EDUCATION

St. Edward’s University

B.A. Art, May 2026 

University of Houston Law Center 

J.D., May 2014

Honors: UH Law Dean’s Scholarship, and Blakely Fellowship Scholarship recipient

Activities: Innocence Investigations; Outlaw Membership Chair; Blakely Trial Advocacy 

St. Edward’s University 

B.A. Liberal Studies, Philosophy & Art, May 2009

Honors: Graduated summa cum laude; Dean’s List, 3 semesters 

Activities: Study Abroad in Ghana; Philosophy Student Organization; Art Guild

EXHIBITIONS

2024    Student Juried Exhibition, curated by Sterling Allen, co-founder Okay Mountain Gallery,

Fine Arts Gallery, St. Edward's University, Austin, TX. 

EXPERIENCE

Mark Willis Leadership: Business Manager, July 2020 – present, Austin, TX

▪ Editor for both publications of the Mark Willis Leadership Journal.

▪ Oversaw real estate investments from purchase to closing sale.

▪ Maintained P&Ls for real estate rental properties. 

Law Offices of Terri Moore and Mike Ware: Law Clerk, July 2014 - 2022, Fort Worth, TX

▪ Provided legal research support and prepared memoranda for client matters.
▪ Reviewed prisoners’ claims of innocence to determine potential actual innocence. 

▪ Edited briefs submitted to the court and other legal documents.

Nugent & Peterson: Law Clerk, August 2013 - May 2014, Houston, TX
▪ Researched legal issues and potential defenses for clients’ cases & drafted memoranda. 

▪ Successfully investigated clients’ cases, which assisted getting clients’ cases no-billed.
▪ Worked clients through the successful completion of their cases.

Harris County Public Defender’s Office: Legal Intern, May - August 2013, Houston, TX
▪ Assisted clients during felony docket, negotiated plea bargains and took pleas. 

▪ Prepared briefs submitted to the 1st and 14th Court of Appeals.
▪ Assisted in felony trials from voir dire to sentencing.

The Honorable Frances H. Stacy, Federal Magistrate Judge, S.D. Texas 

Judicial Intern, May - July 2012, Houston, TX
▪ Drafted Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law.
▪ Reviewed court documents to determine work product and attorney-client privilege.

▪ Proofread court documents for publication.

Office of State Representative Mike Villarreal

Legislative Aide, January - July 2011, Austin, TX
▪ Assisted drafting legislation and moved bills through the legislative process.
▪ Managed communications with stakeholders, lobbyists, and constituents.
▪ Tracked legislation, examined bills for points of order, and assisted in political messaging.

Office of State Representative Yvonne Gonzalez Toureilles

Legislative Intern, September 2010 – January 2011, Austin, TX
▪ Assisted drafting and editing press releases and other official correspondence. 

▪ Held meetings with constituents to plan legislative initiatives.
▪ Successfully coordinated the representative’s daily legislative schedule.

SKILLS

Research and Analysis, Professional Writing, Editing and Proofreading, Complex Problem Solving, Effective Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Observational Skills, Public Speaking, Emotional Intelligence, Strategic Thinking.

OVERALL STRENGTHS

 Communication, relationship-building, and analytical thinking.