Child Support Community Engagement

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*************@*****.*** 808-***-**** Milwaukee, WI 53202

Summary

Dynamic legal professional with extensive experience as a Community Engagement & Programs Coordinator at the Milwaukee County Bar Association. Proven track record in program development and community outreach, enhancing legal resource awareness. Skilled in budget management and legal research, fostering impactful partnerships while delivering exceptional results through effective public speaking and advocacy. Skills

• Community outreach

• Program development

• Budget management

• Legal research

• Case management

• Public speaking

Experience

Milwaukee County Bar Association

Milwaukee, WI

Community Engagement & Programs

Coordinator

04/2025 - Current

• Connect with local attorneys, organizations, and community groups to expand the reach and impact of MBA's community programs

• Enhanced community awareness of legal resources through targeted outreach and educational initiatives

• Fostered strong partnerships with local organizations, expanding the scope and impact of MBA's community engagement efforts.

• Assist in the creation and distribution of informational materials to educate the public on legal rights and available services

• Managed budgeting, forecasting, cost analysis to support strategic planning

Milwaukee County Child Support Services

Milwaukee, WI

Child Support Attorney

09/2024 - 01/2025

• Litigated child support issues before the court

• Filed for modification of existing child support orders

• Developed an understanding of family law and the intersection of custody, visitation, and child support enforcement mechanisms and tools, such as wage garnishment, tax intercepts, and lien placement

• Established paternity in situations where a child's father has not been legally identified

Cross Jenks Mercer & Maffei, LLP

Baraboo, WI

Associate Attorney

09/2022 - 06/2023

• Practiced in a variety of areas of law including insurance defense, employment, family, GAL, and transactional matters

• Managed a large caseload and prioritized tasks in a variety of different fields for 5 different partners

• Conducted research and produced memos on various legal issues

• Drafted motions, discovery requests, GAL recommendations, estate planning, probate, real estate, and business organization documents

• Maintained accurate and detailed records of client interactions and case progress

Eau Claire County Public Defender's Office

Eau Claire, WI

• Handled criminal, juvenile, DCFS, mental commitments, and child support cases

Public Defender

11/2020 - 05/2021

• Developed individualized client goals and delivered reasonable and achievable results

• Appeared in court daily, conducted research, filed, and argued motions

• Performed investigations and coordinated with colleagues, victims, and parties to advocate for clients

Lincoln County District Attorney Office

Merrill, WI

Assistant District Attorney

11/2019 - 10/2020

• Handled criminal, juvenile, traffic, and DCFS cases

• Wrote briefs, conducted research, drafted criminal complaints, and filed motions

Education

University of Wisconsin Law School Madison, WI

Juris Doctor

05/2018

• Involvement: Black Law Student Association, 1L Representative and Director of Community Service; Children's Justice Project Vice President; Wisconsin State Bar Children and Family Law Board Student Liaison

• Journal: Wisconsin International Law Journal

• Study Abroad: University of Groningen, Netherlands (Fall 2017) University of Illinois at Chicago Chicago, IL

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Criminology

05/2015

Additional Information

Wisconsin, 05/18, Western District of Wisconsin, 05/18, Treasurer, Dane County Legal Association of Women, 2021–2024.

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