Collaborate with staff to implement restorative justice practices
Facilitate weekly peace circles, encouraging open dialogue and promoting emotional intelligence and conflict management skills among participants
Summer Associate
Collins Bargione & Vuckovich
Chicago, IL
05.2023 - 08.2023
Conducted legal research on case law and statutes related to real estate development, medical negligence, and ARDC matters
Prepared and drafted documents such as motions to dismiss, legal memoranda for clients, and internal memoranda for attorneys detailing my findings
Assisted in hearings, depositions, and trials by preparing case materials, organizing evidence, taking detailed notes during proceedings, and supporting attorneys with client communications, witness coordination, and trial preparation, gaining comprehensive exposure to litigation processes
Assisted with real estate transactions for a key client by thoroughly reviewing contracts and financial documents
Received mentorship and constructive feedback from supervising attorneys to enhance professional skills and improve work quality
Legal/Administrative Assistant
Collins Bargione & Vuckovich
Chicago, IL
06.2021 - 07.2022
Assisted attorney Adrian Vuckovich in trial preparation: coordinated trial exhibits by organizing materials and preparing digital materials and displays
Composed letters, agreements and amendments, motions, briefs, and responses
Organized meetings and maintained attorneys’ calendars
Completed all electronic filings with multiple divisions of the Cook County Circuit Court and sent courtesy copies to the appropriate parties on the service list
Managed client communications by responding to inquiries and coordinating with the attorney to ensure timely and accurate follow-up
Legal Intern
Attum Law Office, PLLC
Louisville, KY
04.2021 - 06.2021
Assisted in editing and proofreading legal documents
Supported attorney Meryem Kahloon with filing and scanning legal documents