Law student at Stanford with a background in Political Science and Computer Science. Focus on litigation and policy, particularly international human rights, national security and environmental policy. Developed web applications using HTML, CSS, Javascript, PHP, and MySQL.
Education
 | JD Expected June 2013 Stanford Law School Journal: Senior Online Editor of the Stanford Law Review Activities: Moot Court, Timor-Leste Legal Education Program, Streetlaw, Mock Trial |
 | September 2006 – June 2010 Stanford University Degree: B.A. in Political Science with Honors in International Security Studies; Computer Science minor; with distinction Honors: Graduate with Distinction, Honors in International Security Studies Activities: Mock Trial, Outdoor Education Program, Stanford Pre-Orientation Trips, EMT Program |
Experience
 | July – August 2012 Earthjustice Summer Clerk Provided legal research and writing on a variety of legal issues in support of federal environmental litigation. My work focused on administrative law and civil procedure in the Ninth Circuit. |
 | June – July 2012 Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt, & Mosle, LLP Summer Associate Conducted legal research and drafted memoranda for the litigation and international arbitration practice groups. |
 | January 2010 – December 2012 Stanford Center for International Security and Cooperation Web Developer, Research Assistant Project funded by the Department of Defense and National Science Foundation under Dr. Martha Crenshaw. Analyzed the interactions among terrorist organizations in Iraq and prepared reports on the groups’ histories, leadership, and relations with other groups. Developed web software to display the interactions and evolutions among terrorist groups over time. |
 | June – August 2011 National Park Service Stanford-Yosemite Fellow I conducted legal research and drafted memoranda advising the Park on public lands and environmental issues. I also drafted legal documents required for the implementation of certain park programs. |
 | June – August 2009 Partnership for a Secure America Project Intern Developed an online interactive map to illustrate the security of Pakistan’s nuclear arsenal. Designed a method to measure bipartisan cooperation in Congress and analyzed the history of bipartisanship on national security and foreign policy issues. Researched and wrote weblog entries. Attended hearings, wrote and organized mass emails. Updated and maintained website. Prepared briefings for senior officials. |
 | March 2008 – June 2010 Stanford Outdoor Education Program Instructor, Leader Trainer, Web Developer Redesigned the program website (http://www.stanford.edu/class/ges7). Built a new backend based on PHP and MySQL to provide efficient archiving of class materials and trip logs. Led Stanford students and community leaders on weekend trips. Taught basic mountaineering, minimum impact, group dynamics, and outdoor leadership skills. |
Honors & Awards
 | February 2013 Quarterfinalist, Best Oral Argument (preliminary rounds) Marion Rice Kirkwood Moot Court Competition, Stanford Law School |
| December 2011 Gerald Gunther Prize for Outstanding Performance in Intellectual Property: Copyright |
| June 2010 Graduate with Distinction; Honors in International Security Studies Stanford University |
 | April 2009 Second Place American Mock Trial Association National Championships, Iowa Young Lawyers Division |
| April 2008 Intercollegiate All-American Attorney American Mock Trial Association National Championships, Minneapolis, MN |
 | June 2006 Highest Academic Honors Miramonte High School |