Experience
St. Mary's Law Journal, Vol. 47   March 2015 - Present
Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund (MALDEF)   May 2015 - July 2015
United States District Court for the Western District of Texas  January 2015 - April 2015
Jump! Gymnastics   October 2012 - August 2013
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid   January 2012 - May 2012
The University of Texas School of Law Immigration Clinic   January 2012 - May 2012

Skills
PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Social Media, Public Speaking, Research, Leadership, Community Outreach, Customer Service, Nonprofits, Legal Research, Fundraising

Education
St. Mary's University School of Law   2013 — 2016
Candidate for Juris Doctor

The University of Texas at Austin   2008 — 2012
Bachelor's Degree, Social Work

Experience
Prairie State Legal Services Inc.  January 2013 - Present
Cook County Circuit Court, Domestic Relations Division   January 2012 - December 2012
Cook County Public Defender's Office  May 2011 - December 2011
Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago  January 2011 - May 2011
DePaul University College of Law  August 2010 - December 2010
Cook County Public Defender's Office  May 2010 - August 2010
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid   June 2007 - May 2009
Saint Mary's College  August 2004 - May 2007
Dixon, Wright & Associates   May 2005 - December 2006

Skills
Litigation, Family Law, Legal Assistance, Criminal Defense, Courts, Document Drafting, Legal Advice, Swimming, Appeals, Legal Writing, Hearings

Education
DePaul University College of Law   2009 — 2012
Doctor of Law (JD), Certificate in Public Interest Law

Saint Mary's College   2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts, Cum Laude, Humanistic Studies

LaSalle High School

Experience
Austin Medical-Legal Partnership   September 2012 - Present
Texas Legal Services Center  September 2012 - Present
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid   January 2012 - May 2012
Texas Legal Services Center  January 2011 - May 2012
Immigration Clinic at The University of Texas School of Law   August 2010 - December 2010
Round Rock ISD; Anna ISD   August 2006 - July 2009
Family Readiness Group  October 2003 - January 2006
Army National Guard  December 2002 - June 2005

Education
The University of Texas School of Law   2009 — 2012
Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.D.)

Southern Illinois University School of Law   2014 — 2015
Master of Laws (LL.M.), Health Law and Policy

University of Arkansas at Fayetteville   1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Spanish, international relations, and Latin American studies; minor: political science

Experience
J. Todd Dunham Attorney at Law   October 2014 - Present
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid   May 2010 - Present
Center for Terrorism Law   November 2009 - January 2011
Bexar County District Attorney's Office  May 2008 - September 2008
U.S. Congressman John Carter TX District 31   August 2006 - August 2007
Pepperdine University  October 2005 - April 2006
Pepperdine University School of Public Policy  August 2005 - April 2006
Pepperdine University Department of Athletics   August 2004 - April 2006
National Democratic Institute for International Affairs  June 2005 - August 2005
Previous Career   January 1992 - January 2002

Skills
LexisNexis, basic Arabic, Public Policy, International Relations, Research, Writing, Editing, Non-profits, Microsoft Office, Teaching, Policy, Grant Writing, Word, Excel, Event Management, Outlook, PowerPoint, Government, Policy Analysis, Government Relations, Community Outreach, English, Public Relations, Legal Writing, Political Science, Criminal Law, Legal Issues, Mediation, Legal Research

Education
St. Mary's University School of Law   2007 — 2010
Doctor of Jurisprudence, Law

Pepperdine University   2004 — 2006
Master of Public Policy, International Relations

University of Massachusetts, Amherst   2002 — 2004
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science

Experience
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid   July 2013 - Present
ScottHulse, P.C.   May 2015 - June 2015
Center for Legal and Social Justice - Immigration and Human Rights   August 2014 - May 2015
LaHood & Del Cueto   May 2014 - June 2014
ScottHulse, P.C.   September 2011 - July 2012
Law Office of Thomas E. Stanton   August 2008 - February 2010

Skills
Courts, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Westlaw

Education
St. Mary's University School of Law   2012 — 2016
JD Candidate

The University of Texas at El Paso   2003 — 2009
BA, Political Science

Experience
Konneker Law, PLLC   April 2015 - Present
Khaleeq Law Firm, LLC   February 2014 - April 2014
Roberts, Cunningham & Stripling, L.L.P.   May 2012 - February 2014
The Scholar: St. Mary's Law Review on Race and Social Justice   May 2011 - May 2012
Texas Attorney General - Consumer Protection & Public Health Division   March 2012 - April 2012
St. Mary's University School of Law - Sarita Kenedy East Law Library   February 2010 - April 2012
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid   February 2010 - April 2011

Skills
Microsoft Word, Research, Outlook, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, English, Public Speaking, Customer Service, Legal Research, Litigation, Windows, Legal Writing, Civil Litigation, Negotiation, Family Law, Criminal Law, Spanish, Criminal Defense, Trials, Nonprofits, Document Review, Legal Issues, Appeals, Teaching, Commercial Litigation, Motions, International Law, Immigration Law, Westlaw, Courts, Administrative Law, Lexis, Employment Law, Legal Assistance, Editing, Community Outreach, Mediation, Consumer Law, Hearings, Document Drafting, Personal Injury, Legal Discovery, Depositions, Trial Practice, Legal Documents, Divorce Law, LexisNexis

Education
St. Mary's University School of Law   2008 — 2012
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

The University of Texas at Dallas   2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology

Experience
Wilenchik & Bartness Law Office  September 2013 - Present
Court of Appeals Division One   August 2012 - August 2013
Slack & Davis, L.L.P.   July 2011 - June 2012
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid   January 2012 - May 2012
U.S. District Court for the Western District   May 2011 - July 2011
State of Texas Office of the Attorney General  January 2011 - May 2011
First Court of Appeals  May 2010 - July 2010
Teach for America  May 2007 - May 2009
Arizona State University  February 2006 - May 2007

Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Westlaw, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Trials, Appeals, Mediation, Commercial Litigation, Arbitration, Legal Assistance, Research

Education
The University of Texas School of Law   2009 — 2012
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

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

Arizona State University   2003 — 2007
B.A., Political Science

Hightower HS

Experience
Texas Health and Human Services Commission  2015 - Present
Wells Fargo  2014 - 2015
Legal Services of New Jersey  2012 - 2013
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid   2009 - 2010

Skills
International Law, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Westlaw, Courts, Public Policy, Policy Analysis, Research, Public Speaking, Criminal Law, Legal Assistance, Corporate Law, Higher Education

Education
The University of Texas School of Law   2008 — 2012
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile   2007 — 2007
Study Abroad Program, Political Science

University of Wisconsin-Madison   2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Economy and International Studies

Experience
Franklin D. Azar & Associates, P.C.   October 2013 - February 2014
Loyola University College of Law  August 2012 - May 2013
Center for Medicare Advocacy  May 2012 - August 2012
Health Law Advocates of Louisiana   September 2011 - April 2012
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  August 2010 - August 2011
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid   June 2010 - August 2010
Colorado Legal Services  January 2010 - June 2010

Skills
Immigration Law, Westlaw, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Hearings, Lexis, Policy Analysis, Administrative Law, Public Policy, Family Law, Research, Interviews, Employment Law, Trials, Non-profits, Public Speaking, Legal Assistance, Criminal Defense, Microsoft Office, Health Law, Medicare, Medicaid, Patient Protection and..., Healthcare Exchanges, Casemaker, Fastcase

Education
Loyola University New Orleans School of Law   2010 — 2013
Juris Doctorate, Civil Law

American University, Washington College of Law   2012 — 2012
Summer Institute on Health Law and Policy

University of Colorado at Boulder   2006 — 2010
Literature and Italian, Liberal Arts

Experience
Andrew Mancilla, Esq.   January 2014 - Present
Law Offices of Eric Franz, PLLC   2010 - December 2013
Fischetti and Malgieri LLP   August 2010 - May 2011
Law Offices of Eric Franz PLLC   March 2010 - August 2010
Kings County District Attorney’s Office  September 2009 - May 2010
Drewstone Productions   2008 - 2010
Hon. Judge Denis Hurley, United States District Court, EDNY   June 2009 - August 2009
Dobshinsky & Priya, LLC   September 2008 - April 2009
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid   June 2008 - August 2008
Melanie M. Marmer Esq.   February 2008 - May 2008

Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Policy, Criminal Law, Litigation, Trials, Motions, Legal Issues, Criminal Defense, Civil Litigation, Analysis, Editing, White Collar Criminal...

Education
Brooklyn Law School   2007 — 2010
Juris Doctor, Law

Brooklyn Law School   2007 — 2010
J.D

State University of New York at New Paltz   2003 — 2007
B.A., Philosophy, Music

State University of New York at New Paltz   2003 — 2007
B.A, Philosophy and Music

New York University

Experience
Deloitte  February 2014 - Present
Randy Dishongh P.C.   November 2012 - February 2014
Fuentes Toubia PLLC   May 2011 - May 2013
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston  May 2011 - August 2011
CHILDREN AT RISK  August 2010 - April 2011
The Honorable Tad Halbach, 333rd District Court of Harris County   September 2010 - November 2010
Domain Dev / Consumer Media Network   March 2009 - October 2010
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid   June 2010 - August 2010
The Honorable David Mendoza, 178th District Court, Harris County   June 2010 - August 2010

Skills
Tax, Excise, Oil & Gas, Energy, Legal Research, Corporate Law, Legal Writing, Research, Due Diligence, Estate Planning, Mergers & Acquisitions, Contract Negotiation, Corporate Governance, Copywriting, SEO, Entity Formations, Estate Tax Planning, Contract Review, Preparation of Wills, International Trade Law, Nonprofit Law, Donor Relations, Choice Of Entity, Content Writing, SEO copywriting

Education
South Texas College of Law   2009 — 2012
J.D., Law

Southwestern University   2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, Art History

Experience
Coquat Law Firm, P.C.   May 2011 - Present
Brown Mackie College  February 2013 - Present
Law Office of McKnight & Bravenec   August 2010 - May 2011
LITIGATION CLINIC   January 2010 - April 2010
ELDER LAW CLINIC  August 2009 - December 2009
COOK COUNTY STATE'S ATTORNEY'S OFFICE   May 2009 - August 2009
WILSON, JR. AND ASSOCIATES   August 2008 - May 2009
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid   July 2008 - August 2008
Bexar County District Attorney's Office  May 2008 - July 2008

Skills
Wills, Powers of Attorney, Estate Planning, Civil Litigation, Trusts, Litigation, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Elder Law, Courts, Estate Administration, Probate, Living Wills, Real Estate, Guardianship, Special Needs Planning, Asset Protection, Expungement, Legal Assistance, Hearings

Education
Wake Forest University School of Law   2007 — 2010
Juris Doctor, Law

Bowling Green State University   2006 — 2007
Master of Science, Criminal Justice

Bowling Green State University   2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice

Experience
Weisinger Law Firm, PLLC   December 2013 - Present
San Antonio Housing Authority  October 2013 - December 2013
St. Mary's University School of Law   September 2012 - June 2013
St. Mary's University School of Law   August 2011 - December 2012
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid   January 2012 - July 2012
Deutsch Aerospace   December 2009 - June 2010
The Egoscue Foundation   September 2009 - December 2009

Skills
Legal Issues, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Westlaw, Research, Nonprofits, Trials, Alternative Dispute..., Editing, Social Media, Lexis, Criminal Law, Civil Litigation, Mediation, Public Speaking, Family Law, Litigation, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Revocable Trusts, Living Will, Estate Planning, Preparation of Wills, LexisNexis, Grant Writing, Efiling, Probate Administration, Guardianship, Probate Law

Education
St. Mary's University School of Law   2010 — 2013
Juris Doctor, Law

Texas A&M University, College   2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts, Communication

University of Castilla-La Mancha

Experience
Gresham Family & Bankruptcy Law   October 2013 - Present
Law Office of George J. Wall   November 2012 - December 2013
Thurgood Marshall School of Law Immigration Law Clinic   January 2012 - May 2012
Thurgood Marshall School of Law  September 2011 - April 2012
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid   May 2011 - July 2011
Thurgood Marshall School of Law  September 2010 - April 2011
Houston Volunteer Lawyers Program  May 2010 - July 2010
ABQ Elder Law, P.C.   June 2009 - August 2009
Swaim, Schrandt, & Millet, P.C.   December 2007 - May 2009

Skills
Westlaw, Immigration Law, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Hearings, Mediation, Legal Assistance, Community Outreach, LexisNexis, Social Security..., Bankruptcy, Family Law

Education
Texas Southern University—Thurgood Marshall School of Law   2009 — 2012
J.D., Law

Portland State University   1996 — 2007
M.A., History

Brigham Young University   1987 — 1995
B.A., History and Near Eastern Studies

Experience
Edison, McDowell & Hetherington LLP   June 2012 - August 2013
Susman Godfrey LLP  June 2011 - June 2012
Save Our Springs Alliance  June 2010 - August 2010
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid   February 2009 - April 2010

Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Commercial Litigation, Civil Litigation, Litigation, Appeals, Courts, Westlaw, Arbitration, Product Liability, Trials, Trade Secrets, Business Litigation, Intellectual Property, Mediation

Education
The University of Texas School of Law   2008 — 2011
Juris Doctor

The University of Texas at Austin   2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts, History

Leiden University

Experience
Criminal Prosecution   March 2013 - Present
ProBAR  August 2012 - March 2013
Assistance for Victims of Domestic Abuse   January 2011 - May 2011
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid   June 2010 - August 2010
Harris County District Attorney's Office  June 2009 - August 2009
Harris County Juvenille Probation   February 2007 - October 2008

Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Criminal Law, Westlaw, Mediation, Litigation, Courts, Civil Litigation, Criminal Defense, Trials, Family Law, Personal Injury

Education
South Texas College of Law   2008 — 2011
Juris Prudence, Law

The University of Texas-Pan American   2003 — 2005
Master of Public Administration (MPA), Public Administration

The University of Texas-Pan American   1998 — 2002
Bachelor's degree, English

Experience
Karon & Dalimonte, LLP   October 2013 - Present
Massachusetts Department of Industrial Accidents  July 2012 - April 2013
The Law Office of John M. Iacoi & Associates   May 2012 - July 2012
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid   June 2011 - August 2011

Skills
Spanish, Government, Public Speaking, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Westlaw, Public Policy, Motions, Pleadings, Depositions, Appeals, Legal Issues, Courts

Education
Suffolk University Law School   2010 — 2013

The University of Texas at Austin   2005 — 2007
B.A., Political Science, Womens and Gender Studies, Spanish

Boerne High School   2000 — 2004
H.S., N.A.

Experience
Congregation Beth Elohim  September 2013 - June 2014
Red Hook Community Justice Center  September 2012 - July 2013
AVODAH: The Jewish Service Corp   August 2012 - July 2013
The University of Texas at Austin  January 2012 - June 2012
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid   September 2011 - June 2012
SafePlace  September 2011 - June 2012
SafePlace  November 2009 - October 2011

Skills
Case Managment, Crisis Intervention, Criminal Justice, Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Jewish Studies, Social Justice, Motivational..., Social Services, Mental Health, Community Organizing, Child Welfare, School Social Work, Family Services, Youth Development, Case Management, Program Development, Foster Care, Group Therapy

Education
St. Edward's University   2007 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Experience
Foundation Communities  July 2008 - Present
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid   September 1978 - July 2008

Education
Stephen F. Austin State University
psychology

Experience
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid   January 2010 - Present
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid   May 1998 - Present
Texas Civil Rights Project  2009 - August 2015
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid   September 2005 - January 2010
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid   February 2005 - January 2010
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid   June 2002 - January 2005

Skills
Litigation, Civil Litigation, Family Law, Employment Law, Civil Rights, Trials, Courts, Mediation, Alternative Dispute..., Torts, Personal Injury, Leadership Development, Social Media, Legal Writing, Legal Assistance, Spanish, Community Service, Motions, Legal Research

Education
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology   1994 — 1997
JD, Law

The University of Texas-Pan American   1989 — 1994
BA, Political Science

High School   1986 — 1989

Experience
Florida Department of Children and Families  March 2003 - June 2010
Teaneck Board of Education  December 2001 - December 2002
Bergen Regional Medical Center  December 2000 - October 2001
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid   June 1997 - November 1998
Wedderburn and Jacobs, P.A.   September 1995 - September 1996
Fenstersheib & Herbert, PA   October 1990 - September 1993
Parkway Group Healthcare  1982 - 1988

Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Court Proceedings, Child Welfare, Family Law, real estate law, Civil Litigation, Personal Injury..., Commercial Banking, Project Management, Microsoft Office, LexisNexis, Westlaw, WordPerfect, Courts, Legal Assistance, Litigation, Trials

Education
Charron Williams College   1987 — 1988
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Paralegal Studies

Bergen Community College   1980 — 1983
Nursing

Experience
Vidaurri, Lyde, Rodriguez & Haynes, L.L.P.   August 2011 - Present
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid   June 2009 - May 2011
US Army  January 2004 - February 2008

Skills
Bilingual-Spanish, Legal Writing, Mediation, Legal Research, Microsoft Office, Litigation, Community Outreach, Courts, Trials, Civil Litigation, Legal Issues, Public Speaking, Personal Injury, Commercial Litigation, Administrative Law, Westlaw

Education
St. Mary's University School of Law   2008 — 2011
J.D., Law

St. Mary's University   2009 — 2011
M.A., International Relations

University of the Incarnate Word   2005 — 2008
B.A., Applied Arts and Sciences

Experience
Texas Attorney General  March 2014 - Present
farfetch.com  April 2012 - February 2013
GriffinSchein   October 2011 - March 2012
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid   July 2009 - October 2011
Brown University Rockefeller Library   January 2008 - May 2008

Skills
Legal Writing, Social Media, Research, Non-profits, Editing, Nonprofits, Admitted to the...

Education
The University of Texas School of Law   2008 — 2011
J.D, Arts

Brown University   2004 — 2008
A.B, Modern Culture and Media-German Studies

Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin   2007 — 2007
Semester Abroad, German Studies

Experience
Educational Testing Service (ETS)   May 2005 - Present
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid   February 2002 - June 2005
Lockheed Martin Space Operations  September 1900 - August 1999

Education
St. Mary's University School of Law
Juris Doctor

University of Houston-Clear Lake
Master of Arts, Behavioral Science; Industrial/Organizational Psychology

University of North Texas   1986 — 1988
BS, Journalism with Minors in Psychology and Political Science

Experience
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid   June 2015 - August 2015
Kobre & Kim LLP  July 2012 - December 2013
Yale University  August 2011 - May 2012
CONSEJO ARGENTINO PARA LAS RELACIONES INTERNACIONALES (CARI)   June 2011 - August 2011
DiscoverHope Fund   July 2010 - September 2010

Skills
Legal Writing, Research, Policy Analysis, Spanish, International Relations, Foreign Policy, Politics, Nonprofits, Fundraising, Data Analysis, Political Science, Editing, Government, International...

Education
Harvard Law School   2014 — 2017
Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Yale University   2008 — 2012
Political Science; Latin American Studies

St. Stephen's High School   2004 — 2008

Experience
Thompson & Horton LLP  September 2015 - Present
Executive Office of the President  September 2014 - Present
Walsh, Anderson, Brown, Schulze & Aldridge, P.C.   March 2013 - May 2014
Professor Justin Driver   August 2012 - May 2014
United States Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit  July 2013 - August 2013
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid   May 2012 - August 2012
Gemini Industries  2010 - 2011

Skills
Legal Research, Westlaw, Legal Writing, PowerPoint, Spanish, Microsoft Office, Editing, Research, Microsoft Excel, Lexis, Microsoft Word, Strategic Planning, Security Clearance, Business Development

Education
The University of Texas School of Law   2011 — 2014
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

College of the Holy Cross   2005 — 2010
BA, History, Political Science

University of St. Andrews   2008 — 2009

Experience
City of San Antonio  January 2005 - Present
Law Office of Alma Rosa Lozano   2002 - 2004
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid   1999 - 2003
Women's Advocacy Project  2002 - 2002
Texas House of Representatives  September 1994 - May 1995

Skills
Child Advocacy, Juvenile Justice, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Public Policy, Municipal Law, Legislative Research, Community Outreach, Negotiation, Courts, Bilingual-English/Spanis..., Youth Mentoring, Prosecution, Litigation, Fundraising, Legislation, Policy Analysis, Hearings, Research, Civil Litigation, Policy, Government, Spanish

Education
The University of Texas at Austin   1993 — 1996
Bachelor’s Degree

St. Mary's University School of Law   1998 — 2001
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

Experience
Georgetown University Law Center  August 2015 - Present
Cornell Death Penalty Project   June 2015 - Present
iFLIP4  November 2014 - May 2015
Cornell Daily Sun Science   September 2014 - May 2015
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid   June 2012 - August 2012

Skills
Leadership, Microsoft Office, Research, Writing, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word

Education
Cornell University   2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Science, Biology & Society

Universidad de Granada   2014 — 2014
Spanish Language

Franklin High School

Experience
Qualcomm  2014 - Present
Qualcomm  2011 - 2014
MarieArun Teas   2010 - 2011
The Center for Legal & Social Justice   2009 - 2010
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid   2008 - 2010
St. Mary's University School of Law   2007 - 2010
USAA  2009 - 2009
St. Mary's University   2009 - 2009
St. Mary's University   2008 - 2009
ABB, Inc.   2006 - 2007

Skills
Project Management, Collaborative Problem..., Risk Management, Strategic Planning, Contract Negotiation, Project Implementation, Contract Management, Mediation, Management, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Westlaw, Legal Issues, Intellectual Property, Litigation, Corporate Law, Telecommunications, Contract Law, Family Law, Strategy, Training, Leadership

Education
St. Mary's University School of Law   2007 — 2010
J.D.

The University of Texas at Austin   2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts

Experience
Baker & McKenzie  May 2011 - Present
Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP  September 2009 - April 2011
Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP  May 2008 - July 2008
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid   July 2007 - August 2007
Ibrachy & Dermarkar Law Firm   May 2007 - June 2007

Skills
International..., International Law, Business Transactions, International Trade, Franchising, Mergers, Joint Ventures, Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Law, Cross-border..., Intellectual Property, Corporate Governance

Education
Boston University School of Law   2006 — 2009
JD, Law

Southern Methodist University   2002 — 2006
BA, Psychology

Southern Methodist University - Cox School of Business   2002 — 2006
BBA, Marketing

Experience
AISD  October 2007 - Present
Texas House of Representatives  January 2003 - October 2007
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid   1997 - 2003
Texas Office of Public Insurance Counsel   October 1991 - January 1994

Skills
Executive..., Writing, Editing, Speech Writing, Blogging, Scriptwriting, Web Content Creation, Social Media Marketing, Strategic Communications, Community Outreach, Grant Writing, Photography

Education
Smith College
AB English, Minor in Government

Experience
Speights & Worrich Trial Lawyers  January 2015 - Present
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid   September 2014 - August 2015
Jackson Lewis P.C.   August 2012 - August 2013

Skills
Family Law, Criminal Law, Litigation, Insurance Law, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Westlaw, Customer Service, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Research, Microsoft Excel, Social Media, Teamwork, Civil Litigation, English, Corporate Law, Courts, Legal Assistance, Commercial Litigation, Deceptive Trade..., Singing, Music, Piano, Music Production

Education
St. Mary's University   2013 — 2016
Master’s Degree, International Relations and National Security Studies, Masters Candidate

St. Mary's University School of Law   2013 — 2016
Juris Doctor (J.D.), Law, 3L

The University of Texas at Austin   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Music

Experience
Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services (RAICES)   January 2015 - Present
The Flores Group   November 2012 - January 2015
The Flores Group   March 2012 - November 2012
Vitol B.V.   January 2012 - March 2012
Gostomski and Hecker P.C.   May 2011 - March 2012
Texas Access to Justice TX Rio Grande Legal Aid   November 2010 - May 2011
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid   May 2010 - August 2010

Skills
Legal Sanctions Software, Spanish translation, Legal Research, Litigation, Immigration, Spanish, Microsoft Office, Immigration Law, Criminal Defense, Civil Litigation, Westlaw, Corporate Law, Estate Planning, Legal Writing, Mediation, Courts

Education
St. Mary's University School of Law   2009 — 2012
Juris Doctorate, Law

Texas State University, Class of 2008   2003 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts, International Studies- Inter American

Experience
San Antonio Shoemakers (SAS)   January 2015 - Present
Texas Mediation Service   June 2012 - Present
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid   June 2012 - Present

Skills
Legal Writing, Civil Litigation, Corporate Law, Legal Research, Litigation, Courts, Trials, Legal Assistance, LexisNexis, Public Speaking

Education
St. Mary's University School of Law   2011 — 2013
Master's Degree, American/U.S. Law/Legal Studies/Jurisprudence

The University of Texas at San Antonio   2002 — 2004
Associate's Degree, Early Childhood Education and Teaching

Latin American Bible Institute   1992 — 1995
Bachelor's Degree, Christian Education

Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León   1983 — 1988
Juris Doctor (J.D.), Law

Experience
Bracewell & Giuliani LLP  September 2014 - Present
UT Law Housing Clinic   January 2014 - May 2014
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid   July 2013 - August 2013
Bracewell & Giuliani LLP  May 2013 - June 2013
United States Attorney's Office  July 2012 - August 2012
429th District Court of Texas   May 2012 - June 2012

Education
The University of Texas School of Law
Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Baylor University
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Economics

Baylor University
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business Management

Experience
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid   August 2007 - Present
Austin Community College  August 1993 - Present
Women's Advocacy Project  August 2002 - August 2007
Attorney-Private Practice  August 1994 - August 2002
Attorney General of Texas  September 1989 - August 1994
Texas Court of Criminal Appeals  August 1988 - September 1989

Skills
Nonprofits, Legal..., Poverty Law, Family Law, Courts, Hearings, Appellate Practice, Appeals, Mediation, Legal Research, Civil Litigation, Legal Writing, Editing

Education
South Texas College of Law
JD, Law

University of Florida
BA, International Relations

Experience
Williams Mullen  July 2014 - Present
Williams Mullen  May 2012 - July 2014
State Bar of Texas  June 2011 - May 2012
ACLU  November 2008 - June 2011
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid   October 2007 - November 2008
Cameron County District Attorney's Office  June 2007 - October 2007
Topia English Academy   December 2005 - June 2007

Skills
Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Pro Bono, Recruiting, Diversity & Inclusion, Professional..., University Relations, University Recruitment, Public Policy, Volunteer Management, Professional..., Non-profit..., Civil Rights, Immigration Issues, Open Records, Poverty Reduction, Poverty Law, Litigation Support, Spanish-speaking, Continuing Legal..., Grassroots Fundraising, Grassroots Organizing

Education
Texas State University-San Marcos   2010 — 2013
Master of Arts (MA)

Baylor University   2002 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Experience
WilmerHale  January 2013 - Present
WilmerHale  January 2007 - December 2012
WilmerHale  August 2003 - December 2006
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid   August 2001 - July 2003
United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit  August 2000 - August 2001

Skills
Internal Investigations, Private Investigations, Anti-corruption, FCPA, Risk Assessment, Legal Advice, Due Diligence

Education
Georgetown University   1997 — 2000
JD

Hollins College   1993 — 1997
BA

Experience
Law Offices of Michael R. Nevarez   July 2013 - June 2014
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid   June 2013 - July 2013
Law Office of Salvador Ramirez   May 2012 - August 2012
Defender's Office   June 2011 - August 2011
Bahá'í International Community   July 2007 - June 2010
House of Representatives  December 2003 - May 2007
United States Army Reserve  May 2000 - December 2005
ERA Realty  January 1997 - February 1998

Skills
Writing, Leadership, Public Speaking, Team Leadership, Editing, Analysis, Management, Team Building, Proposal Writing, Community Outreach, Project Planning, Leadership Development, Data Analysis, Project Management, Teamwork, Teaching, Training, Nonprofits, Event Planning, Public Relations, Program Management

Education
University of Houston Law Center   2013 — 2014
Master of Laws (LLM), International Business, Trade, and Tax Law

Texas Southern University—Thurgood Marshall School of Law   2010 — 2012
Juris Doctorate, Law

Texas State University-San Marcos   2008 — 2010
Master's degree, Public Administration, 3.92

The University of Texas at Dallas   1997 — 1999
Bachelor, Business Administration and Social Science

Richland College   1995 — 1997
Associate of Arts and Sciences, Biology

Experience
Moreno Family Law Firm  August 2015 - Present
Maryland Legal Aid  September 2014 - July 2015
American University Washington College of Law, International Human Rights Law Clinic   August 2013 - May 2014
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children  September 2013 - March 2014
International Centre for Missing and Exploited Children  May 2013 - December 2013
DC Superior Court  February 2013 - August 2013
American Bar Association, Commission on Immigration  August 2012 - December 2012
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid   June 2012 - August 2012
Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles  July 2010 - March 2011
Law Firm of Higbee & Associates  January 2010 - May 2010

Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Westlaw, Immigration Law, Family Law, International Law, Public Policy, Lexis, Research, Human Rights, Civil Litigation, Child Advocacy, Public Speaking, Public Interest, Civil Law, Report Writing

Education
American University, Washington College of Law   2011 — 2014
Juris Doctor (J.D.), Law

University of California, Irvine   2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government, International Relations

University of Cape Town   2009 — 2009
International Relations and Affairs

Universidad Interamericana de Costa Rica   2008 — 2008
Environmental Studies

Experience
Texas Health and Human Services Commission-Office of Inspector General-Medicaid Provider Integrity   August 2013 - Present
Texas House of Representatives  January 2013 - April 2013
University of Texas School of Law Children’s Rights Clinic   January 2012 - October 2012
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid   July 2011 - August 2011
Honorable Jorge A. Solis - U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas   May 2011 - June 2011
Southwestern University  August 2008 - May 2010

Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Litigation, Spanish, Courts, Editing, Interviews, Hearings

Education
The University of Texas School of Law   2010 — 2013
J.D. Candidate, Class of 2013, Law

Southwestern University   2006 — 2010
B.A., International Studies, Spanish

Universidad Católica de Valparaíso   2009 — 2009

Simon Rivera High School   2002 — 2006
High School, General, A+

Experience
The Law Office Of Arnold Garcia   February 2012 - Present
Affordable Process Serving   January 2009 - Present
Austin Tenants Council  June 2011 - Present
TCDLA  2014 - 2015
TCDLA  2014 - 2015
TCDLA  2014 - 2015
Bluebonnet Trails MHMR  June 2011 - March 2014
Crave Catering  January 2009 - January 2012
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid   January 2011 - July 2011
Texas Legislative Council  January 2011 - March 2011

Skills
Independent, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Legal Services, Legal Support, Legal Documentation, Criminal Law, Administrative Law, Civil Law, Learning Disabilities, Disability Law, Administration, Civil, Courts, Hearings, Mentoring, Research, Public Speaking, Litigation, Microsoft Office, Westlaw, Customer Relations, Writing, Legal Assistance, Lexis, Notary Public, Customer Service, Immigration Law, Personal Injury, Juvenile Law, Trials, Documentations, Family Law, Civil Litigation, Motions, Mediation, Employment Law, Legal Documents, Legal Issues, Document Drafting, Litigation Support, Filing, Appeals, Leadership, Criminal Defense

Education
Texas State University-San Marcos
Master of Arts (MA), Legal Studes - Alternative Dispute Resolution

Austin Community College   2009 — 2012
Advanced Paralegal Certificate, Paralegal Studies

Texas State University   2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice

Experience
Hogan Lovells  April 2014 - Present
Hogan Lovells  October 2013 - April 2014
Hogan Lovells  June 2012 - August 2012
MALDEF  July 2011 - August 2011
Opera Solutions  May 2010 - July 2010
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid   October 2009 - December 2009
Opera Solutions  September 2007 - July 2009
Harvard University  September 2004 - January 2007
Levin Global   June 2006 - July 2006
CECIC   June 2005 - July 2005

Education
The University of Texas School of Law   2010 — 2013
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

Harvard University   2003 — 2007
BA, Economics, Secondary in Government

Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey   2000 — 2004
Certificate, Teacher of English as a Second Language

American School Foundation of Monterrey

Experience
Hausfeld LLP  September 2009 - Present
United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit  August 2007 - September 2009
Miner, Barnhill & Galland   July 2007 - August 2007
Texas Civil Rights Project  September 2006 - December 2006
Cohen, Milstein, Hausfeld & Toll   June 2006 - August 2006
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid   June 2005 - August 2005
ACLU of Texas  May 2003 - August 2004

Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Antitrust Law, Antitrust Counseling, Sports Law, Class Actions, Appeals, Competition Law, Trials, Courts, Corporate Law, Dispute Resolution, Mediation, Westlaw

Education
Cornell Law School   2004 — 2007
J.D.

Vassar College   1995 — 1999
B.A., Religion

Experience
The Mulliner Law Firm, PLLC   December 2011 - Present
Bexar County District Attorney's Office  October 2007 - December 2010
Texas Riogrande Legal Aid   June 2005 - May 2007

Skills
Criminal Law, Courts, Licensing, Litigation, Trials

Education
St. Mary's University School of Law   2004 — 2007

Experience
South Texas Pro Bono Asylum Representation Project   October 2009 - Present
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid   September 2006 - October 2009
Safe Shelter of St. Vrain Valley  November 2005 - August 2006
Partners of the Americas  2005 - 2005
Catholic Relief Services  May 2000 - September 2002
Central American Medical Outreach   1999 - 2000
U.S. Department of State   1992 - 1992

Skills
Research, Strategic Planning, Writing, Government, Immigration Law, Litigation, Legal Research, Policy Analysis, Community Outreach, Spanish, Volunteer Management, Legal Writing, Civil Litigation, International Relations, Courts

Education
St. Mary's University   2002 — 2004
M.A., International Relations

William & Mary   1986 — 1990
B.S., Environmental Science

American International School of Lisbon   1982 — 1986
High School Diploma

Experience
Houston Unites   September 2015 - Present
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid   September 2015 - Present
ACLU of Texas  January 2015 - May 2015
Reprieve UK  May 2014 - August 2014
International Bridges to Justice  June 2013 - March 2014
Law Office of Peter W. Hutton   September 2012 - June 2013
New York State Bar Association  March 2012 - April 2012
French Gov't   October 2005 - April 2006

Skills
Legal Advice, Commercial Litigation, Legal Research, Microsoft Excel, Research, Legal Writing, Courts, Civil Litigation, International Law, Arbitration, Human Rights, Litigation, Mediation, Family Law, Legal Assistance, Corporate Law, Dispute Resolution

Education
The University of Texas School of Law   2014 — 2015
Master of Laws (LL.M.)

City University London   2008 — 2010
BVC, Law

School of Oriental and African Studies, U. of London   2007 — 2008
Masters in Law, Dispute and Conflict Resolution

Scripps College   2002 — 2005
BA, French, History

BPP Law School
Graduate Diploma in Law

Bryn Mawr College

Inn's of Court

Experience
Bloomberg Law  July 2011 - Present
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid   February 2010 - Present
OneWest Bank  October 2010 - June 2011
Vinson and Elkins  June 2010 - July 2010
IE Discovery, Inc.   January 2010 - July 2010
Fulbright & Jaworski  February 2010 - May 2010
State Bar of Texas - Texas Lawyers Care   July 2008 - December 2009
Ajilon  April 2008 - July 2008
Daffer McDaniel  2007 - 2007
Travis County Juvenile Public Defender's Office  November 2006 - December 2006

Skills
Corporate Law, Non-profits, Microsoft Excel, Communication, Team, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Legal Discovery, Foreclosures, Outlook, Estate Planning, Summation iBlaze, Legal Writing, CT Summation, Citrix, PDF Creator, Real Estate, Enterprise Software, Project Planning, Organization, Government, Fax, Scan, Copying, Poverty Law, Legal Research, Thunderbird, Family Law, Editing, Proofreading, Section 8, Trade Secrets, Tax Law, Juvenile Law, Juvenile Court, Pleadings, Waivers, Investigation, Subpoenas, Employment Law, Insurance Law, Articles Of..., Bylaws, Liens, Easements, Securities, Defense, Interviews, Wills, Creative Writing

Education
The University of Texas School of Law   2003 — 2006
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law

Georgia Institute of Technology   1999 — 2003
B.S, History, Technology & Society

Westood High School   1995 — 1999

Experience
Harris County Attorney's Office  February 2013 - Present
Brazoria County District Attorney's Office  September 2010 - February 2013
The Law Office of Amelia B. Strickling   July 2009 - August 2010
Harris County Attorney’s Office  January 2008 - June 2009
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid   May 2007 - August 2007

Skills
Courts, Litigation, Negotiation, Hearings, Trials, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Criminal Law, Civil Litigation, Mediation, Family Law, Motions, Family Mediation, Westlaw, Time Matters, Microsoft Office, Trial Practice, Legal Issues, Alternative Dispute...

Education
South Texas College of Law   2005 — 2008
Doctor of Law (JD)

University of Houston-Clear Lake   2002 — 2004
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Criminology

Experience
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid   September 2013 - June 2014
Austin Community College, Paralegal   August 2011 - December 2013
STMicroelectronics  July 2000 - March 2011

Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Legal Assistance, Legal Documents, Team-oriented, Secretarial Skills, Semiconductors, Semiconductor Industry, Design of Experiments, Manufacturing, Electronics, Thin Films, Silicon, Lean Manufacturing, Failure Analysis, Analog, CVD, Microelectronics, SPC, Reliability, Metrology, Equipment Maintenance, Etching, Continuous Improvement, Troubleshooting, 5S, R&D

Education
Austin Community College   2011 — 2013
Associate of Applied Science (A.S.), Paralegal

Experience
Anchorage Youth Court   January 2013 - Present
Catholic Charities, St. Frances Cabrini Center for Immigrant Legal Assistance   September 2009 - October 2012
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid   June 2008 - August 2008
National Immigration Law Center  2007 - 2008
The Brookings Institution  October 2006 - May 2007

Skills
Legal Research, Immigration Law, Legal Writing, Litigation, Public Policy, Westlaw, Courts, Non-profits, Policy Analysis, Civil Rights, Community Outreach, International Law, Human Rights, Appeals, Civil Litigation, Immigration Issues, Administrative Law, Intellectual Property, Research, Public International Law, Refugees, Constitutional Law, Asylum, Mediation, International Human...

Education
Georgetown University Law Center   2006 — 2009
J.D.

Texas Lutheran University   2002 — 2005
B.A., Political Science, Economics, Philosophy

Experience
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid   September 2006 - Present

Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Westlaw, Litigation, Poverty Law, Family Law, Civil Litigation, Courts, Hearings, Legal Assistance, Criminal Law, Immigration Law, Motions, Appeals, Administrative Law, Legal Issues, Mediation, Juvenile Law

Education
Harvard Law School   2001 — 2004
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law

Yale University   1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Literature

Edgewood HS   1993 — 1996

Experience
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid   June 2008 - Present
South Texas Civil Rights Project  2004 - 2007
Law Office of Abner Burnett   1993 - 2001
Burnett and Burnett   1991 - 1993
Warren Burnett and Associates   1987 - 1991
Burners   1979 - 1984

Skills
Litigation, Legal Research, Immigration Law, Civil Litigation, Legal Writing, Criminal Defense, Trials, Appeals, Family Law, Criminal Law, Courts, Personal Injury, Mediation, Civil Rights, Hearings, Legal Issues, Administrative Law, Trial Practice, Legal Advice, Alternative Dispute..., Arbitration, Legal Assistance, Document Review, International Law, Commercial Litigation

Education
South Texas College of Law   1984 — 1987
JD, Law

The University of Texas at Austin   1975 — 2004
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Music

Franconia College   1971 — 1973
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Music Theory and Composition

Experience
Texas Access to Justice Commission   February 2011 - Present
Volunteer Legal Services of Central Texas  June 2003 - February 2011
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid   June 1998 - May 2003

Skills
Nonprofits, Public Speaking, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Event Planning, Community Outreach, Courts, Fundraising, Strategic Planning, Family Law, Civil Litigation, Research, Mediation, Mental Health, Personal Development, Program Management, Management

Education
University of Houston School of Law   1991 — 1994
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

Duke University   1986 — 1988
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Health Administration

The University of the South   1982 — 1986
Bachelor's Degree

The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)   1983 — 1984

Experience
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid   June 2015 - Present
DC Law Students in Court  January 2015 - May 2015
American University Washington College of Law  August 2014 - January 2015
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid   June 2014 - August 2014
American University Washington College of Law  December 2013 - June 2014
Humanity United, Alliance to End Slavery and Trafficking   February 2014 - May 2014
The Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia  January 2014 - April 2014
American University Washington College of Law  August 2013 - January 2014
Tahirih Justice Center  May 2013 - August 2013
The HOPE Collaborative   July 2011 - December 2012

Skills
Fundraising, Nonprofits, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Leadership, Community Outreach, Grant Writing, Event Planning, Volunteer Management, Research, Litigation, Grants, Team Leadership, Graphic Design, Photoshop, Digital Photography, Legal Translation, Public Speaking, Policy Analysis, Microsoft Office, Westlaw

Education
American University, Washington College of Law   2012 — 2015
Juris Doctor (J.D.)

University of Houston   2010 — 2012
B.A., Anthropology, Magna Cum Laude

Harvard Kennedy School of Government   2011 — 2011
Executive Education Certificate, Center for Public Leadership Latino Leadership Initiative

Experience
KIPP Austin Public Schools  July 2013 - Present
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid   September 2011 - July 2013
Teach for America - Rio Grande Valley   December 2008 - September 2011
Teach for America  November 2007 - December 2008
Breakthrough Collaborative  June 2004 - August 2005

Skills
Fundraising, Grant Writing, Editing, Stewardship, Research, Tutoring, Project Management, Raiser's Edge, eTapestry, Microsoft Excel, Scribus, Nonprofits

Education
The University of Chicago   2005 — 2007

Kenyon College   2000 — 2004
BA

Experience
Self -Employed  May 2015 - Present
Apple  November 2013 - May 2015
Apple  February 2012 - November 2013
Volt Technical Resources  May 2011 - February 2012
IRS  February 2010 - May 2011
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid   January 2008 - May 2008
Dell  2000 - 2002

Skills
Customer Satisfaction, Sales, Call Center, Apple Products and..., Research, Customer Service, Spanish, Mac OS X, Technical Writing, Technical Support, Computer Hardware, Troubleshooting, Training, Windows, OS X, Call Centers, Mac OS, iWork, Mac, iPhone, iPod, Customer Experience, Hardware, Hardware Support, SAP, Solution Selling, Account Management

Education
Austin Community College
Certification, Paralegal Studies

The University of Texas at Austin
BA, Spanish Language Arts/Broadcast Journalism

Universidad de Salamanca
Diploma de Estudios Hispanicos

Experience
Atlas, Hall & Rodriguez LLP   September 2012 - Present
Jones, Galligan, Key & Lozano, LLP   July 2011 - August 2011
Atlas & Hall, LLP   June 2011 - July 2011
Walker & Twenhafel LLP   June 2011 - June 2011
Baylor University  August 2010 - April 2011
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid   June 2010 - August 2010
449th District Court   May 2010 - May 2010

Skills
Editing, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Civil Litigation, Legal Issues, Commercial Litigation, Courts

Education
Baylor University School of Law   2009 — 2012
Doctor of Law (JD)

Baylor University   2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science, minor in Philosophy

Experience
Oliva, Saks, Garcia & Curiel LLP   June 2013 - Present
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid   January 2012 - September 2013
St. Mary's University School of Law - Professor Reamey   January 2012 - November 2012
The Scholar: St. Mary's Law Review on Minority Issues, Vol. 14   March 2011 - May 2012
St. Mary's University School of Law Center for Legal and Social Justice   August 2010 - August 2011
The Scholar: St. Mary's Law Review on Minority Issues   August 2010 - May 2011
State Commission on Judicial Conduct   May 2010 - July 2010
St. Edward's University   January 2008 - May 2008
St. Edward's University   August 2007 - May 2008

Skills
Research, Writing, Editing, Microsoft Office, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Tutoring, Negotiation, Westlaw, LexisNexis, Mediation, English, Criminal Law, Legal Documents, Court Appearances, Court Proceedings, Document Drafting, Manage Client..., Motions, Politics, Lexis, Pleadings, Litigation, Legal Issues, Hearings, Family Law, Courts, Civil Litigation, Trials

Education
St. Mary's University School of Law   2009 — 2012
Juris Doctor, Law

National Taiwan Normal University   2009 — 2009
Mandarin

St. Edward's University   2005 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts, Interdisciplinary Studies, summa cum laude

Beijing Language and Culture University   2007 — 2007

Austin Community College   2002 — 2006
goldsmithing

Experience
Law Office of Sandy Khine, PC   October 2014 - Present
US Department of Homeland Security  June 2014 - October 2014
The Mandalay Group LLC   October 2012 - June 2014
Law Office of Sandy Khine   June 2011 - June 2014
New York Law School  October 2010 - May 2011
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid   May 2010 - August 2010
Law Office of Carmen Giordano   September 2009 - December 2009
Foley & Choi PLLC   August 2009 - December 2009

Skills
Brief Writing, Client Communication, Detailed Analysis, Courts, Briefs, Immigration Law, Legal Research, Analysis, Westlaw, Civil Rights, Legal Issues, Immigration Issues, Legal Writing, International...

Education
New York Law School   2008 — 2011
Juris Doctor

The University of Texas at Austin   2003 — 2008
B.A., Middle Eastern Studies, Arabic Language and Literature

Experience
USDA-APHIS-Animal Care  October 2010 - May 2012
USDA Office of General Counsel   May 2011 - December 2011
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid   May 2010 - August 2010
Nightline, Inc.   August 2008 - August 2009
Various  May 2001 - February 2008

Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Westlaw, Litigation, Public Policy, Policy Analysis, Courts, Administrative Law, Lexis, Legal Issues, Animal Law, Legislation, Policy, Government

Education
The George Washington University Law School   2009 — 2012
J.D.

Our Lady of the Lake University   2003 — 2007
B.A., English, Philosophy, Theatre

Experience
Maryland Attorney General's Office  June 2011 - Present
Brown, Goldstein & Levy, LLP   September 2009 - December 2010
Arizona Court of Appeals  August 2008 - August 2009
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid   October 2007 - April 2008
American Civil Liberties Union of Texas  June 2006 - May 2007

Skills
Legal Writing, Legal Research, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Trials, Hearings, Civil Rights, Courts, Administrative Law, Appeals, Alternative Dispute..., Constitutional Law, Public Interest, Civil Rights Law, Civil Rights Litigation, Public Speaking, Legal Documents

Education
The University of Texas School of Law   2004 — 2007
J.D, Law

Arizona State University   1999 — 2003
B.S, Justice Studies, Psychology

Experience
Lone Star Legal Aid  2010 - 2011
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid   2010 - 2010

Education
Baylor University School of Law   2009 — 2012

The University of Texas at Austin   2006 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Government

Experience
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid   November 2007 - Present
Catholic Charities of Dallas Immigration Legal Services   August 2006 - September 2007
Legal Assistance Foundation of Chicago  April 1992 - May 1996

Skills
Fluent in Spanish

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

Columbia University - Graduate School of Journalism   1998 — 2000
Master of Science (M.S.), Journalism

Harvard University   1979 — 1984
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Russian Language and Literature

St. Stephen's Episcopal School   1973 — 1979
Diploma with honors

Experience
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid   June 2015 - Present
Orleans Public Defenders  May 2014 - Present
Washtenaw County Office of Public Defender  January 2014 - Present
Michigan Unemployment Insurance Project  2013 - Present
State Appellate Defender's Office  September 2013 - December 2013
United States Attorney's Office  May 2013 - August 2013
Michigan Immigrant Rights Center  2012 - 2013
The Academic Advantage  January 2011 - August 2011
Public Counsel  2010 - 2011

Education
University of Michigan Law School   2013 — 2015
Juris Doctor (J.D.)

University of California, Los Angeles   2009 — 2011
Bachelor's Degree, American Literature and Cultures

Los Angeles Pierce College   2007 — 2009
Associate's Degree

Experience
Juan R. Gonzalez, PLLC   July 2013 - January 2014
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid   May 2010 - July 2013
Family Violence Prevention Services, Inc.   2009 - 2010
Family Violence Prevention Services, Inc.   2009 - 2010

Skills
Legal Writing, Legal Research, Westlaw, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Lexis, Appeals, Immigration Law, Document Drafting, Research, Public Policy, Hearings, Motions

Education
St. Mary's University   2008 — 2012
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

The University of Texas at San Antonio   1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Psychology

Experience
Maryland Legal Aid  Staff AttorneyTexas RioGrande Legal AidJanuary 2007 - December 2009
Supreme Court of the Federated States of Micronesia   September 2005 - October 2006
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid   June 2002 - September 2005

Skills
Legal Research

Education
The University of Texas School of Law   2001 — 2002
visiting student

Georgetown University Law Center   1999 — 2002
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

Georgetown University   1994 — 1997
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Vassar College   1993 — 1994

Experience
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid   September 2014 - December 2014
Peak Performers Austin  March 2007 - February 2012
Texas Department of State Health Services  July 2005 - November 2006
University of Texas Central Receiving   November 1995 - February 1999
Internal Revenue Service  December 1986 - April 1993

Education
Austin Community College   2011 — 2014
Associate of Applied Science, Paralegal, 3.41

Experience
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid   August 2014 - Present

Education
St. Mary's University School of Law
Doctor of Law (JD)