Experience

Legal Research Intern

Harrington & Associates Law Firm

Supported a boutique civil litigation firm handling commercial disputes, employment law, and contract matters. Worked directly with senior associates and partners on active caseloads.

Key Accomplishments

• Conducted in-depth legal research on civil litigation cases, producing memos cited in two active proceedings
• Assisted senior attorneys in drafting motions and preparing case briefs for court submissions
• Reviewed and organized discovery documents across a portfolio of 8 active cases
• Attended client meetings and depositions, gaining direct exposure to courtroom strategy and client communication

Policy Research Assistant

Center for Justice & Democracy

Contributed to a nonpartisan policy research center focused on criminal justice reform and civil rights advocacy. Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team of researchers and legal scholars.

Key Accomplishments

• Analyzed proposed state legislation and produced policy briefs distributed to advocacy partners
• Collaborated with a team of 4 researchers to compile a 40-page report on criminal justice reform
• Presented findings to faculty advisors and external stakeholders at a regional policy symposium
• Maintained a legislative tracking database covering 12 states and 60+ active bills

Campus Legal Aid Volunteer

University Student Legal Services

Provide direct legal support to fellow students navigating housing disputes, academic appeals, and consumer issues under the supervision of licensed attorneys.

Key Accomplishments

• Provide intake support and preliminary legal guidance to students navigating housing and academic disputes
• Assist supervising attorneys in preparing documentation for student hearings and appeals
• Completed 120+ hours of pro bono service recognized by the university's community engagement office
• Helped 30+ students successfully resolve disputes with landlords, university administration, and creditors

Research Assistant — Constitutional Law

Department of Political Science

Assisted Professor Dr. A. Williams with ongoing research on First Amendment jurisprudence and the evolving landscape of free speech doctrine in digital contexts.

Key Accomplishments

• Compiled and annotated a bibliography of 80+ primary and secondary sources on First Amendment case law
• Drafted literature review sections incorporated into a forthcoming academic paper
• Presented a 20-minute research summary to the department's undergraduate research colloquium