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Summary I have my own civil litigation practice. In recent months, I have co-authored a petition for certiorari of the U.S. Supreme Court, litigated complex appeals before Circuit courts, and successfully litigated a wide variety of civil cases. I collaborate with other firms in high stakes litigation.

Experience
Solo Practice
Partner | Principal
Representative Clients Include: Local municipalities, regional non-profits and international industry associations.

Government
Judicial Law Clerk
Law clerk to federal judge. Authored orders resolving complex summary judgment motions in patent, copyright, products liability, environmental, and False Claim Act cases. Authored dozens of orders resolving simpler summary judgment motions, motions to dismiss, motions in limine, etc.

Government
Judicial Law Clerk
draft orders and memoranda to assist federal judge in deciding substantive motions, discovery disputes, and evidentiary objections. Worked on all aspects of civil practice and worked on some criminal motions as well.

In-House Legal Department
Associate Attorney | Associate Advocate
Authored briefs in three DC Circuit cases seeking premature review of EPA’s Clean Power Plan. Attended White House and EPA meetings and contributed to comment letter and congressional outreach related to Plan. Testified before EPA on proposed regulation. Authored letter on industry emissions signed by members of Congress.

Education
Juris Doctor (J.D.) 3.50 GPA | Managing Editor of Harvard Environmental Law Review Bachelor's Degree 3.88 GPA | B.S. in Bijavascript:void(0);ological Sciences

Language
Spanish
Proficiency: S-3