Law & Governance

My governance experience began in environments where legal questions were practical, not theoretical. I worked with school systems, nonprofits, and community organizations to interpret policies, build documentation systems, and navigate FOIL/FOIA requests and audit requirements. These projects taught me to translate rules into processes people can actually use — a skill I now carry into law school and ongoing compliance work.

A significant part of my early governance work involved copyright and licensing compliance.

While directing an international music ministry that live-streamed to 80+ countries, I navigated:

• public performance rights
• mechanical and streaming licenses
• international copyright variations
• digital platform compliance
• content moderation and takedown procedures

I also consulted with organizations on copyright-safe marketing, helping founders and small businesses avoid infringement in promotional materials, video content, and branded storytelling.

These experiences grounded me in the practical side of intellectual property law — understanding not just the statute, but how real organizations maintain compliance in global digital spaces.

My governance experience extends into the education and athletics sectors.

I contributed to policy-aligned civic education programs, supported legal studies pathways for high school students, and helped youth programs implement CDC-mandated concussion protocols. Earlier, as an NAIA athlete and student coach during a transition toward NCAA standards, I worked within evolving compliance structures and athletic governance expectations.

Today, I bring this background into my legal studies as a J.D. candidate at CUNY School of Law, focusing on public interest, compliance, and institutional accountability. I am completing the NALA Certified Paralegal credential and building expertise in regulatory communication, documentation systems, and education law.

My goal is to help organizations — whether schools, businesses, nonprofits, ministries, or civic institutions — build systems that uphold integrity, protect rights, and strengthen public trust.