EDUCATION 

South Texas College of Law, -- Doctor of Jurisprudence, December 2009

University of New Orleans  -- Master of Education - Educational Administration, December 2000

Loyola University New Orleans -- Bachelor of Arts – English Writing, May 1998

LEGAL EXPERIENCE

Galveston County Criminal District Attorney’s Office -- May 2010 – Present

Senior Felony Prosecutor

• Manage revolving caseload of 200+ cases, with special emphasis on those involving the use of deadly weapons; victim cases resulting in serious bodily injury; domestic and sexual assaults; and drug cases involving large quantities of controlled substances.
• Try complex Felony cases before juries in District Courts.
• Manage discovery and negotiate the disposition of complex cases.
• Work closely with local law enforcement agencies to assist with investigations, secure additional evidence, and prepare members for trial testimony.
• Work with Court Liaison Officers to ensure active monitoring of probationers.
• Provide training and guidance to junior Prosecutors; including sitting second chair and doing one-on-one peer evaluations after trials and hearings.
• Volunteered as HOPE Drug Court Prosecutor and advised executive-level employees about program developments.

Harris County District Attorney’s Office -- September 2008 – May 2010

Consumer Protection Intern

• Facilitated aspects of consumer complaints, including interviewing parties, investigating leads and researching the rights/remedies available to consumers.
• Documented and maintained a revolving caseload.
• Aided in the drafting of subpoenas, client letters, inter-departmental memoranda, and other legal documents as assigned by Supervising Attorneys.
• Worked closely with representatives of other governmental agencies and private entities to ensure seamless investigation and/or prosecution of offenders.

Howrey, LLP -- May 2007 – August 2007

Howrey Helps "Extern"

• Represented clients in Consumer-based actions
• Represented clients before Justice of the Peace Courts in eviction hearings
• Developed action plans to guide clients toward amicable legal solutions
• Performed legal research of federal and state property and consumer law
• Conducted extensive property record research and drafted associated legal documentation   

 PROFESSIONAL EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE

Clear Creek Independent School District -- Certified Teacher

Houston Independent School District -- Certified Teacher

Sylvan Learning Center -- Director of Education

University of New Orleans -- Educational Specialist

Southern University at New Orleans -- Administrator/Instructor

Orleans Parish Public Schools -- Certified Teacher 

Loyola University New Orleans -- Admissions Counselor