Caleb Rush Email & Phone Number

Civil Appeals Division

Chicago, Il

Attorney at firm concentrating on real estate tax for homeowners, businesses, investors, and nonprofit organizations.

Wrote briefs for appeals and civil litigation in federal and state courts. Subject areas included tenants' rights, workers' rights, securities fraud, and free speech. Sole or primary writer of winning briefs leading to four published California Court of Appeal decisions.

Oakland, Ca

• Hired and directed 19 research attorneys and five probate examiners for state trial court with 80 bench officers, 600 employees, and $80 million annual budget. • Consulted with judges and fellow executive team members regarding operations and planning. • Advised judges and drafted orders on a wide range of matters including dispositive motions, writ and contempt proceedings, and issues of first impression affecting land use and school reform. • Primary advisor to bench regarding judicial disqualification and appellate remittiturs. • Authored and edited guides for judges and staff on various topics including law and motion, procedure, and disqualification. • Initiated monthly management data reports for legal department.• Created intranet site to securely share legal knowledge base.Previously Assistant Director of Legal Services (Nov. 2006–Feb. 2008), Supervising Research Attorney (July 2005–Nov. 2006), Legal Research Attorney (Oct. 2001–July 2005)

Oakland, Ca

• Starting in July 2005, was responsible for direction of legal staff, including hiring, training, support, and supervision.• Conducted legal research and drafted orders regarding law and motion matters in business, discrimination, employment, land use, landlord-tenant, and other civil cases.• On behalf of judges, facilitated ex parte matters directly with litigants.• Advised judges, management, and court committees regarding court administration. Previously Supervising Research Attorney (July 2005–Nov. 2006) and Legal Research Attorney (Oct. 2001–July 2005)

Vallejo, Ca

Housing and public benefits advocate for senior and low-income clients. Litigated landlord-tenant and community redevelopment cases with high level of independence in all aspects, including discovery, law and motion, trial, and appeal.

Ukiah, Ca

Housing and employment law advocate in rural legal services office. With minimal supervision, represented low-income workers in proceedings before Labor Commissioner, California Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board, and National Labor Relations Board.

Jd

Ba, Political Science, Mathematics

Diploma

Activities and Societies: National Merit Scholar, Band, Debate Team