• Interview clients and perform case intakes, use issue spotting skills to draft fact statements for attorneys that present legal issues and relevant facts of each case clearly and succinctly

• Manage the conceptualization, development, and execution of high-quality educational programs, including curriculum materials and written resources, with particular attention to materials required for compliance with State Bar requirements for MCLE activities

• Coordinate virtual and in-person workshops, seminars, webinars, and conferences, managing all logistical aspects, including scheduling, registration, promotions, and marketing with members of the statewide team both for CLA programs and Speakers Bureau events

• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including legal professionals, artists, arts organizations, and the creative community generally

• Drafted Request for Evidence (RFE) responses to address USCIS requests for nonimmigrant visa petitions and renewals, including H-1B, L-1A, L-1B, O-1, and F-1

• Researched and submitted support letters and appeals for humanitarian and TPS cases to the U.S. Department of State

• Engaged with clients directly to explain case strategies and managed high-volume caseload

• Analyzed critical issues in cases, conducted legal research to support applications, maintained client database

• Drafted and negotiated variety of agreements for intellectual property, technology, privacy, and data protection concerns 

• Oversaw the end-to-end contract management process, including drafting, negotiation, review and execution

• Collaborated with internal/external partners, vendors, and legal counsel to address legal issues and negotiate agreements

• Ensured compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements, industry standards, and made updates as needed to ensure contracts reflected current best practices

• Analyzed and responded to EUIPO and foreign trademark office actions for boutique IP firm

• Performed risk analysis for potential use of a trademark and general intellectual property consultation 

• Investigated third-party infringements concerning design rights, piracy, and anti-counterfeiting 

• Handled privacy-related causes of action, including issues involved in cross-border litigation

• Structured and drafted turnaround agreements for the sale of film rights 

• Created and modified standard company contracts, licensing agreements, financial agreements, vendor agreements, and other legal documents to improve future legal transactions 

• Gained familiarity with contract negotiations, rights and clearances

• Researched and produced memoranda regarding chain of title, contractual obligations to artists, and the consequences of new union agreements vis-à-vis company termination policies

• Drafted memoranda on a variety of topics, including international legal treaties and OECD member compliance 

• Researched relevant policy for U.S. delegates to the OECD and created presentations on several issues, including capital markets, finance structures, and small business loans 

• Assisted in official meetings and conferences with ambassadors from other OECD member countries 

• Handled highly confidential information throughout my internship; had full security clearance

Juris Doctor

Sports and Entertainment Law Association, VP

Business Law Certificate 

B.A., cum laude, in International Business

CEFR Spanish Language Certificate - Level B1

Study Abroad: University of Alicante, Alicante, Spain 2015-2016