Experience

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  Punahou school

  Jul 2003 - Jul 2004

  High school history teacher

  • Taught eleventh grade U.S. History and advised Political Activism and Breakdancing clubs

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  Venable llp

  Sept 2007 - Aug 2009

  Labor and employment associate
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  U.s. district courts

  Sept 2009 - Aug 2011

  Law clerk

  Law Clerk for Judge Richard D. Bennett

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  Hunton andrews kurth llp

  Oct 2011 - Mar 2016

  Labor, employment and litigation associate

  • Counseled employers with respect to all facets of the employment relationship, including discrimination and harassment issues, wage and hours issues, covenants not to compete, and confidentiality agreements• Advised clients on labor relations strategies and handling of grievances• Lead mediation and settlement discussions• Reviewed and drafted employee handbooks, anti-discrimination policies, and severance agreements• Represented clients in cases involving discrimination, harassment, whistleblower, defamation, wrongful discharge, trade secret, covenants not to compete, wage and hour, retaliation, FMLA and ADA• Wrote and argued numerous dispositive and evidentiary motions, and conducted all stages of discovery, including taking or defending 50+ depositions Show less

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  Kipp dc

  Mar 2016 - Sept 2023

  General counsel

  Served as General Counsel of KIPP DC Public Charter Schools, a community of 22 high-performing, public schools committed to excellence, equity, and justice. KIPP DC's 1400+ employees work to equip KIPP DC's ~7300 students with the education and skills they need to be successful in college, careers, and life. As KIPP DC's second General Counsel, built and lead an effective and highly-valued legal and policy team, established strong legal, compliance and corporate governance structures, and managed outside counsel. Provided general legal advice to executives and administrators on a broad-range of issues including privacy, data security, contracts, tax, human resources, civil liberties, governance, IP, and overall risk management. Show less

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  The protestant episcopal cathedral foundation

  Sept 2023 - now

  Chief legal officer

  Lead all legal work for the Washington National Cathedral, National Cathedral School, St. Albans School and Beauvoir Elementary School. These institutions collectively provide education, leadership and support for a diverse set of communities and learners, including 900 employees, 1,500 students, and over 400,000 annual visitors.Proactively identify possible areas of risk and advise senior leadership, five institutional Boards of Trustees, and school administrators on realistic and creative solutions that prioritize the best interests of students, staff, and visitors.Provide practical legal advice in a broad range of issues, including employment, real estate, trusts and estates, tax, contracts, finance, corporate governance, talent, privacy, data security, intellectual property, and civil liberties. Show less