Allison Colton, Esq. Email & Phone Number

Boston, Ma, Us

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Attorney with the Bureau of Water Resources’ policy and fiscal & contacts teams.

Belmont, Massachusetts, United States

Assisting an economic consulting firm with legal research and analysis it prepares various law and policy pieces for publication.

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Worked with the Clean Air & Water program assisting with pre-trial litigation and air quality policy research

Boston, Massachusetts

Boston, Massachusetts

Worked at the Massachusetts Land Court for the Hon. Robert B. FosterObserved trials, hearings, and off-site viewings; Assisted Judge Foster with research and writing for memoranda, orders, and decisions concerning disputes to the title of real property

Boston, Massachusetts

Conducted statutory, regulatory, policy and case law research for the Litigation Department and the Bureaus of Air and Waste, Water Resources Waste Prevention and Waste Site Cleanup; Observed adjudicatory hearings; Researched questions about the ownership, jurisdiction and regulation of tidelands, asbestos regulations, and the jurisdiction of administrative law appeals

Boston, Ma

Worked with the Energy Unit on serious illness utility protections, attended monthly advocacy meetings, and participated in quarterly meetings about Arrearage Management Programs (AMPs).

Boston, Massachusetts

Division of Administrative Law Appeals - drafted findings of fact and conclusions, for administrative law magistrates, in response to agency appeals regarding retirement benefits, veterans' services, and unpaid wage disputes.

Dedham, Ma

Massachusetts Trial Court, Dedham Division - Worked under the Honorable Michael Pomarole and Honorable Paul McCallum. Observed arraignments, bail hearings, criminal and civil trials, oral arguments for criminal and civil motions. Researched, drafted and published decisions for civil and criminal pretrial motions, including Motions to Suppress and Dismiss, Motions In Limine and Motions for Summary Judgment. Researched, analyzed and concluded on issues pertaining to abuse and harassment prevention orders.

Ames, Ia

Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management - Researched, developed and implemented advertisement campaign for department • Aided orientation leader with student discussions • Organized orientation and prospective student information packets • Facilitated summer orientation sessions in the absence of orientation leader • Offered insight and advice to prospective students as well as incoming freshman and transfer students • Ran Freshman Orientation course in absence of instructor • Fielded questions from parents in regards to transitioning into college • Assisted in the course registration process • Updated and advertised events for students • Attended to the maintenance and refurbishing of the department building

Ames, Iowa

Hospitality and Management 383: Wine, Beer & Spirits; responsible for grading in class assignments, papers and extra credit as well as the distribution of samples and cleaning of materials.

Ames, Iowa

Worked in the Department of Online Learning as a discussion monitor for a course about the Iowa Caucuses. Responsible for regular checks on the discussion forums as well as writing individual discussion posts to engage students in active conversation.

Des Moines, Iowa

Prioritized multiple tasks on the spot in a fast-paced, high-stress environment; Performed intake paperwork of stray and surrendered animals; Processed medical histories, waivers, and adoption paperwork; Aided medical staff in physical examination of animals; Completed process of returning lost animals to owners; Collaborated with colleagues in multiple departments throughout organization; Knowledgeable of extensive and detailed standard operating procedures for both the ARL and surrounding city government

Belmont, Ma

Organized field work such as door knocking, signature collecting, phone banking, and volunteer recruitment • Helped collect over 7,000 signatures to put candidate on the ballot • Participated in phone calls to potential donors and volunteers • Observed and assisted with fundraising, and facilitated activities between staff, interns and fellows.

Juris Doctor, Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Content Editor, Journal of High Technology Law; Phi Delta Phi Legal Honors Society; Phi Alpha Delta.

Law

Participated in three Irish/American comparative law courses: - Mental Health and Disability Law - Climate Change and the Constitution.

Bachelor’S Degree, Political Science And Government

Bachelor’S Degree, Natural Resources And Conservation

Activities and Societies: Kappa Alpha Theta, Iowa State University Dance Marathon (Children's Miracle Network Dance Marathon)