Objective
Work in the MAritime Industry as an attorney.
Experience
Rhode Island Senate Policy Officer, Rhode Island State House, Providence, RI
Legal Fellowship, Summer 2009.
•Created a roadmap to update energy policy in the state of Rhode Island with a focus on alternative energy generation, efficiency improvements and port development. This position required legal research, informal interviews and meetings with state legislators and constituents.
Office of Attorney General Patrick Lynch Civil & Environmental Advocacy Division, Providence, RI
Legal Intern, Winter and Summer 2009
•Drafting and reviewing documents including motions to dismiss and interrogatories, court appearances under supervision of Special Assistant Attorney General Paquette.
•Drafting and reviewing documents including motions to dismiss and interrogatories for Special Assistant District Attorney Mike Rubin, including extensive research and drafting of legal briefs relating to the Weavers Cove LNG Energy Project, in RI and Ma.
Rhode Island Sea Grant Bristol, RI
Legal Fellow, Fall 2009 and Spring 2010
•Researching and writing on ocean and coastal law issues with a specialization regarding the protection of public access thru right of ways in the town of Warren RI, marine resource management and conservation issues.
University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI
Marine Affairs Dept. Graduate Student Assistant, Jan. 2009 to Dec. 2009
•Drafted and completed projects for dept. professors, prepared and drafted Marine Affairs Dept. documents, managed departments university mandated administrative paperwork and policies.
Moran Shipping Agency, Providence, RI
Operations / Legal Intern, Fall 2009-Present
•Office Intern, working in the Legal Department and the maritime operations and logistics department.
Bristol County District Attorney’s Office, New Bedford, Ma.
Rule 303 Legal Intern, Spring and Summer 2010
•Worked with Attorney General’s office, Handling basic cases and appearing before the court as a certified student attorney under Rule 303.
Education
Roger Williams University, School of Law Bristol, RI
Jurist Doctorate May 2010
University of Rhode Island, Graduate School of Marine Affairs
Kingston, RI
Masters of Marine Affairs, January 2010
University of Rhode Island, College of Arts and Science Kingston, RI
Bachelor of Arts and Sciences, Political Science Major, Marine Affairs Minor
Certification
Skils
Certified Mediator
Summer 2009-Spring2010 Providence, RI
Completed requirements to be a state certified mediator, with a special focus on the issues associated with multiparty problems in the maritime community.
Microsoft SharePoint Software Proficient Providence, RI
Winter 2009-Present
Using Microsoft technology to build and maintain interactive websites for business entities.