Elizabeth "Lizzy" Harte Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Los Angeles, California, United States

-Review campaign materials, including websites and video ads, for substantive and structural compliance issues. -Review campaign finance, lobbying reports, and major donor reports to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal law. -Prepare non-profit federal and state tax filings. -Facilitate ballot measure creation to ensure compliance with state and local law. -Research issues regarding ethics and campaign finance at the state and federal level and advise clients… Show more -Review campaign materials, including websites and video ads, for substantive and structural compliance issues. -Review campaign finance, lobbying reports, and major donor reports to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal law. -Prepare non-profit federal and state tax filings. -Facilitate ballot measure creation to ensure compliance with state and local law. -Research issues regarding ethics and campaign finance at the state and federal level and advise clients regarding same. -Draft pleadings for election law litigation. -Oversee compliance and support staff. -Review and summarize campaign finance, lobbying, and ethics legislation and ordinances pending before local and state jurisdictions. Show less

Williamsburg, Virginia, United States

Assigned two cases. -Prepared witness examination to establish cause for a protective order. -Appeared in court on the record about administrative issues, including a continuance and the client’s absence. -Interviewed client and conducted subsequent research on possible appellate issues to determine viability of cases based on facts obtained during interview.

-Edited and cite checked scholars' academic work-Wrote a student note

-Created a briefing for Professor R. Green, who had been asked to analyze HR-1 as part of Issue One’s effort to inform Congress about prudent election reform-Provided direct research assistance to Professor R. Green, primarily regarding gerrymandering and false campaign speech-Edited the W&M Election Law enbenchbook, which publishes state election codes, with legislative updates

Ventura, California, United States

Assigned to the Writs/Appeals and Homicide Divisions- Drafted a response brief for a misdemeanor appeal, responses to motions to dismiss convictions, and a response to a motion to resentence. -Prepared for and conducted an oral argument in front of the Ventura Superior Court of Appeals bench. -Prepared for and conducted several arguments responding to motions to dismiss convictions. -Prepared for multiple preliminary hearings and conducted one in person… Show more Assigned to the Writs/Appeals and Homicide Divisions- Drafted a response brief for a misdemeanor appeal, responses to motions to dismiss convictions, and a response to a motion to resentence. -Prepared for and conducted an oral argument in front of the Ventura Superior Court of Appeals bench. -Prepared for and conducted several arguments responding to motions to dismiss convictions. -Prepared for multiple preliminary hearings and conducted one in person. -Conducted a motion to suppress evidence with multiple witnesses. -Participated in a mock trial which included conducting an opening statement and examining a witness. -Drafted research memoranda on issues including lay person and expert witness testimony, as well as ineffective assistance of counsel claims. -Assembled jury instructions for a homicide trial. Show less

Ventura, California

Assigned to the Court Operations and Writs/Appeals Divisions- Drafted motions, including motions to suppress and appeals- Drafted memorandum regarding case strategy and legislative solutions to DUI prosecution- Drafted cross-examination outlines for expert witness- Attended trial- Listened to jail calls- Discovery review

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Family Law/LitigationLitigation Team Lead- Training new assistants on the firm and court procedures/systems-Scheduling; maintaining attorney's calendar-Drafting and editing-Transcribing-Preparing trial/mediation notebooks-Billing: time entry, invoice distribution, and collections-File maintenance and organization-E-Filing with MN district/appellate court

Brooklyn Center, Minnesota

Family Law-Drafted and edited proposed orders and other correspondence to court-Aided in trial preparation, including the creation of trial notebooks-Attended trial and took detailed notes during the proceedings-Worked directly with clients

Eden Prairie, Mn

Focused primarily on Steve Cwodzinski's State Senate campaign in SD 48 against the former Republican Minority Leader David Hann, while working with other Democratic candidates in the district. - volunteer recruitment, training, and management- organized field events (door knocks/phone banks)- coordinated all direct voter contact - managed candidate in the field- over 21,000 personal attempts at direct voter contact

Journal editor for the Macalester Journal of Philosophy- Proofed papers- Submitted papers for professorial review- Formatted articles for publication

Introduction to Philosophy First Year Course- Helped first year students with their writing skills- Peer mentor- Helped professor with syllabus and necessary work

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Political Leaders of Tomorrow program (training in fundraising, social media, and field organizing) Paired with Representative Erin Murphy of the Minnesota House of Representatives- LinkedIn work- Event planning- Constituent work

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Wrote briefings and conducted policy research for Michael McMahon MSP

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

In charge of field organizing for Macalester College under the Youth Program: -supervised a group of six (6) interns and volunteers for 2014 election-ran all field organizing on Macalester College campus and in the surrounding neighborhoods-used VoteBuilder to enter volunteers and registered voters, managing all campus field organizing efforts

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Constituent correspondence and database development tracking target demographics

Doctor Of Law - Jd, Public Interest & Social Justice Concentration

Activities and Societies: Election Law Fellow; William & Mary Bill of Rights Journal, Executive Editor; Alternative Dispute Resolution.

Bachelor’S Degree, Political Science And Philosophy (Double Major)

Activities and Societies: Division III Swimming and Diving Team; Division III Water Polo Team; DJ for WMCN (Macalester's student run radio.

Education record

Activities and Societies: Internship Program with The Scottish Parliament