United States
Assisted with AALDEF’s legal and advocacy efforts on behalf of low-income Asian American and immigrant communities. My work spanned direct legal services, research, and community education across the Immigration and Economic Justice units. I assisted with asylum applications, DACA renewals, and work authorization filings; conducted statutory research and policy analysis on anti-SLAPP protections for nonprofit advocates; and participated in courthouse-based voter registration and Know Your Rights outreach on voting and immigrant protections. I also drafted plain-language legal materials for community partners and helped develop risk-mitigation strategies for groups engaged in public advocacy.
Supported litigation and advocacy on behalf of women and LGBTQ+ clients facing gender-based discrimination in the workplace and beyond. Conducted legal research on employment, labor, and civil rights issues. Drafted complaints, demand letters, and motions filed in the Eastern District of New York. Assisted counsel in preparing answers, rebuttals, and discovery responses, including organizing evidentiary documentation and analyzing records to inform litigation strategy.
Managed a high-volume personal injury caseload of 60+ active matters, overseeing case progression from intake through settlement. Negotiated with insurance adjusters and medical providers to secure favorable outcomes for clients. Generated over $600,000 in settlements within the first six months and consistently increased the firm’s monthly revenue each quarter through efficient case management and strategic advocacy.
Modernized firm operations by fully digitizing paper files and implementing electronic case management software to improve caseload efficiency. Drafted and completed interrogatories and other discovery documents. Prepared and sent demand letters with supporting documentation to insurance carriers on behalf of personal injury clients. Developed a searchable database of medical providers by treatment specialty and trained new staff on case management systems and firm procedures to support long-term operational sustainability.