Experience
Rivera Law Firm, LLC   May 2013 - Present
Igbanugo Partners Int'l Law Firm   April 2010 - May 2013
Anoka County  January 2010 - April 2010
Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services, Inc.   May 2009 - August 2009
FALCONI PUIG ABOGADOS   February 2005 - June 2007
Crespo Abogados   October 2003 - October 2004
FALCONI PUIG ABOGADOS   September 2001 - September 2003

Skills
International Law, Litigation, International Trade, Cross-border..., Diversity & Inclusion, Public Speaking, Columnist, Experienced Speaker, Legal Research, Commercial Litigation, Corporate Law, Intellectual Property, Immigration Law, Legal Writing, Courts, Copyright Law, Patents

Education
Hamline University School of Law   2008 — 2010
Juris Doctor, Law

Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador   2000 — 2005
LL.B., Law

Experience
TSR Injury Law  May 2014 - Present
The Raboin Law Firm   June 2013 - May 2014
Doyle Hance, LLC   May 2012 - April 2013
William Mitchell College of Law  August 2011 - January 2012
Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services, Inc.   January 2010 - January 2012
Cintas  August 2007 - October 2008
Aegis Mortgage  December 2005 - May 2007

Skills
Legal Research, Litigation Support, Negotiation, Litigation, Trial Practice, Legal Writing, Motions, Trial Exhibits, Sales, Litigation Preparation, Finance, Litigation Research, FINRA, Motion Practice, No-Fault, Arbitration, Demand Letters, Trials, Civil Litigation, Appeals, Legal Issues, Westlaw, Lexis

Education
William Mitchell College of Law   2010 — 2013
Juris Doctorate, Law

St. John's University   2000 — 2004
BA, Business Administration and Management, General

Experience
Thomson Reuters  2014 - Present
AccountAbility Minnesota  January 2014 - April 2014
Ramsey County Attorney's Office  September 2013 - January 2014
Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services, Inc.   May 2012 - August 2012
Human Rights Litigation and International Legal Advocacy Clinic   September 2011 - May 2012
University of Minnesota  June 2011 - September 2011
U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota   June 2011 - August 2011
US Census Bureau  March 2010 - May 2010
English as a Second Language (ESL) Program   September 2004 - May 2009
Mitchell's Fish Market  2007 - 2008

Skills
Spanish, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Legal Issues, Public Policy, Editing, Policy Analysis, Legal Assistance, Research, Volunteer Management, Microsoft Word, Event Planning, Word, Westlaw, Legal Research Training, Scuba Diving

Education
University of Minnesota Law School   2010 — 2013
J.D., Law

Spring Hill College   2004 — 2009
BS, Psychology

Scuola Leonardo DaVinci   2007 — 2008
DILI and DALI, Italian, Language, Culture

Experience
St. Jude Medical  September 2015 - Present
Minnesota Board on Aging  April 2014 - July 2015
Minnesota Justice Foundation  March 2011 - April 2014
Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services, Inc.   June 2010 - August 2010
Solo Litigation Practice   June 2009 - December 2009
Amicus  February 2009 - June 2009
Hmong Women Achieving Together   June 2008 - August 2008

Skills
Working With Clients, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Case Management, Volunteer Management, Manage Client..., Building Relationships, Speaking, Family Law, Legal Issues, Research, Public Speaking, Grants, Policy, Document Review, Public Policy, Litigation, Staff Development, Social Services, Case Managment, Community Outreach, Mediation, Policy Analysis, Nonprofits, Grant Writing, Project Management, Advocacy

Education
Hamline University School of Law   2008 — 2010
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2007 — 2008
Master's Degree, Social Work - MSW

Luther College   2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Social Work

Experience
The Home Depot  February 2012 - June 2012
Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services, Inc.   June 2011 - September 2011
R. Craig Leatherworks   June 2007 - September 2010

Skills
Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, Microsoft PowerPoint, Communication, Public Speaking, PowerPoint, Creative Writing, Baking, Cake Decorating, Disability Rights

Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato   2012 — 2015
English Language and Literature, General, 2.93

Cornell College   2010 — 2011
Creative Writing

Mankato East High School   2006 — 2010
High School Diploma

Experience
UnitedHealth Group  April 2015 - Present
UnitedHealthcare  January 2013 - April 2015
Gray Plant Mooty  March 2011 - December 2013
UnitedHealthcare Pharmacy   October 2011 - January 2013
Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services, Inc.   September 2010 - April 2011
HealthPartners  January 2010 - May 2010
Hennepin County Juvenile Court   January 2010 - May 2010
Dorsey & Whitney LLP  June 2006 - June 2008

Skills
Health Law, Legal Research, Corporate Law, Policy, Intellectual Property, Negotiation, Privacy Law, Alternative Dispute..., Legal Compliance, Nonprofits, Legal Writing, Administrative Law, Research, Employment Law, Medical Compliance, Litigation, Westlaw, Legal Assistance

Education
Hamline University School of Law   2008 — 2011
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Health Law

University of Puget Sound   2002 — 2006
BA, Psychology

Experience
Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services, Inc.   October 2014 - Present
Minnesota Disability Law Center  June 2014 - September 2014
Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services, Inc.   April 2014 - June 2014
Minnesota Disability Law Center  April 2014 - June 2014
The Emily Program  July 2011 - November 2011
Avera Health  May 2010 - August 2010
Laurel's Peak   October 2006 - May 2008
Blue Earth County Attorney's Office   May 2007 - September 2007

Education
Hamline University School of Law   2011 — 2012
Law

The University of South Dakota School of Law   2009 — 2012
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law

Minnesota State University, Mankato   2005 — 2008
Dual Bachelors of Science (BS), Political Science and Law Enforcement

Experience
The BARBRI Group  September 2013 - Present
Law Office of Joshua R. Williams, PLLC   September 2015 - Present
Minnesota Law Review  2015 - Present
Child Advocacy and Juvenile Justice Clinic   September 2014 - Present
Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid  May 2015 - August 2015
Minnesota Law Review  2014 - 2015
Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services, Inc.   May 2014 - August 2014
MPIRG  July 2011 - May 2013
Macalester College  August 2010 - May 2011
America Votes  May 2010 - August 2010

Skills
Community Organizing, Grassroots Organizing, Leadership Development, Volunteer Management, Community Outreach, Leadership, Program Management, Training, Social Justice, Campaign Plans, Nonprofits, Grant Writing, Policy Analysis, Public Policy, Campaign Planning, Social Media, Event Planning, Activism, Writing, Legal Research, Legal Writing

Education
University of Minnesota Law School   2013 — 2016
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Public Interest Law

Macalester College   2007 — 2011
BA, Anthropology, Creative Writing, African Studies

Experience
Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services, Inc.   February 2014 - Present
Brandt Law Office   July 2013 - February 2014
Corporate Graphics Commercial  August 2005 - February 2014

Skills
Time Management, Customer Service, Filing, Microsoft Office, Fax, File Management, 10 Key, Data Entry, Wordperfect, Notary Public, Telephone Skills, Distribution Center..., Office Equipment, Phone Etiquette, Multi-line Phone, Offset Printing, Invoicing, Receptionist Duties, Spreadsheets, Clerical Skills

Education
Rasmussen College-Minnesota   2011 — 2013
Associate's degree, Paralegal

Experience
Project for Pride in Living (PPL)   2014 - 2014
Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services, Inc.   September 2013 - December 2013

Skills
Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Healthcare, Management, Hospitals, Microsoft Office, Outlook, Public Speaking, Microsoft Word, Training, Nonprofits

Education
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota   2012 — 2014
Master of Arts (M.A.), Health Services Administration

Minnesota State University, Mankato   2006 — 2010
B.S, Business Management

Experience
Citizens Bank, Tennessee   January 2014 - Present
Flexion Inc.  May 2013 - December 2013
Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services, Inc.   May 2012 - August 2012
TJ Maxx  June 2008 - August 2011

Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Research, Teamwork, Photoshop, Social Media, Public Speaking, English, Marketing, Editing, Social Media Marketing, Press Releases

Education
Gustavus Adolphus College   2011 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication Studies

Experience
Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services, Inc.   October 1990 - Present
Hamline University  January 1995 - Present

Education
William Mitchell College of Law   1988 — 1990
Juris Doctor (J.D.)

University of Nigeria Nsukka   1984 — 1986
Master of Laws (LL.M.)

University of Nigeria Nsukka   1973 — 1977
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)

Experience
Suffolk Superior Court - Criminal Division   March 2013 - Present
Angenor Law Office   June 2011 - February 2013
Estrella Law Offices   June 2010 - June 2011
Project Bread  December 2008 - July 2009
The Second Step  January 2007 - December 2008
Boston University  September 2006 - January 2008
Bogle & Chang, LLC   December 2006 - May 2007
New England School of Law  October 2006 - May 2007
Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services, Inc.   May 2006 - August 2006
Volunteer Lawyers Network  August 2005 - May 2006

Skills
Criminal Law, Immigration Law, Family Law, Research, Printed Materials, Indexing, Databases, LexisNexis, Westlaw, Academic Premier, Resource Efficiency, Microsoft Office, Dreamweaver, HTML, WSYWIG, SQL, JavaScript, XML, Macromedia

Education
William Mitchell College of Law
Juris Doctor

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Master of Arts, Political Science

Florida State University
Master of Science, Library & Informational Studies

Florida Atlantic University
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science

Experience
Minnesota Court of Appeals  August 2014 - Present
Third Judicial District  December 2013 - July 2014
Ramsey County Public Defender  January 2013 - May 2013
Federal District Court, District of Minnesota  September 2012 - May 2013
Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services, Inc.   May 2012 - May 2013

Skills
Westlaw, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Criminal Law, Lexis, Legal Assistance, Family Law, Appeals, Courts, Litigation, Hearings, Legal Issues, Trials, Civil Rights

Education
William Mitchell College of Law   2010 — 2013
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Philosophy

Experience
University of Minnesota Law School  November 2012 - Present
Hamline University School of Law  August 2011 - October 2012
Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services, Inc.   June 2012 - September 2012
HOME Line  May 2012 - August 2012
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  August 2010 - August 2011
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  September 2008 - August 2010
Advocacy Center  May 2007 - August 2007

Education
University of Iowa College of Law   2005 — 2008
J.D., Law

University of Iowa   1998 — 2002
B.A., English Literature

Experience
Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services, Inc.   August 1984 - Present

Education
University of Minnesota Law School   1979 — 1982
JD

St. Olaf College   1970 — 1974
B.A., Paracollege

Experience
Best Buy  2014 - Present
The Right Staff  July 2013 - March 2014
The Right Staff  April 2013 - July 2013
Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services, Inc.   July 2000 - May 2006
State of Minnesota MPCA   March 1989 - January 2000
University of Minnesota NRRI   September 1987 - March 1989

Skills
Process analysis and..., Strategic Planning, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Process Improvement, Sales, Customer Service, Team Building, Social Media, Outlook, Leadership, Marketing Strategy, Healthcare, Team Leadership, Coaching, Social Networking

Education
Metropolitan State University   2001 — 2003
Master's degree, Management Information Systems, General

University of Minnesota-Duluth   1985 — 1988
Bachelor's Degree, Chemistry

Mesabi Range Community and Technical College   1983 — 1985
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Undergraduate Chemistry

United States Air Force Academy   1981 — 1983
Chemistry

Experience
FindLaw, part of Thomson Reuters  January 2015 - Present
Thomson Reuters  February 2011 - Present
Twin Cities Legal Service   February 2009 - March 2011
Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services, Inc.   May 2009 - August 2009
Congressional Office of Representative Tim Walz   May 2007 - August 2007

Skills
Research, Communications, Writing, Public Speaking

Education
University of Saint Thomas School of Law   2007 — 2010
J.D.

Minnesota State University, Mankato   2003 — 2007
B.S., Journalism, English

Experience
Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services, Inc.   March 2015 - Present
Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services, Inc.   January 2014 - March 2015
Legal Assistance To Minnesota Prisoners Clinic   August 2012 - January 2014
Rasmus Law Office LLC   December 2012 - September 2013
Office of the Public Defender- First Judicial District of Minnesota   May 2012 - May 2013
Legal Rights Center   January 2012 - May 2012
Democratic Farmer Labor Party  June 2010 - August 2010
Al Franken For Senate Political Affairs   February 2010 - May 2010
St. Olaf College  2009 - 2010
Environment Minnesota  August 2009 - December 2009

Skills
Certified Student..., Leadership, Legal Writing, Politics, Civil Rights Law, Public Policy, Community Organizing, Trials, Legal Issues, Employment Law, Hearings, Civil Litigation, Family Law

Education
William Mitchell College of Law   2010 — 2013
Juris Doctor

St. Olaf College   2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science

University of Aberdeen   2009 — 2009
Study Abroad, Political Communication

New Hampshire and South Carolina Primaries January 2008   2008 — 2008
Political Science and Government

Experience
Minnesota Attorney General's Office  July 2014 - Present
Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi L.L.P.   August 2010 - July 2014
Minnesota Court of Appeals  August 2009 - August 2010
University of Wisconsin Consumer Law Litigation Clinic   May 2007 - May 2008
Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services, Inc.   August 2005 - August 2006

Skills
Class Actions, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Civil Litigation, Courts, Legal Issues, Commercial Litigation, Appeals, Business Litigation

Education
University of Wisconsin Law School   2006 — 2009
J.D., Law, cum laude

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2001 — 2005
B.A., Political Science, English, summa cum laude

Experience
Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services, Inc.   September 2013 - Present
University of St. Thomas School of Law  July 2010 - July 2013
PritzkerOlsen, P.A.   January 2010 - July 2010
Office of Ombudsman for Long-Term Care   May 2009 - December 2009
Pritzker Ruohonen & Associates, P.A.   May 2007 - August 2007
Pritzker Ruohonen & Associates, P.A.   November 2005 - August 2007
Wornson & Goggins, P.C. n.k.a. Wornson, Goggins, Zard, Neisen, Morris & King, P.C.   July 2005 - November 2005

Skills
Client Counseling, Legal Research, Critical Thinking, Westlaw, Public Policy, Research, Legal Assistance, Litigation, Legal Writing, Legal Issues, Courts, Civil Litigation, Public Speaking

Education
University of Saint Thomas School of Law   2007 — 2010
J.D.

St. Olaf College   2001 — 2005
B.A., English and Political Science

Experience
Desmarais LLP  May 2015 - Present
Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services, Inc.   June 2013 - September 2013
London & Mead   June 2012 - May 2013
Amherst College  August 2011 - September 2012
Columbia University Medical Center  June 2011 - August 2011
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine  May 2010 - August 2010

Skills
Matlab, Research, Molecular Biology, Western Blotting, Cell Culture, R, PERL, PCR, Agarose Gel..., Japanese, Mandarin, Chinese, Litigation, Trials

Education
New York University School of Law   2015 — 2017
Doctor of Law (JD), law

Amherst College   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Mathematics; Computational Chemistry

同志社大学 / Doshisha University   2010 — 2011
Study abroad, Japanese Language and Literature

Experience
Wisconsin Board of Bar Examiners   2012 - Present
Wisconsin Judicare, Inc.   October 2006 - Present
Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services, Inc.   August 2000 - October 2006

Skills
Litigation, Mediation, Legal Advice, Trials, Westlaw, Legal Issues, Wills, Administrative Law, Courts, Family Law, Criminal Law, Legal Assistance, Alternative Dispute..., Trial Practice, Legal Documents, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Document Drafting, Civil Rights

Education
William Mitchell College of Law   1997 — 2000
J.D., Law

University of Wisconsin - Superior   1992 — 1997
B.S., Accounting & Economics

Experience
United States District Court for the District of New Mexico  September 2014 - Present
United States District Court for the District of New Mexico  August 2012 - August 2014
Minnesota Law Review  June 2011 - May 2012
University of Minnesota Law School  May 2010 - May 2012
Minneapolis City Attorney's Office  August 2011 - October 2011
Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services, Inc.   May 2011 - August 2011
Minnesota Law Review  August 2010 - June 2011
United States District Court for the District of Minnesota  September 2010 - December 2010
University of Minnesota Law School  May 2010 - August 2010

Skills
Criminal Law, Legal Issues, Political Science, International Human..., Legal Research, Legal Writing, Litigation, Criminal Defense, Westlaw, Courts, Appeals, Administrative Law, Criminal Procedure, International Criminal..., Constitutional Law, Corporate Law, Legal Assistance, Research, Civil Litigation

Education
University of Minnesota Law School   2009 — 2012
J.D.

Tulane University Law School   2010 — 2010
International Criminal Law

Oregon State University   2008 — 2009
B.S., Political Science

Athens State University   2003 — 2005
B.S.Ed., Secondary Education (Language Arts)

Experience
Thomson Reuters  February 2015 - Present
Legal Services State Support   December 2013 - May 2015
Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid  October 2010 - December 2013
Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services, Inc.   March 2008 - September 2010

Skills
Immigration Law, Legal Research, Legal Assistance, Hearings, Legal Writing, Courts, Family Law, Legal Issues, Training, Legal Advice, Nonprofits

Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management   2013 — 2016
Master's Degree, Human Resources and Industrial Relations

William Mitchell College of Law   2005 — 2008
Juris Doctor

University of Wisconsin-River Falls   2002 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Sociology

Experience
AscensionPoint Recovery Services  July 2015 - Present
Hanson Law Practice LLC   February 2015 - Present
Volunteer Lawyers Network  June 2013 - Present
SUPERVALU  2010 - July 2015
Elwood, O’Donohoe, Braun & White   October 2011 - October 2011
HOME Line  August 2011 - August 2011
Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services, Inc.   August 2010 - December 2010
Innocence Project  June 2010 - July 2010
SUPERVALU  2008 - 2010
Cub Foods  2005 - 2008

Skills
Retail, Supermarkets, Grocery, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Leadership, Merchandising, PowerPoint, Inventory Management, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Public Speaking, Inventory Control, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Legal Documents, Legal Issues, Mediation, Negotiation

Education
Hamline University School of Law   2009 — 2012
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law, 3.034

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2004 — 2008
BA, Sociology of Law, Criminology, Deviance, 3.026

Experience
ServeMinnesota Action Network  March 2015 - September 2015
AchieveMpls  2012 - 2015
Patina Stores  2012 - 2015
College Possible  2013 - 2014
Century College  2013 - 2013
Minnesota Opportunity Corps placement at Rise, Inc.   2012 - 2013
Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services, Inc.   2010 - 2010
Legal Aid Society of Minneapolis  2009 - 2009
YMCA of Metropolitan Minneapolis  2006 - 2007
University of Minnesota  2006 - 2006

Skills
Non-profits, Program Development, Volunteer Management, Career Counseling, Training, Nonprofits, Event Planning, Community Outreach, Program Management, Youth Development, Leadership, Workshop Facilitation, Interviews, Higher Education, Job Coaching, Job Search Strategies, Editing, Staff Development, Teaching, Case Management, Public Speaking

Education
Hamline University   2007 — 2011
Juris Doctor / Master in Nonprofit Management

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh   2000 — 2005
B.A. Spanish / B.S. Human Services

Experience
Office of the Minnesota Attorney General  July 2015 - Present
Fourth Judicial District Court  May 2014 - July 2015
Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi L.L.P.   January 2014 - April 2014
U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota   September 2013 - April 2014
Minnesota District Courts, 4th Judicial District Court   September 2013 - December 2013
Hennepin County Attorney's Office  June 2013 - September 2013
Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services, Inc.   February 2013 - May 2013
US Navy  July 2002 - July 2007

Education
William Mitchell College of Law   2011 — 2014
Juris Doctor (J.D.)

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2009 — 2011
B.A., Communication, Sociology

VENUSA College   2010 — 2010
Spanish

Inver Hills Community College   2007 — 2009
Associate of Arts (A.A.)

Experience
Allina Health  June 2015 - Present
Mueting, Raasch & Gebhardt, P.A.   January 2013 - May 2015
Mueting, Raasch & Gebhardt, P.A.   November 2012 - January 2013
Praxis International  February 2012 - January 2013
Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services, Inc.   August 2012 - December 2012
Neighborhood House  June 2010 - February 2012

Skills
Volunteer Management, Social Services, Community Outreach, Outlook, Public Speaking, Youth Development, Case Managment, Non-profits, Nonprofits, Fundraising, Research, Event Planning, Grant Writing, Program Development, Microsoft Office

Education
Inver Hills Community College   2011 — 2012
Certification, Paralegal Studies

North Park University   2004 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Spanish Language and Literature; Theology, Magna cum laude

Experience
BMO Financial Group  August 2015 - Present
Enriched Investing Inc.   January 2015 - April 2015
Minnesota State University, Mankato  September 2013 - May 2014
Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services, Inc.   August 2013 - March 2014
Florida Southern College  August 2010 - December 2010
University of Wyoming  August 2007 - May 2009

Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Legal Advice, Corporate Finance, Financial Analysis, Finance, Financial Statement..., Advocacy, Business Analysis, Legal Compliance, Presentation Skills, Writing, Analysis, Problem Solving, Collaborative Problem..., Research, Document Review, Document Drafting, Teaching, Adult Education, Quantitative Research, Qualitative Research, Legal Issues, Regulatory Compliance, Statutory Compliances, Customer Service, Customer Relations, Professional Services, Civil Litigation, Litigation, Corporate Law

Education
Ryerson University   2014 — 2015
Law Practice Program, Law

Stetson University   2011 — 2012
Business

Stetson University College of Law   2009 — 2012
Juris Doctor, Law

University of Wyoming   2007 — 2009
Spanish

University of Wyoming   2004 — 2007
Spanish

Experience
Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services, Inc.   September 2015 - Present
State of Minnesota, Third Judicial District   June 2015 - August 2015
State of Minnesota, Third Judicial District   July 2014 - June 2015
New York City Law Department  September 2009 - July 2014
Brooklyn Law School  August 2012 - May 2014
Enterprise Community Partners  August 2008 - December 2008
New York City Law Department  June 2008 - August 2008
Staten Island Legal Services  January 2008 - May 2008
Hon. Michael H. Dolinger, U.S. District Court, S.D.N.Y.   August 2007 - December 2007
New York City Department of Consumer Affairs  June 2007 - August 2007

Skills
Courts, Trials, Civil Litigation, Litigation, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Hearings, Depositions, Family Law, Criminal Law, Civil Rights

Education
Brooklyn Law School   2006 — 2009
Juris Doctor (J.D.), 37/487 (top 8%)

Columbia College Chicago   2000 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management

University of Illinois at Chicago   1999 — 2000

Experience
Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services, Inc.   January 2008 - Present
U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar   January 2007 - January 2008

Skills
Corporate Law, Administrative Law, Legal Advice, Family Law, Dispute Resolution, Legal Research, Employment Law, Westlaw, Appeals, Paternity, Litigation, Government, Community Outreach, Policy Analysis, Research, Courts, VAWA, Legal Writing, Education Law, Legal Assistance, Immigration Law, Criminal Law, Criminal Defense, Mediation, Civil Litigation, Litigation Support, Nonprofits, Alternative Dispute..., Juvenile Law, Arbitration, Trial Practice, Estate Planning, Hearings, Jury Trials, Trials, Commercial Litigation, Depositions, Personal Injury, International Law, Wills, Legal Issues, Public Policy

Education
Hamline University School of Law   2001 — 2003
Juris Doctor

Hamline University   1997 — 1998
Post Bacc. Paralegal Certificate

St. Olaf College   1992 — 1996
B.A., Spanish and Latino Studies

International School of Minnesota

Experience
Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services, Inc.   2015 - Present
Anderson & Anderson Law   December 2014 - May 2015
University of St. Thomas School of Law  2014 - 2015
Yinghua Academy  2009 - 2014
Zhejiang Normal University   2006 - 2007
Lifetrack  1999 - 2006

Skills
Community Outreach, Nonprofits, Public Speaking, Volunteer Management, Microsoft Office, Fundraising, Event Planning, Grant Writing, Program Development, Research, Customer Service, Social Services, Leadership, Staff Development, Higher Education, Leadership Development, Teaching, Administration, Strategic Planning

Education
University of St. Thomas School of Law   2014 — 2017
Juris Doctor (J.D.)

University of Hawaii at Manoa   1993 — 1995
Master’s Degree, East Asian History, Graduated Summa Cum Laude

Ball State University   1989 — 1993
Bachelor’s Degree, History, International Studies, Chinese, Spanish and Economics, Graduated Summa Cum Laude

Experience
Ernest Wiafe Law LLC   August 2014 - Present
RBC Wealth Management  July 2013 - August 2015
Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota and Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid   July 2014 - September 2014
TCF Bank  June 2011 - July 2013
Globe University- Minnesota School of Business Plymouth Campus   December 2012 - March 2013
United States Department of Labor, Office of the Solicitor  January 2010 - May 2010
Howrey LLP  May 2009 - August 2009
Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services, Inc.   May 2008 - August 2009
Fink & Platz Law Office.   August 2008 - December 2008
Minnesota Judicial District, Fifth Judicial District Honorable Allison Krehbiel   January 2008 - July 2008

Skills
Employment Law, Courts, Criminal Law, Employee Relations, Family Law, Litigation, AML, Private Investigations, Government, Bankruptcy, Trials, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Motions, Immigration Law, Civil Litigation, Westlaw

Education
Saint John's University   2007 — 2010
Juris Doctor, Employment law, Immigration, Labor Law and Banking Compliance

Baruch College

Experience
Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services, Inc.   August 2007 - Present
Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services, Inc.   June 2003 - August 2007
Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services, Inc.   May 1995 - June 2003
Towle Real Estate Co.   1990 - 1992

Skills
Family Law, Non-profit..., Lobbying, Grant Administration, Mediation, Litigation, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Civil Litigation, Appeals, Alternative Dispute..., Commercial Litigation, Courts, Trials, Conflict Resolution, Legal Issues, Westlaw, Employment Law

Education
University of Minnesota Law School   1980 — 1983
J.D.

Gustavus Adolphus College   1976 — 1980
B.A., Political Science

John Marshall High School   1973 — 1976
Diploma

Experience
Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services, Inc.   May 2015 - Present
University of Minnesota Law School - Center for New Americans & Advocates for Human Rights   September 2014 - May 2015
Joint Minority Bar Judicial Internship Program   July 2014 - August 2014
City University of New York (CUNY) School of Law   May 2014 - August 2014
Traffic Control Group   April 2011 - July 2013
Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy   July 2009 - March 2011

Skills
Immigration Law, Legal Research, Spanish, U.S. Immigration, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word

Education
University of Minnesota Law School   2014 — 2016
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

City University of New York School of Law   2013 — 2014

Columbia University in the City of New York   2005 — 2009
B.A., Hispanic Studies & Art History

Experience
U.S. Department of State   2010 - Present
US Department of Homeland Security  April 2011 - August 2011
Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services, Inc.   September 2009 - 2009
Institut Gustave Roussy  May 2008 - July 2008

Education
William Mitchell College of Law   2009 — 2012

University of St. Thomas   2005 — 2009
Biology, Anatomy, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Spanish

Queen's University Belfast   2006 — 2007
Biology

Experience
Boulder County CareConnect  August 2012 - October 2014
YMCA of Greater Denver   August 2011 - August 2012
Metro Community Provider Network  August 2011 - August 2012
Refugee Services, MCC   July 2010 - August 2011
English Learning Center, MLC   January 2011 - June 2011
Gustavus Adolphus College  January 2010 - June 2010
Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services, Inc.   January 2009 - February 2009

Skills
Volunteer Management, Community Outreach, Grant Writing, Non-profits, Event Planning, Program Management

Education
Gustavus Adolphus College   2006 — 2010
B.A., International Management, Spanish, Political Science

Experience
Minnesota Department of Human Services  November 2012 - Present
Minnesota Department of Human Services  March 2006 - November 2012
Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services, Inc.   August 2011 - December 2011
Carlson Craft  May 2002 - March 2006

Education
Rasmussen College   2009 — 2010
AA, Paralegal

Minnesota State University, Mankato   2002 — 2005
BA, Corrections

Experience
Moga Law Group   November 2011 - October 2014
Public Health Law Center/ William Mitchell College of Law   January 2011 - May 2011
Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services, Inc.   January 2010 - March 2011
Moga Law Group   November 2008 - December 2010
Oakhurst Cooperative Preschool   August 2006 - May 2008
San Francisco Department of Public Health  April 1998 - July 1999
United States Peace Corps  February 1993 - June 1995

Skills
Legal Research, Litigation, Administrative Law, Westlaw, Health Law, Hearings, Public Policy, Alternative Dispute..., Legal Writing, Courts, Research

Education
Hamline University School of Law   2008 — 2011
Doctor of Law (JD), Health Law Certificate

Mundelein College/Loyola University Chicago   1982 — 1986
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Dietetics/Dietitian/ Minor French

Experience
Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services, Inc.   2004 - 2004
State Farm Insurance  2001 - 2004

Education
Inver Hills Community College   2001 — 2004
Legal

Park High School

Experience
Thomson Reuters  October 2012 - Present
Mphasis  May 2011 - October 2012
State of Minnesota  August 2010 - February 2011
Data Recognition Corporation  March 2010 - May 2010
Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services, Inc.   April 2009 - March 2010
HOME Line  September 2008 - March 2010
Self-employed  June 2004 - November 2009
Hampden Park Co-op  2008 - 2009
University Register   August 2004 - May 2006

Skills
Newsletters, Editing, Interviews, Research

Education
Minnesota Paralegal Institute   2007 — 2007
Paralegal Certificate

University of Minnesota-Morris   2002 — 2006
BA, English and Anthropology

DeLaSalle   1998 — 2002

Experience
Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services, Inc.  

Skills
Legal Research

Education
Southwest State University, Marshall, MN
Master of Science (M.S.), Education

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Bachelor's degree, Social Studies Teacher Education

Experience
Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services, Inc.   February 2015 - Present
Charter Communications  October 2014 - January 2015
Raymond Management Company  August 1999 - August 2014
Once Upon A Child  January 1999 - August 1999
Coast to Coast Hardware  1994 - 1999

Skills
Revenue Analysis, Hospitality Industry, Hotel Management, Front Office, Hospitality Management, Hotels, Hospitality, Budgets, Event Planning, Team Building, Trade Shows, Event Management, Customer Satisfaction, Sales Management, Tourism, Marketing, Catering, Resorts, Hiring, Meeting Planning

Education
Rochester Community and Technical College   1994 — 1997
Business

Experience
Mergis/Ranstad, Night Owl, Partner JD, Plante Moran, Tower Legal   January 2008 - Present
Melibee Global Education Consulting  2012 - 2014
World Music Lovers Meetup   2009 - 2012
Thomson West  October 2005 - November 2007
Thomson West  June 2000 - October 2005
Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services, Inc.   June 1998 - July 1998
Finnish League for Human Rights   June 1997 - August 1997

Skills
Immigration Law, Document Review, Litigation Support, Research, E-Discovery Consulting, Legal Research, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural..., Microsoft Office, Higher Education, Customer Service, International Education, Westlaw, Project Management, Cultural Awareness, Spanish, Courts, Human Rights, Legal Assistance, Legal Writing, International Law, Lexis, Legal Research Skills, International Relations, International Travel, Study Abroad Programs, Intercultural Education, Intercultural Awareness, Spanish-English, Mediation, Legal Issues, Legal Compliance, Ringtail, Legal Advice, Relativity, Alternative Dispute..., Contract Law, Cross-cultural...

Education
University of Minnesota Law School   1996 — 1999
Juris Doctor, Law

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   1991 — 1996
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science/International Relations, History

University of Aberdeen   1994 — 1995
Exchange student, International Relations, Political Science & History

Whitney Young Magnet High School   1987 — 1991
High School Diploma