Abigail Christopher Email & Phone Number

Dublin, Ohio, United States

Columbus, Ohio, United States

•Advised judges and court staff throughout Ohio about nationally researched best practices for starting and operating specialized dockets and potential risks of operating specialized dockets•Attended specialized docket court sessions throughout Ohio and connected with judges and court staff operating specialized dockets• Communicated with colleagues, judges, national and state policy leaders, and court staff about legal issues pertaining to specialized dockets, including information regarding HIPAA and treatment issues related to specialized dockets• Organized and planned yearly trainings for judges and court staff regarding legal and clinical issues pertaining to specialized dockets with colleagues •Collaborated with colleagues and national partners to execute a $1.6 million grant from the Bureau of Justice Assistance to provide funding and training to local courts with specialized dockets• Gained additional knowledge of judicial and legislative policies in Ohio

Columbus, Ohio Area

Represented indigent juvenile and adult clients at various stages of criminal and juvenile cases, including in complex felony bindover cases and matters in front of the parole board•Drafted merit briefs and argued cases in appellate courts throughout the State of Ohio •Filed various post dispositional motions for juvenile and adult clients throughout Ohio, including judicial release and jail time credit motions•Developed strong research and writing skills through researching and arguing new issues of law on appeal in the State of Ohio• Collaborated with colleagues to draft and file a Memorandum in Support of Jurisdiction and merit brief in the Supreme Court of Ohio•Communicated updated information about cases with clients and family members• Gained knowledge of Ohio criminal, juvenile, and appellate laws and procedures• Organized and presented with colleagues at a statewide virtual training for juvenile practitioners

New Philadelphia, Oh

•Represented indigent clients through all stages of a criminal case in municipal court daily•Conducted jury and bench trials for misdemeanor criminal cases weekly, including filing motions, such as Motions to Suppress, Motions in Limine, and Motions to Dismiss based on Crim.R. 29•Negotiated favorable plea agreements for clients with various city prosecutors • Communicated updated information about cases with clients • Gained knowledge of Ohio criminal laws and procedures

Columbus, Ohio Area

-Interview potential clients and determine their eligibility for representation-Draft motions in support of a client-Research relevant criminal law cases to assist attorneys with upcoming cases-Develop better communication skills through interviewing potential clients-Hire new employees and create law clerk schedules-Improved leadership skills by managing the day-to-day tasks of the office

Columbus, Ohio Area

Instruct students on how to conduct efficient and successful legal researchPlan and execute events for students to attend to encourage students to use Lexis as a research tool Display promotional material to encourage students to use Lexis as a research tool

Columbus, Ohio Area

-Drafted civil complaints, interrogatories, and motions-Researched case law and statutes relevant to personal injury law-Negotiated and settled personal injury claims with various insurance companies -Improved interpersonal communication skills through interactions with clients

Salem, Ohio

Enhanced interpersonal skills through communication with constitutes by phone and emailOrganized and executed a job fair for constitutes in Ohio’s 6th District, including contacting and registering employers and job seekersParticipated in re-election campaign eventsGained knowledge about the federal government and the United States House of Representatives

Youngstown, Ohio

Sent and received company invoicesCreated Excel spreadsheets, streamlined company invoices, and contacted sub-contractors for further information about invoicesGained office interpersonal skills through calling sub-contractors for information about invoices

Cleveland, Ohio

Researched information about concerts and events in the Cleveland areaDeveloped interpersonal skills through interviews with 25 local musicians and restaurant ownersDrafted reviews of music albums and articles about local restaurantsGained further knowledge about AP Style

Juris Doctor (J.D.), J.D., 3.321

Activities and Societies: Phi Alpha Delta, VITA Volunteer, Social Chair of the Republican Society, Women's Law AssociationPhi Alpha Delta.

Bachelor’S Degree, English Language And Literature, General

G.P.A. 3.61 Cum Laude

Education record

Study Abroad Program Participant