Attorney
I am an experienced appellate attorney, with strong research, writing, and oral communication skills that I have developed while reviewing extensive factual records; conducting legal research; drafting bench memoranda, judicial decisions, client memoranda, and appellate briefs; representing clients in mediations; and presenting oral arguments before federal and state appellate courts.
Health and Human Services Department (HHS), Office of the General Counsel
New York
Advised Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, represented agency in settlement negotiations concerning Medicare secondary payer recovery, and drafted administrative brief concerning Medicare billing privileges.
Office of the Attorney General, Civil Appeals Division
Illinois
Researched issues of first impression, represented state agencies and employees in mediations, drafted appellate briefs, and presented oral arguments before United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, Illinois Supreme Court, and Illinois Appellate Court in appeals concerning administrative, constitutional, and employment law.
Pine Tillett LLP
Los Angeles, California
Performed legal research and drafted appellate briefs and petitions for rehearing and review for filing in Supreme Court of California and California Courts of Appeal at firm specializing in civil appeals, particularly in employment matters. Conducted client intake and prepared memoranda evaluating potential clients’ appellate matters.
U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Executive Office for Immigration Review
California
Researched legal issues, prepared memoranda, and drafted decisions concerning noncitizens’ removability and eligibility for relief, including asylum. Recognized as “Outstanding Mentor” by the Attorney General.
Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, Office of Staff Law Clerks
Illinois
Performed legal research, prepared bench memoranda and oral presentations, and drafted judicial decisions on wide range of issues, including civil rights, collateral relief, employment law, Social Security, and immigration.