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University of Scranton, Scranton, Pennsylvania Master ofArts, History
Tellie & Coleman, P.C., Dunmore, Pennsylvanra
Associate Attorney, March 2019- Present
Trust & Estates, Business Law, Real Estate, various Civil & Family Law Matters.
Luzerne County District Attorney’s Office, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Assistant District Attomey (DUI Unit), December 2017 -March 2018
Preparation and prosecution of criminal cases; preparation of Plea Agreements; Conducted interviews of witnesses on behalf of the Commonwealth and prepared witnesses for trial; Received PA Child Abuse Clearance Certificate.
Judge James Lynn, Court of Common Pleas, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Judicial Law Clerk, June 2013 -August 2014
Drafted Judicial Orders for Criminal and Family Law matters. Reviewed briefs and motions of counsel. Reviewed warrants from government agencies. Managed case files and communications with counsel. Performed Legal Research of Pennsylvania Statutes/Common Law (Westlaw). Composed Memorandum’s of Law on various issues including PA Sentencing Guidelines, Summary Judgment Motions, and Bail Revocation Orders. Managed and Ordered home assessments and visitations for child abuse victims.
Senior Law Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Egal Intern, January 2013 -May 2013
Interviewed and advised elderly clients on issues regarding Wills, Power of Attorney, Guardianships, and various legal rights issues relating to property (real and chattel), landlord/ tenant, employment, and taxes. Reviewed Wills, Power of Attorney and Guardianship petitions and documents, and researched for potential conflicts of interests.
Lackawanna County District Attorney’s Office, Scranton, Pennsylvania
Legal Intern, May -August 2012
Researched state statutes, case law and local ordinances on a valiety of issues pertaining to criminal matters. Drafted motions for criminal procedural issues. Participated in criminal trials, depositions, and interviewing of witnesses.
Pennsylvania Innocence Project, Philadelphia Pennsylvania
Legal Intern/ Co-Op Placement, January 2012 -May 2012
Drafted and prepared Post Conviction Relief Act (“PCM”) appeals for inmates in SCI-Gratefford maxl_mum security prison who are serving life sentences. Researched criminal statutes and case law, reviewed depositions and trial materials for mistakes oflaw, interviewed first degree murder clients and witnesses, and conducted investigations into new evidence claims.
Judge James Lynn, Court of Common Pleas, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Judicial Intern, June 2011 -August 2011
Researched and composed judicial opinions and memoranda on Pennsylvania’s Sentencing Guidelines. Observed various civil and criminal trials and the various aspects thereof.
W. Fiehl & Family, Scranton, Pennsylvania
Property Manager, October 2014 —January 2019
Manage multiple residential properties and residential assets for family owned business which includes purchasing and leasing residential spaces, negotlatmg and forming contracts with various parties for tenancy and/or remodeling, maintaining an online marketing presence, and successfully meeting and surpassing client expectations.
Office of the Governor -Administration of Governor Edward Rendell, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Executive Assistant, Lieutenant Governor Cathoine Baker Knoll , December 2005 -July 2008
Briefed the Lt. Governor on national, state, and local affairs. Acted as the official surrogate of the Lt. Governor when scheduling conflicts prevented a personal appearance. Delivered speeches and attended all meetings, ceremonies, memorials, and organization events on behalf of the Lt. Governor. Managed the Eastern Pennsylvania District Office, attended and participated in PA General Assembly sessions and committees, and composed and presented Proclamations on behalf of the Commonwealth.