Her professional memberships include the American Immigration Lawyers Association, where she was Ohio Chapter Secretary 2003-2005, and the Cleveland Bar Association. She has been honored with awards such as induction into the Order of Barristers (1 of 10), the LFE Goldie Memorial Award (International Legal interests), the Legislative Research Service Award (journal), and the Robert W. Miller Award (Moot Court Board). She has also made presentations for the Federal Bar Association, Cleveland Bar Association, Hispanic Bar Association, and the Northeast Ohio Regional Recruitment Chapter. Her civic and community activities include being an MDA fundraiser and Cleveland Bar Association volunteer for the Battered Women’s shelter. She is licensed to practice in Maryland and Ohio.