May 2021 – Jun 2022 · 1 yr 1 mo · Rapid City, South Dakota, United States

Jan 2020 – May 2021 · 1 yr 4 mos · State College, Pennsylvania Area

May 2019 – Feb 2020 · 9 mos · Emporium, PA

• 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to the promotion of the Cameron County, Pennsylvania area through various initiatives that showcase our community as a quality place to live and work as well as a favorable option for those considering relocation. The organization promotes professional mentorship between residents (past, current, and future) and opportunities for economic growth while honoring our heritage and those who have contributed to it. Its objective is to establish and maintain various programs that will help us realize enhanced, sustainable professional and economic vitality.

Oct 2017 – Dec 2019 · 2 yrs 2 mos · Emporium, Pennsylvania

• Represented individuals across a wide-array of legal issues, such as criminal law, personal injury and civil litigation, employment law, family law, taxation, and military and veterans law. Substantial litigation experience in trial advocacy and appellate advocacy.

Jul 2016 – Jun 2017 · 11 mos

• Deputy legal advisor to the Commanding General of Education Command, Marine Corps Base Quantico. Advised command on administrative, military justice, government ethics and other matters.

Mar 2015 – Jun 2017 · 2 yrs 3 mos

• Served as Subject Matter Expert for Marine Corps Leadership Doctrine for the Lejeune Leadership Institute (LLI), Marine Corps University (MCU). Advised elements of MCU and other commands on Professional Military Education (PME) curriculum, leadership initiatives, and best practices.

Jun 2014 – Mar 2015 · 9 mos · Okinawa, Japan

• Data analyst for special manpower task force for Marine Corps Installations Pacific. Served as part of a team that developed a manpower evaluation tool to evaluate organizational efficiencies and conducted evaluation through command and subordinate military installations.

Jan 2014 – Jun 2014 · 5 mos · Okinawa, Japan

• Represented servicemembers at courts-martial and misconduct-related administrative separations boards; provided other counselings to servicemembers on military-related issues.

Apr 2013 – Dec 2013 · 8 mos · Okinawa, Japan

• Assisted servicemembers, dependents, and other eligible individuals in personal civil legal matters. Practice consisted mainly of family law issues.
• In 2013, the American Bar Association recognized Camp Foster Okinawa Legal Assistance Office, Marine Corps Installations Pacific for distinguished service for Legal Assistance to Military Personnel, known as the LAMP Award.
• http://www.americanbar.org/groups/legal_assistance_military_personnel/initiatives_awards/award_winners.html#past

Aug 2008 – Jun 2012 · 3 yrs 10 mos · State College, PA; Pentagon

• Served in the Civil and Administrative Law Branch of Judge Advocate Division (JAD), Headquarters of the Marine Corps (HQMC) in the summer of 2010.
• Served in the International and Operational Law Branch, JAD, HQMC from January to June 2012.

May 2009 – Aug 2009 · 3 mos · Cameron & Elk Counties, Pennsylvania

• Prepared draft opinions and orders on a myriad of criminal and civil issues.

May 2009 – Aug 2009 · 3 mos · Emporium, PA

• Researched, authored, and prepared motions and other court filings on criminal matters.