Candice Patrick Email & Phone Number

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Rockford, Illinois Area

Dekalb, Illinois

Served the student body by deciding Supreme Court appeals.

Dekalb, Illinois

- Advised the General Counsel and associate general counsels on how to proceed with university issues by using legal research, writing, and analysis skills to draft memorandums.- Collaborated with the General Counsel in drafting university policy and governance in compliance with state, local, and federal laws.- Reviewed, edited, and assisted in negotiating transactional agreements.* Accomplished creating the definition of consent mandated by the Violence Against Women's Act.

Chicago, Illinois

• Utilized analytical skills to read legal documents for supportive trial evidence• Assisted APD in appealing verdict.

Markham Courthouse

• Interviewed defendants while applying communication, active listening and legal writing skills.• Collaborated with APD to cross-examine witnesses, and argue motions for trial by applying critical thinking skills. • Observed 142 hours of the legal process and acquired knowledge of legal system.

Markham

• Learned functions of Preliminary Hearing, Misdemeanor and Victim Witness divisions. • Applied organizational skills and workplace culture to inform police officers of defendant’s next court date in a fast paced environment. • Secured victims/witnesses in a safe area during trial procedure to protect them from defendants.

Juris Doctor Candidate, May 2017, Law, Magna Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: - 2015-2016 Phi Alpha Delta Fraternity Treasurer -Trial Advocacy Masters of the Bench - Pro Bono Criminal.

B.A., Sociology

Activities and Societies: - Certificate of Criminology - John Henrik Clarke Honor Society Public Relations Officer - Member.