Derek Elder Email & Phone Number

Morgan Hill, CA

Step Forward is a non-profit organization that provides victim services to low-income families in the Bay Area, particularly in the field of immigration.

Redwood City, CA

Operated the Domestic Violence Restraining Order Clinic, helping applicants who had been victims of domestic violence file for Temporary Restraining Orders. Conducted legal research in support of staff attorneys in matters of family and immigration law.

Washington, D.C.

Conducted legal research in support of the Civil Advocacy Clinic in areas of unemployment compensation and bankruptcy.

Washington, D.C.

Co-represented low-income clients in matters of bankruptcy and unemployment compensation. Conducted client interviews and initial assessments, wrote briefs and other legal memoranda. Prepared clients for administrative hearings and argued in front of an administrative court.

Falls Church, VA

Assisted with phone intake interviews of potential clients, out-placed referrals to denied clients, and guided clients in preparing Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA) filings.

Washington, D.C.

Independently investigated and conducted rudimentary people searches. Conducted research to support and assist deposition of client matters for clinic.

Honolulu, HI

Front desk support staff for the university computer center. Assisted students with technical troubleshoot questions. Performed maintenance on computer center hardware and software.

Palo Alto, CA

Independently coordinated and scheduled California Clean Tech advising meetings between entrepreneurs, attorneys, and investors. Co-hosted and provided administrative support for meetings in session and pre-session. Maintained and organized legal files, and performed document review.

Juris Doctorate

Activities and Societies: Civil Advocacy Clinic; Turkey Study Abroad 2011

Bs, Diplomacy And Military Studies

Activities and Societies: Community Theatre, 2008 Po’okela Award Winner, Hawaii State Theatre Council, “Best Featured Male” in a.