LEGAL EXPERIENCE
EMPLOYMENT: Judicial Term Law Clerk - Chambers of Hon. David A. Ritchie, 14th Judicial District Court of Louisiana
Aug 2022 - Present
Responsible for the drafting of orders and letters, as well as legal research to prepare Judge Ritchie on matters before the Court.
Observe court proceedings in a variety of both civil and criminal matters
Perform clerical duties such as organizing records, processing inmate correspondences, and producing documents
Position: Legal extern (Academic) — Chambers of Hon. William M. Jorden, 19th Judicial District Court of Louisiana
SEPT 2021 - December 2021
Worked under the direct supervision of Judge Jorden himself Staff Attorney AJ Sabine
Performed court observations in a highly-personal setting focused on criminal law
Compiled an extensive research report on the concept of nonmonetary pretrial release for reference in future policy discussions
Position: President — CANNABIS LAW SOCIETY, LSU law
May 2020 - May 2021
Providing leadership for the organization and delegating responsibilities among administrative members
Setting model examples of professionalism and maturity in dealing with the future regulation of this controversial subject
Coordinating events and advocacy on behalf of the organization
Engaging with outside speakers and influencers in the emerging world of cannabis law
Managing the implementation of a Cannabis Law Blog and future Cannabis Law Journal
Position: Legal Extern (Academic) — Office of the Louisiana attorney general, Civil Division, Public Finance Section
May 2020 - JULY 2020
Worked under the direct supervision of Assistant Attorney General Erin Day
Drafted several memoranda for use by attorneys within the Section on the subject of public finance
Position: Newsletter COMMITTEE member — CANNABIS LAW SOCIETY, LSU law
January 2020 - May 2020
Contributed to the creation of published newsletters for CLS membership
Researched a multitude of topics related to new developments in cannabis law
PRACTICE INTERESTS
Business Law — Leases and Servitudes, and Insurance Defense
Maritime Law — Bills of Lading, COGSA, Jones Act, and Harter Act Litigation
Administrative Law — Advisement on Agency Regulation Compliance, and Administrative Procedure Act
Contract Law — Private-Party Loan and Lease, Business Entity Formation, and Intellectual Property
International Law — International Trade Litigation and Mediation, Transnational Contract Negotiation, and USMCA Regulation Compliance
ADVOCACY INTERESTS
Implementation of Responsible Statutory and Administrative Regulation of Louisiana’s future Cannabis Industry, and Advising on Regulatory Compliance for new Cannabis Businesses
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Exploration of Emerging Technologies through Increased Research Grants
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Informing the Public about the Civil Rights concerns of, and the Need for Reform of, the Private Prison Industry
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Reducing the Stigma upon Rehabilitated Nonviolent Drug Offenders so that they may Reenter Society
NONLEGAL EXPERIENCE
EMPLOYMENT: restaurant Server — Mansurs on the BOULEVARD, RESTAURANT
September 2018 - July 2019
Engaged directly with guests to facilitate the best possible dining experience.
Assisted restaurant management with daily services and catering events.
Accurately maintained organized systems of orders and details for varying numbers of guests.
Maintained extensive proficiency in knowledge of complex menu items as well as an extensive wine list.
EMPLOYMENT: Organizational Change Management Specialist (Internship) — Pilot Flying J Travel Centers LLC, Corporation
May 2017 - august 2017
Trained in Organization Change Management philosophy and processes.
Aided in designing and optimizing cultural transformation processes on behalf of my mentor.
Actively engaged with third-party consultant agencies in various capacities.
Responsible for developing and facilitating training and orientation to incoming Organizational Change Management Specialists
Aided in formulating and presenting the final internship presentation to Senior Executive Team.
EMPLOYMENT: Server Assistant — Mansurs on the BOULEVARD, RESTAURANT
January 2017 - December 2017
Assisted servers with preparing and maintaining tables for restaurant guests.
Assisted restaurant management with daily services and catering events.
position: president — Students for sensible drug policy, LSU chapter
December 2016 - December 2017
Laid foundation for the resurgence of a dormant chapter
Consulted with the national office and created plans for future progress
Trained personnel for succession
EMPLOYMENT: RESEARCH ASSISTANT — LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY, DEPARTMENT OF MASS COMMUNICATIONS
SEPTEMBER 2015 - JUNE 2016
Assisted in tasks for the research grant under the direct supervision of Dr. Jensen Moore.
Verified both the accuracy and validity of data entered in databases, correcting any errors.
Prepared tables, graphs, fact sheets, and written reports summarizing research results.
Performed data entry and other clerical work as required for project completion.
Coded associated social media data from Facebook and Twitter in preparation for computer entry.
position: Housing manager — the delta chi fraternity, LSU chapter
January 2015 - May 2015
Personally responsible for maintenance and repairs of the chapter house, built in the late 1920s
Managed budget for materials and contracted third-party labor as necessary
“Believe you can, and you are halfway there.”
“The safety of the people shall be the highest law.”
“Legislation is not a pure act of power. It is an act of wisdom, justice and reason.”
“Freedom is something that dies unless it is used.”
Education
LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center
May 2022 — Juris Doctor / Diplomate of Comparative Law
Louisiana State University
December 2017 — Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Achievements
2023 — Bar Admission, Louisiana
2019-2022 — LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center Dean’s Scholar recipient
2013-2015 — Louisiana State University Tiger Excellence Scholarship - Awarded 2013-2015
2015 — Rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America
2017 — Alumnus of the Delta Chi Fraternity
Personal Skills
Extensive Legal Comprehension and Research Experience
experienced writer and public speaker
Technical Skills: Microsoft Office, Adobe creative suite, IBM SPSS Statistics 23
(CITI) Basic Responsible Conduct of Research Certified (valid thru 2025)