Coordinate with internal stakeholders and outside counsel to maintain corporate compliance, draft business policies, and facilitate legal transactions.
Conduct legal research on corporate law, intellectual property, and compliance matters, preparing summaries and reports for attorneys.
Assist in internal investigations by conducting interviews, gathering documentation, and preparing reports for the Compliance Attorney to ensure regulatory and corporate policy adherence.
Legal and Compliance Intern
Blackstone
New York, NY
02.2024 - 04.2024
Selected student through a competitive selection process for the Blackstone Legal & Compliance Group's program, gaining valuable practical insights into transactional law, legal writing, and negotiations from industry professionals.
Collaborated with lead attorneys from both Blackstone and Simpson Thacher in analyzing key transaction documents and participating
in mock negotiations.
Explored corporate governance, public relations, and conflicts of interest related to Blackstone's ownership of MagicLab.
Gained hands-on experience in legal writing, negotiation, and presentation skills.
Operations Intern
Goldman Sachs, 10,000 Small Businesses Fellows
New York, NY
01.2022 - 05.2022
Developed and authored a total of 100 Standard Operating Procedures to enhance operational efficiency, ensure quality output, and maintain uniformity of performance. This includes 50 SOPs applicable across various domains and an additional 50 tailored specifically for Ecommerce operations, addressing industry regulations and minimizing risks of miscommunication.
Directed materials and content for the businesses' social media and achieved substantial online traffic and capital.
Poll Clerk & Spanish Translator
Board Of Elections In The City Of New York
Brooklyn, NY
09.2020 - 04.2024
Ensured a secure and serene voting environment where voters can cast their ballots in secrecy and free from influence.
Maintained strict ballot secrecy and confidentiality to uphold the integrity of the electoral process.
Accurately translated written text between English and Spanish, enhancing communication and comprehension.
Senate Intern
New York State Senate
Brooklyn, NY
09.2022 - 12.2022
Interned for Andrew Gounardes, the New York State Senator of the 26th Senatorial District of New York
Reviewed the concerns of constituents to determine required governmental action.
Upheld strong constituent relations with public meetings, community events and robust feedback system through office staff.
Wrote briefs concerning highly sensitive classified information from meetings for the senator's review.
Researcher
The Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD
05.2022 - 08.2022
Conducted research on human rights' role in immigration policy.
Utilized primary sources, such as The Universal Declaration of Human Rights adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in Paris on December 10, 1948, with a specific focus on Articles 10 and 25.
Presented research at The Leadership Alliance National Symposium in Hartford, CT, and at The Johns Hopkins University.
Peer Advisor for the Social Science Department
Laguardia Community College
Long Island City, NY
02.2021 - 08.2021
Led special events with special guests such as Political Science professors from Columbia University and NYU to provide students with insight on their major and future career options.
Conducted both individual and group counseling sessions, offering guidance to students on educational matters, including course and program selection, class scheduling, registration, and career planning.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - BA Political Science, Minor in Legal Studies
Hunter College of The City University of New York
New York, NY
06-2024
Timeline
Corporate Legal Assistant
The New York Racing Association, Inc.
11.2024 - Current
Legal and Compliance Intern
Blackstone
02.2024 - 04.2024
Senate Intern
New York State Senate
09.2022 - 12.2022
Researcher
The Johns Hopkins University
05.2022 - 08.2022
Operations Intern
Goldman Sachs, 10,000 Small Businesses Fellows
01.2022 - 05.2022
Peer Advisor for the Social Science Department
Laguardia Community College
02.2021 - 08.2021
Poll Clerk & Spanish Translator
Board Of Elections In The City Of New York
09.2020 - 04.2024
Bachelor of Arts - BA Political Science, Minor in Legal Studies