Third Year Law Student
EDUCATION
University of Southern California Gould School of Law
Juris Doctor Candidate, May 2020
Chapman University
Bachelor of Arts, magna cum laude, Political Science and Psychology (Double Major), May 2016
Language: Proficient Spanish abilities
EXPERIENCE
National Health Law Program Los Angeles, CA
Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles (WLALA) Fran Kandel Public Interest Fellow May 2019 – Aug. 2019
Conducted national policy research advocating for the health care rights of low-income individuals. Work products included: a fact sheet on state-varying Medicaid presumptive eligibility programs for pregnant women, a memo evaluating behavioral health parity enforcement, a training manual for on-boarding new health law advocates in legal aid organizations across CA, and a published blog post on the harmful health effects of anti-immigrant rule proposals.
USC Medical-Legal Community Partnership (NLSLA at The Wellness Center) Los Angeles, CA
Legal Intern Aug. 2018 – Dec. 2018
Independently managed intake and created case plans with supervising attorneys from Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles for LAC+USC Hospital patients referred over for social and legal issues related to their health, such as housing, immigration, employment, income, domestic violence, and family matters. Worked alongside interpreter services as needed.
Lem Garcia Law West Covina, CA
Full-Time Law Clerk Feb. 2016 – July 2017
Drafted demand letters for personal injury cases, prepared offers for negotiation, maintained client communication,
conducted intake, gathered medical records, and coordinated client treatment.
The Friendly Center Orange, CA
Family Advocate Intern Feb. 2014 – May 2014
Shadowed intake for Spanish-speaking clients seeking aid for shelter, domestic violence, gang affiliation, mental health, and hunger. Participated in weekly food banks and daily food programs.
EDUCATION
University of Southern California Gould School of Law
Juris Doctor Candidate, May 2020
Chapman University
Bachelor of Arts, magna cum laude, Political Science and Psychology (Double Major), May 2016
Language: Proficient Spanish abilities
EXPERIENCE
National Health Law Program Los Angeles, CA
Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles (WLALA) Fran Kandel Public Interest Fellow May 2019 – Aug. 2019
Conducted national policy research advocating for the health care rights of low-income individuals. Work products included: a fact sheet on state-varying Medicaid presumptive eligibility programs for pregnant women, a memo evaluating behavioral health parity enforcement, a training manual for on-boarding new health law advocates in legal aid organizations across CA, and a published blog post on the harmful health effects of anti-immigrant rule proposals.
USC Medical-Legal Community Partnership (NLSLA at The Wellness Center) Los Angeles, CA
Legal Intern Aug. 2018 – Dec. 2018
Independently managed intake and created case plans with supervising attorneys from Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles for LAC+USC Hospital patients referred over for social and legal issues related to their health, such as housing, immigration, employment, income, domestic violence, and family matters. Worked alongside interpreter services as needed.
Lem Garcia Law West Covina, CA
Full-Time Law Clerk Feb. 2016 – July 2017
Drafted demand letters for personal injury cases, prepared offers for negotiation, maintained client communication,
conducted intake, gathered medical records, and coordinated client treatment.
The Friendly Center Orange, CA
Family Advocate Intern Feb. 2014 – May 2014
Shadowed intake for Spanish-speaking clients seeking aid for shelter, domestic violence, gang affiliation, mental health, and hunger. Participated in weekly food banks and daily food programs.