Master of Jurisprudence graduate with a strong passion for the rule of law and a solid background in legal research and analysis. Experienced in interpreting legal principles, drafting documents, and supporting legal teams in various capacities. Adept at applying legal knowledge to practical situations, with a keen interest in promoting justice, fairness, and legal integrity.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Conduct Support Assistant
University of Washington-Seattle
Seattle, WA
04.2024 - Current
Adjudicate cases of academic misconduct under the University of Washington conduct code, pursuant to the Washington Administrative Code.
Conduct investigative interviews with respondents.
Information and evidence gathering.
Issue case decisions and University response presenting rationale to Appeal Panel.
Judicial Specialist
City of Bothell
Bothell, WA
03.2025 - 12.2025
Designed and developed a citywide Relicensing Program to address systemic “driving while poor” barriers; conducted extensive legal and policy research and collaborated with prosecutors, law enforcement, and the municipal judge to create a streamlined amendment process for eligible cases.
Led interdepartmental stakeholder engagement, facilitating meetings, drafting program frameworks, and presenting recommendations that informed major court process changes related to infractions and suspended-license cases.
Supported the Municipal Community Court, a restorative-justice initiative for individuals experiencing homelessness, addiction, and other underlying issues; coordinated services, connected participants to resources, and helped operationalize a holistic rehabilitation model.
Worked directly with probation officers and program participants, conducting check-ins, providing supportive guidance, and participating in community-service activities to promote accountability and participant success.
Paralegal
Thomas Hunter Legal Group, LLC
Irving, TX
02.2022 - 02.2024
Worked on criminal defense, family, cps, and probate cases.
Gained experience working with Clio, TechShare, E-file, and other online discovery and filing systems.
Drafted, received, reviewed, and analyzed legal documents, discovery disclosures, and contracts.
Filed pleadings, motions, and other paperwork with court clerks to meet strict deadlines.
Trained and supervised legal assistant team. Reviewed electronic filings pre-submission, organized court materials, schedules, and case actions.
Attended weekly court settings and provided support for hearings, pre-trial conferences, and trial. Prepared litigation packages.
Managed client data in Clio Manage to maintain records and customer relationships.
Student Assistant
University of North Texas
Denton, TX
12.2020 - 12.2021
Assisted Immigration Advisors and provided students with guidance on various immigration processes.
Assisted international students and scholars with government procedures and applications.
Managed telephone and email inquiries from students and staff.
Assisted Immigration Advisors with processing and issuance of immigration documents.
Administrative Assistant/Supervisor
Dallas College
Irving, TX
09.2019 - 11.2020
Led and trained a team of ELP (English Language program) las attendants who provided assistance with program implementation.
Introduced new learning program (Round Table Talk) to improve student learning and comprehension.
Successfully suggested and implemented new teaching tools, training opportunities and instructional education improvements.
Assisted ESL instructors with lesson preparation and curricula implementation.
Assisted with test administration and assignment grading.
Provided one-on-one assistance and tutoring to ESL students requiring additional help.
<ul><li>Assist in preparing Subs Annual Budgets and reviewing Subs financial reports.</li><li>Provide support and training to partners to ensure adequate support for the program component.</li><li>Conduct partner technical supportive supervision on request basis from Grants & Compliance teams.</li><li>Coordinate grantee proposal review process and ensure compliance with solicitations and donor regulations.</li><li>Coordinate pre-award evaluations and assessments of potential grantees as needed.</li><li>Analyze, verify and review grantees proposal budgets to ensure donor compliance and reasonableness.</li><li>Coordinate the assessment of grantee risk and implement appropriate systems and agreements to minimize risk.</li><li>Ensure timely and appropriate close-out of sub-grants and coordinate the close-out of EGPAF prime grants.</li><li>Provide support and training to partners finance staff to build financial and accounting capacity to ensure adequate support for the program component.</li><li>Monitor partners’ spending patterns as part of the overall project budget to actual analytics.</li><li>Follow up on Grantee monthly invoices & supporting documents</li><li>Serve as an expert on applicable policies, procedures, rules, and regulations and assist staff with their interpretation and understanding of these.</li><li>Stays abreast of donor policies, procedures, rules and regulations and host country legal requirements and informs local and regional management of significant changes.</li><li>Perform internal departmental/grants reviews ensuring compliance with Foundation and donor requirements. Identify potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk; assists with the development of corrective action plans for the resolution of problematic issues; and provides general guidance on how to avoid or deal with similar issues in the future</li><li>Conduct on-site financial compliance reviews which include: cash counts; review of accounts receivables including employee receivables; documentation of segregation of duties and internal control structure; document storage and retention</li><li>Document findings, propose improvements or change as relevant, disseminate findings and ensure follow up implementation of recommendations as well as resolution</li><li>Conduct random surprise checks and vendor verification reviews to ensure proper procurement procedures are being practiced and report on findings</li><li>Develops an effective Compliance & Ethics training program, including appropriate introductory training for new employees as well as ongoing training for all employees and managers</li><li>Assists with improving the awareness and understanding of compliance to assist employees with the establishment of a “culture of compliance”</li></ul> at Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric Aids Foundation<ul><li>Assist in preparing Subs Annual Budgets and reviewing Subs financial reports.</li><li>Provide support and training to partners to ensure adequate support for the program component.</li><li>Conduct partner technical supportive supervision on request basis from Grants & Compliance teams.</li><li>Coordinate grantee proposal review process and ensure compliance with solicitations and donor regulations.</li><li>Coordinate pre-award evaluations and assessments of potential grantees as needed.</li><li>Analyze, verify and review grantees proposal budgets to ensure donor compliance and reasonableness.</li><li>Coordinate the assessment of grantee risk and implement appropriate systems and agreements to minimize risk.</li><li>Ensure timely and appropriate close-out of sub-grants and coordinate the close-out of EGPAF prime grants.</li><li>Provide support and training to partners finance staff to build financial and accounting capacity to ensure adequate support for the program component.</li><li>Monitor partners’ spending patterns as part of the overall project budget to actual analytics.</li><li>Follow up on Grantee monthly invoices & supporting documents</li><li>Serve as an expert on applicable policies, procedures, rules, and regulations and assist staff with their interpretation and understanding of these.</li><li>Stays abreast of donor policies, procedures, rules and regulations and host country legal requirements and informs local and regional management of significant changes.</li><li>Perform internal departmental/grants reviews ensuring compliance with Foundation and donor requirements. Identify potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk; assists with the development of corrective action plans for the resolution of problematic issues; and provides general guidance on how to avoid or deal with similar issues in the future</li><li>Conduct on-site financial compliance reviews which include: cash counts; review of accounts receivables including employee receivables; documentation of segregation of duties and internal control structure; document storage and retention</li><li>Document findings, propose improvements or change as relevant, disseminate findings and ensure follow up implementation of recommendations as well as resolution</li><li>Conduct random surprise checks and vendor verification reviews to ensure proper procurement procedures are being practiced and report on findings</li><li>Develops an effective Compliance & Ethics training program, including appropriate introductory training for new employees as well as ongoing training for all employees and managers</li><li>Assists with improving the awareness and understanding of compliance to assist employees with the establishment of a “culture of compliance”</li></ul> at Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric Aids Foundation
Learning Support Assistant (LSA) / Administrative Support at Multiple SchoolsLearning Support Assistant (LSA) / Administrative Support at Multiple Schools
Software Developer/Engineer, Network Administrator, Systems Administrator, Database Administrator (DBA), IT Security Analyst, DevOps Engineer, IT Support Specialist, Executive Assistant, Administrative Assistant, Paralegal Assistant, Office Clerk, Admin Coordinator, Office Manager, Program Manager, Business Analyst, System Analyst at Think Next Private LTDSoftware Developer/Engineer, Network Administrator, Systems Administrator, Database Administrator (DBA), IT Security Analyst, DevOps Engineer, IT Support Specialist, Executive Assistant, Administrative Assistant, Paralegal Assistant, Office Clerk, Admin Coordinator, Office Manager, Program Manager, Business Analyst, System Analyst at Think Next Private LTD