Detail-oriented legal professional with a strong background in legal analysis and journalism, emphasizing constitutional law and civil liberties. Experienced in producing clear, impactful content and managing complex legal tasks. Pursuing an ABA-approved paralegal associate’s degree to enhance public-interest law practice.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Senior Legal Analyst
Legalese Media
Minneapolis, USA
12.2019 - Current
Enhanced legal strategy by conducting thorough constitutional analysis of over 200 court cases and legal issues, assessing implications for individual rights and limited government, which informed successful legal outcomes.
Strengthened case arguments by utilizing legal research databases (e.g., Lexis Nexis, Westlaw) to identify relevant case law, law review articles, and legislative history, directly supporting more than 40 cases.
Legal Researcher, Staff Writer
Tenth Amendment Center
Los Angeles, USA
06.2020 - 12.2022
Conducted comprehensive legal research on constitutional issues and state laws, supporting informed legal decision-making.
Synthesized case law and legal trends to support litigation strategies promoting federalism and opposing federal overreach through state and local government nullification of unconstitutional federal law.
Analyzed legal documents to support ongoing cases and initiatives.
Collaborated with attorneys to develop legal strategies and arguments.
Analyzed current events, historic constitutional law cases, and legislation from a constitutional originalist and civil liberties perspective, enhancing public understanding and engagement.
Legal Researcher, Staff Writer
The Libertarian Institute
Austin, USA
12.2018 - 12.2020
Translated complex legal issues into accessible memos and public summaries, clarifying legal doctrines and implications of court rulings on First, Second, Fourth, and Fourteenth Amendment rights for diverse audiences.
Conducted comprehensive legal research on constitutional issues and legislative matters.
Analyzed case law and statutes to support policy recommendations and advocacy efforts.
Drafted detailed memoranda summarizing legal findings for internal stakeholders.
Analyzed current events and legal developments, providing insights on Supreme Court and federal appellate court lawsuits and legislation from a libertarian and constitutional perspective in articles, enhancing public understanding.
Web Designer
Element Web Design
Minneapolis, USA
05.2010 - 12.2019
Collaborated with clients to design custom graphics that aligned visual elements with branding, enhancing overall website aesthetics.
Developed supporting code for web applications and websites, enhancing functionality and user experience.
Researched and documented optimal web architecture alternatives to enhance site performance.
Maintained existing websites by adding new features and fixing bugs to ensure seamless user experience.
Education
Paralegal Associates Degree - Paralegal Candidate
American National University, Salem, Virginia
10-2026
7 semesters, 2024–2026 - President's List
ANU Term 256 Trailblazer Recipient
ANU Chapter of the National Technical Honor Society Recipient
4.0 GPA
Skills
Legal risk assessment
Cross-functional collaboration
Legal writing proficiency
Statutory interpretation
Legal research expertise
Legal analysis
Critical thinking
Case analysis
Report writing
Legal drafting techniques
Criminal law
Civil law
LexisNexis usage
Legal document preparation
Certification
Paralegal Student Mastery of Lexis
Timeline
Legal Researcher, Staff Writer - Tenth Amendment Center
06.2020 - 12.2022
Senior Legal Analyst - Legalese Media
12.2019 - Current
Legal Researcher, Staff Writer - The Libertarian Institute
12.2018 - 12.2020
Web Designer - Element Web Design
05.2010 - 12.2019
American National University - Paralegal Associates Degree, Paralegal Candidate
Publications
Constitutional Sleight Of Hand: An Explicit History Of Implied Powers
No Place Like Rome: The Classical Republican Roots Of Our Constitution