hearings, Legal Advice, Motions, Criminal Defense, Trials, Legal Assistance, Litigation
Education
Golden Gate University, School of Law 2008 — 2011
Doctor of Jurisprudence, May 2011
Université Paris X Nanterre
Comparative Law
Seattle University 1999 — 2003
BA, History
American Immigration Lawyers Association 2003 - Present
Educators for Fair Consideration July 2012 - Present
YMCA of Santa Clara Valley December 2011 - Present
Stanford University April 2014 - June 2015
Community Legal Services in East Palo Alto September 2011 - May 2012
Stanford Law School October 2009 - September 2011
Community Legal Services in East Palo Alto September 2007 - September 2011
Bay Area Legal Aid September 2006 - September 2007
Legal Aid Society of Minneapolis 2000 - 2006
Skills
Immigration Law, Immigration Issues, Litigation, Public Speaking, Volunteering, Experience Working with..., Working With Clients, Certified Group..., Family Law, Legal Assistance, Nonprofits, Citizenship, Legal Writing, Civil Rights, Program Development, Naturalization, Criminal Law, Visas, Grants, Legal Research, Westlaw, Public Policy, Human Rights, Community Outreach, Spanish, Courts, Adjustment Of Status
Education
Harvard Law School 1997 — 2000
JD
Pomona College 1993 — 1997
BA
Henry M. Gunn High School 1991 — 1993
high school diploma
Live Oak High School 1989 — 1991
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP August 2012 - Present
Ropes & Gray LLP November 2011 - July 2012
Bay Area Legal Aid October 2010 - September 2011
Ropes & Gray LLP May 2009 - July 2009
Education
University of California, Hastings College of the Law 2007 — 2010
J.D.
Brown University 2003 — 2007
B.A., Ethics and Political Philosophy
San Francisco Health Plan September 2014 - Present
California Department of Managed Health Care August 2013 - September 2014
Alameda Alliance for Health June 2012 - July 2013
City and County of San Francisco January 2012 - June 2012
Hudson September 2011 - October 2011
Bay Area Legal Aid January 2011 - September 2011
Ford & Harrison LLP May 2009 - June 2009
American Cancer Society May 2008 - August 2008
Latham & Watkins August 2006 - May 2007
Manning, Leaver, Bruder & Berberich February 2006 - August 2006
Education
Emory University School of Law 2007 — 2010
J.D. with TI:GER Program Certificate in Intellectual Property
University of California, Los Angeles 2001 — 2005
B.S.
Bay Area Legal Aid November 2013 - Present
Bread for the City March 2010 - October 2013
Rudy, Exelrod, Zieff & Lowe, LLP March 2009 - May 2009
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California September 2008 - November 2008
National Center for Law and Economic Justice March 2008 - May 2008
New Orleans Legal Assistance Corporation September 2007 - November 2007
Fulbright Teaching Fellowship September 2004 - May 2005
Skills
Non-profits, Immigration Law, Appeals, Research, Courts, Trials, Hearings, Legislative Relations, Policy, Commercial Litigation, Administrative Law, Community Outreach, Spanish, Politics, Community Organizing, Criminal Defense
Education
Northeastern University School of Law 2006 — 2009
JD
Bryn Mawr College 2000 — 2004
AB
F-Secure Corporation April 2015 - Present
Bay Area Legal Aid September 2012 - November 2012
Pákay Law Firm May 2012 - July 2012
The Home Depot October 2005 - November 2011
State University of New York August 2001 - May 2005
United States Air Force May 1996 - July 2001
Skills
Management, Budgets, Strategic Planning, Customer Service, Training, Sales
Education
Santa Clara University School of Law 2011 — 2013
JD
Golden Gate University, School of Law 2010 — 2011
JD
State University of New York at Albany 2001 — 2005
PhD, Philosophy
California State University-Long Beach 1999 — 2001
MA, Philosophy
United States Air Force Academy 1992 — 1996
BS, Legal Studies
New York State Supreme Court January 2011 - Present
NYC Council March 2010 - June 2010
Bay Area Legal Aid June 2008 - August 2008
Brooklyn Legal Aid Society February 2008 - May 2008
NYC Department of Consumer Affairs June 2007 - December 2007
Skills
Courts, Criminal Law, Lexis, Trials, Hearings, Legal Issues, Research, Legal Research, Westlaw, Legal Writing, Litigation, Nonprofits, Civil Litigation, Appeals, Civil Rights, Commercial Litigation
Education
Brooklyn Law School 2006 — 2009
J.D., Law
SimpleFi August 2014 - Present
Sager Segarich LLP November 2011 - August 2014
Michelman & Robinson, LLP June 2008 - October 2011
Los Angeles Center for Law and Justice June 2007 - September 2007
Bay Area Legal Aid September 2006 - May 2007
Orange County Public Defender's Office September 2004 - April 2005
Skills
Employment Law, Small Business Law, Housing Law, Legal Issues, Legal Writing, Courts, Corporate Law, Intellectual Property, Trade Secrets, Trials, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Legal, Small Business, Start-ups
Education
University of California, Hastings College of the Law 2005 — 2008
J.D.
Biola University 1999 — 2002
BS, Biochemistry
ASCEND Elementary School January 2014 - Present
Mills College Children's School August 2013 - December 2013
East Oakland Leadership Academy January 2013 - April 2013
California Faculty Association September 2011 - November 2011
United Healthcare Workers Union July 2004 - June 2007
Bay Area Legal Aid January 2001 - March 2004
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Windows, Community Organizing, Teaching
Education
Mills College 2013 — 2014
Teaching Credential, Teachers for Tommorrow's Schools
California State University-Hayward 2008 — 2010
Master of Public Administration (MPA), Public Policy Analysis
Bay Area Legal Aid July 2011 - Present
Skills
Legal Writing, Legal Research, Football, Civil Rights, Civil Litigation, Hearings, Public Policy
Education
Georgetown University Law Center 2007 — 2010
New York University 2003 — 2007
BS, Social Work; Politics
Napa County Public Defender August 2014 - Present
County of Marin Public Defender March 2014 - August 2014
Bay Area Legal Aid September 2013 - March 2014
Boston College Defenders September 2012 - May 2013
Josephine County District Attorney June 2012 - August 2012
Committee for Public Counsel Services May 2011 - August 2011
Sodexo April 2008 - April 2010
Skills
Legal Research, Hearings, Criminal Law, Westlaw, Legal Writing, Motions, Litigation, Jury Trials
Education
Boston College Law School 2010 — 2013
JD, Criminal Law
Bentley University 2006 — 2010
BS, Economics-Finance
DLA Piper January 2011 - December 2013
United States District Court for the District of Minnesota January 2010 - May 2010
DLA Piper June 2009 - August 2009
Bay Area Legal Aid June 2008 - August 2008
General Assistance Advocacy Project August 2007 - May 2008
John Muir Middle School July 2005 - June 2007
Skills
Litigation, Legal Research
Education
University of California, Hastings College of the Law 2007 — 2010
J.D., cum laude
University of Minnesota Law School 2009 — 2010
Visiting Student
University of California, Los Angeles 2004 — 2006
M.Ed
Biola University 1999 — 2003
B.A.,, English, summa cum laude
Bay Area Legal Aid September 2014 - May 2015
Santa Clara County Counsel May 2014 - August 2014
federal appellate court August 2012 - August 2013
Adobe Lodge September 2009 - August 2012
Santa Clara County Office of the Public Defender August 2011 - June 2012
Office of San Jose City Councilmember Sam Liccardo April 2011 - June 2011
Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia August 2010 - December 2010
Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Political Science, Public Policy, Policy Analysis, Politics, Human Rights, Legal Assistance, Research, Community Organizing, Trials, Civil Litigation, Public Speaking
Education
University of California, Hastings College of the Law 2013 — 2016
J.D.
Santa Clara University 2008 — 2012
B.S., Political Science
American University 2010 — 2010
Washington Semester Program, International Law and Organizations
Notre Dame High School
Bay Area Legal Aid May 2014 - Present
Education
University of Southern California Law School 2010 — 2013
Juris Doctor (J.D.)
Cornell University 2006 — 2010
Bachelor's Degree, Government; Spanish
Law Office of Petrina A. Boakye August 2012 - Present
Bay Area Legal Aid 2006 - 2007
Peter Bonner & Co Solicitors January 1998 - July 1998
Skills
Legal Writing, Courts, Appeals, Hearings, Trials, Legal Assistance, Litigation, Legal Research, Administrative Law, Corporate Law, Tax Law, IRS problem resolution, Tax, Taxations
Education
University of Denver 2014 — 2015
Master of Laws (LLM), Taxation
Golden Gate University 2004 — 2005
Master of Laws (LLM), US Legal Studies
University of Luton, U.K. 1994 — 1997
Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Law, Hons
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law August 2013 - November 2013
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law January 2013 - May 2013
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law October 2011 - July 2012
Legal Services of Northern California September 2011 - November 2011
Bay Area Legal Aid April 2010 - June 2010
Education
University of the Pacific - McGeorge School of Law 2010 — 2013
Juris Doctor, Law, 3.4 GPA
John F. Kennedy University 2008 — 2010
Parealegal Certificate (ABA Approved) Bachelor of Arts (ABA approved), Paralegal Studies
Napa Valley College 2006 — 2008
Associate of Science, Criminal Justice
DC Law Students in Court August 2013 - Present
Bay Area Legal Aid May 2013 - August 2013
Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless September 2012 - May 2013
Public Counsel Law Center May 2012 - September 2012
The Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law October 2011 - December 2011
Education
Georgetown University Law Center 2011 — 2014
Doctor of Law (JD)
University of Southern California 2007 — 2011
B.A., Psychology
Mullin Law Firm June 2011 - Present
Simmons & Ungar LLP February 2011 - June 2011
Stanislaus County Office of the Public Defender August 2010 - February 2011
Contra Costa County Office of the Public Defender January 2010 - May 2010
Simmons & Ungar LLP December 2000 - May 2010
Bay Area Legal Aid August 2008 - December 2008
Skills
Probate, Civil Litigation, Mediation, Wills, Estate Planning, Hearings, Elder Law, Business Transactions, Guardianship, Trusts, Conservatorships, Trials, Estate Law, Litigation, Westlaw, Pleadings, Legal Research, Legal Assistance, Motions, Courts, Immigration Law
Education
John F. Kennedy University 2006 — 2010
JD, Juris Doctor
San Francisco State University 1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Arts, English
De La Salle High School 1991 — 1995
Gender Spectrum 2012 - Present
The Special Needs Law Group 2010 - 2012
Law Office of Pamela Wool 2004 - 2007
Bay Area Legal Aid 2003 - 2004
Bay Area Legal Aid 1998 - 2001
Skills
Legal Research, Family Law
Education
University of California, Hastings College of the Law 1994 — 1997
J.D., Law
Brown University 1984 — 1988
B.A., Women's Studies
Saltzman & Johnson August 2013 - Present
DeHay & Elliston May 2011 - January 2013
Bay Area Legal Aid October 2010 - May 2011
Greater Boston Legal Services August 2009 - May 2010
San Francisco District Attorney's Office June 2009 - August 2009
Milstein, Adelman & Kreger, LLP May 2008 - August 2008
Skills
International Law, Legal Research, Depositions, Trials, Courts
Education
University of Southern California
B.A. cum laude, Political Science
Boston University School of Law
J.D
Community Legal Services July 2013 - Present
Community Legal Services September 2006 - June 2013
Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania September 2005 - September 2006
Bay Area Legal Aid September 2003 - December 2004
Education
University of California, Berkeley - School of Law 2000 — 2003
JD
Haverford College 1993 — 1997
BA, Political Science
Denver Public Schools April 2015 - Present
Estoy Audibles & Logistics September 2004 - Present
Juan's Flying Burrito May 2003 - Present
Main Street Legal Services, Inc. January 2009 - January 2014
Safe Horizon 2010 - 2010
Bay Area Legal Aid 2009 - 2009
Orleans Public Defender February 2007 - July 2008
The Advocacy Center (New Orleans) April 2007 - June 2008
Puentes Latinola 2007 - 2008
Skills
Legal Documents, Political Philosophy, Critical Thinking, Workshop Facilitation, Writing, Spanish, Translation, Immigration Issues, Interpreting, Critical Theory, Microsoft Office, Youth Mentoring, OS X, Microsoft Word, Human Rights, International Human..., Legal Issues, Legal Writing, Civil Rights, Lexis, Community Organizing, Legal Research, Professional..., Hip Hop History, Fitness Instruction, Radio Programming, Social Sciences, Critical Legal Concepts, Coaching, Popular Education, Youth Empowerment, Legal Ethics, Keynote, DJ, Auctioneers, Soccer, Emcee, Word, Team Facilitation, Criminal Defense, Social Justice, Legal Assistance, Criminal Law, Facilitators, International Law, Hearings
Education
City University of New York School of Law at Queens College 2008 — 2011
J.D.
University of New Orleans 2000 — 2006
B.A.
Social Justice Collaborative December 2014 - Present
Social Justice Collaborative August 2014 - December 2014
Golden Gate University Environmental Law Journal April 2013 - May 2014
Kaplan Bar Review January 2012 - May 2014
Bay Area Legal Aid February 2014 - April 2014
Asylum Access September 2013 - December 2013
Golden Gate University Annual Survey of International & Comparative Law January 2013 - May 2013
Golden Gate University Environmental Law Journal August 2012 - May 2013
San Francisco Public Defender's Office, Juvenile Unit August 2012 - November 2012
Bay Area Legal Aid May 2012 - August 2012
Skills
Legal Writing, Legal Research, Community Outreach, Immigration Law, Immigration Issues, Microsoft Office, Teaching, Lexis, International Law, Trail Running, Long Distance Running, Westlaw, Public Speaking, Litigation, Environmental Law, Spanish, Editing, Bluebook, Lexis Advance, WestlawNext, LawLogix, Mindfulness, Poverty Law, Public Interest Law, Linguistics, LexisNexis
Education
Golden Gate University, School of Law 2011 — 2014
Doctor of Jurisprudence, Law
University of North Carolina at Greensboro 2008 — 2010
BA, International Studies
University of North Carolina at Greensboro 2003 — 2007
BA, Linguistics
Universität Mannheim 2005 — 2005
Linguistics
Oulun yliopisto 2004 — 2004
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Boston April 2015 - Present
Political Asylum/ Immigration Representation (PAIR) Project February 2015 - March 2015
Catholic Charities of Los Angeles September 2012 - August 2014
Georgetown Law Domestic Violence Clinic January 2012 - May 2012
Washington Empowered Against Violence (WEAVE) September 2011 - December 2011
Bay Area Legal Aid June 2011 - August 2011
Archdiocesan Legal Network (Catholic Charities) 2010 - 2011
The Asian Pacific American Legal Resource Center 2009 - 2010
Political Asylum/ Immigration Representation (PAIR) Project September 2006 - June 2009
Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Immigration Law, Public Interest, Non-profits, Community Outreach, Civil Litigation, Human Rights, Research, Fundraising, Public Speaking, Immigration Issues, Editing, Public Policy, Spanish
Education
Georgetown University Law Center 2009 — 2012
Juris Doctor
Boston College 2002 — 2006
B.A., Sociology
Bay Area Legal Aid 2012 - 2013
Contra Costa and San Diego Counties 2001 - 2012
Rains Lucia Stern, PC June 2009 - March 2011
Coach 2003 - 2011
Skills
Consumer Law, Cuban Legal System, Customer Service, Fundraising
Education
Santa Clara University School of Law 2011 — 2015
University of California, San Diego Extension 2007 — 2007
Paralegal Certificate
University of California, San Diego 2005 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science
Diablo Valley College 2003 — 2005
New York University 2002 — 2003
University of California, Hastings College of the Law May 2015 - Present
Bay Area Legal Aid September 2014 - December 2014
National Bank of Kuwait April 2012 - May 2014
National Bank of Kuwait April 2011 - April 2012
National Bank of Kuwait October 2010 - April 2011
E-Follet July 2006 - April 2008
Skills
Microsoft Office, Advanced Financial..., 6 Sigma Certified, Liquidity Risk..., Global Fund Transfer, Research, Management, Analysis, Public Speaking, Banking, Social Media
Education
University of California, Hastings College of the Law 2014 — 2017
Juris Doctor (J.D.), J.D., 2L
University of California, Berkeley 2008 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science
Irvine Valley College 2006 — 2008
Associate of Arts (AA), Political Science
McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP April 2014 - July 2014
Adler & Colvin February 2012 - April 2014
Berkeley Legal Studies Association January 2011 - June 2012
Bay Area Legal Aid August 2011 - February 2012
Berkeley Food and Housing Project June 2011 - September 2011
United States Postal Service November 2007 - August 2008
Skills
Community Outreach, Legal Research, Customer Service, Nonprofits, Research, Public Speaking, Corporate Law, Event Planning, File Management, Employee Training, Budget Management, Negotiation, Microsoft Office, Omega, Prime, Development of Company..., Docketing, Toxic Tort
Education
University of California, Berkeley 2010 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Legal Studies, General
City College of San Francisco 2008 — 2010
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
CUNY School of Law July 2011 - May 2014
Community Development Project at the Urban Justice Center May 2013 - July 2013
Bay Area Legal Aid May 2012 - August 2012
Skills
Community Development
Education
City University of New York School of Law at Queens College
Bay Area Legal Aid October 2014 - May 2015
Eviction Defense Collaborative, Inc. January 2014 - October 2014
Eviction Defense Collaborative, Inc. November 2013 - January 2014
U.S. Department of Justice March 2009 - June 2009
Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Courts, Westlaw, Criminal Law, Trials, Mediation, Commercial Litigation
Education
Golden Gate University, School of Law 2010 — 2013
Doctor of Law (JD), Law
University of California, Santa Cruz 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science and Government
U.S. District Court, CACD September 2014 - Present
New Jersey Supreme Court August 2013 - August 2014
Rosen Bien Galvan & Grunfeld LLP May 2012 - August 2012
Bay Area Legal Aid May 2011 - August 2011
Education
Harvard Law School 2010 — 2013
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
The College of New Jersey 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science, summa cum laude
California Supreme Court January 2006 - August 2010
Bay Area Legal Aid June 2004 - December 2004
San Francisco Unified Family Court January 2004 - April 2004
Skills
Legal Writing, Legal Research
Education
Golden Gate University, School of Law 2002 — 2005
Juris Doctor (J.D.)
Wartburg College 1997 — 2001
Bachelor's Degree, Political Science and International Relations