Amanda Stephens Email and Phone Number

Located witnesses, interviewed jurors and chronicled witness testimony for ongoing investigationsCompiled eyewitness ID practices of police stations throughout California to support SB 923Prepared habeas motions and materials used in evidentiary hearingsResearched compensation practices for exonerees in California for new legislation

Researched estate planning and international tax mattersOrganized client filing system

Assisted in planning of the Nonprofit Management Institute by:-- Managing social media posts-- Researching potential sponsors-- Using InDesign to create the program guide-- Creating an app on Bizzabo-- Planning the welcome reception for Institute attendeesOther responsibilities included:--Analyzing trends in social media posts and weekly newsletter engagement ~~~Stanford Social Innovation Review informs and inspires millions of social change leaders from around the world and from all sectors of society—nonprofits, business, and government. With webinars, conferences, magazines, online articles, podcasts, and more, SSIR bridges research, theory, and practice on a wide range of topics, including human rights, impact investing, and nonprofit business models. SSIR is published by the Stanford Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society at Stanford University. http://ssir.org/

Assisted manager in internal organizational restructuringCreated manual to help train new volunteersOrganized social media campaigns raising awareness about Know Your Rights workshopsGained exposure to and deeper understanding of the legal system in Chicago~~~First Defense Legal Aid provides free, 24-hour, legal representation to people in Chicago Police Department custody and educates Chicagoans about how to protect their constitutional rights. We undertake these activities to promote fairness and accountability in the justice system. https://www.first-defense.org/