Education & Experience
University of Florida, Levin College of Law
I am currently in my second year at UF Levin College of Law. I write for the Journal of Law and Policy, am a member of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Team, and serve as the Vice-President of the Federal Bar Association at the University of Florida.
Temple University
During my undergraduate years, I studied at Temple University in Philadelphia, PA. I was a Division 1 scholarship athlete on the Women’s Soccer team and majored in Criminal Justice with a minor in Psychology. I graduated in three years with a 3.93 GPA and was a member of the Honors College, Phi Beta Kappa, and Chi Alpha Sigma, which is the National College Athlete Honor Society. Go Owls!
Key Experience
McCarty Focks, PLLC
Law Clerk (School Term)
August 2024 – Present
Responsible for drafting a variety of legal documents, including complaints, estate planning instruments, real estate closing documents, and escrow agreements. Conducting comprehensive legal research on homeowners and condominium associations. Managing e-filing processes while supporting attorneys across a range of transactional and litigation matters.
Lessons Learned: The daily, routine work of a lawyer is extremely important to each and every client’s family and life.
Kanner & Pintaluga, P.A.
Summer Associate
May 2024 – August 2024
Negotiated liens with subsequent law firms and insurance companies regarding personal injury cases. Drafted demand letters, lien ledgers, and affidavits of no additional insurance to send to insurance companies. Assisted attorneys in preparing for and conducting global settlement conferences by preparing detailed notes for the handling attorney. Actively participated in client meetings and legal strategy discussions regarding pre-suit case handling.
Lessons Learned: It is a very delicate conversation to bridge the gap between a traumatic experience by your client and the realities of realistic expectations of damage awards.
Florida Department of Children and Families, Gainesville, FL
Investigator
August 2022 – May 2024
Managed complex investigations from start to finish. Regularly collaborated with state attorneys and attended court hearings on behalf of clients. Designed and executed detailed case plans. Engaged with a wide range of individuals in varied settings and conducted thorough interviews to gather pertinent information to the investigation.
Lessons Learned: I was the responsible party on-site for many stressful and sad situations that required more than just & “checking the box”. I learned that public policy must be paired with quality public employees to make an effective difference. I also discovered that relatively small efforts on my part can lead to a significant impact on those I serve.
Philadelphia Public Defenders, Philadelphia, PA
Intern
2021 – 2022
Filed legal documents, motions, and petitions for parole applications. Conducted interviews with clients and family members and assisted in courtroom proceedings.
Lessons Learned: The criminal justice system is focused on maintaining itself. In my area, parole and release conditions were enforced arbitrarily and not aligned with the public’s best interests.
Temple University Women’s Soccer
Lessons Learned: Before college, my club team won multiple state championships and was nationally ranked. I was a four-year starter, captain, and leading scorer in high school. In college, I learned to adapt.
First, every player in college is good or better, and game minutes are limited. Additionally, COVID restrictions during my freshman and sophomore years imposed limits on all interactions, including in-person classes, practices, and all Division 1 athletic events. Success depended on each player finding their own way to contribute.
By the time COVID ended, I had become a graduating “support” player, helping my teammates improve every day in practice, being the best teammate possible, and still understanding that my individual efforts were important and relied upon by our coaching staff, as their careers were always at stake.