Detail-oriented and reliable professional with significant legislative and legal experience, a demonstrated knowledge of the legislative process, and the proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic, and deadline-driven environment.
As a deputy legislative counsel, I draft legislation and advise the members and staff of the California State Legislature on diverse subject matter issues such as gaming, tribal-state relations, criminal law, tobacco and cannabis regulation, vehicles, courts, and public health on a confidential, nonpartisan basis. In this capacity, I interact with multiple stakeholders at a time and utilize my strong interpersonal, negotiation, and organizational skills to exercise professionalism and discretion every day.
My prior professional experience includes legislative research, public speaking, legal research and writing, development of political and governmental communications, event planning, fundraising, and mastery of conventional and social media public relations tools.
Outside of the office, I demonstrate my leadership ability and commitment to volunteering in my community by serving as Chair of the City of West Sacramento's Transportation, Mobility, and Infrastructure Commission and managing a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization: The West Sacramento Friends of the Library. I previously coached several UC Davis School of Law student teams competing in the American Bar Association's National Appellate Advocacy Competition, culminating in the 2017 team earning regional champion awards at the San Francisco Regional Competition.
As a deputy legislative counsel, I draft legislation and advise the members and staff of the California State Legislature on diverse subject matter issues such as gaming, tribal-state relations, criminal law, tobacco and cannabis regulation, vehicles, courts, and public health on a confidential, nonpartisan basis. In this capacity, I interact with multiple stakeholders at a time and utilize my strong interpersonal, negotiation, and organizational skills to exercise professionalism and discretion every day.
My prior professional experience includes legislative research, public speaking, legal research and writing, development of political and governmental communications, event planning, fundraising, and mastery of conventional and social media public relations tools.
Outside of the office, I demonstrate my leadership ability and commitment to volunteering in my community by serving as Chair of the City of West Sacramento's Transportation, Mobility, and Infrastructure Commission and managing a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization: The West Sacramento Friends of the Library. I previously coached several UC Davis School of Law student teams competing in the American Bar Association's National Appellate Advocacy Competition, culminating in the 2017 team earning regional champion awards at the San Francisco Regional Competition.
Experience
Deputy Legislative Counsel
Office of Legislative Counsel State of California
Oct 2014 – Present
Sacramento, California Area
- Provide confidential, nonpartisan legal services and counsel to the Members and committees ofthe California State Legislature.
- Draft bills, constitutional amendments, resolutions, and proposed amendments to thosemeasures, specializing in gaming law, tribal-state relations, criminal law, and tobacco and cannabisregulation.
- Render legal opinions on issues of constitutionality, statutory interpretation, and other legal matters.
Press Office Volunteer
Office of Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr.
Sep 2014 – Oct 2014
Sacramento, California Area
- Provided rapid media monitoring of pertinent local, state, and national news coverage, involvingprint articles, video reports, and new media communications.
- Assisted in background research duties, press event logistics, and press releases.
- Interacted with Capitol press corps to arrange access with Governor and deputies.
Certified Legal Intern
Sacramento County District Attorney's Office
May 2013 – Dec 2013
Sacramento, California Area
- Made courtroom appearances and argued on a variety of matters, including felony preliminary hearings, suppression motions, Serna motions, Romero motions, and restitution hearings.
Law Clerk
United States Attorney's Office
Jun 2012 – Aug 2012
Sacramento, California Area
- Researched and wrote memoranda for supervising attorneys for federal misdemeanor and felony cases, at trial and appellate levels.
- Worked on a variety of criminal issues including tax evasion, theft, and bank fraud.
Press Intern
Office of Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr.
Jun 2011 – Jul 2011
Sacramento, California
- Provided rapid media monitoring of pertinent local, state, and national news coverage, involving print articles, video reports, and new media communications.
- Assisted in background research duties, press event logistics, and press releases.
- Interacted with Capitol press corps to arrange access with Governor and deputies.
Deputy Legislative Counsel
Office of Legislative Counsel State of California
Oct 2014 – Present
Sacramento, California Area
- Provide confidential, nonpartisan legal services and counsel to the Members and committees ofthe California State Legislature.
- Draft bills, constitutional amendments, resolutions, and proposed amendments to thosemeasures, specializing in gaming law, tribal-state relations, criminal law, and tobacco and cannabisregulation.
- Render legal opinions on issues of constitutionality, statutory interpretation, and other legal matters.
Press Office Volunteer
Office of Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr.
Sep 2014 – Oct 2014
Sacramento, California Area
- Provided rapid media monitoring of pertinent local, state, and national news coverage, involvingprint articles, video reports, and new media communications.
- Assisted in background research duties, press event logistics, and press releases.
- Interacted with Capitol press corps to arrange access with Governor and deputies.
Certified Legal Intern
Sacramento County District Attorney's Office
May 2013 – Dec 2013
Sacramento, California Area
- Made courtroom appearances and argued on a variety of matters, including felony preliminary hearings, suppression motions, Serna motions, Romero motions, and restitution hearings.
Law Clerk
United States Attorney's Office
Jun 2012 – Aug 2012
Sacramento, California Area
- Researched and wrote memoranda for supervising attorneys for federal misdemeanor and felony cases, at trial and appellate levels.
- Worked on a variety of criminal issues including tax evasion, theft, and bank fraud.
Press Intern
Office of Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr.
Jun 2011 – Jul 2011
Sacramento, California
- Provided rapid media monitoring of pertinent local, state, and national news coverage, involving print articles, video reports, and new media communications.
- Assisted in background research duties, press event logistics, and press releases.
- Interacted with Capitol press corps to arrange access with Governor and deputies.
