Play integral role in major environmental justice case representing a predominantly low-income, African-American community organization opposing the placement of a sewage treatment plant:developing case strategy, speaking at community meetings, researching legal issues, andinvestigating mitigation options.
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Research and draft memoranda and pleadings for civil and environmental litigation.
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Manage client relationships, including explaining legal rights and identifying goals.
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Coordinate wills clinic, including training and supervising eight law students.
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Draft LLC operating agreements, deeds, wills, and contracts.
PROGRAM ON NEGOTIATION AT HARVARD LAW SCHOOL
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Lecturer
Sept. 2012-June 2013
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Designed and taught interactive negotiation class of 40 students.
HELLER & MYERS, LLP
San Francisco, California
Summer Associate
Summer 2011
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Drafted memoranda regarding white-collar crime, securities fraud, and attorney-client privilege.
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Drafted habeas corpus petition on behalf of California inmate.
UNITED NATIONS HIGH COMMISSIONER FOR REFUGEES
Kakuma, Kenya
Protection Intern
Summer 2010
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Interviewed refugees at risk of violence, rape, or child abduction within refugee camp; assessedcredibility of claims and recommended solutions.
PEACE CORPS
Tanzania
Health Extensionist
2007-2009
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Designed successful grant proposals for health education and infrastructure development.
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Trained health workers in interactive teaching methods, project design, and grant-writing.
