Driven and focused English Barrister with over 10 years of diverse experience. Includes proven experience in the legal sector in various capacities, including Legal Adviser, Paralegal, Case Worker, Supervising Consultant and Policy Assistant. Skilled in managing caseloads effectively. Dynamic member of a team, aiming to always achieve positive results. Flexible and adaptable with regard to working arrangements, including both working and living in different legal jurisdictions. Worked earlier in career to managed a team in a banking environment to attain goals and uphold high standards. Maintain highly reputable employment even over the course of long periods of educational studies. In pursuance of a Foreign or Policy Counsel or Legal Advisor role; will also be eligible for Attorney positions as of July 2017, all with an international trade focus.

Legal Acumen | Administrative Support | Regulatory Compliance | Project Management | Recordkeeping & Documentation

Change Agent | Collaborative Problem Solving | Critical Thinking | Strategic Planning | Organization | Time Management

Cross-Functional Team Leadership |Interpersonal Communication | Relationship Building | Analytical Thinking

Training & Development | MS Office Suite | Westlaw/Lexis Pro | Windows OS | Legal Databases

Fish & Richardson P.C.

IP, Regulatory & Government Affairs, Head Assistant to Managing Partner (2014 Present)

         Concentrate on FDA/FCC/ITC Section 337 research, as well as USPTO/FCC/FDA/ITC electronic filing
efforts

         Analyze International trade regulations with strong attention to detail; author detailed client and stakeholder memos that focus on these regulations

         Prepare for depositions and trials, including cite-checking and blue-booking

Polaris Project

National Anti-Human Trafficking Organization; Legal and Policy Fellow/Analyst (2013 2014)

         Replied to requests from numerous agencies on updated policy information


         Organized and attended Congressional meetings and high-profile lobbying events

         Drafted legal summaries of current legislation at both the state and federal levels

         Provided vital research for legislature across the U.S.; included
state and federal legal research on human trafficking legislation


         Co-authored a D.C. bill on human trafficking; also drafted and proofread bills for the Policy Department


         Delivered memos and articles on current legislation for the D.C. Human Trafficking Task Force

Law Office of US Senator Paul Strauss

Legal & Legislative Aid (2013)

         Drafted personal injury demand packages and the 2013 U.S. Judicial Appointment Recommendations for Senator Strauss

         Prepared Attorneys bundles for court and motions; engaged in extensive trial preparation
using both factual and technical legal research


         Interviewed clients to ascertain which necessary strategies to use and followed up with detailed trial preparation

         Attended court daily and assisted Attorneys in completing daily functions; also attended important Senate events

United Kingdom National Probation Service

Legal Community Officer (2012 2013)

         Prepared bundles for court
to ensure completeness and preparedness in all daily functions

         Monitored compliance to sentencing as needed

Lancashire Probation Trust

Case Worker (2012)

         Worked with offenders on drug rehabilitation probation orders


         Prepared breach bundles for the Magistrates and the Crown Court


         Prepared written Statement of Facts, Offender Manager Reports and witness statements

         Also developed summons and pre-endorsements by liaising effectively with the court, police and other impacted stakeholders

Hill Dickinson LLP International Law Firm

Paralegal (2011)

         Played a key role as a part of the largest clinical negligence class action commenced against the National Health Service in the U.K.; managed a section of the caseload under direct supervision of the Health Partner

         Communicated with all agencies that had been directly impacted by the class action and proofed case pleadings for Solicitors working on the class action

         Developed bundles for court and counsel as needed

Trading Standards

Legal Assistant (2009 2010)

         Recruited to garner fair trading standards as part of a larger, more detailed large environmental case


         Facilitated detailed, thorough legal research

         Also interviewed witnesses and prepared documents for trial with preparedness and precision

Her Honorable Judge Badley

Clerk (2007 2009)

         Offered legal support in cases involving sexual offenses against minors

         Evaluated cases to note mitigating factors specific to sentencing

Citizens Advice Bureau

Legal Advisor (2007 2008)

         Researched social policy issues specific to the local community; implemented related campaigns

         Took on the task of completing primary research focused on the impact of local housing allowance legislation

         Produced an all-inclusive report that was presented to the local member of Parliament

         Partook in training in how to best deliver advice to community members on housing legislation matters

Legal Masters, International Trade and Economics Law, Georgetown University School of Law, Expected 2017 (GPA 3.8)

Professional Training, Barrister (Elite UK Attorney), Inns of Court City Law School, 2012 (GPA 3.8)

International Law Degree with Honors, Politics and International Relations, Lancaster University Law School, 2009 (GPA 3.8, Top 10%)

Certification, Advanced Microsoft Office, Lancaster University

Pre-University Studies, Law, Manchester College (GPA 4.0)

Recipient, The Law School Award 2013


Recipient, Law School Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Law School, 2009

Appointed Leader, Students in Free Enterprise 2008

Elected President, Student Law Society 2008 - 2009

Elected Treasurer, Student Law Society 2007 - 2008