Oct 2019 – Sep 2021 · 1 yr 11 mos · Washington D.C. Metro Area

Apr 2017 – Nov 2019 · 2 yrs 7 mos · Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Served as principal policy advisor to the Senator on a wide portfolio of issues before the Senate Commerce and Senate Judiciary committees, including: technology, media, telecommunications, competition policy, intellectual property, cybersecurity, privacy, transportation, and consumer protection issues.
• Worked with Congressional offices, regulatory agencies, administration officials, and other external stakeholders to develop and promote the Senator’s priorities and to successfully advance legislative initiatives.
• Drafted bills, amendments, speeches, and briefing memos. Staffed the Senator during floor action, committee activities, and meetings.

Jan 2014 – Apr 2017 · 3 yrs 3 mos · Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Open Internet/ Net Neutrality
• Privacy
• IP/ Technology Transition
• Inmate Calling Services
• Performed legal duties related to transition to new technologies, including developing rulemaking proceedings to ensure the openness of the Internet.
• Drafted and reviewed orders regarding ongoing technology transitions, ensuring that the values of competition and consumer protection were appropriately reflected in the networks that businesses and consumers will rely on in the future.
• Advised Commission officials on the Commission's role in observing marketplace developments, and, if necessary, regulating the interplay of various technologies, providers, and converging service offerings.
• Performed legal duties related to review of proposed mergers of telecommunications service providers and advised on whether proposed mergers meet the legal and public interest standards of the Telecommunications Act.

Jan 2009 – Jan 2014 · 5 yrs · Columbia, South Carolina Area

• Advised and represented clients in litigation involving the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, the Stored Communications Act, and various anti-discrimination and labor laws.
• Drafted pleadings, motions, discovery, legal memoranda, and contracts under firm deadlines from clients, courts, and agencies.
• Conducted on-site employee interviews related to labor audits.

Jan 2007 – Jan 2008 · 1 yr · Columbia, South Carolina Area

• Represented a diverse group of clients in civil litigation matters involving product liability, telecommunication, bankruptcy, labor and public education issues. Drafted pleadings, motions and responses.

Jan 2006 – Jan 2007 · 1 yr · Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Conducted research and analysis for various legislative projects affecting South Carolina including rural broadband, health care, and energy.

Jan 2000 – Jan 2002 · 2 yrs · Greater New York City Area

• Marketed product launches across the lifestyle, clothing, and music industries.
• Responsibilities included establishing relationships with several retail accounts by devising and executing marketing plans tailored to each client’s agenda and needs.