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U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, Compliance BranchDirector
Apr. 2024
The 1000 Lawyer ProjectCo-Founder
Oct. 2023Laurel, Maryland, United StatesThe 1000 Lawyer Project advances diverse voices in the legal profession through bar exam preparation and professional guidance. The 1000 Lawyer Project offers innovative programming related to mindset, exam strategies, and writing. As a Benefit, LLC we are committed to mentorship and transformative support, and have collaborated with student organizations with programming. Recently, we developed and implemented the Black Mamba Mentality for Bar Exam Preparation – a six-week program inspired by Kobe Bryant’s relentless drive. In 2024, in partnership with the Northeast Black Law Student Association, the six-week series reached 80 third-year law students, equipping them with the skills and mindset for bar exam success.
U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, Compliance BranchDeputy Director
Dec. 2021 - Apr. 2024
U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, Compliance BranchActing Deputy Director
May. 2021 - Dec. 2021
U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, Compliance BranchSenior Policy Advisor
Oct. 2015 - May. 2021Investigate civil rights and civil liberties complaints filed by the public regarding DHS programs and activities. Examine a variety of issues including COVID-19 readiness and response in detention facilities; use of force by detention and law enforcement officers; racial, ethnic, and religious bias; suicide prevention in detention facilities; and custodial medical and mental health care. Lead multidisciplinary teams comprised of policy advisors and consultants in conducting complex, large-scale, onsite investigations of detention facilities to ensure compliance with federal and state law, and agency standards: review documents, conduct interviews of custodial staff and detainees, and draft and issue comprehensive investigative expert recommendation memoranda that identify policy violations and systemic deficiencies that may give rise to civil rights violations. Engage DHS and CRCL leadership and component representatives on complex civil rights issues, including the implementation of recommendations to address concerns identified by CRCL investigations, including reviewing and providing guidance on the revision or development and implementation of policy and training.
U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Divison, Special Litigation SectionSenior Trial Attorney
May. 2007 - Oct. 2015Responsible for leading multidisciplinary teams comprised of attorneys, paralegals, investigators, and consultants in conducting complex, large-scale, federal pattern or practice investigations of governmental entities for alleged civil rights violations pursuant to the Civil Rights of Institutionalized Persons Act (CRIPA), 42 U.S.C. § 1997; the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994, 42 U.S.C. § 14141; and the anti-discrimination provisions of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, 42 U.S.C. § 3789d. Examined issues related to use of force by correctional and law enforcement officers; search and seizure; biased-based policing; sexual abuse and sexual harassment in correctional facilities; suicide prevention in correctional facilities; and correctional medical and mental health care. Managed each component of a complex civil pattern or practice investigations of minimum- and maximum-security correctional facilities and law enforcement agencies, including co-chairing the investigation of a 17,000-person police force, in Spanish and serving as lead counsel on a highly contentious investigation and litigation that resulted in an enforceable agreement. Oversaw the enforcement of court-approved settlement agreements. Reviewed policies and procedures; conferred with the jurisdiction and the independent court advisor; participated in monthly compliance visits; and issued correspondence on our review and analysis of policies, procedures, and regulations submitted for our review.
DLA PiperAssociate
Sep. 2003 - Jun. 2006New York, New YorkLitigation Associated concentrating in Insurance Defense, Employment Litigation, and Pharmaceutical Defense. Had amazing opportunities to work on a variety of pro-bono matters that included international human rights, civil rights, and administering the firm’s mentorship project with high school students participating in the state-wide moot court and mock trial competitions.
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