EDUCATION
HARVARD LAW SCHOOL
Cambridge, MA
Candidate for J.D.
May 2015
Activities:
Harvard International Law Journal, Features Editor
Ames Upper Level Moot Court Competition, Team Captain & Phase II Qualifier
Committee on Sports and Entertainment Law, Member/ Sports Symposium Committee
PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY
SCHREYER HONORS COLLEGE
B.S. with highest distinction in Finance
May 2012
University Park, PA
B.A. with high distinction in International Politics
May 2012
University Park, PA
Honors:
Minors in Spanish and History
Phi Beta Kappa
Activities:
Smeal Undergraduate Case Competition Team
Golden Key International Honour Society, Treasurer and THON Chair
International Scholar Laureate Program, Summer 2008
Thesis:
Winner-Takes-All Prediction Markets v. Polls: A Case Study of the 2009 US PresidentialElection
UNIVERSITY OF S. MISSISSIPPI
KING’S COLLEGE LONDON
London, UK
British Studies Program in Journalism
Summer 2011
EXPERIENCE
UNITED STATES ATTORNEY’S OFFICE—DISTRICT OF MASSACHUSETTS
Clinical Intern, Major Crimes Unit
Spring 2014
Drafted reply to Defense’s motion to suppress evidence and to Defendant’s motion for habeas review; researched evidentiary rules for supervised release revocation hearings.
Reviewed affidavits for searchwarrants; participated in witness interviews; and viewed First Circuit oral arguments.
UNITED STATES NAVY JAG CORPS
Naples, Italy
Intern, Region Legal Service Office, Europe, Africa, and Southwest Asia
Summer 2013
Researched and wrote memoranda on topics including the military rape shield statute, the Daubertstandard’s applicability to actuarial risk assessment tools, and the circumstances that require rightswarnings under U.C.M.J. Article 31(b).
Prepared a complete case summary, including charges; draftedquestions for witness interviews.
Evaluated forensic victim interviews and evidence in preparation forhearings. Studied the Manual for Courts-Martial; edited letters requesting investigations for the AssistantStaff Judge Advocate; and completed a Military Protective Order for witnesses.
LAW & INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT SOCIETY
Cambridge, MA
Root Capital Project Team Member
Spring 2013
Researched international arbitration bodies and agreements such as the New York Convention and the L'Organisation pour l'Harmonisation en Afrique du Droit des Affaires (OHADA) Convention.
Wrotememoranda on arbitration practices in Namibia and Cameroon.
PENN STATE INT’L AFFAIRS & DEBATE ASSOC.
University Park, PA
President/Head Delegate (2009-2010) and Secretary General (2008-2009)
Fall 2010-Spring 2012
Planned the inaugural intercollegiate model United Nations conference (PUNC) at Penn State. Oversawthe secretariat, worked to organize crisis scenarios, booked space, and advertised for participants.
Prepareddelegations of students to compete at international crisis simulations by teaching debate tactics andreviewing factual backgrounds.
Awarded Best Delegate on the Israeli Cabinet at the 2010 McGillconference and an Honorable Mention on the Venetian Doge’s Council at the 2009 UVA conference.
LANGUAGE
Spanish (proficient in reading and writing, conversational speaking)
PERSONAL
Enjoy experiencing different cultures and have traveled extensively throughout Europe over the last sixyears. Interests include college football, watching Jeopardy, and playing volleyball.
HARVARD LAW SCHOOL
Cambridge, MA
Candidate for J.D.
May 2015
Activities:
Harvard International Law Journal, Features Editor
Ames Upper Level Moot Court Competition, Team Captain & Phase II Qualifier
Committee on Sports and Entertainment Law, Member/ Sports Symposium Committee
PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY
SCHREYER HONORS COLLEGE
B.S. with highest distinction in Finance
May 2012
University Park, PA
B.A. with high distinction in International Politics
May 2012
University Park, PA
Honors:
Minors in Spanish and History
Phi Beta Kappa
Activities:
Smeal Undergraduate Case Competition Team
Golden Key International Honour Society, Treasurer and THON Chair
International Scholar Laureate Program, Summer 2008
Thesis:
Winner-Takes-All Prediction Markets v. Polls: A Case Study of the 2009 US PresidentialElection
UNIVERSITY OF S. MISSISSIPPI
KING’S COLLEGE LONDON
London, UK
British Studies Program in Journalism
Summer 2011
EXPERIENCE
UNITED STATES ATTORNEY’S OFFICE—DISTRICT OF MASSACHUSETTS
Clinical Intern, Major Crimes Unit
Spring 2014
Drafted reply to Defense’s motion to suppress evidence and to Defendant’s motion for habeas review; researched evidentiary rules for supervised release revocation hearings.
Reviewed affidavits for searchwarrants; participated in witness interviews; and viewed First Circuit oral arguments.
UNITED STATES NAVY JAG CORPS
Naples, Italy
Intern, Region Legal Service Office, Europe, Africa, and Southwest Asia
Summer 2013
Researched and wrote memoranda on topics including the military rape shield statute, the Daubertstandard’s applicability to actuarial risk assessment tools, and the circumstances that require rightswarnings under U.C.M.J. Article 31(b).
Prepared a complete case summary, including charges; draftedquestions for witness interviews.
Evaluated forensic victim interviews and evidence in preparation forhearings. Studied the Manual for Courts-Martial; edited letters requesting investigations for the AssistantStaff Judge Advocate; and completed a Military Protective Order for witnesses.
LAW & INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT SOCIETY
Cambridge, MA
Root Capital Project Team Member
Spring 2013
Researched international arbitration bodies and agreements such as the New York Convention and the L'Organisation pour l'Harmonisation en Afrique du Droit des Affaires (OHADA) Convention.
Wrotememoranda on arbitration practices in Namibia and Cameroon.
PENN STATE INT’L AFFAIRS & DEBATE ASSOC.
University Park, PA
President/Head Delegate (2009-2010) and Secretary General (2008-2009)
Fall 2010-Spring 2012
Planned the inaugural intercollegiate model United Nations conference (PUNC) at Penn State. Oversawthe secretariat, worked to organize crisis scenarios, booked space, and advertised for participants.
Prepareddelegations of students to compete at international crisis simulations by teaching debate tactics andreviewing factual backgrounds.
Awarded Best Delegate on the Israeli Cabinet at the 2010 McGillconference and an Honorable Mention on the Venetian Doge’s Council at the 2009 UVA conference.
LANGUAGE
Spanish (proficient in reading and writing, conversational speaking)
PERSONAL
Enjoy experiencing different cultures and have traveled extensively throughout Europe over the last sixyears. Interests include college football, watching Jeopardy, and playing volleyball.