BakerHostetler, LLP | Cincinnati, Ohio

Staff Attorney | June 2017 to Present

Working on active discovery and document review as a member of the BakerHostetler team serving as court-appointed counsel to the Securities Investor Protection Act (SIPA) Trustee for the liquidation of Bernard L. Madoff Investment Securities LLC (BLMIS).

Black Letter Discovery | Cincinnati, Ohio

Document Review Attorney | September 2015 to June 2017

Analyzed complex legal documents including emails, contracts, spreadsheets, and other financial documents and coded for relevance and privilege. Experience using Ringtail, Relativity, and Catalyst, as well as onsite hard copy review.

U.S. Bank | Cincinnati, Ohio

Trust Tax Department Assistant | February 2015 to August 2015

Prepared 1040's and other tax returns for clients. Performed various administrative tasks.

U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown | Cincinnati, Ohio

Intern | August 2013 to October 2014

Managed constituent communication and casework requests at the Cincinnati regional office.

U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio | Cincinnati, Ohio

Judicial Extern | January 2014 to April 2014

Worked under the supervision of U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio Senior Judge Sandra S. Beckwith and her law clerks to prepare memoranda on cases, review case files, draft opinions and orders, and attend court and conferences.

UC College of Law Sixth Circuit Clinic | Cincinnati, Ohio

Intern | August 2013 to May 2014

Worked with a client, fellow students, and supervising attorneys to prepare filings to be submitted before the Sixth Circuit in a criminal sentencing appeal.

Human Rights Quarterly | Cincinnati, Ohio

Senior Articles Editor with Portfolio | March 2013 to March 2014

Co-managed all aspects of HRQ, the leading international interdisciplinary human rights journal. I oversaw a large collaborative staff of editors, had final editing authority, and handled correspondence with the journal’s article contributors. Through this and my previous two years on the Quarterly staff, I proofread, edited, and finalized at least 25 legal and interdisciplinary scholarly works, including extensive cite-checking and blue-booking.

Stephanie Jones Strategies | Washington, District of Columbia

Intern | June 2013 to August 2013

Performed policy-based research and advocacy planning for nonprofits on topics including voting rights, immigration, and human trafficking. Attended strategic advocacy planning meetings of nonprofits. Participated in direct advocacy of Congress for and with nonprofits. Observed and analyzed various legislative and judicial governmental processes.

Ohio Innocence Project | Cincinnati, Ohio

Fellow | May 2012 to June 2013

Researched legal and factual questions and drafted motion for Ohio inmates claiming actual innocence. Communicated with inmates, their families, their previous attorneys, and any other relevant parties. Managed caseload of 25-30 cases at a time with a partner.

UC College of Law Marx Law Library | Cincinnati, Ohio

Circulation Desk Staff | August 2012 to May 2014

Assisted patrons with locating and using the library's resources.

Larosa's Pizzeria Call Center | Cincinnati, Ohio

Customer Service Supervisor | August 2008 to August 2012

Responded to customer grievances. Facilitated communication between stores and the call center. Accepted and processed more complex customer requests.

Customer Service Representative | October 2007 to August 2008

Accepted and processed basic customer requests.