Resume

• 2016

  Utah Valley University

  Conduct and publish research; Teach ethics and values in social work practice

  case management

  introduction to social work

  crisis intervention

  macro practice

  policy

  and direct practice.

  Utah Valley University

• 2015

  University of Utah

  Teach social work field practicum seminar and perform site visits to practicum placements.

  University of Utah

• 2014

  Mediate civil rights disputes

  Arizona Attorney General's Office

  Design and carry out lessons according to approved religious curriculum\nAttend to the spiritual welfare of students

  The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

  Alternative Dispute Resolution

  Real Estate

  Litigation

  Legal Writing

  Dispute

  Bankruptcy

  Arbitration

  Estate Planning

  Mediation

  Legal Research

  Family Law

  Criminal Law

  Dispute Resolution

  Employment Law

  Public Speaking

  Courts

  Civil Litigation

  Personal Injury

  Hearings

  Immigration Law

  Mormons and gay rights: Shared values

  The goal of this essay is to shed greater light on the common ground and shared goals of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the collective Gay Rights Movement.

  Mormons and gay rights: Shared values

  The oppression of one religious group by another religious group is a threat towards all religion. Evangelical leaders must come to realize that encouraging misinformation about American Muslims and supporting prejudice spouting political candidates may further the secular demise these leaders are battling against. Evangelical reconciliation with American Muslims is essential for the religious health of America.

  A call for reconciliation: The religious right and american muslims

  English

  Mandarin Chinese

  Spanish

  Doctor of Philosophy - PhD

  Social Work

  Research Assistant-Utah Criminal Justice Center;\nPhD Scholarship recipient

  University of Utah

• 2013

  Elijah

  Nielson

  Gillespie

  Shields

  Durrant & Goldfarb

  Phoenix

  Arizona Area

  Initiated and defended over 15 civil and family actions in state trial courts. Successfully argued two appellate actions in state court. Took and defended depositions

  negotiated numerous pre-litigation settlements (including but not limited to employment

  personal injury

  sexual harassment

  and real property claims)

  and appeared in federal court. Managed multiple support staff and a high volume case load.

  Associate Attorney

  Gillespie

  Shields

  Durrant & Goldfarb

• 2012

  Represented clients in SSDI appeals before administrative law judge; advised low-income tenants on the Arizona Residential Landlord Tenant Act

  Community Legal Services

  Inc.

  Attorney at Law

  State Bar of Arizona

• 2011

  LL.M.

  Alternative Dispute Resolution

  Extern

  Beijing Arbitration Commission; Mediation throughout the Los Angeles Superior Courts

  Pepperdine University School of Law

  Attorney at Law

  State Bar of California

• 2008

  Doctor of Law - JD

  Law

  Co-Chair

  National Public Service Committee

  J. Reuben Clark Law Society; Finalist

  St. Thomas More Moot Court Competition; Member

  National Religious Freedom Moot Court Team

  Ave Maria School of Law

• 2007

  Licensed Clinical Social Worker

  Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing

  5687052-3501

• 2002

  MSW

  Clinical Social Work

  Chair

  Public Safety Awareness Campaign Committee; \nTherapist-Intern at Wasatch Mental Health and the Utah State Hospital

  Brigham Young University

• 2000

  B.A.

  Asian Studies

  Phi Kappa Phi

  Phi Eta Sigma

  The National Society of Collegiate Scholars

  BYU International Volunteers

  BYU Ballroom Dance Company

  BYU