Attorney Advisor
Arlington, VA
Versatile legal professional with extensive experience in regulatory compliance, policy development, and legal research across complex, highly regulated environments. Adept at interpreting federal laws, drafting regulatory guidance, managing compliance initiatives, and advising stakeholders. Known for translating complex legal concepts into actionable strategies.
Salary
USD 175,000
Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)
May 2022 — Present
Advise on applications of the Commodity Exchange Act and CFTC regulations, ensuring compliance across market participants. Lead the division's efforts with Information Collection renewals under the Paperwork Reduction Act. Coordinate and respond to the Division of Enforcement proposed actions. Draft regulatory frameworks including Notices of Proposed Rulemaking. Serve as primary liaison for non-financial regulatory issues and attend stakeholder meetings.
CACI International (Contractor at CFTC, Division of Enforcement)
Apr 2021 — May 2022
Drafted motions for default judgments, supporting declarations, and memoranda of law for enforcement cases. Conducted legal research on statutes, judges' rules, and federal court procedures. Filed case documents through PACER and managed document review using Relativity.
CACI International (Contractor at CFTC, FOIA Office)
Oct 2020 — Apr 2021
Processed and tracked FOIA requests from intake to final response. Redacted sensitive materials and coordinated internal document searches across departments. Communicated with requesters and internal stakeholders to clarify records scope.
Moran & Associates
Jan 2020 — Apr 2020
Drafted complaints and motions under IDEA and Section 504 for disputes before OSSE and ODR. Conducted legal research and participated in case strategy meetings.
UDC General Practice Clinic
Aug 2019 — Dec 2019
Drafted wills, healthcare POAs, and handled guardianship cases from intake through representation in Probate Court. Represented client in D.C. Superior Court.
Smithsonian Institution
Jun 2019 — Aug 2019
Reviewed contracts for privacy compliance and drafted policy feedback for internal privacy policies. Delivered briefings on GDPR and CCPA impacts to fundraising and data security practices.
UDC Immigration and Human Rights Clinic
Jan 2019 — May 2019
Handled an asylum case end-to-end including drafting declarations and researching country conditions. Represented client during biometrics appointments and ICE check-ins.
Amara Legal Center
Sept 2018 — Nov 2018
Conducted jurisdictional legal research and drafted a family law 'Know Your Rights' factsheet for trafficking survivors.
Rising for Justice
Jun 2018 — Aug 2018
Evaluated criminal record expungement eligibility and assisted clients with motions to seal. Conducted legal research and drafted affidavits supporting record-clearing motions.
Webster, Chamberlain & Bean, LLP
May 2015 — Jul 2017
Supported three partners representing nonprofits and associations in contract review and corporate filings. Maintained the firm's trademark tracking system and coordinated renewal communications. Prepared financial statements and handled billing, bookkeeping, and dues collection for association clients.
JD · Law
? – 2020
BA
? – 2015