Education

University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law, Washington, DC
Aug. 2005 – May 2008

• J.D. , magna cum laude, 2008
• GPA 3.6; Dean’s Fellow Recipient
• Law Review Senior Editor
• David A. Clarke School of Law’s clinical program is ranked 13th in the nation

Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA
Sept. 2000 – May 2004

• GPA 3.37; Dual Major:  BA, Political Science; BA, Media Law;  Minor:  Sociology

Work Experience

John K. Grubb & Associates, P.C., Associate, Houston, TX
Feb. 2010 – Present

• Assists clients in the initiation of and preparation for proceedings related to various family law issues including divorce, suits affecting the parent child relations and child support.
• Engages in estate planning and prepares wills, power of attorneys, medical power of attorneys, and HIPAA releases.

Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable Judges Janet Albert and Mary Grace Rook
Sept. 2008 – Feb. 2010

D.C. Superior Court, Family Court, Washington, DC

• Managed files in over 200 open cases and tracked motions as they were filed with the Court.
• Provided drafts and edits for various orders, including findings of fact and conclusions of law.
• Researched various legal issues implicating fundamental parental rights and drafted analytical memoranda summarizing issues presented to the Court.
• Hired and provided supervision to interns and created a structured program of projects and activities.

Public Defender Service, Intern, Washington, DC
Sept. 2007 – May 2008

• Assisted Civil Division attorneys with client correspondence, drafting educational complaints and research of issues related to students with disabilities involved in the juvenile justice system.

Housing Litigation Clinic, Washington, DC
Sept. 2007 – Jan. 2008

• Drafted motions and litigated rental housing issues in the Landlord and Tenant Branch of Superior Court of the District of Columbia and the Office of Administrative Hearings. 

Advocacy, Incorporated, Law Clerk, Houston, TX
June 2007 – Aug. 2007

• Researched, prepared, and filed educational complaints against various Texas school districts.
• Assisted in direct representation for juveniles who received Class C misdemeanors.
• Prepared and delivered a legal rights educational presentation to the community.

Juvenile and Special Education Legal Clinic, Student Attorney, Washington, D.C.
Jan. 2007 – May 2007

• Advocated for clients with disabilities and special education needs. 

Department of Homeland Security, Intern, Washington, DC
June 2006 – Aug. 2006

• Provided legal support for the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) Office of Civil Rights on issues affecting both the general public and the employees of TSA. 

Covenant House Texas, Intake Worker, Houston, TX
Dec. 2004 – July 2005

Provided program administration, operations support, and counseling/information and referral services for homeless shelter serving youth to age 21.

Volunteer / Leadership Activities

Hurricane Katrina Relief Worker:  Helped New Orleans residents obtain clean title to their property, assisted the public defender service and compiled a manual to assist workers represent themselves in small claims courts.

Teaching Assistant / Course Facilitator:  Assisted professor in management of Contract I course material and co-led review sessions for first-year-law students.