Deputy City Attorney at Los Angeles City Attorney (2026-05 – Present)
- Represent the City of Los Angeles and People of the State of California in misdemeanor criminal proceedings.
- Conduct jury trials, evidentiary hearings, and motion practice, requiring public advocacy, legal analysis, and effective communication with courts, attorneys, and witnesses.
- Manage matters from pretrial proceedings through resolution while coordinating with law enforcement, witnesses, defense counsel, and other stakeholders.
Executive Fellow at California Fair Political Practices Commission (2025-08 – 2026-05)
- Developed and advanced legislative proposal addressing inactive political committees, coordinating with legislative staff and preparing policy and advocacy materials.
- Drafted legislative proposals and analyzed regulatory reforms involving campaign finance, government ethics, and disclosure requirements.
- Evaluated conflict-of-interest and disclosure issues and translated complex legal and policy matters into practical guidance for agency decision-makers.
- Coordinated a cross-sector initiative involving government and university partners to develop an AI-assisted conflict-of-interest detection tool.
Fellow in Public Affairs at Coro California (2021-09 – 2022-05)
- Completed selective cross-sector public affairs fellowship with placements in government, labor, nonprofit, and private-sector organizations.
- Prepared legislative briefings for Los Angeles Council staff and attended constituent meetings.
- Assisted with public-sector labor initiatives involving SEIU Local 721.
- Conducted organizational assessment and strategic planning for nonprofit leadership.
- Presented policy analysis to senior consulting leadership regarding LA 2028 Olympics.
Civil Rights Litigation Practicum at Loyola Law School (2024-08 – 2025-05)
- Completed competitive year-long constitutional litigation program focused on civil rights litigation and municipal liability standards.
Law Clerk at Consumer Watchdog (2025-01 – 2025-04)
- Conducted in-depth statutory and regulatory analysis of surplus lines insurance and unfair rate practices, proposing litigation and policy strategies to enhance consumer protections.
- Independently researched federal case law and regulatory enforcement frameworks, synthesizing complex statutory analysis into actionable litigation and advocacy recommendations.
Domestic Violence and Animal Abuse Unit Certified Law Clerk at Ventura County District Attorney's Office (2024-05 – 2024-08)
- Supported prosecution strategy in cases involving domestic violence and other sensitive matters, including trial preparation, witness examination, and evidentiary motions.
Law Clerk at Los Angeles City Attorney's Office of General Counsel (2023-06 – 2023-08)
- Researched municipal authority related to housing, homelessness, and city regulatory powers.
- Drafted memoranda on City authority to regulate wages in public contracts.
Field Coordinator at Oxnard Federation of Teachers and School Employees (2020-08 – 2020-12)
- Developed and executed Ventura County field strategy.
- Managed volunteer recruitment, training, and development operations.
- Drafted op-eds and editorials in support of union policies.
President at California College Democrats (2018-02 – 2020-07)
- Led statewide organization of 40+ campus chapters and executive board, overseeing organizational strategy, programming, and stakeholder partnerships.
- Managed budget and fundraising operations exceeding $50,000.
Alternate Member at Ventura County Citizens Transportation Advisory Committee (2017-02 – 2019-02)
- Participated in public advisory body providing input on regional transportation.
Delegate; Organizational Development Committee at California Democratic Party (2017-01 – 2023-01)
- Participated in statewide governance and organizational strategy discussions; contributed to party development initiatives.
