L.S. (Bethesda, MD)

• Former attorney with policy and trial experience eager to return to work after a career break in a non-attorney capacity utilizing strong research, communications and operations skills.

• Currently co-chair of local synagogue’s Refugee Committee and serves as executive board member of women’s group with responsibility for developing internal and external communication strategies.  Also completed a two-year term as PTA President.

• Five years of varied legal experience at the Department of Justice (1995-2000).  Prosecuted criminal cases in federal and D.C. courts, including two felony jury trials.  Promoted after two years from counsel to chief of staff of the policy office with responsibility for providing daily briefings to the Attorney General.

• Three years of experience as a policy analyst, advising the chairman of a House of Representatives subcommittee.

• Proficient in MS Suite (Outlook, Word, and Excel) and Google Suite (Gmail, Calendar, Docs, and Sheets).

• J.D., Yale Law School; B.A. in Economics with Highest Distinction, University of Michigan.