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Chief Assistant District Attorney
Alameda County District Attorney's OfficeChief Assistant District Attorney
Jan. 2023 - Feb. 2025Alameda County, California, United StatesPreviously reported directly to the District Attorney and performed day to day management of the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office. In December 2024, became the lead Managing Attorney for the entire Alameda County District Attorney's Office. The office has a budget of over $100 Million and over 430 Employees including approximately 140 highly skilled attorneys.
General Counsel
Peralta Community College DistrictGeneral Counsel
Sep. 2022 - Jan. 2023California, United StatesThe General Counsel, working in partnership with outside counsel and partners, handles a wide array of business and legal issues for the District. Enroll today at https://www.peralta.edu/.
Special Assistant to the Chancellor/ Chief of Staff
Peralta Community College DistrictSpecial Assistant to the Chancellor/ Chief of Staff
Oct. 2020 - Sep. 2022Oakland, California, United StatesReports to the Chancellor and handles a wide range of matters of institutional importance on behalf of the Chancellor.
Director of Employee Relations & Diversity Programs/ Risk & Safety Programs Manager
Peralta Community College DistrictDirector of Employee Relations & Diversity Programs/ Risk & Safety Programs Manager
Jul. 2018 - Oct. 2020Oakland, CAIn addition to effective risk management, provides leadership to the District EEO/Diversity Programs Department. Conducts interviews and intake pursuant to District policies. Completes investigative reports, consults with managers and supervisors on matters pertaining to employer and employee relations. Performs effective conflict resolution and supports the Vice Chancellor of Human Resources and Employee Relations.
Risk & Safety Programs Manager
Peralta Community College DistrictRisk & Safety Programs Manager
Mar. 2017 - Oct. 2020Oakland, CAManagement of the District Risk & Safety Programs. Responsible for planning, directing and administering the District's Risk and Insurance Program while providing a safe educational environment for students and a safe working environment for employees. Member of the Association of California Community College Administrators
Director of Operations
Martin Luther King Jr. Freedom CenterDirector of Operations
Feb. 2015 - Mar. 2017Oakland, CADay to day supervision of all Freedom Center employees. Oversight of administrative requirements for the MLKFC. External public relations, risk management, office management, bookkeeping, payroll, IRS, State and/or government compliance issues; contract monitoring and reporting, basic fund development support, and monitoring of agency documentation. Management of marketing, communications and social media teams. Coordination and management of the Barbara Lee & Elihu Harris Lecture Series.
Executive Assistant, Office of the General Counsel
Peralta Community College DistrictExecutive Assistant, Office of the General Counsel
Dec. 2013 - Feb. 2015Oakland, CAAssisted the General Counsel with calendaring and correspondence. Processed Public Records Act requests, filed personal injury cases for investigators and attorneys, as well as coordinated with outside counsel. Handled discovery requests for litigation and notification of witnesses of deposition and trial schedules. Assisted General Counsel with revising Board Policies and Administrative Procedures and maintained office libraries and protocol manuals. Office editor and performed legal research and assisted with District Strategic Planning initiatives.
Adjunct Instructor
ITT Technical InstituteAdjunct Instructor
May. 2013 - Feb. 2015Oakland, CAProblem Solving Theory- This course introduces students to fundamental principles, strategies and methods of problem solving theory. Business Law-This course examines the legal environment in business, focusing on legal and ethical issues. Students review tort law, criminal law, cyber crimes, contracts, bankruptcy, employment law and property law. Advanced Strategies for the Technical Professional-This capstone course focuses on skills, characteristics and attitudes that contribute to professional life. Topics include personal integrity, business communication skills, teamwork and conflict resolution, financial literacy, professional work habits, networking and social media, and lifelong learning. Strategies for the Technical Professional-This required course reviews characteristic and trends of the global information society including basic information processing, Internet research, other skills used by the technical professionals and techniques that can be used for independent technical learning.
Law Clerk
Price And AssociatesLaw Clerk
Aug. 2011 - Dec. 2013Oakland, CAResponsible for client intake, from initial potential client contact stages to client agreement stage. Continuous performance of legal research and writing, using both LexisNexis and Westlaw. Directly involved in case discovery and civil trial preparation for state, federal, individual and class action cases.
Extern
Volunteer Legal Services Program of The Bar Association of San Francisco (VLSP)Extern
Jan. 2011 - Apr. 2011Legal Advice and Referral Clinic (LARC): LARC is a walk-in clinic that occurs twice a month on Saturdays. At these clinics, low-income clients are able to receive legal advice and/or referrals from experienced attorneys in various areas of the law. Consumer Project: A limited-scope project that advises low-income clients facing collection defense and/or bankruptcy issues at VLSP's semi-monthly Consumer Debt Defense and Education Clinic (CDDEC).
Legal Intern
Peralta Community College District, Office of the General CounselLegal Intern
Jun. 2010 - Jul. 2010Oakland, California, United StatesThe Office of the General Counsel provides legal services in all areas of law to the Board of Trustees, the Chancellor, the College Presidents, and other officers and employees of the District. During the internship I updated Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) documents and created a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the redistricting project. Completed legal research as needed.
Administrator
Martin Luther King Jr. Freedom CenterAdministrator
Aug. 2009 - Sep. 2011Oversight of general administrative requirements for the MLKFC. Includes external public relations, office management, bookkeeping, payroll, IRS, State and/or government compliance issues; contract monitoring and reporting, basic fund development support, and monitoring of agency documentation. Provides programmatic and fiscal accountability updates to the Board of Directors, making recommendations as necessary. Also assists with Board Development Plans as advised. The Martin Luther King Jr. Freedom Center conducts nonviolence leadership classes in middle and high schools throughout Oakland and surrounding areas.
Teaching Assistant
Golden Gate University School of LawTeaching Assistant
Aug. 2009 - May. 2010Torts I/II and Property I/II
Ethical Leadership Coach
Martin Luther King Jr. Freedom CenterEthical Leadership Coach
Jun. 2009 - Aug. 2009Served as a mentor and work supervisor for Oakland youth during a summer leadership program.
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