Experience
University of Washington School of Law  June 2010 - Present
ATJ Law School Relations Committee   2006 - Present
Trina Grillo Consortium   2008 - 2012
One America  2009 - 2011
University of Washington School of Law  2006 - 2010
Alliance for Equal Justice   2004 - 2008
Northwest Justice Project  August 2004 - June 2006
Columbia Legal Services   June 2001 - June 2004

Skills
Legal Research, Non-profits, Community Outreach, Legal Writing, Litigation, Public Speaking, Public Policy, Mediation, Fundraising, Grant Writing, Editing, Nonprofits, Volunteer Management

Education
Gonzaga University School of Law   1984 — 1987
Juris Doctor, Law

Loyola Marymount University   1980 — 1984
BA, English

Experience
Spokane Mental Health Companionship Program   February 2014 - Present
Office of Head Start/Office of Child Care - U.S. Department of Health and Human Services   October 2014 - October 2014
Eastern Washington University  November 2013 - June 2014
Eastern Washinngton University   September 2009 - November 2013
Eastern Washington University  June 2005 - September 2009
Eastern Washington University  January 1999 - June 2005
Eastern Washington University  March 1998 - January 1999
Columbia Legal Services   January 1996 - March 1998
Spokane Legal Services Center   January 1992 - January 1996
Rincon San Luiseno Band of Mission Indians   January 1985 - June 1992

Skills
Program Evaluation, Program Development, Community Outreach, Grant Writing, Program Management, Nonprofits, Grants, Proposal Writing, Teaching, Leadership, Training

Education
University of San Diego School of Law   1974 — 1977
J.D

University of California, San Diego
Bachelor's Degree, History with honors

Experience
Law Offices of Mackenzie Sorich, PLLC   August 2015 - Present
Moriarty & Associates, PLLC   October 2011 - July 2015
King County Bar Assocation Family Law Mentorship Program   March 2011 - September 2011
Lawyers Fostering Independence   November 2010 - August 2011
Center for Children & Youth Justice  September 2009 - June 2010
Center for Children & Youth Justice  June 2009 - June 2010
Society of Counsel Representing Accused Persons  January 2010 - May 2010
Columbia Legal Services   June 2008 - May 2009
Seattle University School of Law Access to Justice Institute   September 2007 - May 2008
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)   October 2005 - June 2007

Skills
Legal Research, Courts, Community Outreach, Civil Litigation, Legal Writing, Juvenile Law, Research, Policy, Litigation, Class Actions, Legal Assistance, Westlaw, Trials, Hearings

Education
Seattle University School of Law   2007 — 2010
JD, Law, Cum Laude

Jewish Theological Seminary   2001 — 2004
MA, Modern Jewish Studies (History & Literature)

Boston University   1996 — 2000
BA, Religion, Summa Cum Laude

Experience
Ronald A. Peterson Law Clinic  January 2015 - May 2015
Seattle University School of Law  May 2013 - May 2015
Internal Revenue Service  September 2014 - December 2014
Columbia Legal Services   June 2014 - August 2014
ASUW Off-Campus Housing Affairs   July 2011 - June 2012
Windstar Cruises  September 2006 - September 2010
Nova Group of Japan  March 2005 - June 2006
Yankee Candle Company  June 2004 - February 2005
Indiana House of Representatives  January 2004 - March 2004
Endocyte, Inc.   December 2001 - December 2003

Skills
Research, Data Analysis, Social Media, Microsoft Excel, SPSS, Policy Analysis, Program Management, Public Policy, Grant Writing, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Westlaw, Lexis, Leadership, Customer Service, Editing, Teaching, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Community Outreach, Access, Policy, Public Speaking

Education
Seattle University   2012 — 2015
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law

University of Washington   2010 — 2012
Master's in Public Administration, Health Policy focus

Purdue University   1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science

Experience
Raiford Law PLLC   May 2015 - Present
Eastside Legal Assistance Program  June 2014 - May 2015
Northwest Justice Project  July 2005 - June 2014
United States District Court for Western Washington   January 2005 - May 2005
Columbia Legal Services   July 2004 - November 2004
Eastside Legal Assistance Program  May 2004 - July 2004
King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office  May 2003 - August 2003
King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office  April 1999 - June 2002

Skills
Courts, Legal Writing, Family Law, Westlaw, Legal Assistance, Hearings, Trials, Pleadings, Motions, Legal Research, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Appeals, Administrative Law, Mediation, Teaching / Conducting..., Arbitration

Education
Seattle University School of Law   2002 — 2005
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law

University of Washington   1996 — 2001
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science (Major) and Women Studies (Minor)

Rainier Beach High School

Experience
Robert Half Legal  November 2014 - Present
American Civil Liberties Union of Arizona   March 2013 - August 2014
University of Washington School of Law Children and Youth Advocacy Clinic   September 2011 - April 2013
The National Center for Youth Law   June 2012 - August 2012
Immigrant Families Advocacy Project   September 2011 - June 2012
Columbia Legal Services   June 2011 - September 2011
Morris K. Udall Escuela de Bellas Artes   July 2007 - July 2010
Teach For America  June 2009 - July 2009
Teach For America  June 2008 - July 2008

Skills
Nonprofits, Legal Research, Public Speaking, Immigration Law, Appeals

Education
University of Washington School of Law   2010 — 2013
Juris Doctorate

Arizona State University   2007 — 2009
M.Ed., Elementary Education

UC Berkeley   2003 — 2007
B.A., English

Experience
Washington Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs  September 2010 - Present
Elliott Bay Marina   July 2008 - August 2010
Legal Voice  March 2010 - June 2010
Columbia Legal Services   September 2009 - March 2010
King County Sexual Assault Resource Center  June 2006 - May 2008

Skills
Public Policy Research, Qualitative Research, Sexual Assault Victim..., Non-profits, Writing, Policy Analysis, Research, Problem Solving, Nonprofits, Leadership, Event Management

Education
University of Washington-Bothell   2008 — 2010
Master of Arts, Policy Studies

University of Missouri-Columbia   2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts, Women's and Gender Studies

Experience
King County Superior Court  May 2015 - Present
Skellenger Bender   October 2004 - April 2015
Columbia Legal Services   April 1992 - June 2004
Hon. Betty Fletcher, U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit   September 1990 - September 1991
United States District Court, Northern District of California  September 1989 - September 1990

Skills
Litigation, Civil Litigation, Appeals, Arbitration, Family Law, Mediation, Legal Research, Courts, Alternative Dispute..., Dispute Resolution, Trials, Legal Assistance

Education
UC Berkeley Boalt Hall School of Law   1986 — 1989
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

Harvard University   1979 — 1984
A.B., Government

Experience
VISANOW  August 2013 - Present
Columbia Legal Services   September 2012 - May 2013
University of Michigan Law School  January 2011 - May 2012
Northwest Immigrant Rights Project  May 2011 - August 2011
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees  January 2011 - April 2011
Legal Aid Society of Cleveland  May 2010 - July 2010
Downtown Emergency Service Center  January 2009 - August 2009
Downtown Emergency Service Center  May 2008 - January 2009
Bellevue School District  January 2006 - May 2008

Skills
Legal Research, Immigration Law, Refugee Law, Policy, Legal Writing, Westlaw, Advanced French language, Research, Legal Assistance, International Law, Human Rights, Policy Analysis, Public Policy, Administrative Law, Immigration Issues, Litigation, Refugees

Education
University of Michigan Law School   2009 — 2012
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law

Lawrence University   2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), French Language and Literature, A

Experience
Washington State Attorney General's Office  September 2015 - Present
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS)   February 2014 - August 2015
Smith Alling, P.S.   March 2013 - August 2013
Columbia Legal Services   August 2012 - February 2013
Bryan Cave  February 2001 - August 2007
Kent Daniels & Associates, Inc.   February 1999 - January 2001

Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Litigation, Westlaw, Pleadings, Trials, Commercial Litigation, Civil Litigation, Document Review, Courts, Litigation Support, Appeals, Class Actions, Adobe LiveCycle, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, ECF, Motions, Environmental Law, Construction Law, Torts

Education
University of California, Los Angeles   1998 — 2001
MA, Urban Planning

University of California, Los Angeles   1993 — 1995
BA, Political Science

Experience
Peace for the Streets by Kids for the Streets   April 2015 - Present
13 Coins   April 2015 - Present
Veteran Parents Program   November 2014 - Present
YouthCare Seattle  October 2009 - Present
Pioneer Human Services  February 2014 - November 2014
Saltys On Alki Beach   March 2013 - October 2013
Drug & Alcohol Recovery Community Center   May 2003 - June 2013
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Puget Sound  September 2008 - May 2013
King County Alcohol and Substance Abuse Administrative Board   2008 - 2013
Columbia Legal Services   June 2010 - November 2010

Skills
Nonprofits, Volunteer Management, Program Management, Development, Fundraising, Public Speaking, Research, Community Outreach, Event Planning, Program Development, Strategic Planning, Microsoft Office, Event Management, Customer Service, Editing, Public Relations, Microsoft Excel, Social Media

Education
Seattle University   2007 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Public Administration

Experience
Columbia Legal Services   April 2013 - Present

Skills
Family Law, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Policy, Legal Assistance, Immigration Law, Legislation, Legislative Relations, Privacy Law, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Courts, Appeals, Mediation

Education
The University of Texas School of Law
J.D., Law

Washington University in St. Louis
A.M., Technology and Human Affairs

University of Nebraska-Lincoln   1976 — 1980
B.A., Economics

Experience
Desh International and Business Law   2015 - Present
DivatiaLaw pllc   2012 - 2015
Seattle University School of Law, Immigration Clinic   2011 - 2011
Seattle University School of Law  2008 - 2011
Seattle University School of Law, Mediation Clinic   2010 - 2010
Columbia Legal Services   2009 - 2009
Mintz Levin  1998 - 2008
Basílico, Fernandez Maduro & Duggan   1998 - 1998
Rotary International  1997 - 1998
Emily M. Cohen & Associates   1995 - 1997

Skills
Immigration Law, Immigration Issues, Visas, Family Immigration, K-1, Business Visas, H-1B, J-1, L-1, NAFTA, L-1A, Labor Certification, LPR, Investor Visas, E-2, E-3, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Research, Entrepreneurship, EB-1 Extraordinary..., EAD, Advance Paroles, Reentry Permits, Consular Processing, Adjustment Of Status, I-751 Petitions to..., Naturalization, Citizenship, DACA, Mediation, Refugees, Political Asylum, Pro Bono, Westlaw, Paralegals, Manage Client..., Legal Assistance, Dispute Resolution, Civil Litigation, Legal Issues

Education
Seattle University School of Law   2008 — 2011
Juris Doctor (2011)

University of San Diego School of Law   2010 — 2010
Summer Certificate from the Institute on International and Comparative Law in Barcelona, Spain, Coursework in EU Law and International Litigation

Harvard Extension School   2007 — 2008
Extension School coursework, Introduction to the Law, The Business of Sports

Elizabethtown College   1991 — 1995
BA, Political Science

Universitat de Barcelona   1994 — 1994
Study Abroad, Grammar, History, Art, Sociology, and Public Policy

Experience
Chicago Scholars   September 2014 - Present
UCAN Chicago  July 2013 - September 2014
University of Washington, Evans School of Public Affairs  January 2013 - March 2013
Columbia Legal Services   May 2012 - December 2012
U.S. Government Accountability Office   June 2012 - September 2012
King County Department of Adult & Juvenile Detention   September 2010 - August 2011
King County  August 2009 - August 2010

Skills
Policy Analysis, Qualitative Research, Research, Nonprofits, Stata, Data Analysis, Social Media, Social Justice, Quantitative Research, SPSS, Public Speaking, Grassroots Organizing, Education Policy, Social Policy, Fundraising, Multivariate Analysis, Quantitative Data, Web Content Management, Tableau, Technology and Society, Fusion Tables, Access, PowerPivot

Education
University of Washington   2011 — 2013
MPA, Social Policy, Policy Analysis, 3.8

Olivet Nazarene University   2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science and Sociology, 3.85

Middle East Studies Program   2007 — 2007
Near and Middle Eastern Studies

Experience
American Bar Association  October 2010 - Present
Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism  July 2010 - May 2012
American Bar Association  April 2008 - October 2010
Sargent Shriver National Center on Poverty Law  April 2006 - July 2010
Northwest Justice Project  May 2001 - January 2008
Central Washington University  April 2007 - December 2007
Highline Community College  January 2005 - March 2007
Columbia Legal Services   August 2000 - May 2001
University Legal Assistance  January 2000 - May 2001
Spokane Neighborhood Action Programs  May 1999 - July 2000

Skills
Public Speaking, Training, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Civil Litigation, Litigation, Non-profits, Legal Assistance, Mediation, Research, Courts, Family Law, Public Policy, Hearings, Westlaw, Community Outreach, Policy

Education
Gonzaga University School of Law   1998 — 2001
J.D. (cum laude), Public Interest Concentration

Eastern Washington University   1992 — 1996
BA, Business, Economics

Experience
Nonprofit Consultant  December 2014 - Present
Springwire  February 2007 - June 2014
Columbia Legal Services   May 2006 - February 2007
Northwest Justice Project  July 2004 - May 2006
King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office  October 2000 - August 2002
CONSEJO COUNSELING & REFERRAL SERVICES  October 1997 - September 2000

Skills
Non-profits, Community Outreach, Program Development, Volunteer Management, Public Speaking, Program Management, Social Services, Program Evaluation, Event Planning, Strategic Planning, Community Development, Philanthropy, Nonprofits, Grant Writing, Non-profit..., Leadership Development, Spanish

Education
Daniel J. Evans School of Public Affairs, University of Washington   2002 — 2004
MPA, Public Administration

International House, Hastings ENGLAND   1996 — 1996
TEFL, Teaching English as a Foreign Language

University of California, Davis   1990 — 1994
BA, Spanish, Latin American Literature and History

Universidad de Costa Rica   1993 — 1993
Study Abroad Year, Latin American Studies

Experience
Columbia Legal Services   August 2007 - Present
Columbia Legal Services   June 2006 - August 2006

Skills
Community Outreach, Legal Writing

Education
Gonzaga University School of Law   2004 — 2007

University of Washington   2001 — 2004

Experience
Eastside Preparatory School  June 2015 - Present
Seattle Academy of Arts and Sciences   August 2014 - June 2015
Schwerin Campbell Barnard Iglitzin & Lavitt, LLP   August 2013 - January 2014
Washington State Court of Appeals, Div. I - Judge Ronald Cox's Chambers   August 2011 - August 2013
Columbia Legal Services   April 2011 - June 2011
MacDonald Hoague & Bayless  July 2010 - September 2010
Legal Voice  September 2009 - December 2009
ACLU Voting Rights Project   June 2009 - August 2009
ACLU of Washington  August 2007 - June 2009
Washington Women in Need  December 2007 - December 2008

Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Westlaw, Litigation, Courts, Civil Litigation, Appeals, Criminal Law, Nonprofits, Public Policy, Legal Assistance

Education
University of Washington School of Law   2009 — 2011
J.D.

Brown University   1998 — 2002
B.A., History, Civil Rights

Experience
Seattle University School of Law  July 2013 - Present
Seattle University School of Law  2005 - 2010
Columbia Legal Services   1996 - 2004
Evergreen Legal Services  1986 - 1995
Evergreen Legal Services  1981 - 1986

Skills
Legal Writing, Non-profits, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Policy Analysis, Public Policy, Editing, Grant Writing, Fundraising, Higher Education, Policy, Program Development, Event Planning, Leadership Development, PowerPoint

Education
Suffolk University Law School   1972 — 1975
J.D.

Columbia University   1970 — 1972
M.S., Community Organization & Planning

Tufts University   1966 — 1970
B.S., Biology

Experience
Rogen and Avelino, A Law Corporation   April 2014 - Present
Attorney at Law  July 2012 - Present
Law Offices of Jeremy R. Frost   May 2013 - March 2014
Columbia Legal Services   May 2010 - August 2010
Millar & Smith, PLLC   June 2009 - April 2010
Urena Law Office   April 2007 - August 2008
La Raza del Noroeste (Newspaper)   March 2006 - April 2007
Salazar Law Offices   August 2004 - March 2006

Skills
Mediation, Civil Litigation, Family Law, Immigration Law, Dispute Resolution, Fluent in Spanish, Microsoft Office, Document Drafting, Attention To Detail, Highly Organized, Community Outreach, Client Communication

Education
Seattle University School of Law   2008 — 2011
JD, Law

University of Washington   2000 — 2004
BA, Political Science (Latin American Studies)

Experience
Kanji & Katzen PLLC   2006 - Present
Northwest Justice Project  2004 - 2005
Columbia Legal Services   1999 - 2004
Port of Brownsville, Washington   1993 - 1999
Suquamish Indian Tribe   1989 - 1999
DNA-People's Legal Services  1986 - 1989
DNA-People's Legal Services, Inc.   1982 - 1985

Education
University of California, Berkeley - School of Law   1979 — 1982
J.D.

University of Montana School of Forestry   1976 — 1978
B.S., Honors, Natural Resources Conservation

Cornell University/New York State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences   1975 — 1975
Natural Resources/Conservation, General

Deep Springs College   1973 — 1975

Experience
Columbia Legal Services   April 2015 - Present
Writer  2013 - Present
L2A2 Legal & Consulting   2009 - March 2015
AT&T Wireless  1999 - 2008
Stokes Lawrence, P.S.   1994 - 1999

Skills
Civil Litigation, Courts, Commercial Litigation, Legal Writing, Corporate Law, Legal Research, Mediation, Arbitration, Litigation, Contract Negotiation, Employment Law, Mergers & Acquisitions

Education
University of Washington School of Law   1990 — 1993
JD, with Honors, Law

University of California, Berkeley
Japanese Studies

University of Washington
Bachelor's Degree, Japanese Language and Literature

Experience
Columbia Legal Services   July 2014 - Present
National Employment Law Project  January 2009 - July 2014
Justice Now  September 2008 - January 2009
Domestic Violence Practicum at Berkeley Law   January 2008 - May 2008
Public Advocates  August 2007 - December 2007
India Centre for Human Rights and the Law   May 2007 - July 2007
TGI Justice Project   June 2006 - August 2006
Northwestern Mutual Financial Network  February 2004 - August 2005

Education
University of California, Berkeley - School of Law   2005 — 2008
JD, Law

University of California, Berkeley   2000 — 2003
BA, Gender Studies

Experience
Columbia Legal Services   September 2015 - Present
Columbia Legal Services   June 2014 - May 2015
Seattle University School of Law  May 2013 - May 2015
WA Senate Democratic Caucus   May 2014 - August 2014
Columbia Legal Services   January 2014 - May 2014
NW Justice Project   May 2013 - August 2013
King County Record Sealing Clinic   September 2012 - May 2013
WA State Democrats   September 2012 - November 2012
WA Senate Democratic Caucus   November 2010 - September 2012
Senate Democratic Campaign Committee  January 2010 - November 2010

Skills
Politics, Strategic Communications, Public Policy, Volunteer Management, Community Outreach, Policy Analysis, Grassroots Organizing, Legislative Relations, Community Organizing, Legislation, Government, Policy, Culinary Skills, Public Administration, Gymnastics, Cheese, 4th Dimension, Grassroots, Existential Therapy

Education
Seattle University School of Law   2012 — 2015
Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Experience
Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic  November 2013 - Present
Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic  December 2012 - November 2013
YVFWC   September 2009 - November 2012
Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic  September 2009 - October 2012
Una Oportunidad a la Vida Drug Rehab Center   July 2008 - February 2009
Dispute Resolution Center of Yakima County   February 2008 - June 2008
Yakima County Juvenile Court   May 2007 - June 2008
Columbia Legal Services   January 2007 - February 2008
Central Washington University- Educational Opportunity Center   September 2001 - February 2007

Skills
Community Outreach, Non-profits, Grants, Program Development, Fundraising, Psychology, Program Evaluation, Social Services, Workshop Facilitation, Student Development, Academic Advising, Curriculum Design, Student Affairs, Career Counseling, Volunteer Management, Healthcare, Psychotherapy, Research, Coaching, Policy, Grant Writing, Mental Health, Leadership Development, Case Managment, Public Speaking, Group Therapy, Resume Writing, Community Organizing, Youth Development, Organizational..., Adolescents, Child Development, Adult Education, Community Development, Child Welfare, Conflict Resolution, Event Planning, Higher Education, Mental Health Counseling, Nonprofits, Staff Development, Teaching, Treatment, Workforce Development, Family Therapy, Behavioral Health, Job Search Strategies, Career Development, Case Management, Crisis Intervention

Education
Walla Walla University   2012 — 2013
Master of Social Work (MSW), Clinical/Medical Social Work

Heritage College   2003 — 2007
BSW, Social Work

AC Davis High School   1997 — 2001
High School Diploma

Experience
Columbia Legal Services   September 2014 - Present
Washington Defender Association  March 2011 - Present
501 Commons  July 2011 - September 2014
Washington Defender Association  September 2005 - March 2011

Skills
Bookkeeping, Business Communications, Nonprofit Consulting, Nonprofits, Non-profits, Non-profit..., Grants, Board Development

Education
New York University   1997 — 2000
BA, English & American Literature

The Evergreen State College   1996 — 1997

Experience
Columbia Legal Services   September 2014 - December 2014
Shishkaberry's   February 2007 - January 2011
Barghausen Consulting Engineers  May 2008 - September 2008

Education
Seattle University   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Economics

Seattle University   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Humanities