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Experience

Mercer Thompson, LLC

New York, NY

Legal Intern, December 2024–Present

  • Support a partner managing multiple transactions by conducting statutory and regulatory research, delivering targeted, actionable insights.
  • Draft, edit, and format high-quality client documents and internal reference materials
  • Create professional “cheat sheets” that distill complex legal concepts into accessible formats for quick reference.
  • Research and compile waiver forms in compliance with statutory definitions, ensuring clarity and reducing regulatory risk.

      Ohana Baptist Church

      Honolulu, HI

      Associate Pastor, June 2015–June 2024

      • Led operational transformation for a growing church, streamlining services, events, and volunteer coordination.
      • Oversaw a $231,000 AV and lighting upgrade to modernize the production environment.
      • Directed brand strategy across all digital and print channels, unifying the church’s identity and improving public engagement.
      • Mentored and led a young adult cohort, honing communication and strategic leadership in weekly sessions and events.
      • Produced volunteer-led music recording projects by coaching teams, managing technical execution, and guiding creative direction.

        West Coast Baptist College / Lancaster Baptist Church

        Lancaster, CA

        Helpdesk Technician, August 2011–May 2015

        • Delivered frontline technical support for students and staff, resolving hardware, software, and network issues in a high-demand environment.
        • Designed and implemented computing systems for student labs, including a specialized media/design lab to support creative programs.
        • Managed enterprise directory services, user permissions, and access control, maintaining security and usability across campus systems.
        • Led onboarding and training for new helpdesk team members, promoting consistency and effective customer support.

          Education

          New York Law School

          New York, NY

          Juris Doctor, expected May 2027

          GPA: 3.34
          Honors: Faculty Scholar Award, Merit-Based
          Affiliations:

          Center for Business and Finance Law

          Christian Legal Society

          West Coast Baptist College

          Lancaster, CA

          Bachelor of Religious Education

          Church Ministries Concentration, May 2021

          Skills & Interests

          Strategic AI Use

          • Advanced user of generative AI for research, writing, and legal workflows
          • Committed to ethical, high-leverage implementation.

          Journey