Attorney - Office of the General Counsel - Reactor Programs Division - United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission - Washington, D.C.
(2025-01)
- Provided comprehensive legal advice to agency staff with respect to all regulatory matters regarding the development, construction, licensing, and operation of nuclear reactors within the United States.
- Represented the agency in contested adjudicatory matters before the Atomic Safety and Licensing Board.
- Routinely advised the agency staff in compliance with federal, state, and tribal environment and energy law.
Honors Law Clerk - Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance - United States Environmental Protection Agency - Washington, D.C.
(2024-08 - 2025-01)
Completed the honors clerkship program with the Office of Criminal Enforcement, Forensics, and Training.
- Provided comprehensive legal advice to agency staff with respect to federal criminal investigations involving the compliance with Federal environmental and energy laws including, but not limited to, the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act.
- Drafted legal memorandum to support agency staff in ongoing litigation and regulatory matters.
Litigation Attorney - Dept. of Homeowner Protection and Dept. of Domestic Violence Protection - The Legal Project - Albany, NY
(2022-09 - 2024-01)
Provided legal representation to members of marginalized communities who experienced discrimination in the areas of homeowner protection and domestic violence.
- Represented clients in landlord/tenant, foreclosure, bankruptcy, crime victims, family law, and domestic violence matters.
- Managed all aspects of civil practice litigation including, but not limited to, settlement negotiations, mediation, motion practice, discovery, and civil trials.
- Supported individuals of protected classes by connecting them with social justice organizations linked to housing, financial assistance, bankruptcy support, domestic violence protection, and family counseling.
- Maintained precise client files and internal data logs containing monthly statistical reports and grant reporting.
- Monitors trends in Federal and State statutes, regulations, and policies relating to homeowner protection, domestic violence, fundamental rights, and social justice.
Environmental and Energy Associate - The West Firm, PLLC - Albany, NY
(2021-05 - 2022-09)
- Managed commercial transactions, clean energy, and land-use matters for municipalities throughout upstate New York.
- Assisted in the handling of matters including, but not limited to, those involving environmental conservation, regulatory compliance, real estate, and superfund mediation.
- Attended court conferences and negotiations on behalf of Firm partner's and clients.
- Created highly researched and articulate paperwork, presentations, and briefs regarding environmental sustainability, commercial energy development, and renewable energy practices.
Energy and Environmental Law Clerk - Read and Laniado, LLP - Albany, NY
(2020-12 - 2021-05)
- Created initial and rebuttal briefs on behalf of the Firm's environmental and commercial clients.
- Prepared legal memorandum addressing environmental sustainability, wetland protection, endangered/protected species, and legal compliance in a variety of renewable energy matters.
- Assisted the members of the firm with weekly editing, proofreading, and citation assignments for legal briefs before submission to the Public Service Commission of New York Courts.
Legal Intern, Office of Land Protection - The Agricultural Stewardship Association - Greenwich, NY
(2019-05 - 2019-09)
- Assisted in drafting and executing conservation easements focused on agricultural sustainability and climate change mitigation for New York State farmers.
- Advised and negotiated conservation easement agreements between rural farmers, agricultural organizations, and renewable energy developers for the created of small-scale solar and wind systems supporting climate-friendly farming practices.
- Researched and prepared legal reports detailing New York State's agricultural, renewable energy, and environmental conservation laws, policies, and practices to support carbon capture agricultural practices.
Legal Intern for the Honorable James T. McClymonds, Office of Hearings and Mediation - New York States Dept. of Env. Conservation - Albany, NY
(2019-01 - 2019-05)
- Assisted the Deputy Commission and Administrative Law Judges by drafting legal decisions, case briefs, and reports pertaining to existing civil litigation matters.
- Assisted in negotiations involving compliance with New York State environmental Petroleum Bulk Storage and environmental contamination matters.
