Dominic De La Ossa

• Organize and facilitate student-led policy discussions on pressing global issues and their real-world implications
  
• Design and lead think tanks focused on topics such as:

- Trump’s Potential Return and Modern Imperialism
- Regulating AI in the Legislative Process

• Coordinate with student researchers to develop agendas, source materials, and guide critical debate
• Promote civic engagement by encouraging interdisciplinary analysis of law, politics, and technology

• Researched Brazil’s informal economy, examining causes of labor informality and potential policy interventions
• Synthesized academic literature and economic reports to inform analysis of macroeconomic trends
• Collaborated with a small team to draft policy recommendations and deliver a final presentation for course evaluation
• Gained hands-on experience in applied economic research, teamwork, and adapting to project challenges

While studying away in Shanghai, China, I assisted students and faculty from the U.S. with navigating mail-in voting procedures during the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election.

• Provided clear, nonpartisan information on voter registration, ballot deadlines, and overseas voting rights
• Promoted civic engagement and democratic participation among American expatriates through tabling events, digital outreach, and one-on-one support

• Organized and maintained case files, ensuring accuracy and readiness for court proceedings
• Conducted legal research to support attorneys in preparing briefs and case strategy
• Drafted professional correspondence to clients and assisted with formal legal documentation
• Communicated with clients to provide case updates and gather relevant information
• Supported day-to-day office operations in a fast-paced legal environment