Liz Temkin Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Il, Us

Highland Park, Illinois, United States

Anchorage, Alaska, United States

Anchorage, Alaska, United States

• Represented clients in misdemeanor bail, change of plea, and Rule 5 hearings.• Conducted legal research on the legislative history of escape in the third degree involving tampering with electronic monitoring devices.• Wrote motion to suppress on behalf of a client who had been racially profiled.

Ann Arbor

• Represented minors charged with criminal offenses in juvenile court. • Conducted legal research on the confidentiality of juvenile records. • Researched and drafted legal claims relating to felony murder.

Chicago

• Worked with staff to meet the logistic and administrative needs of the Transforming School DisciplineCollaborative (TSDC).• Conducted intakes for students and families facing suspensions or expulsions, racial discrimination, or other barriers to accessing education.• Secured and managed TSDC's meetings and trainings with schools and community partners.• Facilitated effective communication and coordination among members, partners, and external stakeholders.• Managedproject workflow.• Assisted in maintaining information and resources produced by TSDC members and managing online databases and the website.• Assisted on miscellaneous projects as needed by the Education Equity Project and the larger Chicago Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights.

• Planned and execute seven programs per month for the Chicago Jewish community.• Partnered with community organizations to provide engaging programming.• Integrated tikun olam or repairing the world into monthly activities which engage participants in social justice-related work.

Paris Area, France

• Conducted and curated interviews with contemporary photographers working in the genres of documentary, human rights, fine art and urban/street photography.• Translated and conduct interviews in English, Spanish and French to make them accessible to a wider audience.• Wrote exhibition reviews for the Lensculture website regarding photography exhibitions in and around Paris.

Paris, France

• Created engaging lesson plans both independently and in conjunction with English teaching staff for students of varying English language abilities.• Managed approximately 30 classes totaling 300+ high school students.• Led 3-hour intensive English camps during school vacations.• Evaluated and give critical feedback to students preparing for the Baccalaureate exam.• Hosted weekly English Lunch as an additional opportunity for student engagement.

• Assisted students from the American School in Paris and in the States in formulating and editing college entrance essays.• Provided structure and supported throughout the brainstorming and editing processes.• Helped students to develop their unique literary voices.

Cics Northtown Academy, Chicago

• Spearheaded the design and execution of inceptive programming for PWFC's inaugural classes of 11th and 12th grade students.• Monitored student progress and maintained timely and accurate student data.• Worked with students to continually identify opportunities and additional means of support in order to increase likelihood of success.• Established and encouraged meaningful relationships with families and the broader school community through one-on-one conversations and group meetings.• Prepared students and their families for the college application and financial aid processes and oversaw the submission of 100+ college applications.• Developed college transition handbook to prepare 12th grade students for transition to college.• Assisted in the writing of grants to secure organizational funding.• Coordinated day and overnight trips to provide enriching educational and cultural experiences for students.

Chicago, Il

• Designed the framework for PWFC's comprehensive college access programming for PWFC's 11th and 12th graders.• Created an outline for parent programming that accompanies student college selection and application.• Created an outline for parent programming that educates families on the financial aid process.• Identified local field trip opportunities that compliments and enhances college access programming.• Identified opportunities for PWFC supporters to collaborate with students during college identification and selection processes.

New York, Ny

• Recruited 50+ high school students and 20+ college mentors from around NYC.• Managed bi-weekly tutoring sessions.• Coordinated with site partners, colleges, students, families, mentors, volunteers and LGR staff to ensure the success of program delivery.• Evaluated mentors and facilitated weekly team meetings.• Regularly completed online data entry.• Oversaw the planning of college trips, panels, and final graduation ceremony.• Led local fundraising efforts and management of budget.

New York, Ny

• Drafted and translated content in Spanish for social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, Soundcloud and Storify.• Disseminated daily news on various social media platforms using Hootsuite.• Conducted internet research and outreach to potential partner radio stations and Spanish speaking audiences around the world.• Grew base of social media support and fostered alliances amongst supporters and like-minded organizations.• Maintained updated information on Filemaker Pro Database.• Monitored developing news stories and social media trends in order to strategically grow social media visibility.

Highland Park, Il

• Introduced to practices of family law while interning for practicing attorney.• Drafted abstracts, sanitized legal documents and investigated case material for active cases.

Education record

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba) In Individualized Study At Gallatin, Human Rights & Social Justice, French And Minor In Spanish

Activities and Societies: EarthMatters, NYU LGR, Broome Street Residential College, NYU Baedeker, Alternative Breaks

Cultural Identity, Social Justice And Community Development

Through the School for International Training, I participated in a semester abroad in Valparaiso, Chile. While there, I studied Spanish.

Education record