EDUCATION

Oxford University, Hertford College, Oxford, England
Associate Student, Spring 2004

Cornell University, College of Human Ecology, Ithaca, NY
Dean's List
Bachelor of Science in Human Development, May 2000

Law Clerk/Staff Attorney Aug. 2004 - Dec. 2006
Seasilver USA, Inc.
Reviewed promotional materials for compliance with advertising laws, filed and defended lawsuits, drafted contracts, communicated with FTC and FDA staff.

Founder and Pro Bono Attorney                  May 2002 - present
Animal Protection & Rescue League, NY and CA
Obtained 501(c)(3) status, filed a lawsuit resulting in a new state law, garnered national media attention for campaigns.

Human Rights Legal Analyist                      May 2001-Aug. 2001
Tompkins County Human Rights Commission, Ithaca, NY
Investigated cases, conducted depositions, wrote final determinations.

Legislative Staffer                                      Jan. 2000 - Aug. 2000
Assemblyman Peter Rivera, Albany, NY
Met with public officials, drafted and tracked legislation, wrote press releases, organized annual Puerto Rican / Hispanic Task Force conference.

Outreach Director                                      May 1999-Aug. 1999
New York Public Interest Research Group      
Hired and trained 20 outreach staff, helped pass a NY state law requiring pesticide companies to notify neighbors before spraying lawns.

SUNY Buffalo Law School
Advised students charged with violating campus code of conduct.

Trombone Player                               Jan. 2001 - May 2001
Class Action, SUNY Buffalo Law School Jazz Band

President Jan. 1998 - Aug. 1999
Cornell Coalition for Animal Defense
Passed Student Assembly resolutions recommending dissection alternatives in all classes and requiring vegan options in dining halls at all meals.

Weekly Columnist                               Jan. 1997 - Jan. 2000
Cornell Daily Sun, Ithaca, NY

Varsity Pentathlete                               Jan. 1996 - Jan. 1999
Cornell University, Ithaca, NY