Experience

  • 2024 - Present

    At Darger Errante Yavitz & Blau LLP, I represent corporate clients in complex toxic tort and asbestos litigation involving significant financial exposure and technical subject matter.

    My experience includes:

    • Managing active caseloads across multiple jurisdictions with minimal supervision

    • Drafting dispositive motions, discovery motions, and strategic pleadings

    • Analyzing expert reports, medical records, and scientific evidence

    • Defending depositions

    • Coordinating with local and national counsel to ensure consistency in litigation strategy

    • Advising on risk exposure, settlement posture, and case valuation

    I routinely work with cases that require a deep understanding of technical issues and the ability to translate those issues into persuasive legal arguments.

  • 2021-2024

    As an Assistant District Attorney with the Westchester County District Attorney’s Office, I handled a high-volume caseload and developed extensive courtroom experience.

    My work included:

    • Prosecution of cases from arraignment through disposition

    • Drafted criminal charges based on discovery from local law enforcement

    • Recommended criminal charges based on information form local law enforcement

    • Coordinated with local law enforcement agencies to identify, secure, and produce all discoverable material

    • Conducted bench trials (4)

      • Driving While Intoxicated (2)

      • Driving Whie Ability Impaired (1)

      • Criminal Contempt in the 2nd Degree (1)

    • Litigated suppression hearings and evidentiary issues

    • Drafted and argued motions

    • Negotiated dispositions and managed plea discussions

    • Worked closely with law enforcement on investigations, including drafting subpoenas and search warrants

    This experience built a strong foundation in advocacy, quick decision-making, and managing competing priorities under pressure.

  • 2025 - Present

    Adjunct Professor, Monroe University

    At Monroe University, I teach courses focused on practical legal skills and the juvenile justice system.

    Fundamentals of Trial Practice (Fall 2025, Spring 2026)

    • Designed and taught a course focused on courtroom advocacy

    • Covered voir dire, opening statements, direct and cross-examination, and closing arguments

    • Integrated rules of evidence and trial strategy into hands-on exercises

    • Guided students through simulated trial work, culminating in a mock trial

    Juvenile Delinquency (Winter 2026)

    • Teach substantive and procedural aspects of the juvenile justice system

    • Explore developmental theories, legal frameworks, and policy considerations

    • Emphasize critical thinking, legal analysis, and real-world application

    My teaching emphasizes clarity, structure, and persuasive communication—skills that directly translate to effective legal practice.

    • Cross-Functional Communication

    • Complex Fact & Expert Analysis

    • Deposition & Trial Preparation

    • Dispositive Motion Practice

    • Investigations

    • Legal Writing & Persuasive Advocacy

    • Litigation Strategy & Case Management

    • Risk Analysis

Education

  • CUNY Law Review Senior Staffer (January 2020 – May 2021)

    National Black Law Students Association

    National Treasurer (April 2020 – March 2021)

    National Finance Secretary (January – March 2020)

    CUNY BLSA Vice President (August - December 2019)

    Pipeline to Justice & BLSA Mentorship Program at CUNY Coordinator (August 2019 – May 2020)

  • Summa Cum Laude

    President’s List (4.0 GPA) Fall 2014, Spring 2016,

    Dean’s List (3.5-3.9 GPA) Spring 2015, Fall 2015, 2016

    Organizations:

    Phi Beta Lambda – Business Fraternity (Secretary, Fall 2016)

    Delta Mu Delta – International Honor Society in Business (President, Fall 2016)

    F.E.M.A.L.E.S. – empowering females on the campus of Benedict College (Vice President, Fall 2016)

    Alpha Chi – National Society for Collegiate Scholars (Member, Fall 2016)

Achievements