Seasoned attorney with a creative edge, skilled at interpreting administrative regulations, analyzing medical evidence, collaborating with software developers, producing multimedia training content.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Attorney-Adviser
Social Security Administration
Baltimore
09.2012 - Current
Serve as a Subject Matter Expert ‘SME’ and Feature Owner, collaborating with software developers to modernize case processing systems.
Train staff on policy, procedure and technology updates using training videos, jingles, desk guides and live presentations.
Maintain knowledge management systems.
Analyze medical evidence, federal laws, social security databases and court records to determine the legal sufficiency of Administrative decisions.
Associate Attorney
Morris, Hardwick, Schneider & LandCastle Title
Baltimore
09.2011 - 09.2012
Student Attorney
University of Maryland Tax Law Clinic
Baltimore
01.2010 - 05.2011
Law Clerk
HUD Office of Fair Housing
Baltimore
06.2010 - 12.2010
Law Clerk
Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage
Washington
05.2009 - 08.2009
Education
Doctor of Law - JD -
University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law
Bachelor of Arts - BA - English Language and Literature/Letters
System Modernization Leader, Received Executive Director's award for work on team designing and implementing new case processing software to improve efficiency and quality of disability appeals.
Staff Training Expert, Received multiple Executive Director's awards for creating engaging training content leading to improved employee morale, better work product and voluntary adoption of new technologies.
Personal Information
License: Licensed to practice law in Maryland
Timeline
Attorney-Adviser
Social Security Administration
09.2012 - Current
Associate Attorney
Morris, Hardwick, Schneider & LandCastle Title
09.2011 - 09.2012
Law Clerk
HUD Office of Fair Housing
06.2010 - 12.2010
Student Attorney
University of Maryland Tax Law Clinic
01.2010 - 05.2011
Law Clerk
Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage
05.2009 - 08.2009
Doctor of Law - JD -
University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law
Bachelor of Arts - BA - English Language and Literature/Letters
Attorney-Adviser at Social Security Administration - Office of Appellate OperationsAttorney-Adviser at Social Security Administration - Office of Appellate Operations